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Phoned Threat Leads to Lockdowns at Clovis West, Fort Washington
gvwire.com...Students at Fort Washington Elementary across Millbrook Avenue also were put on lockdown inside the school.... ...Two northeast Fresno schools went on lockdown Friday afternoon after a Fresno police substation received a phoned threat, Clovis Unified spokeswoman... ...Fort Washington Elementary lockdown has been lifted after Fresno Police said it was safe to do so.... ...Fresno police spokesman Bill Dooley said police received a 911 call from a male subject who said he was heading to the school to commit a shooting...
Alabama Millennial Wonders How Carhartt Became California Cool
gvwire.com...Wearing Carhartt Wasn't considered cool in the "90s, says comedian Derrick Stroup, a 36-year-old Alabama native.... ...In this clip from his Dry Bar Comedy special, Stroup talks about how frustrating it is to see Carhartt and Champion become popular hip brands....
As Fresno Puts Brakes on SE Development, Clovis Unified Proceeds with New Ed Center
gvwire.com...The South East Development Area plan would add a whopping 45,000 housing units across 9,000 acres upon completion.... ...But Clovis Unified officials told the School Board at a workshop Wednesday that they've been advised SEDA's development has been moved to the back... ...The Terry Bradley Educational Center is slated for an unincorporated part of Fresno County that the city of Fresno has proposed for its South East... ...Even though SEDA expansion will be delayed, Clovis Unified is proceeding with a new educational center on Highland Avenue north of McKinley Avenue...
Saturday's Giant Powerball Prize Is Latest in String of Giant Jackpots
gvwire.com...jackpot won by a California player last November.... ...It comes on the heels of a $1.35 billion Mega Millions prize won by someone in Maine less than three weeks ago and a record $2.04 billion Powerball... ...Powerball is played in 45 states, as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.... ...Phoned Threat Leads to Lockdowns at Clovis West, Fort Washington...
Extremist Israeli Group Halts Fund-Raising Effort Through US Charity
gvwire.com...An Israeli group that assists Jewish prisoners convicted in some of the country's most notorious hate crimes has halted its fund-raising efforts... ...The fund-raising through the Lakewood, New Jersey-based World of Tzedaka had allowed American donors to make tax-exempt contributions to the hard-line... ...Ben-Uliel, who was convicted in the 2015 murder of a Palestinian baby and his parents in an arson attack; and Yosef Haim Ben David, who was convicted... ...According to its promotional materials, the group has provided assistance to Yigal Amir, who assassinated Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin in 1995; Amiram...
Bank of America Delivers $1.85 Million in Grants to Fresno and Visalia Nonprofits
gvwire.com...Valley nonprofits looking for help might want to strike up a conversation with Bank of America.... ...The nation's second-largest bank directed $1.85 million in philanthropy to nonprofits and charities in its Fresno-Visalia market in 2022.... ...Recipients included the Central California Food Bank, Community Services and Employment Training in Tulare County, the Kings County Community Action... ...Organization, the Madera Rescue Mission, the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation, and the Marjaree Mason Center. -- $100,000 in support of Fresno DRIVe's...
Is Housing Shortage the Root of All American Problems?
gvwire.com...You're trying to save so you can afford a down payment on a home someday, but there's not much left to stash away after paying rent," writes Jacob... ...Zinkula for businessinsider.com.... ...As things stand, Gov. Gavin Newsom is fighting an even bigger housing and homelessness crisis than the one he inherited from Jerry Brown.... ...poor, according to the California Poverty Measure....
How Did Alleged Cop Killer Get Out of Jail So Many Times?
gvwire.com...Gonzalo Carrasco Jr.... ...That started a series of arrests, convictions, and releases for the alleged gang member, which culminated in the slaying of Selma police officer... ...Smittcamp, along with Fresno County Sheriff John Zanoni and Selma Police Chief Rudy Alcaraz, vowed to fight early-release policies.... ...Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp blames the state's soft-on-crime laws, such as AB 109 and Proposition 57 for her inability to keep...
Valley Medical Provider Settles Its Medi-Cal Violations for $26 Million
gvwire.com...Attorney Phillip A. Talbert and California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the settlement on Thursday morning in a news release.... ...Clinica Sierra Vista, which provides health care for low-income patients in Fresno, Kern, and Inyo counties, has settled income reporting violations... ...In November, the Clinica Sierra Vista Board of Directors voted unanimously to appoint Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Medical Officer Dr... ...Olga Meave as CEO....
Visalia Man Gets 24 Years in DUI Killing of Beloved Porterville Motorcyclist
gvwire.com...Dominic Casarez, 24, had pleaded no contest in December to gross vehicular manslaughter and hit-and-run in the death of Louis Munoz.... ..."Louis Munoz was loved by many and touched the lives of many, and his loss is felt each and every day," said Tulare County senior deputy district... ...The collision occurred at about 2:30 a.m. 22, 2021, on Orange Belt Avenue near Avenue 112. Casarez Fled, Had BAC of .19%.... ...Based on evidence at the scene, California Highway Patrol investigators determined that Munoz was riding south while Casarez was traveling north...