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Madera High School: A short history
In the summer of 1893, two women with an abundance of public spirit, Mrs. R.P. Mace and a Mrs. Wear, circulated a petition calling for an election to determine the public will in the matter of a high school in Madera. The efforts of these two ladies brought forth immediate results among the Board of Supervisors and the electorate, all of whom affirmed the measure.
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Meet our new FOX26 News anchor, Vanessa Villafuerte
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — On Monday, FOX26 Great Day introduced our viewers to the newest member of the FOX26 family. Vanessa Villafuerte is joining FOX26 News at 10 as a Reporter/Anchor. She is from Southern California and has family there, so living in Fresno makes it easy to visit.
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FOX26 Reporter Alexis Govea says goodbye to Central Valley after 4 years
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — After four years of telling stories across the Central Valley, FOX26 reporter Alexis Govea is saying goodbye. Friday marks Alexis' final day at FOX26, where the Visalia native has covered everything from breaking news to community events throughout the Valley. “To everyone who trusted me...
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‘Putnam County Spelling Bee’ dazzles Selma audiences
SELMA – The Selma Arts Center was filled with laughter, “awes” and applause as cast members brought its newest production to life. On Sept. 25, the Chimerical Cast opened up SAC’s production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” With a run time of 1 hour and 40 minutes, this newest show took audiences on an emotional roller coaster with phenomenal acting, quirky musical numbers and active audience participation.
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‘Very bad idea’: County, city officials pushback against library privatization
Community leaders and officials expressed opposition to the potential privatization of the Fresno County Library, citing concerns over accessibility, accountability, and service quality while a formal proposal against the move is scheduled for introduction on October 8th.
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Hot air balloons rise for ClovisFest weekend
CLOVIS, Calif. ( ) – The 51st annual ClovisFest is underway this weekend, shutting down 12 blocks of Old Town Clovis and bringing the community together for two days of festivities. As the sun came up early Saturday morning, so did the hot air balloons for the annual ClovisFest...
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GALLERY: Stride for Hope draws crowd to support donor families and transplant patients
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Nearly 300 people gathered at Woodward Park to participate in the annual Stride for Hope on Saturday. The Stride for Hope event raises funds for organ donor families and transplant recipients. The event included a 5K walk, a kids’ dash, music, guest speakers, and so...
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26 Miles with Kevin: Kearney Mansion
Why did M. Theo. Kearney leave the mansion to the University of California?. In this episode of 26 Miles with Kevin, Kevin Miller takes a journey to the Historic Kearney Mansion west of Fresno. Kevin learned about the history of Kearney Mansion from Candice Pendergrass, VP of Museum Services. Candice...
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ClovisFest this weekend in Old Town Clovis
CLOVIS, Calif. (FOX26) — Thousands of people will be out this weekend in Clovis for the annual ClovisFest & Hot Air Balloon Fun Fly. Look up because hot air balloons will lift off from the Clovis Rodeo Grounds at first light. After you enjoy the balloons, head across the...
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Festive Friday, 09/25/26 - Puppet
Local Darkwave artist Puppet performed in Great Day's Studio B for Festive Friday on September 25, 2026. See Puppet performing live Friday night at Procreations Brewery in downtown Fresno and Saturday night at Pine and Palm Brewery in Fresno. Follow Giovann Najeh Mena of Puppet on Facebook and Instagram. ....
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ClovisFest this weekend in Old Town Clovis
CLOVIS, Calif. (FOX26) — Thousands of people will be out this weekend in Clovis for the annual ClovisFest & Hot Air Balloon Fun Fly. Look up because hot air balloons will lift off from the Clovis Rodeo Grounds at first light. FOX26 Reporter Christina Rodriguez with Clovis Chamber of...
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26 Miles with Kevin: Madera Drive-In
MADERA, Calif. (FOX26) — In this episode of 26 Miles with Kevin, FOX26 Host Kevin Miller visited the Madera Drive-In, one of California's oldest drive-ins. The Madera Drive-In operates two screens, and each screen typically shows a double feature. Built in 1948, the Madera Drive-In and the Rubidoux Drive-In...
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‘Hallmark Tradition’: 95th Annual Old Timers’ Day Parade in Madera
MADERA, Calif. ( ) – The Annual Old Timers’ Day Parade is happening Saturday morning in Madera for the 95th time. Parade organizers describe it as “a hallmark tradition that’s widely recognized as one of the. oldest-running parades in the heart of California.”. The parade starts...