FRESNO  – Susan G. Komen Central Valley has announced its “15 Faces for 15 Races” for the 15th annual Susan G. Komen Central Valley Race for the Cure, coming to Fresno State on Oct. 26. The 15 individuals, who will be showcased at this year’s Race for the Cure, are some of the most recognized [...]

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The pendulum of the U.S. economy remains on the upswing, according to the American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) monthly Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB), released today. The economic indicator, shown to lead U.S. business cycles by an average of eight months at cycle peaks, increased 0.1 percent over July on a three-month moving average [...]

FRESNO – In the 1970s Fresno State alumnus John W. Long decided to leave his estate to Fresno State. Mr. Long worked in retail, selling men’s clothes in Los Angeles. He had no wife or children, and believed that through an estate gift to Fresno State he could make a difference in the lives of [...]

BASS LAKE – Bass Lake was the center of car activity this past Saturday for the inaugural Bass Lake Hot Rod and Classic Car Show, sponsored by the Bass Lake Chamber of Commerce and Budweiser. About 55  cars were on display throughout The Pines Village, a great turnout for a first year event according to [...]

REDMOND, Wash., Aug. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – Microsoft Corp. has announced that Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer has decided to retire as CEO within the next 12 months, upon the completion of a process to choose his successor. In the meantime, Ballmer will continue as CEO and will lead Microsoft through the next steps of its transformation to a devices [...]

CLOVIS – Dozens of St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway sponsors and supporters visited this year’s St. Jude Dream Home in De Young Properties’ CountryCourt community in Clovis Friday to write messages of love for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The floor signing for the 10th St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway occurred just over a [...]

FRESNO — University High School’s long list of accolades has grown with the release of a University of Southern California report naming the school the second best charter high school in the state. The seventh-annual USC School Performance Dashboard, prepared by USC’s Center on Educational Governance, was developed to strengthen accountability among California’s charter schools. [...]

CHICAGO, Aug. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — A failure to negotiate a job offer means many workers are leaving money on the table. A new CareerBuilder survey finds that even though 45 percent of employers are willing – and expect – to negotiate salaries for initial job offers, almost half (49 percent) of workers accept the first offer [...]

TULARE – The International Agri-Center will host a “Business After Hours” mixer in Tulare today at 5:30 p.m. The event, which will also include a mural dedication, will give the business community an opportunity to network and learn about the many special events the International Agri-Center’s facilities can host. Attendees will learn about local businesses and [...]

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – Economic growth continues to gain momentum in the second half of the year, as expected, despite the slow start at the beginning of 2013. Fannie Mae’s (OTC Bulletin Board: FNMA) Economic & Strategic Research Group’s full-year forecast for both the economy and housing market remains on track, with GDP expected [...]

FRESNO – The West Fresno Family Resource Center has singled out and announced three honorees for its annual fundraiser “This is Your Life of Service:  A Tribute to Community Health Champions.” The three award recipients are Dr. Dominic Dizon with UCSF Fresno; Stephen W. Schilling, chief executive officer with Clinica Sierra Vista; and Sharon Johnson, [...]

SEATTLE, Aug. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — National home value appreciation rose again in July, up 0.4 percent from June to a Zillow® Home Value Index[i] of $161,600, according to the July Zillow Real Estate Market Reports[ii]. Home values were up 6 percent year-over-year in July, the 14th straight month of annual appreciation and the first time year-over-year appreciation rates [...]

FRESNO – The Associated Press is reporting that Fresno County Supervisor Phil Larson had been taken to a hospital today around noon due to a medical emergency, resulting in the rest of today’s supervisors’ meeting being canceled. Larson represents District 1 and was sworn into his position on Jan. 6, 2003.  He started a second [...]

FRESNO – The 26th Annual Central California Women’s Conference is officially sold out. More than 3,500 women will celebrate a day of fun, growth, and knowledge at the Fresno Convention and Entertainment Center on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The theme of this year’s CCWC is “Live Your Passion” and encourages attendees to explore, plan and then [...]

NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – Only 18% of working Americans are saving more for retirement now than they were one year ago, according to a new Bankrate.com (NYSE: RATE) report. Seventeen percent are saving less and 54% are saving about the same amount. Bankrate commissioned similar surveys in August 2011 and August 2012. This year’s results are virtually identical [...]

BASS LAKE – The Bass Lake Lions Club have announced their 8th Annual Bass Lake Home Tour taking place Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The annual tour showcases some of the unique and impressive homes that have been built around the popular resort destination located just a short distance from Yosemite National Park. “Everybody [...]

FRESNO – On Aug. 6, Fresno Yosemite International Airport successfully completed the sale of Airport Refinancing Bonds, a move that is expected to save $240,000 annually and approximately $4.2 million over the life of the refinanced bonds. The savings will help the Airport offset its annual operating expenses and strengthen operating reserves. Interim Director of [...]

MORRISTOWN, N.J. and NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – Top financial decision makers in the U.S. share an optimistic outlook towards the sustained economic recovery and opportunities for their businesses, according to findings from the most recent survey of Chief Financial Officers conducted by Financial Executives International (FEI) and Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Business. Despite concerns about the risks and [...]

FRESNO – Fresno State alumnus Chris Rosander was born the same year Sputnik orbited the earth. He says his mind was on space from a young age. “The astronauts were my childhood heroes, and my favorite hobby as a kid was building and flying model airplanes and rockets.” Rosander parlayed his passion into a career [...]

FRESNO – Claude Laval Corporation, the manufacturer of LAKOS Separator and Filtration Solutions, has announced today that it has become a wholly owned subsidiary of Lindsay Corporation., a Nebraska-based NYSE traded firm with a focus on manufacturing and distribution of water management systems. “LAKOS is an outstanding company with a strong and experienced management team and first-class employees,” said [...]