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Valley schools ditch “Defund the Police,” embrace officers on campus amid back-to-school
In a stunning reversal from 2020, one Valley school district isn't just extending its contract for cops on campus, it faced a strong push for more officers from teachers.
Two weeks later, are kids flooding Valley hospitals with COVID-19?
Two weeks removed from a report showing minimal COVID-related hospitalizations and ICU stays for Valley kids, where do we stand now?
Valley highway to be named after Hall of Famer Tom Seaver
"Tom Terrific" wore the number 41 on his jersey during his Hall of Fame career. Now he'll be immortalized on Freeway 41.
Confronting the housing crisis: Fresno developer reflects on path to 500-home project
Fresno developer Eddie Fanucchi, who is on track to build 488 homes in west Fresno, reflected on more than a healthy amount of hurdles and being a "proxy" in a tax fight between city and county officials.
Central Unified superintendent Alvarado resigns following arrest, probe
The Superintendent of Fresno County’s third-largest school district resigned following a domestic violence arrest that resulted in no criminal charges.
State Center colleges OK vaccine mandate for students, staff
Students and staff at the Fresno and Madera County-based junior college campuses will be required to show proof of vaccination beginning Oct. 15 to continue enrollment and access to campuses.
Valley airwaves, lawmakers power harrowing attempt to save ‘John the Translator’ in Afghanistan
A furious 144-hour dash to help rescue an Afghan translator, dubbed John, was led by radio host Trevor Carey, Fresno Unified Trustee Terry Slatic, and Reps. David Valadao and Devin Nunes. This is their story.
Club One Casino gets approval to open – with fewer jobs than planned. Here’s why.
Following a roller coaster of requirements, Club One Casino's move from downtown Fresno to woebegone Granite Park is officially approved. But things aren't exactly coming up aces.
Fresno City Council approves tax deal to expand city’s footprint, increase new housing units
The City and County of Fresno still don't have a permanent deal to split tax revenues for newly-developed land, but one project with hundreds of homes at stake is moving forward.
State Center Community Colleges set for big debate on vaccine mandates
Competing proposals will determine if students attending the largest community colleges in Fresno and Madera counties will be mandated to vaccinate to gain access to campus.
