Archive for November, 2014

ZOO LIGHTS TO BEGIN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2014

Nov 26, 2014 No Comments by

Fresno, CA – It’s time to get in the holiday spirit! Fresno Chaffee Zoo is excited to announce that its annual Zoo Lights event will kick-off on Friday, November 28, 2014. This family event will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 28 – 30, December 5 – 7, 12 – [...]

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Cost of Thanksgiving dinner rises, still under $50 for 10 people

Nov 25, 2014 No Comments by

The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 29th annual informal price survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table indicates the average cost of this year’s feast for 10 is $49.41, a 37-cent increase from last year’s average of $49.04. The AFBF survey shopping list includes turkey, bread stuffing, sweet potatoes, rolls with butter, [...]

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HOUSEKEEPER CHARGED WITH SERIES OF BURGLARIES AT THE AHWAHNEE HOTEL

Nov 21, 2014 No Comments by

FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a 32-count indictment today against Jennifer Crystal Downing, 39, of Fresno, charging her with 16 counts of first degree burglary and 16 counts of theft, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced.   According to court documents, Downing entered rooms in the Ahwahnee Hotel and stole cash [...]

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CITY COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES REQUEST TO INITIATE PROP 218 PROCESS FOR NEW WATER PLAN

Nov 21, 2014 No Comments

FRESNO, CA – This evening, City Council approved the Administration’s request to initiate the Proposition 218 process that begins a public review period before Council can vote on new water rates to pay for the City’s amended water infrastructure project. The vote was 7-0.   Based on public comments received during four community water forums [...]

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FRESNO TEACHER’S AIDE INDICTED FOR MARIJUANA CULTIVATION OPERATION IN TRINITY COUNTY

Nov 21, 2014 No Comments

FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a three-count indictment today against Kevin Nouthai Yang, 47, of Fresno, charging him with conspiring to cultivate and distribute marijuana, cultivating marijuana, and possessing marijuana with intent to distribute, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced.   According to court documents, Yang, a high school teacher’s aide [...]

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LOCAL BUSINESS OWNER BRINGS WOMEN’S SOCCER TEAM TO THE VALLEY

Nov 19, 2014 No Comments

FRESNO, CA – Alexander Ott announced today that next May, the Valley will be home to a Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) Team called the Fresno Freeze. The WPSL is a 70-plus team national league and has featured players such as current US National Team stars Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, and Abby Wambach. “We are [...]

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Volunteers Help YEA! Students in Business Planning Process

Nov 18, 2014 No Comments

Visalia, CA –The Young Entrepreneurs Academy, or YEA!, an innovative program that guides students through the process of starting their own real business, is excited to announce this year’s business mentors and sponsors for this year’s YEA! Class at Hosted by the Visalia & Tulare Chambers of Commerce. Once the students get the ball rolling [...]

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Local High School Students Celebrated For Their Academic Excellence At The 4th Annual 4.0 & Above Program At The Big Fresno Fair

Nov 11, 2014 No Comments

FRESNO, CA, November 10, 2014… The Big Fresno Fair and the Fresno County Office of Education, along with valued sponsors Friends of the Big Fresno Fair, EECU and Toyota celebrated high-achieving Fresno County high school students at The Big Fresno Fair’s 4.0 & Above Program held on October 1, 2014. A total of 24 students [...]

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One Day Left to Win

Nov 08, 2014 No Comments

Clovis, Calif. (November 8, 2014) –Local Patient families and volunteers for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will announce the winner of a $425,000 house tomorrow, November 9. Built by major donor and sponsor De Young Properties, the 3,100 sq. ft. home is the top prize in the 11th annual Central Valley St. Jude Dream Home® [...]

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LAST CHANCE TO TOUR THE ST. JUDE DREAM HOME® GIVEAWAY HOUSE

Nov 04, 2014 No Comments

Clovis, Calif.- November 4, 2014 – The St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway house will be open for extended free tours this Wednesday through Friday from noon-9pm and Saturday from 9am- 5pm. This is the final chance for the public to tour the beautiful house built by major donor and sponsor De Young Properties before it [...]

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