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Fresno, CA

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Madera County, CA

A Fresno court commissioner has received a promotion. Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Commissioner Amythest Freeman as a full judge, his office announced Thursday. Freeman, a Democrat, served as a commissioner since last year. While a judge and commissioner essentially have the same authority, a judge is appointed by the governor and/or elected, while a commissioner is hired by the court to help out with caseloads.

Gov. Newsom Appoints New Judges in Fresno, Madera Counties

Fresno County, CA

A Fresno legislator wants to expand the board that controls a large slice of county transportation funding. Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula, D-Fresno, says the Fresno County Transportation Authority board needs to add four new members representing specific groups. One of the main tasks of FCTA is to manage Measure C, the...

Local Assemblyman Seeks to Retool Fresno Transportation Board

Clovis, CA

The Clovis Unified Board of Trustees voted unanimously Wednesday evening to approve a contract for new superintendent Dr. Corrine Folmer. The terms of the contract are the same as her predecessor’s, Superintendent Dr. Eimear O’Brien: A base annual salary of $286,760 with an 8.25% increase on top of the base because she has been employed by Clovis Unified for more than 10 years.

Board OKs Salary for New Clovis Superintendent. Here Are the Details

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Dr. Danielle Campagne, who has been saving lives and educating leaders in medicine for more than 18 years in the Fresno area, is among this year’s Top Dog Alumni Award honorees. The Top Dog awards recognize a select group of Fresno State alumni who have made significant contributions to...

Who Is Fresno State’s 2023 Top Dog? Hint: She Made Her Mark in Emergency Medicine

Kina McFadden has found a way to balance caring for her family while taking care of her clients. McFadden, founder and CEO of marketing firm Eye Connect Dots, raised her children, helps with her grandchildren, and now takes care of her blind mother. “I love my city,” she said.

This Fresno Woman of the Year Balances Marketing Firm, Family

Lor Shoua Lee, a graduate student majoring in clinical rehabilitation and mental health, was named the University Student Volunteer of the Year after providing about 300 hours of service. The annual award, which includes a $1,500 scholarship, honors a Fresno State student who has made a difference in the community through exceptional gifts of their time and talent.

Hmong Advocate Is Fresno State’s Student Volunteer of the Year

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Corcoran, CA

By the time Erik Hansen had a moment to sit down in a Corcoran pizza parlor on a recent afternoon, the 5th generation farmer was tired, detached, and a little defeated-looking. Lois Henry. He talked matter-of-factly of his family’s losses so far: At least 3,000 acres are under water, some...

Flooding Others ‘Premeditated’ by J.G. Boswell Company, a South Valley Farmer Asserts

Best-selling author and Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Bob Woodward will deliver his thoughts on the future of journalism Wednesday morning at the William Saroyan Theatre. Woodward’s topic for the 10:30 a.m. San Joaquin Valley Town Hall lecture: “Will Investigative Journalism Survive?”. No one perhaps is better suited to...

Bob Woodward Will Speak in Downtown Fresno on Wednesday

A new Fresno Housing development, called ‘The Monarch,’ is providing 57 affordable units in downtown Fresno’s Chinatown area. Before its grand opening, the building was at full capacity. Fresno Housing received over 3,000 applications from prospective tenants. The building is named after the monarch butterfly. Fresno Housing...

Fresno Housing’s Affordable Chinatown Complex Opens at Full Capacity

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Who Will Replace Bredefeld? Two Declare City Council Runs

In just over 13 months, voters in three Fresno City Council districts will select their representatives. Of the three districts up for elections, only one race...

Who Will Replace Bredefeld? Two Declare City Council Runs

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