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Ribbon-Cutting Celebration: Special Olympics arrives in Clovis
May 16, 2024 – In a landmark move set to bolster the spirit of inclusivity and community engagement, Special Olympics Northern California (SONC) is gearing up for a monumental occasion as it prepares to inaugurate its Central Valley Office in Clovis next week. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, slated for Tuesday, May 21 at 11 a.m., promises to be a momentous event, serving as a pillar of hope and progress for the region.
Exmark Roughstock Athlete of the Week: Ryder Wright Strikes Gold at Veater Financial Bronc Match
Two-time World Champion Saddle Bronc Rider Ryder Wright arrived in Coarsegold, California looking for a win and he did just that. Two bronc rides later and he has moved up in the standings and added another rodeo to his resume to be your Exmark Roughstock Athlete of the Week. Wright...
TRACK AND FIELD 27 athletes from MVT schools qualify for Section Masters meet
KINGSBURG – A total of 27 track and field athletes from Mid Valley Times region schools have qualified for the upcoming Central Section CIF Masters Meet in Clovis. That number includes champions in 11 individual or relay events from four section divisional meets contested on May 10 at four separate sites. Leading the way are individual multiple winners Julian Ramirez (Division II boys shot put, discus) and Avril Mendoza (D-II girls 100 hurdles, 300 hurdles) from Dinuba High along with Immanuel’s Alexandra (Lexi) Schartmann (D-IV girls 200, 400 and anchor 4×800 relay).
Beyond The Chutes: Vendor contributions to the 2024 Clovis Rodeo
May 3, 2024 – The Clovis Rodeo has concluded its 110th year, standing as a testament to the unique blend of Western heritage and community spirit that defines the town of Clovis, CA. As we bid farewell, it’s time to look beyond the chutes and shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes of the event—the merchants who bring their goods and warmth to the festivities.
May 13th City Council Meeting: Special Olympics Recognition, New City Ordinances, and Budget Presentations
May 13, 2024 – The City Council proclaimed May 2024 as Special Olympics NorCal Month. Special Olympics NorCal provides free year-round programs for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, including sports, health and wellness training, and leadership development, and they have recently opened an office in Clovis at Tollhouse and Sunnyside Avenues.
Golden Girls: Clovis West Wins Big at CIF State Swimming Championships
May 11, 2024 – In a stunning display of aquatic athleticism, the Clovis West High School girls’ swimming team surged to victory Saturday in the CIF State Swimming and Diving Championships, held at their home turf for the first time since 2015. Amidst the cheers and under the...
Clovis North 2026 3-Star ATH Tyree Sams has Fresno State family ties
The fastest sophomore in the state of California is Tyree Sams of Clovis (Calif.) North High School, who recently got timed at 10.57 in his 100-meter dash. That blazing track time has turned the Class of 2026 wide receiver into a major speed attraction in the college football realm. Sams...
Baseball Recap: Golden Valley falls despite strong effort from Cristian Torres
Golden Valley and Yosemite squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Golden Valley had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Yosemite Badgers by a score of 2-1. Having soared to a lofty 18 runs in the game before, Golden Valley couldn't push the score so high this time.
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