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Heinz – Bigger Than You Know

Nov 04, 2022 No Comments by

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.  

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How the 2008 Financial Crisis Still Affects You

Nov 04, 2022 No Comments by

How the 2008 Financial Crisis Still Affects You    

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China’s Economy is in Bad Shape

Nov 03, 2022 No Comments by

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?    

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The Decline of MGM…What Happened?

Nov 02, 2022 No Comments

MGM is a classic film studio that has repeatedly fallen on tough times. This video attempts to explain the reasons behind the struggle.    

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WWE – The Rise and Fall…And Rise Again

Nov 02, 2022 No Comments

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.      

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Chinese American Citizens Alliance Awards Congressional Gold Medals to 4 Veterans and 5 Widows of Veterans

Jun 25, 2021 No Comments

Chinese American Citizens Alliance (CACA) with support of AMVETS Department of California awards Congressional Gold Medals to four living veterans: Edward Sing Quan, Ray Lee, Hansen Chin, and Wing Tuck Chin. Five more Congressional Gold Medals will be awarded to widows of deceased veterans. Recently Congress had passed the Congressional Gold Medal for Chinese American [...]

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Transitioning Back to In-Person Learning in Fall 2021

May 25, 2021 No Comments

Fresno, California, May 25, 2021…California Teaching Fellows Foundation (CTFF), the largest education sector college internship employer, is accepting applications to hire 500+ college students interested in exploring careers in education, and who have a passion for serving the community and its youth. Teaching Fellow positions will serve K-12 school sites transitioning back to in-person learning [...]

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Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval Appointed President of California State University, Fresno

May 19, 2021 No Comments

The California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees has appointed Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, Ph.D., to serve as the ninth president of California State University, Fresno. Jiménez-Sandoval currently serves as interim president of Fresno State. “From providing world-class, transformational educational opportunities, to conducting cutting-edge research, to uniting our entire community in support of athletic teams, Fresno State [...]

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Fresno businessman, former RV dealer Paul Evert dies at 91

May 03, 2021 No Comments

Founder Paul Evert died Sunday at 91 years old. His wife, Sherri Evert, shared the news of his death on Facebook. For decades, people from the Central Valley and beyond turned to Paul Evert for all their RV needs. A business that first blossomed in 1963 — a car dealership on Abby St. eventually became [...]

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Vinci Ricchiuti named recipient of the 2021 Leon S. Peters Award

Feb 26, 2021 No Comments

Fresno, CA – Vinci Ricchiuti has been announced as the 2021 recipient of the Leon S. Peters Award by the Fresno Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Ricchiuti was chosen for the award based on outstanding leadership through devotion of her philanthropic efforts to better the community. The selection of this prestigious honor is based upon the recipient’s accomplishments, personal and [...]

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Introducing the Create Here Business Plan Competition Winners

Jan 13, 2021 No Comments

The results of the Create Here 2020 Business Plan Competition are in. The winners, Fig and Honey Lavish Grazing, will be expanding their catering company to bring a new wine bar and market concept to the Brewery District in Downtown Fresno at a location to be unveiled at a later date. The exciting new business [...]

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The Decline of Yahoo!

Dec 30, 2020 No Comments

Do you Yahoo!? Probably not anymore. This video talks about the decline of one of the world’s first big internet companies.      

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Chick-fil-A – Why They’re Successful

Dec 29, 2020 No Comments

Chick-fil-A is among the most popular fast-food restaurants in the United States. This video talks about the history of the company while attempting to identify the reasons behind that success.    

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The Facebook Scandals

Dec 28, 2020 No Comments

Facebook has received a fair amount of negative attention over the years. This video takes a look back at some of their more notable scandals.    

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Mayor, Mayor-Elect Issue Statements on Measure P Ruling

Dec 18, 2020 No Comments

FRESNO, CA – Mayor Lee Brand and Mayor-elect Jerry Dyer today issued the following statements in response to the California Fifth District Court of Appeal ruling on Measure P: “We normally do not comment on pending litigation, but today’s Fifth District Court of Appeal Measure P ruling is different.  The City of Fresno will abide by the Court’s [...]

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Fresno State loans low-temp freezer to Community Medical Centers for COVID-19 vaccines

Dec 14, 2020 No Comments

A collaboration between Fresno State and Community Medical Centers will provide a much-needed, low-temperature freezer to the hospital system that is capable of holding up to 95,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine front-line medical providers and others. Freezers that can cool down to at least minus-70 degrees Celsius are in high demand and short supply [...]

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O’BANNON TO RECEIVE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION

Dec 10, 2020 No Comments

Fresno, CA, December 10, 2020 – The California Energy Commission (CEC) will honor Dr. James O’Bannon, the co-founder and board chairman of Richard Heath & Associates, Inc. (RHA), with its Lifetime Achievement Award. The honor, presented virtually today at the Clean Energy Hall of Fame Awards, recognizes O’Bannon for his work in advancing clean energy [...]

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Castro honors city councilmember with Medal of Distinction

Dec 10, 2020 No Comments

Fresno City Council Vice President Paul Caprioglio broke the “no crying rule” at the beginning of the Dec. 10 Council meeting in downtown Fresno, when he was brought to tears as Fresno State President Joseph I. Castro surprised him with the President’s Medal of Distinction. “As an attorney, I’m rarely speechless… But at this moment, I’m [...]

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Boeing – The Rise and Fall…And Rise Again

Dec 03, 2020 No Comments

Boeing is the countries largest maker of airplanes. This video talks about the history and formation of the company while highlighting three separate occurrences where they came close to failure.    

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Netflix – Why They’re Successful

Dec 03, 2020 No Comments

Taking a look at how the most successful streaming service got to that point.  

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