‘We’re in a divisive world.’ Fresno always proudly celebrates MLK, but even locally, unity remains a dream
While Dr. King celebrations are taking place nationwide, this year’s events unfold amid federal actions under President Donald Trump targeting diversity, equity and inclusion.
Fresno-area schools offer more career education, allowing students to discover their passion sooner
On a 40-degree December day in Clovis, two dozen high school students in firefighter gear steady themselves before carrying and climbing a 24-foot, 100-pound ladder. They balance the ladders on their shoulders and place them against a two-story building. “Going up,” they yell. Next semester, students will extinguish burning cars and break down doors with…
California wants to overhaul high school learning. This Clovis school is leading the way
Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom devoted solely to covering issues that affect all Californians. Sign up for WhatMatters to receive the latest news and commentary on the most important issues in the Golden State. At CART High near Fresno, there is no gum stuck to the floor. The saffron-yellow walls are unmarred by…
Fresno’s faith leaders and advocates push churches toward accountability in sexual abuse crisis
Advocates say Fresno and Clovis are confronting a widespread clergy sexual abuse crisis that extends beyond the Catholic Church to other denominations that mishandle reports.
Clovis Unified teachers face choice between CTA-backed or independent union
This story was originally published by EdSource and republished by Fresnoland. Teachers in the Clovis Unified School District are within reach of becoming unionized — the closest they’ve been in decades. Now, they have a choice of two suitors. Despite many attempts, the district is California’s largest school system without a teachers union. A key…
New Cal Fire maps expand hazard zone in Fresno-Clovis area to San Joaquin River bluffs, Madera County suburbs
For the first time in more than a decade, California fire officials have updated their local wildfire maps, revealing what many north Fresno residents never knew: Flames could race along the San Joaquin River, potentially threatening Valley Children’s Hospital and homes along the bluffs, from multi-million dollar estates to riverbed mobile home parks. The new…
This private Muslim school wants to expand in Clovis but remains stuck in traffic limbo
Valley Crescent School remains in limbo with no set date for a decision on its expansion proposal, after neighbors raised concerns about traffic and noise tied to the school.
Why Fresno County could hurt more from Medicaid cuts than most of the country
There’s no doubt amongst experts that cutting Medicaid would impact California greatly. But for Fresno County, the impacts could be more concentrated than most other parts of the state. About 52% of Fresno County residents — more than half a million people — are insured by Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program. According to a Fresnoland review…
Clovis’ bus system to get major redesign, with new routes by end of 2025
Clovis Transit is getting revamped and expanded following years of development, with aims to complete the project by the end of the year. Construction has already started on the new transit system and will utilize eight new color-coded routes. The new routes will connect to nearly all Clovis Unified high schools, Fresno State and Clovis…
From voter ID laws to district elections, the Clovis City Council wants to fight Sacramento
Just months after reluctantly ending its century-old at-large voting system, the Clovis City Council initiated steps Monday night to explore becoming a charter city — a move that city leaders framed as a bid to preserve local authority over issues like prevailing wages, voting rights and housing development. The potential transition to charter status, which…
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