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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.
May 20, 2021
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.
May 20, 2021
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.
May 19, 2021
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.
May 20, 2021
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.
May 19, 2021
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.
May 19, 2021
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.
May 18, 2021
Clovis High, Clovis North honor military commits for answering the call to defend nation
“The adventure you’re about to embark in is one that is life changing,” Clovis Veterans Memorial District's Lorenzo Rios said.
May 18, 2021
Cyber attack strikes Visalia Unified, shuts down IT systems
The district announced that a ransomware attack has impacted and shut down many IT systems.
May 18, 2021
Provoked or hate crime? New details emerge in Fresno Israel-Palestine pepper spray incident.
Fresno Police broke its silence on the Saturday pepper spray incident between a Fresno man and pro-Palestinian protesters.
May 17, 2021