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Fresno State, CSU Bakersfield face one-day strike from trades workers
A walkout of more than 1,000 trades workers comes as the CSU simultaneously attempts to quell a teacher strike.
November 12, 2023
Fresno Pacific University drops 16 degree programs, issue layoffs as deficit looms
Around 10 percent of the university's faculty will be laid off because of the decision.
November 9, 2023
Kashians give major donation to UC Merced’s medical education program
The developer behind Fresno's River Park and Fancher Creek has made a hefty donation to the university's medical program.
November 2, 2023
Fresno Unified, teachers ratify new contract
After securing major raises and smaller class sizes, Fresno Unified teachers have approved their new deal.
November 2, 2023
CSU faculty vote to strike at all 23 campuses
Fresno State and CSU Bakersfield could feel the crunch of a lecturer strike by CSU faculty.
October 31, 2023
Fresno Unified agrees to deal with FTA to avoid strike
Teachers throughout Fresno Unified will not hit the picket line as planned on Wednesday as they have a new contract in place for the next few years.
October 31, 2023
FUSD, FTA hold 11th hour negotiations as strike looms
Both sides are optimistic about recent progress made in negotiations as the strike nears.
October 30, 2023
Fresno substitute teachers vote to stand with FTA, will not cross picket line
Fresno Unified raised substitute teacher pay to $500 daily. Substitutes still voted to stand with teachers and not cross the picket line.
October 26, 2023
Video of Firebaugh teacher physically assaulting student kicks off probe
Shocking video of a Firebaugh High School teacher assaulting a student has prompted an investigation at the rural school.
October 25, 2023
Fresno teachers vote to strike. Walkout begins Nov. 1.
Fresno teachers are preparing to walk off the job on Nov. 1 after 18 months of failed negotiations with California's third-largest school district.
October 24, 2023