Firefighters and children practiced the “stop, drop and roll” technique Thursday morning. Transitional kindergarten students from Charles Wright Elementary School met with Merced firefighters and even sprayed a fire hose … Click to Continue »
Read More »Students get a taste of the good stuff on Atwater farm visit
Aisles of tomatoes, habanero peppers, cucumbers and green beans took center stage on Wednesday morning during a field trip for 20 students from Snelling. As sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students … Click to Continue »
Read More »Obama’s upcoming visit to Laos aims to begin new chapter
President Barack Obama’s historic visit to Laos next month marks a new chapter in a complicated relationship previously marked by covert wars, political enmities and refugee flows that have changed … Click to Continue »
Read More »Obamas lift off from Castle Airport in Atwater after Yosemite visit
First family late to leave national park after morning of hiking President even gets in workout at recreation center beforehand … Click to Continue »
Read More »Black students protest CSU chancellor’s visit to Fresno State
Critics say university doesn’t do enough to attract, retain African Americans Only 3 percent of Fresno State’s student population is black CSU Chancellor White visited campus Wednesday … Click to Continue »
Read More »Giants visit the White House (again)
You might say they’re becoming regular house guests. The 2014 World Champion San Francisco Giants visited President Obama and the White House today, the third such visit in the past five years. The team presented the president with gifts, including a signed base and a Giants jersey with the name …
Read More »Students Fundraise for Fresno Fire Capt. Dern, Visit Him in Hospital
A group of students from Maple Creek Elementary in the Clovis Unified School District visited the burn center at Fresno Community Regional Medical Center Friday to deliver a gift to Fresno Fire Capt. Pete Dern, who was badly burned in March while fighting a house fire. Through their Dimes for Dern campaign, students at …
Read More »F-35C lands at NAS Lemoore for quick visit
The Navy showed off it’s newest strike fighter at NAS Lemoore, Tuesday. The base is set to be the new home to 100 F35-C Strike Fighters. 2 planes from VFA-101 flew in to give sailors and future F-35 pilots an up-close look. A flight simulator was also set up to …
Read More »Educator of the Week: We visit Mrs. Maria Saenz at James Madison Elementary
Every Monday we honor an educator that goes above and beyond for their students. This week we take you to James Madison Elementary and introduce you to Mrs. Maria Saenz. This weeks Educator of The Week has been brought to you by these fine sponsors: @Educational Employees Credit Union | …
Read More »Meet Educator of the Week: We visit Mrs. Kelly Magill at River Bluff Elementary
Every Monday we honor a teacher in the valley for going above and beyond. This week we honored Mrs. Kelly Magill of River Bluff Elementary School in Fresno for our Educator of the Week. This weeks Educator of The Week has been brought to you by these fine sponsors: @Educational …
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