Archive for June, 2014

Riley Walter Awarded William M. Lyles Vision Award

Jun 04, 2014 No Comments

FRESNO – Fresno attorney Riley Walter is the 2014 William M. Lyles Vision Award winner in recognition of his unwavering support of the Lyles Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Fresno State. Walter was cited for his work as both a mentor in the Entrepreneur Mentor Program and as the outgoing chair of the Advisory Council at the Lyles Center’s End ofthe Year Banquet [...]

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Election 2014 Results

Jun 03, 2014 No Comments

              Click on links below to see results.   CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE DIRECT PRIMARY ELECTION TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2014   FRESNO COUNTY JUNE 3, 2014 STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTION Kings County Direct Primary Election June 3, 2014   Tulare County Direct Primary Election June 3, 2014   Madera County Direct Primary Election June 3, 2014

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Memorial bridge sign dedication ceremony Friday in memory of CHP Officer Dean Esquibel

Jun 03, 2014 No Comments

    A memorial bridge sign dedication ceremony Friday in memory of CHP Officer Dean Esquibel. On Aug. 21 1985, Esquibel died in the line of duty as the result of a traffic collision was held at the Hanford area California Highway Patrol office. In recognition of Esquibel’s contributions and sacrifice in service, a state bill [...]

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Emergency Department Clothes Closet Sparks Grass-roots Effort

Jun 03, 2014 No Comments

HANFORD − Thanks to a grass-roots effort by nurses and volunteers at Adventist Health / Central Valley Network, patients who are discharged from the Emergency Department will now leave with clothing, and a sense of dignity. In December 2013, Peggy Silva, a case manager for Adventist Medical Center-Hanford, says a homeless patient was given discharge orders but [...]

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Nearly Half of Americans Polled ‘Check In’ at Work While on Vacation

Jun 03, 2014 No Comments

PLYMOUTH, Minn., June 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ – Whether it is the strong American work ethic or a new cultural “norm” at the office, a recent consumer survey by Travel Leaders Group reveals that a significant number of Americans can’t – or won’t – fully disengage while on vacation.  Over 95% of those polled state they “have or will take” [...]

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Global Talent Shortage Hits Seven-Year High

Jun 02, 2014 No Comments

MILWAUKEE, June 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ – ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), the world’s workforce expert, today released the company’s ninth annual Talent Shortage Survey results, revealing global employers continue to be plagued by talent shortages. ManpowerGroup’s survey of more than 37,000 employers in 42 countries and territories found that 36 percent of global employers are having difficulty finding candidates [...]

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Fresno Fair to Host Belmont Stakes Party and Food Collection Drive

Jun 02, 2014 No Comments

FRESNO - The Big Fresno Fair has announced that it will be hosting the premier satellite wagering party to celebrate and watch the Belmont Stakes Saturday, June 7 as local, Valley-native California Chrome races with sights set to become the first Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing winner in 36 years. This year’s Belmont Stakes excitement begins [...]

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