FRESNO – Tuesday, the Fresno County Board of Supervisors approved the renewal of the public safety contract with the City of Fresno Police Department for the housing of Fresno’s prolific car thieves. The original agreement began November 1 and was set to end June 30, 2014.  It will now extend through June 30, 2015. This agreement [...]

HANFORD – Instead of hanging out at the water park, at home or with friends, 45 local students have chosen to spend their summer volunteering at Adventist Health / Central Valley Network. The high school and college students are part of the network’s first Discover Health Care Volunteer Summer Program. The goal of the program is to [...]

NEW YORK, June 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ – Today’s urban professionals want to live in cities with strong reputations for developing intellectual capital and innovation, as well as high marks for employment prospects and quality of life, according to a new study–Cities of Opportunity 6: We, the urban people–released today by PwC US. The study focuses on urban demographics [...]

OAKHURST – The public is invited to join the communities of Madera County:  California’s Gateway to Yosemite at the inaugural Yosemite Festival.  The festival will honor the 150th Anniversary signing of the Yosemite Grant Act by President Abraham Lincoln on June 30, 1864.  The grant protected Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove of Big Trees, creating [...]

NEW YORK, June 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ – Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company, revealed 40% of Americans plan to take more summer vacations this year compared with last year. More than one third (36%) of Americans plan to take two or more vacations this summer; this is an increase from 27% last year. A Travelzoo [...]

CHICAGO, June 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ – What causes workers to waste the most time at the office? Texting? Surfing the Web? Chatting with co-workers around the water cooler? New research from CareerBuilder identifies behaviors that employers say are the biggest productivity killers in the workplace. The study also highlights some of the strangest things employers have caught employees [...]

VISALIA - Each year the Visalia Chamber of Commerce honors those businesses and individuals who consistently go above and beyond to support the community.  This year is no exception as dozens of nominations have been submitted for the 2014 Man and Woman of the Year as well as Small, Medium, Large, Non-profit and Agri-Business of the [...]

CARLSBAD, Calif., June 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ – Computer systems analyst, public relations manager, dental hygienist and physical therapist have been named among the best jobs for women in a new CareerCast report that identifies professions that provide a competitive salary, positive hiring outlook, and employ a high number of women in the field. In 2012, 57.7 percent of all [...]

FRESNO – Fresno State President Joseph I. Castro has been named 2014 Alumnus of the Year by the Goldman School of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley. He will be honored at the Goldman School’s 15th Annual Alumni Dinner on Oct. 24 at The Berkeley City Club. Castro earned a Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) degree [...]

FRESNO – The Fresno County Farm Bureau leadership development program is accepting applications to be part of the 2014-2015 Future Advocates for Agriculture Concerned about Tomorrow (FAACT) Class XII. The deadline to apply is Friday, July 25. The FAACT Leadership Development Program provides community leaders with a comprehensive eight-month program highlighting specific issue areas in [...]

ASHLAND, Ore., June 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — For small business owners looking to grow, the key is to behave like an ‘expert entrepreneur.’ According to the 2014 State Of The Business Owner (SOBO) Report, announced today by business coaching leader EMyth, owners who follow a key set of traits learned by seasoned entrepreneurs are growing 60% faster [...]

Tulare, Calif. – The International Agri-Center hosted its second annual AgVentures! Day for 4th grade students to explore farming, food and fun on Friday, May 23, 2014 in Tulare. Presentations were aimed at teaching students about agriculture, safety and nutrition. Students saw a sheep dog demonstration and enjoyed the “What Does My Plate Say” skit [...]

FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno Grizzlies, Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, begin an eight-game homestand at Chukchansi Park on June 9th with a game at 7:05 p.m. against the Iowa Cubs, Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. The club will play a four-game series against the Cubs through Thursday and wrap the homestand with [...]

TULARE – Tulare County is one step closer to banning all marijuana cultivation in its unincorporated areas. The Tulare County board of supervisors last Tuesday gave direction to staff to draft an ordinance to ban all cultivation of marijuana whether by an individual or a current or future collective or cooperative. Tulare County’s decision to [...]

WASHINGTON, June 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Almost 50% of Americans under the age of 35 have been bullied, harassed or threatened online, or know somebody who has, according to a new poll published today exposing the ugly underbelly of social media. Women are targeted more often than men, and Facebook is by far the most common forum [...]

CHICAGO, June 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The jobs recovery has put spotlights on two large sections of the labor force: workers nearing the end of their careers and young adults just beginning them. While the economy has been difficult for both groups, baby boomers now hold a larger percentage of jobs in science, technology, engineering and math [...]

TULARE – Tulare County is doing its part to save water during California’s historic drought by turning off sprinklers, focusing on planting drought resistant plants, and seeking ways to improve irrigation efficiency at its parks and grounds. Officials with the Tulare County Parks & Grounds division reported at Tuesday’s board of supervisors meeting that since [...]

FRESNO – On Wednesday, Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin joined First Lady Michelle Obama in committing to end veteran homelessness in Fresno by the end of 2015. With today’s announcement of the Mayors Challenge to End Veteran Homelessness, Fresno joins a growing number of communities across the country making the pledge. “Too many of the veterans [...]

GREENVILLE, S.C., June 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ – On average, Americans say they usually  tip 18 percent for good service when dining out, according to a recent online survey by Harris Poll that was conducted on behalf of  Michelin—a company known for its tires and celebrated restaurant guides. According to the survey that included more than 2,000 U.S. adults, [...]

KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — As the economy shifts, many Americans are voluntarily leaving jobs to improve their overall financial situation. But, according to a recent survey by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), new hires who focus on salary alone actually may find themselves in worse financial shape after a move. The NAIC [...]