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Fresno Pacific’s seminary dean makes the leap to the national stage
Fresno Pacific University announced Monday Valerie Rempel, the vice president and dean of Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary, is departing. Here's her next act.
July 26, 2021
Mask on or off at school? Here’s where Valley school districts fall on the issue.
The topic of masks-in-the-classroom is reaching a boiling point with some parents a mere month before students return to school.
July 22, 2021
Fresno Unified trustee Carol Mills passes following ALS battle
Longtime Fresno Unified School District Trustee Carol Mills passed away Wednesday after a lengthy battle with ALS.
July 21, 2021
Mask or maskless in the classroom? Tulare Co. lawmakers back school district decisions.
In a show of backing local control of school facilities, Tulare County Supervisors OK'd a measure supporting the ability for local school boards to determine their own health-safety protocols – including classroom mask policies.
July 20, 2021
Over 1,000 LGBTQ-affirming books headed to Fresno Unified elementary schools
Fresno Unified School District elementary schools will carry LGBTQ-affirming picture books in the fall, courtesy of a donation from a national nonprofit.
July 13, 2021
Fresno Unified OKs police contract extension after months of debate, nixes Warrior logo
Beyond getting students back in the classroom, the two issues addressed Wednesday proved to be the most contentious taken on by the Fresno school board in recent history.
June 17, 2021
Billionaire MacKenzie Scott gifts millions to Porterville College, UC Merced, West Hills Lemoore
MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, announced she was giving a $7 million gift to Porterville College on Tuesday.
June 15, 2021
Fresno Christian duo’s friendly rivalry, diligence leads to military academies
The pair of Fresno Christian grads, friends since kindergarten, have worked together and challenged each other for years. Now, they'll serve together.
June 14, 2021
Central Unified trustees place Alvarado on leave, Fresno DA sends case to Madera
If a Madera County prosecutor determines that charges will be filed against Central Unified Superintendent, the case will be handled at Fresno County Superior Court.
June 14, 2021
Alvarado, Central Unified Superintendent, arrested on domestic violence charge
The Superintendent of Fresno County's third-largest school district was booked into jail following a domestic incident on Thursday night.
June 14, 2021