5 February 2012, 9:02 pm
Traditional folk arts boost healthhealthycal.orgShe heads the Alliance for California Traditional Arts, a Fresno‐based nonprofit that supports ethnic and folkloric arts and artists. “The practicing of traditions in general are a part of community health,” she said, but “try proving it.... Read More »
5 February 2012, 8:29 pm
ABC30.comHundreds turn out to honor trailblazersABC30.comFRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Hundreds of people gathered in Downtown Fresno Friday night to recognize the achievements of Valley African Americans. The African American Museum hosted its 2012 Trailblazers event at the Holiday Inn, and 400 people a... Read More »
5 February 2012, 7:58 pm
California WatchPowerful land owners pose obstacle for railCalifornia WatchThe proposed California High-Speed Rail would require a lot of land, meaning thousands of California families and businesses will have to move if the project is ever built. At completion, the project calls for 800 miles of tr... Read More »
5 February 2012, 5:20 pm
Fresno Co. gets federal grant to lower chronic disease ratesFresno BeeFresno County has among the highest rates of diabetes, heart disease and stroke in California. "We have the opportunity to work with communities to change what our environment looks like, whether it's through city ordinances o... Read More »
4 February 2012, 10:47 pm
Fresno BeeMolestation allegations against Clovis teacher dismay HmongFresno BeeBy Marc Benjamin - The Fresno Bee In the Hmong community, teachers are considered role models, somebody to look up to and trust. They're somebody like Neng Yang, a longtime teacher whose wife recently was promoted to ... Read More »
4 February 2012, 7:06 pm
ABC30.comS. Valley community raises money to honor teacherABC30.comFRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A South Valley community is coming together to honor the life of a high school teacher killed in a cycling accident. 41-year-old Scott Nelson died in August after crashing his bicycle into a jogger outside Ex... Read More »
4 February 2012, 12:01 pm
Everyone's an expert on designFresno BeeWhich brings me to the two best-known buildings up for awards in this year's competition, both on the campus of California State University, Fresno. The $69 million expansion to the Henry Madden Library, credited to architect AC Martin, ...and more&nbs... Read More »
3 February 2012, 10:56 pm
Local briefs: Fresno's Habitat to serve 100th familyFresno BeeThe home is part of a nine-unit project purchased with a CalHome grant and the City of Fresno's Housing and Community Development Division. A group of four Fresno girls will host a community yard sale today to benefit the Poverell... Read More »
3 February 2012, 10:48 pm
Redevelopment agency owed Fresno $59 millionFresno BeeThe Southern California city of Cerritos is heading a coalition of communities that has filed a lawsuit. Cerritos claims the state can't impair a legal contract between an RDA and a city hall. The lawsuit has caught the attention of a Fresno ... Read More »
3 February 2012, 6:54 pm
ABC30.comCommunity author and activist honored by Fresno StateABC30.comFRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- In honor of African American History Month, Fresno State is recognizing Valley residents who made significant contributions to the community. Mattie B. Meyers is a local author, a former teacher and a Fre... Read More »
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