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yourcentralvalley.com
Your Character Matters: 8th grader goes above and beyond what is required
OROSI, Calif. (KSEE) – An 8th grader at El Monte Middle School is taking on college and middle school responsibilities. Vanessa Vital is an 8th grader at El Monte Middle School who is already looking into what the future might hold for her. Vanessa has a 4.0 GPA in...
themercedfocus.org
Opinion: Merced College needs independent board oversight, not rubber stamps
The late comedian George Carlin famously observed, “It’s a great big club, and you ain’t in it.” That line increasingly applies to the Merced College Board of Trustees. As a longtime faculty member who has served in campus leadership, I’ve seen a troubling shift. Instead of...
The Fresno Bee
Ex-Clovis High standout is leading by example for Fresno City College women's soccer
Fresno City College sophomore Evie Juarez has provided a lift to the Rams since last season. She was counted on to score goals. She did that. She was counted on to support her teammates. She did that. And through it all, she kept learning, no matter how hard the coaches could be. The former Clovis High standout knew it was for the best. This season, she has scored 11 goals and has eight assists in helping the Rams to a 12-1-1 overall record and 8-0-1 in the Central Valley Conference. The Bee caught up with Juarez to get her thoughts on her time at Fresno City and the season’s progress. Question: You’ve been playing soccer at Fresno City College for two years. What are some of the things you learned? Evie Juarez : I didn’t expect to grow so quickly. (Rams coach) Oliver (Germond) and the coaching staff challenged me constantly. Representing my Valley and being close to home. I was so grateful that I went to a two-year junior college. I felt guided, and the growth was constant. Something I needed in my life. I’m more conscious of my nutritional consumption and time management. Q: How much have you
themercedfocus.org
Merced College paramedic program boosts emergency response. ‘They’re ready to go from day one’
Emergency medical professor Steven Melander knows what it means when someone dials 911. “There’s no such thing as ‘10-1-1.’ When someone dials 911, they’re out of options. That’s it,” he said. That’s why Melander trains his student paramedics to rescue patients through emergency call...
ABC30 Central Valley
Fresno Unified's 5-year strategic plan focused on literacy, career readiness and life skills
Fresno Unified School District leaders say a new five-year strategic plan will serve as the roadmap for improving student outcomes, while the teachers' union is urging district leaders to continue listening to educators as implementation moves forward.
Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register
Visalia school board candidates debate key issues
Four candidates for the Visalia Unified School District School Board offered their differing perspectives in a public forum at the Tulare County Office of Education on Oct. 8. The candidates participating were incumbent Area 1 Board Member Walta Gamoian and challenger Stacy Boyce, and incumbent Area 4 Board Member Todd Oto and challenger Efrain Becerra. Paul Hurley moderated the event, asking questions and occasional follow-ups. Hurley started by having the candidates introduce themselves. Meet the candidates Area 4 incumbent Todd Oto said he worked for Visalia Unified School District for 32 years. “I started as a drafting teacher at Mt. Whitney High School, worked there for 12 years, also taught woodshop there, became a dean at Mt. Whitney High School, then an assistant principal for six years at Redwood High School, and was principal at Sequoia High School, the continuation school here in town," he said. Becerra said he has a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University in education and is currently getting his master's in teaching. "Education is something that I'm very passionate about,” Becerra said. “Education has always been around me. My whole family are educators.” Gamoian introduced herself as the current Area 1 trustee. “I've been an
Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register
Jefferson Elementary student earns Character Counts Week Respect award
Joseph Guerra is a shining example of what it means to show respect and treat others the way they want to be treated. He is this year's Character Counts Respect award winner. Judy Estala was Joseph's fourth-grade teacher at Jefferson Elementary School in Dinuba last year and nominated him for the award. Now a fifth-grader, Joseph continues to make a positive impact on his school through his respectful and accepting behavior. "What makes Joseph truly special is the authenticity of his respect for others. He doesn't treat people well because he's being watched or because he expects something in return," Estala said. "He is genuinely kind because he values every person he encounters." Joseph's respect and acceptance of others are reflected in everything he does, helping create a positive classroom environment. He works well with his classmates and has a unique ability to build friendships with students from different backgrounds and personalities, Estala said. He also includes everyone and helps create connections among students who might otherwise struggle to connect. "Whether working on group projects, playing at recess or simply sitting together at lunch, he made everyone feel valued and included," Estala said. "At the end of the year, he
Hanford Sentinel
Lemoore takes down Monache | Lemoore Roundup
The Lemoore Tigers football team improved to 4-4 overall and are currently 3-1 in the West Yosemite League following a 49-6 win over the Monache Marauders on Oct. 16. "I was really proud of the way our guys competed and came together to earn the win over Monache. Anytime you can get a victory, especially this time of the season, it’s something to be proud of," said Jerald Campbell IV, Lemoore High head coach. "We played with energy, stayed focused, and found a way to get the job done."
Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register
Hanford, Tulare Western collide in a matchup of explosive offenses
With only two weeks remaining in the 2026 Tulare County high school tackle football regular season, the league championship picture is starting to take shape. Here are the top Tulare County games to watch in Week 10 (all games are on Friday, Oct. 16, unless noted), plus the Visalia Times-Delta's predictions. Hanford (6-2, 2-2) at Tulare Western (8-0, 3-0), 7:30 p.m., Bob Mathias Stadium With a win over Hanford on Thursday, Oct. 22, Tulare Western can clinch its first East Yosemite League championship in seven years. The Mustangs last won a league title in 2019. This EYL showdown pits two of the league's top-scoring teams against each other. Tulare Western is averaging nearly 50 points per game. Hanford is averaging 37. Both teams, behind their explosive no-huddle tempo offense, have the firepower to potentially combine for over 100 points. Will that happen? "I hope so offensively," Hanford head coach Cannon Sanchez said. "But I hope we can keep them out of the end zone and slow them down a little bit." Hanford's tempo offense under Sanchez is one of the fastest in the nation in terms of running the next play after the whistle has blown and the ball is
Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register
Honesty, accountability earn Tulare student Character Counts Week Award
Jonathan Eversull is this year’s Character Counts winner for Trustworthiness. This Tulare student exemplifies what the Character Counts pillar of Trustworthiness means. Jonathan made the decision to be honest and act with integrity in the classroom, according to his nominator. Francine Heller teaches fifth grade at Frank Kohn Elementary School in Tulare. She nominated Jonathan after seeing how he responded to making a poor choice in class. He did not make excuses or blame anyone else. He took responsibility for his behavior and accepted the consequences of his actions, according to Heller. “Trustworthy to me means making good decisions and being honest,” Jonathan said. “I feel very proud of myself for being seen as a trustworthy person.” According to his teacher, Jonathan went home and told his parents about what happened at school and was honest. His maturity and acceptance of consequences around the situation added to his level of trustworthiness. After learning from his mistake, Jonathan continues to model self-control and good behavior, Heller said. This article originally appeared on Visalia Times-Delta: Honesty, accountability earn Tulare student Character Counts Week Award
The Fresno Bee
Long losing streak finally snapped for Fresno High. ‘About sticking together'
Time to celebrate at Fresno High. After 29 consecutive losses, the Warriors finally had something to celebrate, defeating Clovis South 12-6 on Friday. The victory was significant for Fresno, which had endured a difficult stretch without a win since the last two games of the 2024 season. First-year Warriors coach Steve Daniel told his team to keep playing together and good things will come. “It’s just about sticking together and fighting,” Daniel said. “I told them if you stick together, that’s the key to winning as a team.” That message carried the Warriors through a hard-fought contest, with running back Angel Lopez scoring both of Fresno’s touchdowns on rushing attempts to account for all 12 points. The win also came on a memorable night for Clovis South, which hosted its first varsity football game at its new stadium. Despite the occasion, Fresno kept its focus on the task at hand, earning a victory that could provide a much-needed boost of confidence for the remainder of the season and beyond. “We’ve been preaching, win the moments, and that’s what we’re going to continue to do,” Daniel said. “We just try to win every play, flush the last play, win the next
midvalleytimes.com
Parlier Unified studies up on student performance
PARLIER – While local schools still have a number of areas to improve on, recent state data shows that district-wide efforts are starting to bear results. With the release of the 2025-2026 school year’s state test results on Oct. 15, Parlier Unified School District is celebrating a number of improvements while taking inventory on areas that require attention. When compared to the 2024-2025 school year, PUSD saw steady proficiency increases in ELA, English Learner Progress and science across all schools and grade levels, and remained near-stable in math with a minor decrease.
YourCentralValley.com
Sidelines Scoreboard: High School Football Highlights (10/16/26)
(KSEE/KGPE) – Game of the Week: Central East 69, Buchanan 38 Clovis West 35, Clovis North 20 Clovis 24, Clovis East 17 Dinuba 17, Kerman 10 Merced 55, Golden Valley 7 Edison 28, San Joaquin Memorial 21 Madera 62, Bullard 28 Justin Garza 41, Hoover 22 Torres 21, Madera South 14 Student Sidelines: McLane 19, […]
The Fresno Bee
Fresno Bee Top 25: Dinuba stuns Kerman with late TD; Kingsburg holds off Immanuel
Dinuba High football coach CJ Lester grinned ear to ear after his Emperors upset The Bee’s No. 13 Kerman. He was confident and believed they would pull off the win, even before kickoff started in Kerman. “We kind of knew that we’re good,” he said. “This is a confident football team.” Tony Ibarra made sure his coach left happy when he connected on a 40-yard pass to Josh Sanchez for a touchdown with 23 seconds remaining, securing a 17-10 win in a defensive battle on Friday night. “We’re gonna come over here and we’re gonna compete,” Lester said. “We’re gonna allow ourselves to win the game.” His defensive mindset was spot on, even with Josh Lopez looking over from the opposite side of the field, who has made the Lions one of the top defensive teams in the Central Section. Dinuba can also brag about allowing only 10 points in the game and scoring the game’s first points via a safety in the second quarter. Kerman led 7-2 after a 17-yard touchdown run by Justin Molina in the third quarter. The Emperors regained the lead and converted a two-point conversion for a 10-7 lead in the fourth quarter. The Lions
KMPH.com
High school football Week 9 highlights around the Central Section
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Check out the highlights and find out the scores from high school football action around the CIF Central Section on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. Game highlights include - Clovis West vs. Clovis North, Clovis vs. Clovis East, Edison at San Joaquin Memorial, Reedley at Caruthers, Sierra Pacific vs. Hanford West, Fresno at Clovis South, and the "Friday Night Rivals" Game of the Week - Buchanan at Central East.
redwoodgigantea.com
From Face to Page: From a Stranger to a Familiar Face
Sketching faces in the crowd reveals the untold stories of our school. Every day we walk past hundreds of people. They are just background noise–a blur of faces, coats, and umbrellas. To us, they are “strangers”, and to them, we are the same. We look at our phones to avoid eye contact, creating invisible walls between ourselves and the world. However, when an artist opens a sketchbook, that invisibility fades. Behind that anonymous face in the crowd, there can be a hidden story, and with just a light sketch of them, it comes to light!
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Safety Training Seminars Opens New American Heart Association CPR Certification School in Tulare, California
TULARE, CA, UNITED STATES, October 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Safety Training Seminars, a leading provider of American Heart Association (AHA) certification courses since 1989, is pleased to announce the opening of its newest CPR certification training school at 140 South K Street, Tulare, CA 93274. The new location provides affordable, convenient, and professional lifesaving training for healthcare professionals, businesses, students, and residents throughout Tulare County.