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Fresno State marks ten years with more than 1 million hours of volunteerism
For the tenth year in a row, Fresno State has provided more than 1 million hours of volunteer service to the local community.
Facing the finish line, Brand looks to keep “pedal to the metal”
Fresno is making great strides forward but much more needs to be done, Mayor Lee Brand said last Wednesday in his State of the City address.
Fresno State’s accreditation troubles spread to the courtroom
Fresno State's Health and Human Services College is in the midst of its second accreditation crisis in less than four months. The first one looms larger.
Gang sweep cripples Valley’s Nuestra Familia drug operation, nearly 100 arrested
In the course of the 10-month Operation Red Reaper, 96 people were arrested and 74 firearms were seized, including 14 fully automatic firearms.
Fresno County judge strikes down Calif.’s weakening of Felony Murder rule
Fresno County Superior Court Judge Brian Alvarez held that the change to accomplice liability unconstitutionally amended two California propositions.
Fresno State nursing master’s program loses accreditation
While Fresno State looks to resolve issues for the 23 current students, the loss does not affect other nursing programs nor prior graduates of the program.
Special financing for solar projects proves sticky for Valley residents
On the surface, the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program looks straight forward. Yet, some Valley cities have voted to eliminate the program.
Officials advise to stay out of San Luis Reservoir water due to algae bloom
The California Department of Water Resources is advising people to stay out of the water at the San…
Three Tulare Co. farm workers taken to hospital after pesticide exposure
In total, 63 farm workers were exposed. Three people were taken to Kaweah Delta Medical Center for symptoms of nausea and vomiting.
Billingsley to resign Lemoore City Council
Chad Billingsley, one of two new members to the Lemoore City Council in 2018, received a job offer in Colorado, he announced on Facebook.
