FRESNO, CA – Mayor Ashley Swearengin today announced the City of Fresno has been awarded $1,875,000 in grant funding through the Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) COPS Hiring Program (CHP). Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch announced the award today, which was included in awards to nearly 200 law enforcement [...]

Participants for Fresno County Farm Bureau’s (FCFB) Future Advocates for Agriculture Concerned about Tomorrow (FAACT) Development Class XIII for 2015-16 have been announced. Class XIII is a diverse, cross-section from local business, governmental and agricultural industries. Members of the class are: Ashley Carvajal, John Deere Company Kathy Curtice, Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office Joe Denham, Denham [...]

FRESNO, Calif. — When closer James Hoyt struck out Round Rock outfielder Nomar Mazara for the final out of Game 5 in the Pacific Coast League Championship, it set off a scene unlike any other in the city of Fresno as the Fresno Grizzlies celebrated in front of their home fans as the PCL Champions [...]

FRESNO, CA – Mayor Ashley Swearengin today announced a proposed agreement with the Central Valley Community Sports Foundation (CVCSF) that would give the local non-profit a 25-year lease to operate the Granite Park sports complex in exchange for $2.7 million in improvements and refurbishments. The proposed agreement will be presented to Fresno City Council for [...]

FRESNO, Calif. — Four of seven defendants were arrested today on federal charges related to their alleged involvement in a scheme that defrauded insurance companies of at least $1.2 million by staging car crashes and submitting false insurance claims, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced. A federal grand jury returned the sealed indictment on [...]

Clovis, CA. (September 15, 2015) – De Young Properties, major sponsors, subcontractors and volunteers for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital held a Floor Signing Party for the 12th Annual Central Valley St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway. The event took place in the De Young Park View community in Clovis on Tuesday, September 15. Subcontractors and [...]

EL PASO, Texas — It’s been a long time coming, but the Fresno Grizzlies have secured their first postseason series victory and placement in the Pacific Coast League Championship Series in franchise history by defeating the El Paso Chihuahuas 7-4 on Saturday night at Southwest University Ballpark. The win gave them a three games to [...]

FRESNO, CA – In accordance with the Office of the President of the United States, Mayor Ashley Swearengin officially proclaims September 11, 2015 as “Patriot Day” in Fresno and urges all residents to take part in the National Day of Service and Remembrance. “In spite of the horrific attack on American soil witnessed around the [...]

Fresno, Calif. (September 11, 2015) – St. Anthony’s School is partnering with Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), the largest electronic waste recycling company in North America, to hold their semiannual e-waste recycling collection events at the school on Sunday, September 13th and Sunday, September 20th from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.. Residents will have the opportunity to safely recycle their electronics at [...]

Fresno, CA (September 9, 2015) – Allegiant today announced the launch of non-stop service between Fresno Yosemite International Airport and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway. Beginning December 17, Allegiant will operate the route on Thursdays and Sundays. “Allegiant has been a strong supporter of our continuous air service development efforts by filling the demand for leisure travel,” said [...]

FRESNO, Calif. — The PCL Pacific Northern Division Champion Fresno Grizzlies take on the Pacific Southern Division Champion El Paso Chihuahuas in the best-of-five Pacific Conference Finals starting on Wednesday night at Chukchansi Park. The Grizzlies are scheduled to host Games 1 and 2 before heading east to El Paso for Game 3, and 4 [...]

Visalia, CA- The Visalia Chamber of Commerce will host a slideshow presentation on September 30th at 12:00 pm at 222 N. Garden Street Suite 300 for the tour Champagne & Burgundy & Paris. This trip is 8 days, and includes international airfare from Fresno, 8 meals, a professional tour director, motor coach transportation and comprehensive [...]

The 2015 Pacific Northern Division Champion Fresno Grizzlies will host their first ever playoff game at Chukchansi Park on Wednesday, September 9th with a 7:05 PM start. The game will mark 6,208 days since their last playoff game that came when they played at Pete Beiden Field in 1998. The first 5,000 fans through the [...]

Fresno, California (August 28, 2015) Tickets went on sale today for the 2015 Central Valley St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway during a live sellathon on KMPH FOX 26. The campaign aims to sell 11,000 tickets to collectively raise $1.1 million dollars for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The house is being built by major donor [...]

FRESNO, CALIFORNIA, August 12, 2015…The Big Fresno Fair is excited to announce that the legendary Diana Ross and funnyman Jeff Foxworthy will perform as part of the 2015 Table Mountain Concert Series line-up in the Paul Paul Theater, presented by Coors Light and Toyota. These are the final two spots in the Fair’s diverse entertainment [...]

[SELMA, CA] – The California Arts Council announced it plans to award $8,040 to the Selma Arts Foundation as part of its Local Impact program. The Local Impact program fosters equity, access, and opportunity by providing project and partnership support for small arts organizations reaching underserved communities. All projects must extend the reach of the [...]

Clovis Community College was approved as the 113th community college in the state of California on July 20, 2015.  An official ceremony marking the change in status from a center to a full college will be held August 20, 2015 from 10 – 11 a.m. as faculty and students return to campus for the start [...]

The Big Fresno Fair will hold its 5th Annual Job Fair on Thursday, August 13, 2015. Department Supervisors will be accepting applications to fill nearly 500 positions for the 2015 Big Fresno Fair. Available positions include but are not limited to: parking and ticket sellers, ticket takers, parking attendants, customer service representatives, janitorial staff, maintenance [...]

A recently-organized San Joaquin Valley water agency has a new name and organizational structure along with its first executive officer. Well known California water leader David L. Orth has been named to head the newly-renamed North Friant Authority. Orth’s appointment was announced Monday (August 3) as representatives of four participating water districts acted to formally [...]

Fresno, California – July 23, 2015…The 2015 Fresno Food Expo, presented by Union Bank, celebrated its 5th anniversary on Thursday, July 23 when 121 food and beverage companies ranging from producers and growers to manufacturers and processors from throughout the 8-county San Joaquin Valley met with 917 pre-qualified regional, national and international foodservice and retail [...]