Tag Archives: Fresno

Just as Fresno’s downtown and southwest areas are preparing for makeovers, so is its transportation system. The city announced last month that it plans to restructure its bus system for the first time in decades—with public input. But there are bound to be limitations—and some community members are concerned. Dave …

From a film about legendary Gypsy-jazz star Django Reinhardt to a documentary about police and the Oakland community, organizers of the 13th annual Fresno Film Festival say the event has something for everyone. It takes place November 10th – 12th at the historic Tower Theatre. This week on Valley Edition, …

The Fresno Bee’s executive editor Jim Boren announced on Monday that he plans to retire in January. In his 48 year career he’s covered countless stories – from the Chowchilla school bus kidnapping to the Operation Rezone scandal at Fresno City Hall. Prior to his current position, he helped lead …

The Fresno County Office of Education has broken ground on a new shop for a Career Technical Education Charter School in central Fresno . The school will serve students from around the county who are interested in exploring technical careers as well as college. FCOE Superintendent Jim Yovino spoke with …

For the second year in a row, California’s rate of premature births has increased. But according to new data, the trend is even more alarming in the San Joaquin Valley. Across California, 8.6 percent of live births are premature, according to the health advocacy organization March of Dimes. That means …

Ken Riddick, The Modesto Bee’s president and publisher, was named Tuesday to the same position at The Fresno Bee. It’s a return to his roots for Riddick, 60, who first … Click to Continue »

Earlier this month the Fresno Teachers Association voted to authorize a strike. They have been bargaining with the Fresno Unified School district for over a year. Today both groups met for a marathon bargaining session. Laura Tsutsui reports on what the groups are hoping for, and how some parents feel …

If you drove down Clinton Avenue in east central Fresno this morning, you may have seen a rally outside of the Fresno Department of Veterans Affairs. A few dozen veterans and VA staff chanted “when U.S. veterans are under attack, what do you do? Stand up, fight back, ” in …

Cities across the country are vying for the chance to be the site of Amazon’s second headquarters. Fresno officials sent in their pitch today. Most cities flirting with Amazon are highlighting tax incentives and existing amenities like international airports. But mayor Lee Brand says Fresno’s offer may seem counterintuitive. “Fresno …

A Fresno City Councilmember is apologizing for remarks he made two weeks ago that some community members have interpreted as racially insensitive. Councilmember Garry Bredefeld found himself in hot water after wading into the controversy over NFL players kneeling during the national anthem. Bredefeld delivered a speech from the dais …

A new ride share program is bringing the convenience of services like Uber and Lyft to rural valley communities. The service known “Van y Vienen” is aiming to help residents who lack easy transportation options. The program launched Wednesday in Cantua Creek and El Porvenir, two unincorporated communities in western …

Silver Fire Incident Information: Last Updated: October 12, 2017 9:41 am Date/Time Started: October 11, 2017 3:59 pm Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Fresno-Kings Unit County: Fresno County Location: Elwood Road and Silver Lane, northwest of Squaw Valley Acres Burned – Containment: 50 acres – 40% contained. Forward progress stopped Structures …

Thirty years ago, a bird native to California was on the brink of extinction. Known for its impressive size, the California condor has been the target of recovery efforts ever since. Now, as biologists prepare to release more birds into the wild in Kern County, the recovery program is gaining …