FRESNO, CA – When the weather drops to freezing temperatures, water in exposed pipes expands. If the water expands too much, the pipe can burst. Here are some practical measures homeowners can take to safeguard against frozen water pipes and prevent costly plumbing damage. Water Pipes and Hoses Remove hoses from outside faucets. Shut off [...]
The Clovis Police Department and the Fresno MLK Unity Committee invite you to attend the Annual Community Breakfast honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Saturday, January 14th, 2017. Tables of eight (8) are available for reservation with advance payment; individual tickets for limited, non-reserved seating will be available at the door. All tickets [...]
Mayor Ashley Swearengin today announced the redesign of the City of Fresno’s website, Fresno.gov. The website features significant changes to the visual design, organization and underlying technology of the City’s website, which had not undergone a major redesign since 2009. The launch also includes beta testing to encourage feedback from the public. “The launch of [...]
Even before its unprecedented expansion through the Merced 2020 Project Opens a New Window. , the University of California, Merced, has directly contributed more than $1.4 billion to the San Joaquin Valley economy to date, and more than $2.6 billion to the state’s economy, according to the university’s annual Economic Impact Report. Wages and benefits, [...]
Jake A. Soberal, CEO of Bitwise Industries, will speak on “How to Fix America’s Most Broken City: The Bitwise Story” at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, in the Henry Madden Library at Fresno State. At the free, public event hosted by the Friends of the Madden Library, Soberal will examine how Bitwise promotes the incubation [...]
The staff at Business Street Online would like to wish all of our readers a joyous Christmas. We hope you will be spending this time in the company of friends and family, relaxing and enjoying the end of another happy and prosperous year. The Business Street Online offices will be closed Monday December 26 and will [...]
Fresno Yosemite International Airport received a $30,000 grant from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District’s CHARGE Up! program for the installation of six Level 2 Telefonix charging stations in the short-term lot. The CHARGE UP! program provides grant funding to Valley businesses, agencies and the public to provide access to eligible charging stations. [...]
The Visalia Parks and Recreation Department announces the return of their popular holiday attraction to downtown Visalia. The Enchanted Ice Garden will have its grand opening on Friday, December 16th from 4 pm to 9 pm at Garden Street Plaza. The Enchanted Ice Garden will be open every day from December 16th through January 2nd, [...]
Scientists expect subalpine trees to advance upslope as global temperatures increase, following their climate up the mountains. But new research published Opens a New Window. Dec. 15 in the journal Global Change Biology suggests this might not hold true for two subalpine tree species of western North America. A study led by project scientist Lara [...]
FRESNO, CA – Mayor Ashley Swearengin today announced the winners of the City’s 2016 Historic Preservation awards which honor individuals and community groups who have demonstrated excellence in the restoration of a historic building or leadership in preservation planning and neighborhood revitalization. The winners will be recognized at a ceremony at the Fresno City Council meeting [...]
A nearly $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is helping University of California researchers refine collaborative robotic technology that could change the way crops are maintained worldwide, saving millions of gallons of water each year and taking precision agriculture to a whole new level. The three-year Robot-Assisted Precision Irrigation and Diagnostics [...]
Fresno Unified Superintendent Michael Hanson, the second-longest-serving superintendent of the state’s 30 largest districts, resigned Monday, effective in August. Hanson, 51, has led Fresno, the state’s fourth-largest district – and one of its poorest – for nearly 12 years. Hanson brought financial stability and change to the district in the heart of the economically struggling [...]
Fresno State received a major tool in the campaign to battle teacher shortages with two grants totaling $498,266 from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, the California State University Office of the Chancellor announced today. Fresno State is one of 17 in the 23-campus CSU system that garnered $5.19 million of the $8 million in [...]
Hard of hearing adults and their communication partners are being sought for an Interdisciplinary Psychosocial Group Audiologic Rehabilitation Program study at Fresno State. Known as IPGAR, the study will explore the role of communication self-efficacy on the quality of life for both hard of hearing adults and their communication partners, including spouse, partner, family member [...]
Fresno, CA – The new African Adventure exhibit at Fresno Chaffee Zoo has been a wonderfully successful venture, exceeding all of our expectations. As has been recently reported, the Fresno Chaffee Zoo and its Construction Manager, Harris Construction, encountered a few obstacles on the project, a situation not uncommon on large and complex projects. The [...]
Heinz is most known for its ketchup but the company stretches well beyond that. This video talks about its extensive history while highlighting some of its more notable product categories over the years.
We take a look at the many problems facing China’s economy. How did the country end up in this position and what does it mean for the rest of the world?
MGM is a classic film studio that has repeatedly fallen on tough times. This video attempts to explain the reasons behind the struggle.
Despite being the biggest promotion in professional wrestling, the WWE has had some trouble over the years. This highlights the different eras of the organization while detailing the corresponding rises and falls.
Heinz is most known for its ketchup but the company stretches well beyond that. This video talks about its extensive history while highlighting some of its more notable product categories over the years.
