‘An opportunity to love people.’ Inside Fresno’s growing devotion to faith-based coffee
A wave of Christian coffee shops is emerging across Fresno and Clovis, serving affordable coffee, while doubling down as hubs of community care and connection.
Clovis Planning Commission clears way for mandatory affordable housing in new developments
The Clovis Planning Commission unanimously approved a new policy that aims to help the city build more affordable housing by leaning on developers of market-rate housing to include it in their developments. Among the biggest commitments that the new Mixed Income Zoning Ordinance asks of Clovis developers will be in making at least 5%of new…
‘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…
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