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‘All in’ mindset propels pair of Buchanan wrestlers to West Point, Naval Academy
Two Buchanan High School wrestlers are set to join opposing forces at the collegiate level but ultimately remain…
Assembly committee kills “Gavin’s Law” seeking to stiffen penalties for hit-and-run drivers
A bill championed by two Valley families following hit-and-run deaths of relatives failed to muster sufficient support in the California Assembly Appropriations Committee on Thursday.
Fresno DA levies hate crime charges in Israel-Palestine protest pepper spray incident
Brian Turner’s defense attorney Marc Kapetan said “time will tell” with the hate crime charges, citing a lack of intent on the part of his client.
Kingsburg scuttles Pride Month proposal after meeting turns into proxy battle
Kingsburg will not fly the rainbow flag over City Hall after all, but that didn't stop four hours of comments from out-of-town supporters and opponents.
His path to two college degrees was “Wonderful.” Now, he’s ready to give back.
Avenal native Arturo Cabrera didn't envision himself on a college campus. That changed, thanks to a boost from the Wonderful Company. Now, he's giving back.
In reversal, Shaver Lake receives permit to hold 4th of July celebration
Assuming California does not enact any further COVID-19 restrictions for outdoor events, the Shaver Lake Independence Day celebration has the green light to move forward.
Sacramento’s refusals worry Fresno officials seeking to widen Highway 41
Local officials were troubled by the Newsom administration's refusal to sign a letter of support for a request of $20 million in Federal funding to widen Highway 41.
Interim no more: Jiménez-Sandoval to stay on as Fresno State’s ninth president
Jiménez-Sandoval succeeds Dr. Joseph I. Castro – who departed to become CSU Chancellor – continuing his 21-year career at Fresno State.
Shaq tells Jimmy Kimmel he spotted a UFO during visit to the Valley
Appearing on ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' on Tuesday, Shaq told Kimmel that he spotted a UFO while visiting the San Joaquin Valley in the late 1990s.
Clovis appeals ruling mandating plan for 4,400 high-density housing units. Here’s the lay of the land.
Clovis has become the collision point for California's lofty low-income housing goals, uneven government regulations, and the grim realities of land development amid the state's hotter-than-ever housing market.
