Pairings set for volleyball regionals Nov 23, 2009
The Fresno Bee Text Size ... No. 2 Mission Prep (26-6) will host No. 7 Pacifica Christian (17-7), while No. 4 Fresno Christian (25-10) will host No. 5 Fairmont Prep (16-8) ... We encourage a free and open exchange of ideas in a climate of mutual respect, but any post that violates someone's right to use and enjoy fresnobee. (Fresno Bee)
Trailblazing ex-Bee reporter dies Nov 23, 2009
By Paula Lloyd / The Fresno Bee Text Size ... During the Civil Rights movement, Fresno Bee reporter Walter Louis Porter asked to be moved off the agribusiness beat and into a job as a general assignment reporter ... Mr. Porter of Fresno died Monday at 85. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Fresno Co. jobless rate 15.8% Nov 23, 2009
Fresno Co. jobless rate 15. 8% - Business - Fresnobee ... Fresno Co. jobless rate 15. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Fresno Metropolitan Museum: Horton hears a holiday Nov 22, 2009
Reviving a 26-year tradition, elaborately decorated Christmas trees are back at the Fresno Metropolitan Museum, and this year s whimsical wonderland won t disappoint. Horton Hears A Holiday is this year s theme, in keeping with the Theodor Dr. Seuss Geisel exhibit already on display. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
San Joaquin River flows stop below Mendota Dam Nov 22, 2009
By Mark Grossi / The Fresno Bee Text Size ... The San Joaquin dried up and salmon runs died after Friant Dam northeast of Fresno began capturing the water in the late 1940s ... We encourage a free and open exchange of ideas in a climate of mutual respect, but any post that violates someone's right to use and enjoy fresnobee. (Fresno Bee)
California would do well to peek at Texas' playbook Nov 22, 2009
By Bill McEwen / The Fresno Bee Text Size ... His blog is at fresnobeehive ... We encourage a free and open exchange of ideas in a climate of mutual respect, but any post that violates someone's right to use and enjoy fresnobee. (Fresno Bee)
Fresno talks target health issues Nov 22, 2009
By Joan Obra / The Fresno Bee Text Size ... Hundreds gathered Saturday in a downtown Fresno school to talk about how to reduce childhood obesity, cut youth violence, boost school attendance and promote health in some of the city's most troubled neighborhoods ... In Fresno, the initiative will target an area roughly bounded by Olive Avenue to the north, Peach Avenue to the east, Jensen Avenue to the south and Crystal Avenue to the west. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
First flows from San Joaquin River restoration stop below Mendota Dam Nov 22, 2009
The San Joaquin dried up and salmon runs d 00004000 ied after Friant Dam, which is northeast of Fresno and about 62 miles upstream of Mendota Dam, began capturing the water in the late 1940s ... We encourage a free and open exchange of ideas in a climate of mutual respect, but any post that violates someone's right to use and enjoy fresnobee ... Contents of this site are Copyright The Fresno Bee. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Local briefs: Body found in road near Porterville Nov 22, 2009
A 16-year-old Fresno boy was arrested after allegedly burglarizing several vehi 00000052 cles and ramming a stolen car into a patrol car Saturday morning, Clovis police sa 000035B3 id ... The car was recently stolen in Fresno, police said, and officers found property inside related to at least four Clovis vehicle burglaries ... Three Bulldog gang members were arrested Saturday morning when police found two loaded sawed-off shotguns in their possession, Fresno police said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
EDITORIAL: Accurate census count is vital to all who live here Nov 22, 2009
Fresno County has been labeled one of the nation's most difficult to count regions because of its demographics ... The city of Fresno and several community groups have begun a campaign to get an accurate count of residents ... Comment on this editorial by going to fresnobee. (Fresno Bee)
Get more: NCAA FB Nov 22, 2009
Fresno State upsets Utah with the final field goal. Tags. (KGO, CA)
Local briefs: Man cleared of murder in killing of teenager Nov 22, 2009
Antonio Garcia, 23, was cleared of murder charges Friday by a Fresno County Superior Court jury ... Authorities said Garcia was one of a group of men who killed the teenager near Collins Avenue and Inyo Street in southwest Fresno ... Detours will be in place in both directions on Olive, Fresno city officials said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Bulldogs Play Home Opener Against... Nov 22, 2009
Fresno State Official Athletic Site ... Taja Edwards and the Fresno State women's basketball team plays its home opener against Saint Mary's on Sunday at 2 p.m. ... - After opening the season with three straight road games, the Fresno State women's basketball team plays its long-awaited home opener on Sunday at 2 p.m. against Saint Mary's. (Gobulldogs.com)
Shutting students out Nov 22, 2009
Many students like myself, find it harder to continue their education under extreme circumstance of the tuition increase at California State University, Fresno ... We encourage a free and open exchange of ideas in a climate of mutual respect, but any post that violates someone's right to use and enjoy fresnobee ... Contents of this site are Copyright The Fresno Bee. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
`Dogs Head to WAC Tournament Nov 22, 2009
Fresno State Official Athletic Site ... Fresno State takes on Nevada at 7:30 p.m. Monday ... - The Fresno State Bulldogs head to Las Vegas, Nev. (Gobulldogs.com)
Kettleman City parents want inquiry into birth defects Nov 22, 2009
By Barbara Anderson / The Fresno Bee Text Size ... ERIC PAUL ZAMORA / THE FRESNO BEE ... ERIC PAUL ZAMORA / THE FRESNO BEE. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Getting social can boost local biz Nov 22, 2009
Internet networks help some Fresno-area firms to expand and thrive ... By Sanford Nax / The Fresno Bee Text Size ... Consumers are embracing electronic social networks at lightning speed, but most Fresno-area businesses still shun them. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Riverbank legal loss on skate park soars Nov 22, 2009
The city is appealing a Stanislaus County Superior Court judge's rulings -- including the awarding of attorney fees -- against the city to the 5th District Court of Appeal in Fresno. The appeal could take 18 to 24 months. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Square Eights to honor Ernie Kinney Nov 22, 2009
Fresno resident Ernie Kinney, 82, has been calling square dances for 49 years, and has called dances in every state of the U.S. except New Jersey ... He's also served as a club caller for Hanford, Pairs of Four, Traveling Pioneers, Coarsegold Nuggets and Bakersfield, and has taught a seniors' group adult school class in the Fresno Unified School District. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Field goal at finish lifts Fresno State, 30-28 Nov 22, 2009
(AP) Kevin Goessling's 35-yard field goal on the game's final play lifted Fresno State to a 30-28 victory over Louisiana Tech on Saturday. Ryan Colburn completed just 17 of 42 passes for 182 yards but marched Fresno State (7-4, 6-2 Western Athletic Conference) 68 yards in the final 2 minutes, 21 seconds to set up Goessling's winning kick ... Colburn completed 4 of 8 passes on Fresno State's winning drive, including a 19-yard toss to Chastin West on fourth-and-10 from the Louisiana Tech 46. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Hanford High FFA stands in tall cotton Nov 22, 2009
At the 52nd annual California FFA State Cotton Judging Contest, held on Nov. 7 at California State University, Fresno, both the A team (varsity) and the B team gold (junior varsity) took home state championship titles. Ten teams from Corcoran to Atwater competed for this year's title, judging pima lint, seed, bolls, plants and taking a written test that covered the California cotton industry. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
A 20-Year Reunion Nov 22, 2009
Fresno State Official Athletic Site ... A dominate team, Fresno State earned a nearly flawless record while delivering edge-of-your seat, exhilarating football games to Bulldog fans who would pack the stadium. (Gobulldogs.com)
Bad times spark talk of world's end Nov 22, 2009
Margaret Gonsoulin, a sociology professor at California State University, Fresno, says the fascination with end times in pop culture reflects a hunger for meaning in the anxiety people feel in bad times ... The Rev. G.L. Johnson, pastor emeritus of Peoples Church in northeast Fresno, says the Bible teaches that no one knows the date of Jesus' return, but that believers will sense the times and the seasons ... Tony Williams, president of men's ministry at Aphesis Apostolic Ministry in Fresno,... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Dogs Squeak One Out, 31-27 Nov 21, 2009
FRESNO, CA Ryan Mathews, the nations leading rusher, rushed for 185 yards and two touchdowns in Fresno States 31-27 win over Utah State on Saturday afternoon at Bulldog Stadium ... Mathews carried the ball just six times for 40 yards in the first half as the Aggies stacked the box forcing Fresno State to beat them with the pass ... Fresno State-Utah State Post Game Quotes. (UStateAgs.com)
Crashes clog Hwy. 41 north of Hwy. 180 Nov 21, 2009
180 - Updates - Fresnobee ... By Jim Guy / The Fresno Bee Text Size ... Check with fresnobee. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Square Eights to honor Ernie Kinney Nov 21, 2009
Fresno resident Ernie Kinney, 82, has been calling square dances for 49 years, and has called dances in every state of the U.S. except New Jersey ... He's also served as a club caller for Hanford, Pairs of Four, Traveling Pioneers, Coarsegold Nuggets and Bakersfield, and has taught a seniors' group adult school class in the Fresno Unified School District. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Fresno State students 'study' in library protest Nov 21, 2009
By Cassidy Smith / The Fresno Bee Text Size ... About 60 Fresno State students stayed in the Henry Madden Library as long as they could Friday in protest of the library's reduced hours due to recent budget cuts ... DARRELL WONG / THE FRESNO BEE. (Fresno Bee)
Hanford High FFA stands in tall cotton Nov 21, 2009
At the 52nd annual California FFA State Cotton Judging Contest, held on Nov. 7 at California State University, Fresno, both the A team (varsity) and the B team gold (junior varsity) took home state championship titles. Ten teams from Corcoran to Atwater competed for this year's title, judging pima lint, seed, bolls, plants and taking a written test that covered the California cotton industry. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
GERALD A. ROSANDER: Rethinking our archaic school calendar Nov 21, 2009
The very high dropout rate of students in Fresno County and the San Joaquin Valley is by far the most serious crisis encountered in decades ... Gerald A. Rosander has served as superintendent of Fresno and Sanger unified school districts, and San Diego County schools ... We encourage a free and open exchange of ideas in a climate of mutual respect, but any post that violates someone's right to use and enjoy fresnobee. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Faith groups gather to give thanks Nov 21, 2009
Concert host will be Don Reinhold, executive director of the Fresno Philharmonic ... Among Valley collection sites, Calvary Chapel of Fresno will collect the boxes 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday at 3425 E. Shields Ave. Details: (559) 222-6561 ... The foursome of Steve Gutilla, Manny Fagundes, Greg Loosigian and Mark Fagundes, all agents with Fresno-based DiBuduo dis Insurance, played on behalf of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fresno in the recent... (Fresno Bee)
Local briefs: Volleyball conference honors Rams, coach Nov 21, 2009
Three-time champion Fresno City won the top awards and placed seven players on the All-Central Valley Conference volleyball team, the conference announced Friday ... Other Fresno City all-conference players: first team, setter Tasha Greer and middle blocker Arian 00003595 na Milla; second team, outside hitter Amanda Michael, and liberos Arianna Thomas and Kaylee Schanda; honorable mention, opposite Alicia Manzo ... Fresno City wrestlers fall to Santa Ana in state dual. (Fresno Bee)
Valley growers see reason to toast wine market Nov 21, 2009
By Robert Rodriguez / The Fresno Bee Text Size ... "It is no secret that super premium wines have really fallen off a cliff," said Ran 000021FE nekleiv, speaking Friday at the annual San Joaquin Valley Winegrowers Association in Fresno ... Wineries such as Gallo and Bronco, which both have operations in the Valley, saw their value-priced wine shipments rise 3% and 7% respectively, said Jeff Bitter, vice president of the Fresno-based Allied Grape Growers. (Fresno Bee)
Butch v. Tommy - Week 12 Nov 21, 2009
Louisiana Tech at Fresno State (-10). Tommy: It's late November, which means it's time for the Bulldogs to choke against inferior WAC competition at home. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Fresno State students 'study' in library protest Nov 21, 2009
By Cassidy Smith / The Fresno Bee Text Size ... About 60 Fresno State students stayed in the Henry Madden Library as long as they could Friday in protest of the library's reduced hours due to recent budget cuts ... DARRELL WONG / THE FRESNO BEE. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
EDITORIAL: Thumbs up, thumbs down Nov 21, 2009
Thumbs up to Fresno County farmer John Diener, awarded California's 2009 Leopold Conservation Award ... Thumbs up to San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum, who once pitched for the Fresno Grizzlies, for winning the NL Cy Young Award for the second straight year ... Comment on this editorial by going to fresnobee. (Fresno Bee)
Westlands Irrigation District wields major clout in California water wars Nov 21, 2009
Water: Farmers profited unfairly, critics charge - Capitol and California - Fresnobee ... By Mark Grossi - Fresno Bee Text Size ... The district's past is filled with powerful families Giffen, Diener, Harris and Boswell who carved success with sweat, guile and groundwater in west Fresno and Kings counties. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Story:San Joaquin River flows stop below Mendota Dam Nov 21, 2009
San Joaquin River flows stop below Mendota Dam - Local - Fresnobee ... By Mark Grossi / The Fresno Bee Text Size ... The San Joaquin dried up and salmon runs died after Friant Dam northeast of Fresno began capturing the water in the late 1940s. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Kings County unemployment trends upward Nov 21, 2009
The impact of those shortages was concentrated in Fresno County ... 9 percent; Fresno County's was 15. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
CPUC Votes To Require Smart Meter Testing Nov 21, 2009
Senate Majority Leader Dean Florez (D-Shafter) has held hearings in Bakersfield and Fresno on residents concerns that Smart Meters are not accurately reading their energy usage. Many of those residents reported spikes in usage while they were at work or on vacation. (KERO 23, CA)
NAIA soccer tourney Nov 21, 2009
AT STAKE: Winner meets Fresno Pacific at 7 p.m. Nov. 30 in Fresno, Calif. ETC.: ERAU is No. 4 seed in national tourney after winning Sun Conference. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Aztecs Continue West Coast Classic Action at Old WAC Rival Fresno State Nov 21, 2009
Aztecs Continue West Coast Classic Action on Monday with Road Contest at Old WAC Rival Fresno State - SAN DIEGO STATE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE ... Aztecs Continue West Coast Classic Action on Monday with Road Contest at Old WAC Rival Fresno State ... The Aztecs will play at Fresno State on Monday. (Goaztecs.com)
Charred human remains found in Kings Co. barn Nov 20, 2009
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Hanford's top model Nov 20, 2009
"It's really strange when I go to Fresno and I see all these girls whispering and then one of them will come up and say 'Hey you're that guy from the commercial,'" he said. "It's pretty funny, my friends get a bigger kick out of it than I do.". (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
More precise future in store for growers Nov 20, 2009
Precision agriculture is the only way, said engineer and former CSU Fresno professor Karl Longley ... Dutra was also interested in presentations on giant center-pivot sprinklers, which are used successfully by some Westside farmers in Fresno County. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Barn fire may be connected to drugs, murder Nov 20, 2009
Firefighters were called out to the property, situated right on the border of Kings and Fresno counties, at 9 a.m. on Wednesday. As they arrived, they saw a young man hauling large marijuana plants out of the burning building, Sheriffs Cmdr. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Billingsley headed to Fresno State Nov 20, 2009
FRESNO - Lemoore High School's Hillary Billingsley has singed a letter of intent to play golf for Fresno State, the university announced Thursday ... Fresno State also announced the that Christine Uhalde, from Modesto's Johansen High, has signed a letter of intent. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Seattle stuns Bulldogs Nov 20, 2009
3 seconds left, then came up with a steal on the final Fresno State possession, and Seattle capped a night honoring Baylor with a frantic 85-84 win over the Bulldogs. Fresno States Sylvester Seay, right, has a shot rejected by Seattles Aaron Broussard during the first half of Thursdays game ... Fresno State had one last chance but Steven Shepp was stripped by Burrell, who dribbled up court before throwing the ball up toward the giant scoreboard above midcourt as the buzzer sounded. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Technology aims to solve ag issues Nov 20, 2009
Longley noted that Fresno County and Kern County have groundwater management ordinances while Tulare and Kings don't. The sheer amount of regulatory talk weighed on Justin Dutra, a crop advisor with Stone Land Company in Stratford. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Big Al's Picks: Too many teams to fill bowl slots Nov 20, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009. Published: Thursday, November 19, 2009 1:09 PM EST Once again it appears there will be a few eligible teams that won't be invited to a college football bowl this season. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Tipton auction firm acquired Nov 20, 2009
We encourage a free and open exchange of ideas in a climate of mutual respect, but any post that violates someone's right to use and enjoy fresnobee ... Contents of this site are Copyright The Fresno Bee. (Fresno Bee)
'New Moon' clings to book -- and that's not a good thing Nov 20, 2009
New Moon' clings to book -- and that's not a good thing - Entertainment - Fresnobee ... Rick Bentley / The Fresno Bee Text Size ... 7750 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno, CA. (Fresno Bee)
Brown OKs early pay cuts for lawmakers Nov 20, 2009
Brown OKs legislative salary cuts - Capitol and California - Fresnobee ... Assembly Member Juan Arambula, I-Fresno, supports Brown's opinion ... The Fresno Bee contributed to this report. (Fresno Bee)
Tech's Smith is a handful Nov 20, 2009
By Daniel Lyght / The Fresno Bee Text Size ... "He's a monster," joked 5-foot-7, 185-pound Fresno State running back Robbie Rouse ... Senior Day Saturday: 2 p.m. at Bulldog Stadium Records: Fresno State 6-4, 5-2 WAC; Louisiana Tech 3-7, 2-4 TV/Radio: None; KMJ (AM 580); KGST (AM 1600). (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Fresno mayor proposes cutting 125 job Nov 20, 2009
-- Job cuts and closing two fire stations are being considered as Fresno officials move to cut nearly $28 million from the city's budget over the next 18 months. Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin on Thursday proposed a plan to the City Council that would eliminate 125 city jobs, including 104 civilian jobs in the Police Department ... currentstory = 1718116 thisstory = 1718115 currentstory = 1718116 thisstory = 1718116 currentstory = 1718116 thisstory = 1718066 currentstory = 1718116 thisstory =... (Fresno Bee -- State)
Never Shout Never Launches Acoustic Tour in January in Support of Mini-Album What is Love? - Due January 26th, 2010 Nov 20, 2009
Never Shout Never Launches Acoustic Tour in January in Support of Mini-Album What is Love. - Due January 26th, 2010 - Yahoo. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
U.S. agency ordered to provide same-sex benefits Nov 20, 2009
Agency must offer same-sex benefits - Capitol and California - Fresnobee. com. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Local briefs: Ex-Fresno Co. worker convicted of ID theft Nov 20, 2009
A former Fresno County welfare worker was convicted Thursday of three counts of identity theft and four counts of receiving stolen property ... Fresno County Superior Court Judge Hilary Chittick set sentencing for Dec. 22 ... She will be in court Dec. 18 for sentencing on a conviction in a trial in October of selling methamphetamine to an undercover Fresno County sheriff's detective. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Watney Signs Two Nov 20, 2009
Fresno State Official Athletic Site ... - Fresno State men's golf coach announced the signing of two golfers to the 2010-2011 season ... Jessup has captured multiple junior tournament wins and was selected to the Fresno Bee All-Valley Team and the All-Tulare County Golf Team. (Gobulldogs.com)
California, Sacramento County to probe in-home care Nov 20, 2009
Task force hits home care fraud - Capitol and California - Fresnobee ... Norman Williams, a spokesman for the California Department of Health Care Services, said talks are under way about forming other task forces in Los Angeles, Fresno, San Diego and Riverside counties ... We encourage a free and open exchange of ideas in a climate of mutual respect, but any post that violates someone's right to use and enjoy fresnobee. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
- Runners head to CIF championships 0 Nov 20, 2009
The top five finishers from each division, boys and girls, will qualify for the state meet in Fresno. The races will begin at 8:30 a.m. and will run throughout the day. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
City College reveals first centennial honorees Nov 19, 2009
By Cyndee Fontana / The Fresno Bee Text Size ... Retired instructors, alumni and a former campus president top the first list of honorees for Fresno City College's centennial celebration ... -- Pete Mehas, alumnus and former football star who served four terms as Fresno County schools superintendent. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Valley swing votes lobbied for health-care bill Nov 19, 2009
By John Ellis / The Fresno Bee Text Size ... One example: Last Friday, the Greater Fresno Area Chamber of Commerce sent out a Take Action e-mail calling on people to express your disappointment with Congressmen Costa And Cardozas support of health care legislation ... At the same time, AARP, the advocacy group for seniors that supports the House health-care legislation, has been airing radio ads and ran a full-page ad in The Bee thanking Costa, D-Fresno, for his yes vote, and a similar ad... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Valley businesses get boost with microloans Nov 19, 2009
By Bethany Clough / The Fresno Bee Text Size ... At the Fresno Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, applications for such loans have doubled to 20 a month since before the recession ... MARK CROSSE / THE FRESNO BEE. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Outdoors clubs hit by slump Nov 19, 2009
By Marek Warszawski / The Fresno Bee Text Size ... Quail Unlimited, an organization dedicated to preserving upland game birds, last week closed its national office and furloughed its remaining employees, leaving chapters like the one in Fresno uncertain of their future ... For example, total donations raised during last week's annual California Waterfowl Association Fresno-Clovis dinner were 25% above last year, chapter Chairman Jeff Carroll said. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Fresno event a test of business creativity Nov 19, 2009
By Tim Sheehan / The Fresno Bee Text Size ... Wednesday's 13-team competition at California State University, Fresno, was part of the second annual Global Entrepreneurship Week, promoting business spirit among students around the world ... Armed wi 0000004C th tape, cotton balls, a kitchen sponge and other bits of household flotsam 00004000 and jetsam, Fresno State students Tyler Hawe, Briana Kumpe and Gabriel Santiago crafted a tongue-in-cheek piece of apparel to meet the travel needs of a... (Fresno Bee -- Business)
