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Fresno Grizzlies broke ground Tuesday

The Fresno Grizzlies recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new social space at Chukchansi Park, a major step for the upcoming amenity. Upon being introduced in February as the team’s new owner, Fresno Sports and Events announced that it was planning a variety of initiatives for the Grizzlies and Chukchansi Park, including the addition of a ballpark social space. Located [...]
The Fidget Spinner Fad – Looking Back
MADDEN LIBRARY RECEIVES GRANT TO DIGITIZE 20,000 MAPS

The Henry Madden Library at Fresno State was awarded an $84,700 grant to digitize 20,000 maps of the California State Lands Commission and make them available to the public. The grant comes from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission, which is affiliated with the National Archives. “The Madden Library is honored to be awarded this grant in [...]
Krispy Kreme – The Rise and Fall…And Rise Again

Everyone seems to love Krispy Kreme doughnuts, yet they’ve still had their struggles. A quick rise in the early 2000′s was followed by a quick fall. A fall so significant, it could have easily ended the company all together. Although they’ve yet to return to their former heights, they have made an impressive recovery. This [...]
Fresno Grizzlies return home for five games, beginning with annual Independence Day bash

FRESNO, Calif. – The eighth Fresno Grizzlies homestand of the 2018 season is scheduled for July 4 through July 7 with five games against the Las Vegas 51s (New York Mets). Former Fresno Grizzlies Manager Tony DeFrancesco (2015-2017) will return to Fresno for the first time leading Las Vegas; DeFrancesco led the Grizzlies to the [...]
Mayor Brand’s Statement on Status of Parks and Public Safety Sales Tax Initiative

Mayor Lee Brand today released the following statement on the status of the proposed sales tax initiative to support Fresno’s parks and public safety expenditures: “It is with a mixture of both regret and hope that I am announcing the withdrawal of the parks and public safety ballot measure I introduced to Council. “There are [...]
The Problem Facing Harley-Davidson
City of Fresno’s Rental Housing Registry Begins Inspections Today

The City of Fresno’s Rental Housing Registry begins its pro-active random inspection program today, the next step of the Rental Housing Improvement Act, an effort to improve the quality of rental housing in the city of Fresno. While the City has conducted several volunteer inspections over the last few months, inspection notices for properties randomly [...]
Hershey’s – Bigger Than You Know

Most of us know Hershey’s for their famous chocolate bar and a few other chocolate products. But there are many other chocolate and snack food products that you probably didn’t realize were made by the Hershey Company. This video talks about the size of the company, and their plans to make it EVEN BIGGER. [...]
TERRY TUMEY INTRODUCED AS FRESNO STATE’S NEW DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

Terrance J. “Terry” Tumey was introduced as Fresno State’s new director of athletics at a press conference Monday, June 25, at the Save Mart Center. Tumey’s appointment was announced June 21 by Fresno State President Joseph I. Castro on Twitter. “I am thrilled to welcome Terry Tumey to Fresno State,” Castro said. “Terry is energetic, [...]
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FRESNO STATE MOURNS THE PASSING OF SUPPORTER MANUEL ‘JR’ MANCEBO JUNE 25

Manuel “JR” Mancebo, former owner of Kings County Truck Lines and supporter of the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, passed away on Sunday, June 17. In 2017, the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology announced that Mancebo pledged a $1 million bequest in support of the Fresno State dairy science program. Fresno State President Joseph I. [...]
PRESS CONFERENCE JUNE 25 TO INTRODUCE NEW ATHLETICS DIRECTOR TERRY TUMEY

Fresno State President Joseph I. Castro announced Thursday via Twitter that Terrance J. “Terry” Tumey will be appointed the next director of athletics for Fresno State. An introductory press conference will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 25, in the Save Mart Center media room. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. to the media. President Castro will introduce [...]
What is Walt Disney World’s Electric Bill?

If you’ve ever been to Walt Disney World, then you know first hand just how massive of a resort it is. The land, which is twice the size of Manhattan, is what allowed them to build the 20+ hotels, the 4 theme parks, the water parks, the shopping district, and all of the behind-the-scenes buildings [...]
Mayor Brand Presents Annual State of the City Address

Mayor Lee Brand addressed a crowd of nearly nine hundred attendees, including elected officials, business and community leaders during Wednesday’s State of the City luncheon held in Downtown Fresno. The annual event, sponsored by the Fresno Chamber of Commerce, was the second State of the City address for Mayor Brand, who officially took office in [...]
Toys R Us – The Final Chapter
New classes to begin at the Downtown Center in July

The Fresno State Downtown Center will offer two new classes this summer including the next class in the “Brew U” series, “Craft Beer 301: Sensory and Styles” beginning Thursday, July 5, and “Project Management for the Workplace” beginning Monday, July 16. “Craft Beer 301” is designed for beer enthusiasts and those with a desire to [...]
The Decline of Kodak…What Happened?

The name Kodak was once synonymous with cameras and film. They were innovators in the industry and the leaders of it for 100 years. Yet a few years ago they experienced such a decline that they were forced into bankruptcy. This video explores the decline of Kodak and attempts to explain what happened to them. [...]
50 grade-school students to participate in ‘Design Code Build’

Fresno State’s Lyles College of Engineering and the Computer History Museum will host Design Code Build with 50 students in grades six through eight from the Boys and Girls Club of Fresno County and Kerman Unified School District from 2 -6 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, at Fresno State. “Design Code Build” engages students in hands-on [...]