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City of Fresno passes funding for organizations, venues supporting arts
The City of Fresno is moving forward with funding for local organizations and venues supporting the arts following delays that led to some frustration.The city says the item on Measure P funding allocation passed unanimously Monday night.That means $8 million will be released to groups.The "Labyrinth Art Collective" in the Tower District was one of 70 applicants approved for funds but were forced to wait after the process was appealed.They took to social media to voice their concerns about the delay and thanked the community for their support ahead of and during Monday's hearing.A 10-day appeal period has started for those who didn't get approved.
Clovis Unified sends $400 million bond measure to November ballot
CLOVIS, Calif. (KSEE) – In a unanimous vote Wednesday night the Clovis Unified school board approved a $400 million facility bond measure for the November ballot. The bond will address critical infrastructure needs within the district, including upgrades to several school sites, and to finish construction at the Terry P. Bradley Educational Center, the future […]
Clovis’ Noah Beal signs as UDFA with Tampa Bay Rays
(KSEE/KGPE) – Former Fresno State pitcher Noah Beal has signed as an undrafted free agent with the Tampa Bay Rays. The Clovis native spent one season at Fresno State, he struck out a team-leading 93 batters in 79.0 innings pitched. Prior to Fresno State, Beal pitched at Mountain West rival UNLV. The Clovis High School graduate […]
Illegal Reedley Lab suspect denied release following bond review
The Chinese citizen charged in connection with the illegal bio lab in Reedley returned to federal court Wednesday afternoon.Jai Bei Zhu, also known as David He, asked the court to review his bail status.RELATED: Illegal Reedley Lab suspect files lawsuit against cityHe has been in custody since his arrest last October and will remain there.The judge denied his release for now.He is also asking the court to use his American name in his upcoming federal trial.RELATED: Everything we know about the illegal Reedley LabHe has pleaded not guilty to running the lab that contained unauthorized samples of bodily fluids, infectious diseases, medical tests, and nearly 1,000 mice.Before Wednesday's hearing, federal prosecutors argued He is considered a flight risk.He is now due back in court August 14.
Local Disney+ actor launches a new beauty company
Selma native Frankie Rodriguez, who is best known for his role as Carlos on the High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, recently launched his new nail polish company Freeland."We officially launched on July 15, which is my birthday, and the whole first launch is all birthday themed. We have pink fizz fiesta, kiwi cake pop, orange dreamsicle, bounce house blue, glow stick dance party like all the things that you loved about your childhood birthday parties we kind of tried to put into this launch," said Rodriguez.Rodriguez said Freeland has been a labor of love. It's taken about a...
CalMatters’ 9th anniversary: Trusted community-centered journalism, now with The Markup
Nine years ago today, CalMatters started publishing journalism to hold officials accountable, reveal unseen community issues and empower Californians. Our nonprofit newsroom has grown steadily over time, but this year has been especially unique: We added The Markup’s tech-focused team, hosted the inaugural CalMatters Ideas Festival in Sacramento, debuted the government transparency tool Digital Democracy, and started airing on California TV five nights a week through PBS SoCal.
Tubbs jumps back in the game
Michael Tubbs, who in 2016 became Stockton’s youngest-ever and first Black mayor amid documentaries and celebrity acclaim, and who introduced new ideas, but who lost his reelection bid in a surprising upset, today announced his candidacy for Lt. Governor of California. Tubbs, 33, who lives in Los Angeles, is...
Annoying State Law is Forcing Californians to Shop in Idaho
After a long day at work, a weekend out with friends, a camping trip or just a solid workout--what is the one thing that we can all (hopefully) agree is the absolute best feeling?. A nice shower. Odds are, it has been a while since you really THOUGHT about said...
Folsom is one of California's fastest growing cities. Here's why | Dollars & Sense
FOLSOM, Calif. — A new report shows one of the fastest growing cities in California is in Sacramento County. Folsom ranks third, according to the state’s finance department. It comes as California experienced positive population growth in 2023 for the first time since 2020. Growth can mean more...
Weeklys staff recognized at California Journalism Awards gala
Several Los Gatan contributors were honored by the California News Publishers Association at the 2023 California Journalism Awards gala in Los Angeles Saturday for work in sister publications. Todd Guild, a Weeklys editor, won first place in the Coverage of Youth and Education category for an article about court-ordered therapy...
Liccardo outspends Low as 16th District war chests grow
Sam Liccardo is raising more money, spending more money and has more money in the bank than Evan Low in California’s 16th Congressional District contest, according to financial reports both candidates filed Monday with the Federal Election Commission. These new numbers continue the trends set in the first quarter,...
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