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Cortez falls 66-34 to Camp Verde

October 12, 2024
by
Estela Anahi Jaramillo,

Arizona State University
Estela Anahi Jaramillo is an ASU Cronkite School of Journalism student assigned to cover Cortez High School for AZPreps365.com.

In an error-riddled game, Cortez High School lost 66-34 at home to Camp Verde Friday night. Camp Verde senior wide receiver Jordan Fullmer scored four touchdowns, and Cortez’s Michael and Jamerrius Anthony combined for five touchdowns. 

Despite the Anthony brothers'...
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Warrior spirit on the field

The article "Warrior Spirit on the Field" from AZPreps365 profiles Andre Shepard, a Native American middle linebacker at Cortez High School, highlighting his connection to his Quechan heritage and his role as a team leader. Supported by his family’s sacrifices, Andre views his position as a way to honor his culture’s warrior tradition. He hopes to inspire his younger brother, encouraging him to work hard and persevere on and off the field.
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Cortez defense shines in 28-8 win vs. Mountainside

October 5, 2024
by
Estela Anahi Jaramillo,

Arizona State University
Estela Anahi Jaramillo is an ASU Cronkite School of Journalism student assigned to cover Cortez High School for AZPreps365.com.

Despite Mountainside’s junior running back Daniel Gregg's combined total of 111 rushing and receiving yards, the Wolves still fell, 28-8, against Cortez Friday night. 

Gregg led the Wolves' offense, playing running back and quarterback throughout the game. Mountainsid...
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Cortez’s 3rd-set jitters lead to 3-1 loss vs. Desert Sunrise

September 26, 2024
by
Estela Anahi Jaramillo,

Arizona State University
Estela Anahi Jaramillo is an ASU Cronkite School of Journalism student assigned to cover Cortez High School for AZPreps365.com.

Senior Skyler Starchman’s return shifted the energy for Cortez High School’s matchup on Tuesday night. Although she was back after fighting a sickness, Desert Sunrise posted a 3-1 win over the Colts. 

The Golden Hawks won the first set 25-20. However, the Colts tur...

THE BUSINESS JOURNAL - FRESNO

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Tradewinds Pub in Reedley offers food, drink and adventure

The Tradewinds Pub in Reedley offers a theme-park-like experience with international and traditional pub cuisine. Photo by Estela Anahi Jaramillo
Indiana Jones meets the Jungle Cruise as customers step back in time and enter a 1940s adventure-themed pub.
The Tradewinds Pub in Reedley offers a theme-park-like experience with international and traditional pub cuisine. Heather Ground, along with her husband, sister and brother-in-law, have always been interested in entering the restaura...
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A transplant blooms: Latina-run Sweet Girl Farms builds flowery following

Liset Garcia
grows a variety of different flowers on her farm. Photo by Estela Anahi Jaramillo
When a seed is planted, and after proper care, a farmer can cultivate various fruits, vegetables —  and flowers. The seed for Liset Garcia’s business was sewn in Los Angeles, where she wanted to pursue her passion for flower farming.
Owner and founder of Sweet Girl Farms in Reedley, Garcia has become a renowned Latina flower farmer, speaker and entrepreneur. Before becoming a farmer, her da...
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JR Jackson, Fresno television GM, retiring after 48-year career

JR Jackson hosts a New Years Eve event in this Nexstar contributed photo.
The employees at CBS 47 and KSEE 24 are saying goodbye to Vice President and General Manager JR Jackson as he suits up for retirement next month.
He’s been general manager of the two Fresno stations under Nexstar Media Group since 2019.
Jackson began his broadcast career in high school in Yuba City as part of a regional occupational program called ROP. He got his first paycheck in 1976 and spent the next 13 yea...
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Fresno State’s Tedford steps down from coaching with health concerns

Fresno State football head coach Jeff Tedford is stepping down due to health reasons ahead of the 2024 season. Fresno State Football Facebook photo
Fresno State’s Jeff Tedford, 62, announced that he will step down as head football coach due to health concerns.
“It is with sad emotions that following my recent medical check-up, it is clear that due to health concerns, my family and I have made the decision to step aside as Fresno State’s head coach and allow someone else to lead the f...
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300-400 mixed-income units planned in Downtown Fresno CVS footprint

Community members watch a presentation by Fresno Housing about the North Fulton Project. Fresno Housing photo
Fresno Housing hosted a community meeting Tuesday to share and discuss current plans for the North Fulton Project in Downtown Fresno.
The project would include affordable and mixed-income housing in the current Fresno Housing and CVS parking lots. The project footprint includes the former CVS store that closed in September 2022. The phased development will include main-floor...
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Assemblymember Patterson recognizes local nonprofit, CEO

Assemblymember Jim Patterson awards Marjaree Mason Center CEO Nicole Linder on Tuesday. Photo by Estela Anahi Jaramillo
Assemblymember Jim Patterson on Tuesday presented the Marjaree Mason Center (MMC) and its CEO, Nicole DiBuduo Linder, with separate honors. Linder was named Woman of the Year for Patterson’s 8th Assembly District. The Marjaree Mason Center was named Nonprofit of the Year.
Before Linder’s position as CEO for MMC, she was senior development officer at Valley Children’...
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Access Plus Capital’s new contract financing offers bridge to stability

From left, Tate Hill, Shantay Davies-Balch, Pamela Mostert and Tara Lynn Gray participate in a check ceremony for the Black Wellness & Prosperity Center. Photo by Estela Anahi Jaramillo
Fresno-based Access Plus Capital has launched a new contract financing program aimed at empowering small business growth.
Contract financing bridges the gap between securing a government contract and fulfilling its requirements. It provides small businesses with the upfront working capital needed to p...
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Same space, new face: Retail businesses find new homes in old industrial buildings

The high ceilings and architectural details of previous industrial buildings have become an interesting framework for architects and investors when creating new retail or housing complexes. 
With larger buildings, selling a 10-thousand square-foot space to one tenant is harder. So something developers behind Sun Stereo Warehouse and The Garage, Jamin Brazil and Reza Assemi, are doing. 
Subdividing larger spaces helps fill in the many square feet each of these old industrial buildings has. Veroni...
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NBA-sanctioned Fresno Pro-Am enters third season

Image via flickr user franchise opportunities
The Fresno Pro-Am will begin its third season on June 22, 2024, at Fresno City College. This season will bring a blend of professional and amateur basketball talent to the Central Valley, continuing to build on the success and momentum of the previous seasons.
The Fresno Pro-Am Basketball League was founded by brothers Alton and Ryan Williams, and Seth Stanley, to bring high-level basketball competition to Fresno. 
This year, the Fresno P...
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Private equity? Build to rent? How Fresno’s housing market looks to investors

Fresno's housing/rental market has generally not been on the radar of private equity investors, though trends in the face of increased demand have gone the way of institutional ownership over mom-and-pop. Adobe Stock image
As concern grows over the accessibility of homeownership for Americans, a rise in investor interest continues to add fuel to the fire.
Wall Street companies are now becoming leading buyers in the single-family market. MetLife Investment Management projects that by...
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Fresno EOC hosts AG Rob Bonta for gun violence prevention roundtable

The Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission co-hosted Attorney General Rob Bonta Thursday for a roundtable and press conference about gun violence prevention. Photo by Anahi Jaramillo
Community leaders, safety advocates and California Attorney General Rob Bonta gathered this afternoon for a roundtable and press conference for the Office of Gun Violence and Prevention. The Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission co-hosted the event in Southwest Fresno. 
“Last year, our office of Gun...
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Central Valley Stories: Adventures in advertising, PR

Jane Olvera Majors, founder of JP Marketing, appeared on the March 29 edition of Central Valley Stories with Betsy Hays. Photo contributed
The Central Valley Stories podcast delves into the lives of industry professionals and how they manage the world of public relations, marketing and advertising in the Central Valley.
Hosted by Fresno State professor Betsy Hays, the stories of each guest allow the community and students at Fresno State to learn from real-world experiences.
Hays wan...
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90 units of modular, affordable housing coming to NW Fresno

Participants of the Valley Teen Ranch groundbreaking gather in northwest Fresno on Wednesday. Photo by Estela Anahi Jaramillo
Valley Teen Ranch’s “Welcome Home” project will be the first of its kind in Fresno.  
The City of Fresno partnered with Valley Teen Ranch with grant funding of more than $21 million by the California Department of Housing and Community Development to fund the new affordable housing initiative at the corner of Polk and Sierra avenues. This development will be i...
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Fresno State making history with primetime Michigan game on NBC

Cropped photo of Michigan Stadium by Wikipedia author Lectrician2 under Creative Commons license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en
Fresno State Athletics announced a primetime platform Monday for the upcoming Fresno State-Michigan football game.
The Big Ten and NBC will broadcast the Bulldogs season opener against the reigning national champion on Aug. 31.
Fresno State will be making history — it is the first time the program has had a game televised on NBC.
Fres...
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Cen Cal Business Finance Group grows in a big way

Frank Gallegos, executive director of Cen Cal Business Finance Group, has shepherded the organization through a growth spurt that expanded its loan portfolio to $232.6 million in 530 loans at the end of March. Photo by Frank Gallegos
As banks across the U.S. are consolidating and even expanding — with JP Morgan Chase and PNC Bank planning to add branches — one local business financing organization is also growing it footprint.
Fresno-based Cen Cal Business Finance Group merged with C...
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Randy’s Donuts Fresno locations opening soon

A Randy's Donuts location at Palm and Bullard avenues and near the Fresno State campus could open soon. Randy's Donuts photo
Randy’s Donuts announced last September that it would be coming to Fresno. The iconic donut shop is prepping two new stores in Fresno, with 10 more locations set to open in the Central Valley within two years, according to a news release.
 The exact opening dates were not disclosed, but the first of these delectable destinations will open its doors at 2369 E. S...
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‘The Garage’ to be Sun Stereo Warehouse’s little sister

The Downtown Auto Care building at Fulton and Inyo streets in Downtown Fresno will make way for “The Garage.” Photo by Estela Anahi Jaramillo
Downtown Fresno’s Brewery District is growing once again with a new development on the way. The pair behind Sun Stereo Warehouse, Jamin Brazil and Reza Assemi, have purchased what was previously Downtown Auto Care.
The developers plan to bring more businesses downtown with renovation that will include five commercial spaces. “The Garage” will b...
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River Park Place? Van Ness Railroad? Suggestions now open for official Fresno Monopoly

Photo contributed
The City of Fresno will “pass go” ($200 pending) into the world of Monopoly, immortalized in the world of real estate tycoons and financial moguls with its board game edition. 
This is the first official Hasbro version of the game to feature Fresno landmarks, restaurants, and cultural staples. Fresno’s locations will replace properties like Park Place and Marvin Gardens with places beloved by the local community.
Now through May 10, 2024, residents can email Fresno@...
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Fresno State's physics department draws crowd for eclipse viewing at planetarium

Students, staff and the community gathered outside the Downing Planetarium Monday to observe the partial solar eclipse. Photo by Estela Anahi Jaramillo
The Physics Department at Fresno State had a free, public solar eclipse viewing event from 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the Downing Planetarium at Fresno State.
The department set up solar telescopes for public use to safely view the eclipse. Solar eclipse glasses were also available for $5 each at the planetarium.
During the celestia...
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Fresno State, Fresno City College aim to boost transfer numbers through new pathway program

Leaders from both college, as well as both college mascots, pose for photos following the signing of a new partnership between the two schools. Photo contributed
The pathway to Fresno State has become even more accessible for Fresno City College students. The launch of the City-to-State Transfer Program will help students at the community college transfer to the university. 
About 900 Fresno City College students transfer to Fresno State each academic year. In a joint effort, leaders...
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Fresno State NIL deals a player lifeline

Tuasivi Nomura, a linebacker for the Fresno State Bulldogs football team, said NIL proceeds help pay for groceries with a baby on the way. Fresno State Athletics photo
Three words   — Name, Image, and Likeness  — and what they represent have allowed collegiate athletes to become paid endorsers and monetize their success outside their school-funded scholarships and benefits.
For Fresno State athletes, the Bulldog Bread Collective has allowed athletes to take advantage of this new NIL...
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College pathway partnerships bear fruit in the Central Valley

Kings Canyon Unified School District students celebrate the partnership with Fresno State's BulldogBound
Program in 2023. Photo contributed
Universities in the Central Valley have partnered with local school districts and community colleges to create a more accessible pathway for students. These partnerships were made to support the goal of higher education in communities where students have a difficult time accessing support or resources.
Fresno State and Fresno Pacific University (...
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Wheelchair inventor-athlete among Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame’s ‘24 class

Marilyn Hamilton and Quickie co-founder Don Helman with s prototype wheelchair frame. Photo courtesy of Marilyn Hamilton via The Smithsonian.
The Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame has announced its 2024 class of inductees, including Bulldog notables and a pioneering wheelchair athlete.
“This is such an inspiring group. We are excited to see them recognized for the remarkable achievements and great honor they brought to Fresno and our area,” said Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame President Gena...
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National Realtor commission settlement could change broker fee structure

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced an agreement Friday that would end litigation regarding home sellers’ claims regarding broker commissions. Under the terms of the agreement, NAR would pay $418 million over four years to resolve the claims against the group.
The agreement is meant to clear over 1 million NAR members located across the country, all state/territorial and local Realtor associations, all association-owned MLSs, and all brokerages with a NAR member as principal wit...
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Fresno State professor preaching productivity for the imperfect

Betsy Hays, a public relations and advertising professor at Fresno State, is known for getting things handled, and helping others do the same. Hence her new podcast, “Handled(ish).” Photo contributed
Betsy Hays, a public relations and advertising professor at Fresno State, hosts her podcast “Handled(ish),” which teaches productivity for the imperfect.
Hays fell in love with podcasts in 2015 and thought the idea of just the audio piece was fabulous. In fall 2020, she came up with the...
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JP Marketing on the move: New Fresno space complements revamped brand story

JP Marketing's new office is located at 677 W. Palmdon Dr., Suite 101, and was previously occupied by Tangram Interiors. File photo
A new journey is heading toward JP Marketing as the company moves to its new location, the previous showroom for Tangram Interiors in Fresno.
JP Marketing’s lease at 7589 N. Wilson Ave., Suite 103, ended last Thursday, a location that has been home for eight years. With the end of that journey near, the team has been busy packing for the move.
“At the en...
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Hanford native goes Team Chance the Rapper on The Voice

Nashville singer-songwriter Dani Stacy, a native of Hanford, performed on NBC's The Voice television program Monday. NBC photo
Hanford native Dani Stacy is taking the national stage for NBC’s season 25 of The Voice. 
The new season premiered Monday, with Stacy, 31, performing her rendition of “I Will Survive” while playing acoustic guitar. Her soulful performance turned all four chairs of the celebrity judges, signaling their willingness to work with her.
This season’s celebrity judg...
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Fresno State partners with two CSU campuses for cybersecurity pilot program

File photo.
Fresno State is joining a partnership with California State University, San Bernardino, and San Jose State to help address a critical shortage of cybersecurity professionals in California and the U.S.
“With over 55,000 cybersecurity jobs currently available in California and 572,000 in the U.S., and as technology like artificial intelligence emerges, we need to do our utmost to prepare today’s and future generations of cybersecurity professionals for the workforce,” said...
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Own a piece of Fresno history for $1.98M

Van Ness Auto Repair is the oldest continuously operating auto service station in California. It is available for sale. Photo by Estela Anahi Jaramillo
California’s oldest automotive service shop still in operation is probably well known to many Fresno residents, and now it’s available for sale near the Old Fig Garden neighborhood.
Built in 1926 and located at 2740 N. Van Ness Blvd., Van Ness Auto Repair is on the local Register of Historic Resources. It started as a Standard Oil Ser...
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At Fresno's newest affordable housing development, it takes a village

The Arthur @ Blackstone features 41 affordable housing units on Blackstone Avenue just south of Manchester Center. Photo by Gabriel Dillard
The many groups that made the Arthur @ Blackstone and its 41 affordable housing units possible celebrated a ribbon cutting in Fresno on Thursday.
Led by Fresno Housing, the development that broke ground in 2022 is unique for the varied partners involved, from the Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health providing on-site mental health suppor...
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G’s down: Downtown Fresno’s Guarantee sign to be removed next weekend

The Guarantee Savings G sign, originally a weather beacon, will be replaced with a replica by State Center Community College District. Photo by Estela Anahi Jaramillo
The iconic G sign atop the former Guarantee Savings building in Downtown Fresno will be coming down Saturday, Jan. 20.
The sign is being removed in preparation for its replacement with a replica sign, a plan announced by building owner State Center Community College District back in November.
The removal will start arou...
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Fresno Grizzlies unveil new slogan for 2024 campaign

The Fresno Grizzlies unveiled their new "G's Up" slogan for the 2024 season. Photo contributed
The Fresno Grizzlies announced this morning the 2024 season slogan – “G’s Up.”
The slogan is a cry and call to action. The original “G” Paw logo was designed to strengthen the concept of Growlifornia and the Grizzlies’ ties to the downtown and the Central Valley as a whole. 
According to the press release, G’s Up is the next chapter of this idea with a heavy focus on elevating downtown and...
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Next Boots in the Park country music event scheduled May 11 in Fresno

Kane Brown performs at the last Boots in the Park even in Fresno in September 2023. Boots in the Park photo
Fresno’s popular country music event, Boots In The Park, returns May 11 to the Woodward Park Amphitheater. Country music star Sam Hunt is set to headline the night. 
Jake Owen, Niko Moon, Dylan Marlowe, Presley Tennant and Luwiss Lux will also perform for the night of country music. The party returns to Fresno for the eighth year. Fans will also be able to enjoy line dancing, c...
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CMAC connecting community with media training, opportunities

CMAC's workshops train members on how to learn various different mediums of media production. Photo contributed
Community Media Access Collaborative (CMAC) works hands-on with community members in workshops and training for various media productions.
CMAC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created to help citizens, schools, non-profits, public agencies and others better connect with the community through the use of media.
CMAC offers different workshops, from how to come up with a...
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Longtime Fresno TV sports director heading up the 99 for new job

Andrew Marden reports from the Gangneung Hockey Centre in South Korea in this photo from his x.com page.
A longtime Fresno sports director for CBS47/KSEE24 is starting a new chapter as he heads to Sacramento. 
Andrew Marden has been in Fresno for 16 years. He will now be the new sports director at KTXL FOX40 in Sacramento. His first day there will be Feb. 19. 
KTXL is owned by the same company as KGPE/KSEE, so Marden will still be an employee of Nexstar Media Group.
 
Marden moved...
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Fresno County to unveil housing units for behavioral health clients

An opening for the Sierra Sunrise bridge housing project is scheduled for Friday. Screengrab contributed
The Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health will open new bridge housing for 120 Fresno County residents made possible with a $21 million award.
The Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health in partnership with the RH Community Builders will celebrate the opening of one of two new Bridge Housing Programs on Friday. The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. a...
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TGI Fridays gives away kitchen supplies in Fresno

The TGI Friday's location in Fresno that has been open for 45 years abruptly closed this year. Photo by Estela Anahi Jaramillo
After 45 years at the corner of Herndon Avenue and First Street, TGI Fridays closed its doors for good on Tuesday, one of dozens of underperforming stores getting the ax across the country.
But not before doing one last gesture for the community.
There are 36 TGI Fridays locations on the chopping block across the U.S., according to a news release from the Dal...
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Fresno State business department rebrands for real estate

Photo from The Craig School of Business Facebook page
The real estate community in Fresno continues to grow, fueled by a network of partners including Fresno State.
What was once the Department of Finance and Business Law at Fresno State’s Craig School of Business was recently renamed the Department of Finance, Real Estate, and Business Law.
The department includes faculty specializing in all areas of finance, real estate and business law and also offers an option in real estate and...
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Tangram Interiors preps move to new Fresno showroom space

An aerial shot of the new Tangram office in north Fresno. Photo contributed
For 12 years Los Angeles-based Tangram Interiors has served the Central Valley, helping local school districts and businesses transform their workspace. Now they are giving themselves an upgrade with a new showroom in Fresno.
Tangram is moving a mile and a half north to 7700 N. Palm Ave., leasing a 6,500 square-foot space in a building with street signage visible to motorists along the busy stretch of Palm ju...
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All aboard the Christmas express - Reedley's Hillcrest Farm to celebrate 30 years riding the rails

Owner Melissa Bautista and Engineer Marco Alcaino pose in front of engine 13. Photo by Estela Anahi Jaramillo
A story of blessings has led to one of the Central Valley’s most cherished gems. Hillcrest Christmas Tree Farm, located in Reedley, is the oldest tree farm in the San Joaquin Valley.
Business is seasonal as it gets. The busiest time of year, of course, is Q4 — serving thousands of students and families from across the Valley as a pumpkin patch and then Christmas attraction an...
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Fresno State football coach Tedford stepping down due to health reasons

Fresno State football head coach Jeff Tedford is stepping down due to health reasons ahead of the 2024 season. Fresno State Football Facebook photo
Friday morning, Fresno State Athletic Director Terry Tumey announced that football head coach Jeff Tedford is immediately stepping down due to personal health concerns.
Assistant head coach and linebackers coach, Tim Skipper, will serve as acting head coach through an upcoming bowl game, which will be determined on Sunday. 
Fresno State f...
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Journey in fashion for the professional woman leads to new Fresno showroom

Melissa Dos Prazeres Allard launched her online fashion business, Desk To Dusk, in 2017. She has opened a showroom at 4774 N Blackstone Ave. in Fresno.
From cutting out pictures of clothing from magazines and trying on her mother’s business suits to finally owning her own business, Melissa Dos Prazeres Allard has reached the next step in her fashion mission with the opening of a showroom for her Desk to Dusk brand.
The personalized styling and customer service the new showroom will e...
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Fresno State Teamsters stage one-day strike Tuesday

Teamsters members participate in a one-day strike at San Francisco State Tuesday. Teamsters photo
On Tuesday, Teamsters Local 2010, representing skilled trades workers for the California State University system, held a one-day strike.
Fresno State was one of the 22 campuses participating after nearly 95% of the union’s members voted for a strike last month. 
Fresno members are picketing at the corner of Cedar and Barstow avenues.
The workers include plumbers, electricians, HVAC techn...
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For medical offices, the struggle for space is real in Fresno

The demand for medical office space is greatest in the area near Clovis Community Medical Center, where new development is ongoing. Photo by Estela Anahi Jaramillo
Abandoned office spaces are finding a new purpose after the work-from-home surge. Renovation has opened the door for conversion into medical offices.
In Fresno, space is limited due to high demand in the growing medical office sector. As the health care industry continues to show significant growth, medical professionals l...
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Bitwise founders in court; 'not guilty' of ‘unsustainable Ponzi scheme’

Jake Soberal and Irma Olguin Jr. leave a federal courtroom In November 2023. Photo by Estela Anahi Jaramillo
Bitwise founders Irma Olguin Jr. and Jake Soberal pled not guilty Thursday in their first court appearance to charges under an alleged $100 million fraud scheme. 
The charges are the culmination of FBI and IRS criminal investigations with a parallel civil investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
An FBI official said corporate executives engaging in deceptive pr...
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Downtown Fresno’s famous Guarantee Savings 'G' sign to be replaced

The Guarantee Savings G sign, originally a weather beacon, will be replaced with a replica by State Center Community College District. Photo by Estela Anahi Jaramillo
The iconic G sign at the top of the State Center Community College District (SCCCD) office will be removed for a replica sign to take its place. 
In the next few weeks, the sign will be removed to allow a replica sign to be designed, created and installed. The estimated completion date of the replica will be mid-2025....
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Heroes Comics finds a hero in loyal customer to take over business

Joey Martinez will be picking up where Heroes Comics leaves off as the new owner of Secret Identity Comics in Fresno. Youtube video screengrab
The spirit of Heroes Comics will live on through a new comic store from a loyal customer of the 34-year-old Fresno establishment. 
The news was shared in a YouTube video on Tuesday.
Dave Allread, owner of Heroes Comics, introduced Joey Martinez as the next owner to take over the business in January.
Martinez didn’t like the idea of losing his...
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They kicked off Fresno's Dutch Bros revolution. Now they are developing a retail center

Genesis and Brent Wilson (center in the black coats) are joined by their Trayla Properties team in Kerman Tuesday morning. Photo by PRM PR
Kerman is one of the region’s fastest growing cities, and that reputation holds true with a new retail development from the team behind Fresno’s Dutch Bros stores.
A groundbreaking for the 6,742-square-foot Kerman Marketplace was held Tuesday. It’s being developed by Trayla Properties, a commercial development company owned and operated by Brent a...

THE COLLEGIAN

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Fresno State football’s season isn’t over yet

Following the Mountain West Championship win over Boise State, the Fresno State football team accepted the invitation to compete at the 2022 Jimmy Kimmel Los Angeles Bowl.


The ‘Dogs will travel to SoFi Stadium on Dec. 17 to take on Washington State at 12:30 pm.  


“It’s a great honor to go play in a bowl game like this to represent the Mountain West Conference as the champions against such a great opponent like Washington State,” said Fresno State Head Coach Jeff Tedford in a media conferen...
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Bulldog standout: Jordan Campbell

Earlier this season, Fresno State Men’s Basketball Head Coach Justin Hutson noted that the experience from returning players would be the key to the team’s success this season. 


Included in that group is returning senior guard Jordan Campbell, who has helped lead his team during this pre season. He’s currently fourth scoring for the Bulldogs, averaging 7.3 points per game. 


In the Bulldogs’ matchup against the University of San Francisco, Campbell led his team in scoring. He finished the g...
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Bulldog born, Bulldog wed

On Friday night the Fresno State football team celebrated its seniors in the last home game of the season. Family and friends were present for the ceremony and to honor the Bulldog seniors.


After Fresno State’s 30-0 shutout against Wyoming, the seniors were able to leave their mark on Jim Sweeney Field, Valley Children’s Stadium for one last time. 


But one senior returned to the field after their locker room celebration for one last special moment. 


Senior Raymond Pauwels Jr. celebrated...
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The Collegian’s Athlete of the Month: Football’s Jake Haener

Since his return from injury, Jake Haener set the standard for the player he wants to be recognized as. This month, Haener was named Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week twice for his performance against San Diego State and The University of Nevada, Reno.  This is the third time in his career that he has received it.


He has continued his record of passing over 300 yards per game. In his game against the Wolfpack, he scored two rushing touchdowns, the first this season. 


This past wee...
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Bulldogs are crowned West Division Champions

Fresno State traveled back on the road to take on the University of Nevada, Reno. The Bulldogs finished the game against the Wolfpack with a 41-14 blowout win. 


With this win on Nov. 19, the Bulldogs clinched the Mountain West (MW) West Division title. 


With their sixth straight conference win, the West Division title also earned the ‘Dogs a spot in the MW championship game set to be in Boise State. After the loss at the beginning of the season to Boise State, the Bulldogs’ chances of winn...
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Fresno community takes a stand with Iran

In September, multiple media outlets reported that Mahsa Amini died in morality police custody in Iran after being arrested for wearing her hijab “improperly.”


The death of the 22-year-old sparked protests worldwide. Fresno State and the Fresno community have taken a stand along with many protesters in Iran.


Since Amini’s death, over 14,000 Iranian protesters have been arrested and nearly 300 killed, including children, according to Fox 5 San Diego news anchor Shally Zomorodi.­


“The on...
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‘Dogs eligible for a bowl game after defeating Rebels

As Fresno State clinched its sixth conference win in Las Vegas, the team also became eligible for a bowl game. 


This win now puts the Bulldogs up with an overall record of 6-4 and 5-1 in the Mountain West (MW).


The beginning of the season didn’t look promising for Fresno State football, with losses to Oregon State, University of Southern California, University of Connecticut and Boise State. 


Things turned around when the ‘Dogs sparked a five-game winning streak, beginning with their ho...
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Nikko Remigio: A versatile prodigy

Many know Nikko Remigio as the former UC Berkeley and current Fresno State football player and superstar athlete. However, others may know him as a multi-instrumental musician or a calculating chess champion. 


Remigio is a man of many talents, and his football skills as a star wide receiver barely scratch the surface of what he can do. The 23-year-old is a fifth year senior at Fresno State. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in political science at UC Berkeley in 2021.


Remigio and his two y...
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Fresno State football hosts Rainbow Warriors this Saturday

Following last week’s final minute comeback win that shook the few remaining Red Wave fans at Valley Children’s Stadium, the ‘Dogs will take on Hawaii on Nov. 5 after falling three points shy against the team last season. 


As Fresno State gears up to take on the Rainbow Warriors, native Hawaiian John Sniffen is ready to take on a school he once thought he was going to play for. 


“I actually wanted to play there, but I didn’t have the opportunity to get the scholarship. So, you know, Fresno...
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Karol G’s concert at the Save Mart Center welcomes a new life

Fans from across the Central Valley sold out the Save Mart Center (SMC) to see Colombian singer Karol G as she kicked off her Strip Love Tour. What would have been a night of reggaeton took a turn for one Hanford fan who went into labor during the concert.­

Baby Anahi made her grand debut to the world and to Fresno along with Karol G that night. 


Save Mart Center announced on Facebook last Wednesday that a fan went into labor during the show. 


“We are happy to report both baby and mom ar...
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The Collegian’s Athlete of the Month: Football’s David Perales

David Perales has made his way up in the month of October. His performance in the homecoming game against San José State led Perales to be named the defensive player of the week for the Mountain West Conference. 


This season, Perales leads the team with eight tackles for a loss (TFL) and 6.5 sacks. In his Fresno State career, Perales has 17.5 sacks and is one sack away from breaking the Top 10 in Bulldog Football program history for career sacks.


Perales finished the game against the Spart...
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Fresno State football’s offensive line sparks first win on the road

Fresno State traveled to Albuquerque to take on the University of New Mexico this past weekend, resulting in a dominating 41-9 win. This is the first win on the road for the ‘Dogs and their second Mountain West (MW) conference win. 


The matchup against the Lobos allowed the Bulldogs’ offense to show what the Red Wave has been anticipating all season. They went up against one of the top defensive groups in the MW, putting up 510 yards total against the Lobos. 


“That was the second-best defe...
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SJSU’s Camdan McWright passes away Friday morning

Nearly one week following Fresno State’s homecoming game against San José State, the Spartans are mourning the loss of a team member. 


Camdan McWright was a freshman on the Spartan football team. He would have turned 19 in December.


On Friday morning, McWright was on his way to school riding an electric scooter when he was struck by a San José Unified School District bus carrying 14 students. 


California Highway Patrol Officer Ross Lee told Bay Area News Group that McWright was pronounc...
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Propositions 26 and 27 may determine future of sports betting in California

In a few weeks, California voters will have the future of legal sports betting in their hands. Propositions 26 and 27 will be on the ballots concerning California’s law regarding sports gambling.


Proposition 26 would specifically legalize in-person sports betting in California at certain tribal casinos and horse racing tracks. 


Only people 21 or older would be able to participate in sports betting at racetracks if the proposition is passed. Age restrictions for sports gambling at tribal ca...
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David Perales ‘dominating’ against San Jose State

Fresno State senior defensive end David Perales brought intensity to the game against San Jose State on Saturday night where the Bulldogs broke their four-game losing streak in the second Mountain West (MW) game, claiming a 17-10 victory over the Spartans. 


Many Bulldogs broke their career-high statistics that night. Aside from Perales setting a new career high of four quarterback sacks in a single game and five tackles for a loss (TFL), Logan Fife  threw a career high of 230 passing yards fo...
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Fresno State withholds further details regarding mother and daughter’s injuries at homecoming game

This story was updated at 7:55 p.m. on Oct. 17, 2022.


At Saturday night’s homecoming game, a member of the Fresno State football coaching staff punched a window that resulted in glass falling and injuring a mother and her daughter. On Monday, the Athletics Department was still not identifying the staff member, who has been placed on leave.


Right after the Spartans scored a touchdown at the end of the second quarter, staff and reporters in the next room heard a bang on the window and then...
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A mother and her daughter are injured after Fresno State coach punches out coach’s box window

After San Jose State scored its first touchdown in Saturday’s game against Fresno State, glass could be heard shattering in the upper levels of section 11 after a member of the Fresno State coaching staff broke a window, showering shards onto fans below and injuring a mother and her young daughter.­


A Fresno State coach, whose name has not yet been released, has been put on administrative leave after breaking the window that injured the fans. The coach was not one of the Bulldogs’ 11 on-field...
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Bulldogs snap losing streak at homecoming game against Spartans

Fresno State hosted San Jose State for its second Mountain West conference game of the season. The homecoming game welcomed a sold-out crowd for the second consecutive time this season at Valley Children’s Stadium. Both teams struggled to score in the first half, but the Bulldogs clinched the 17-10 win of the evening with alumni Derek Carr and Davante Adams in attendance.­


The Bulldogs began the game with a rough start offensively. In the first minute of the game, Fresno State quarterback Log...
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Aaron Judge sets American League record in home runs in a single season

On Oct. 4, 2022, in a game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Fresno State alumnus Aaron Judge made history for the fans and teammates who were present that night. 


Judge has been on every baseball fan’s radar from the moment he started accumulating home runs for the New York Yankees. Last week, Judge broke the 61-year-old American League (AL) record for the most home runs in a single season with 62.


“It’s a big relief… It’s been a fun ride so far,” Judge told NPR Tuesday night...
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‘Queering Mariachi’ introduces first all LGBTQ+ mariachi group, Mariachi Arcoíris De Los Ángeles

The Cross-Cultural and Gender Center (CCGC) continued its celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month with a virtual interview session featuring two members of the first all-LGBTQ+ mariachi group, Mariachi Arcoiris De Los Ángeles. 


Fresno State students, community members and local high school Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) clubs listened  to the origin story of the group through the accounts of Carlos Samaniego, the creator of Mariachi Arcoiris, and Natalia Melendez, the first ever transexual mari...
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Fresno State swim and dive kick-starts its season at Chick-fil-A Invitational

Fresno State swim and dive team hosted its first swim meet of the season with the Chick-fil-A Invitational this past weekend at the Fresno State Aquatics Center. 


The Bulldogs finished in fifth place as a team with 396.33 points. UCLA took the first place title with 962.83 points, while San Diego State University trailed second with 794.33.


Many individual athletes were highlighted on the second day of the meet. Senior captain Athena Clayson placed second in the 200 meter backstroke with a...
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Women’s soccer coach Brian Zwaschka earns 100th career win

The Fresno State women’s soccer team celebrated more than just its first win Sunday afternoon. The team also celebrated Brian Zwaschka’s 100th career win at Fresno State. 


Zwaschka entered his 14th season as head coach for the Bulldogs this year, making him the longest tenured coach in program history. He has coached over 230 games and now holds the most wins at 100 games. 


“I thought it was going to come probably earlier than this, but the fact that it came at this moment and in a confere...
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The Collegian’s Athlete of the Month: Women’s volleyball’s Ella Rud

For our 100th anniversary, The Collegian is bringing back a former feature, Athlete of the Month, to recognize Fresno State student-athletes. 


Fresno State volleyball’s outside hitter Ella Rud set her place on the courts for the month of September. 


Rud recently led her team in kills for the eighth time during Fresno State’s game against Nevada, while also reaching double figure kills for the ninth time. 


During the game against the Spartans, Rud scratched her sixth double-double of the...
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Morse Wittwer Sports Performance Center opens its doors

The Morse Wittwer Sports Performance Center opened its doors last week with an official ribbon cutting to celebrate the investment in the future of the Fresno State Athletics Department.­


The new facility was named after­ Chris and Michelle Morse and Ken and Kristi Wittwer in recognition of their $500,000 donation. Morse and Wittwer were previously recognized as the first members of the Marvin and Tish Meyers Champions Circle, according to Fresno State Athletics.­


“It’s a great opportunity...
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Women’s soccer finishes Mountain West opener with a draw

The Fresno State women’s soccer team started off its conference season at Bulldog Soccer Stadium with results similar to last year: a draw against Colorado College. The team has not won any games this season as it heads into its 10th game of the season with six losses and three ties. 


Just as in last September’s game, within the first minutes Colorado College’s Adelaide Gaffney slipped through Fresno State’s defense for the first goal of the evening. 


Despite the ‘Dogs shooting twice the a...
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Trojan war wounds: Bulldogs face injuries after loss to USC

Fresno State football lost some key players in their starting line up against their Pac-12 matchup USC on Saturday, Sept. 17. The Trojans claimed a 45-17 victory over the Bulldogs.


Captains Evan Williams and Jake Haener’s injuries had a significant impact on the team, with Fresno State losing their leaders on both offense and defense. 


In the first half Williams went down when USC’s offense rushed through Fresno State’s defensive line. One of USC’s athletes was carried off the field in the...
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Fresno State’s quarterback Jake Haener injured in loss against USC

In the third quarter of Fresno State’s game against USC, the Trojans sacked Bulldog quarterback Jake Haener, recovering the ball as it fumbled.


As fans in the Coliseum rose to their feet, Haener remained on the floor to later be carried away off the field. He’d remain off the field the remainder of the game.


“It’s not a season ending thing, thankfully. The initial report on the X-ray is a high-ankle sprain, it’s not broken so that’s good news,” said head coach Jeff Tedford.


The Bulldogs...
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Fresno State honors ‘Bulldog legacy’ by retiring Davante Adams’ jersey

Two-time collegiate All-American, five-time NFL Pro Bowler and two-time Associated Press-Pro First Team selection Davante Adams will have his #15 jersey retired at Fresno State’s homecoming game on Oct. 15 against San Jose State at Valley Children’s Stadium. 


Fresno State announced the retirement of Adams’ jersey on Sept. 15, along with the homecoming theme of “The Bulldog Legacy,” which is meant to  commemorate the impact  former Bulldogs have had on Fresno State.


The Las Vegas Raiders’ r...
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Craig Thompson steps down as Mountain West commissioner

Craig Thompson has announced his departure as the Mountain West Conference commissioner after 24 years, effective Dec. 31, 2022. 


One of his final priorities as commissioner is the expansion of the College Football Playoff (CFP), and viable access for the Mountain West, Thompson said. 


“I take considerable pride in my committed engagement to this effort over the past 2 ½  decades and look forward to the finalization of those details in the coming months,” he said in a news release. 


Tho...
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Jalen Moreno-Cropper gives back to the community of Fresno

Jalen Moreno-Cropper has made a new name for himself in the first two weeks of play for the Fresno State football team by giving back to his community.


Ahead of the Cal Poly and Fresno State game, Moreno-Cropper announced that he would be adding “Moreno” along with his last name Cropper to pay homage to his late grandfather.


When he confirmed his commitment to the Bulldogs in 2018, Moreno-Cropper said that his family was a key factor in his decision to stay local despite being recruited by...
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Goalkeeper Ella Wilson saves Bulldogs from 4 game losing streak

Sunday’s women’s soccer game between Fresno State and University of the Pacific was a nail biter matchup to the final minutes, as both teams were tied with one goal a piece. 


“Play our game guys! Relax,” said senior Chais Wright on the sideline. 


With three seconds left on the clock, Pacific’s Jenae Packard took the final shot of the game, sending a direct shot toward Fresno State goalkeeper Ella Wilson.


With the game on the line, Wilson was able to deflect the shot attempt and save the...
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Bulldogs defeat the Mustangs in the season opener

The Red Wave filled Valley Children’s Stadium in 102 degree weather for the Bulldogs first game of the season against the Cal Poly Mustangs on Sept. 1, 2022. The Bulldogs clinched a 35-7 victory.


Starting off at the 2-yard line in the first quarter, Jordan Mims rushed up the middle and kicked off the Bulldogs’ season by scoring the first touchdown of the game with 8:37 left in the first quarter. 


In the first quarter, Mims helped the Bulldogs advance their score with two touchdowns, rushi...
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Women’s Soccer falls short to Oregon State in Home Opener

The Fresno State women’s soccer team has lost its past four games as the team continues to struggle this season in its home opener. 


The ‘Dogs hosted its home opener Thursday night against Pacific 12 Conference (Pac-12) team Oregon State, ending the game with the score of 2-1 at the Fresno State Soccer Stadium with 562 fans in attendance.  


The Bulldogs finished their 2021 season in a close-game loss due to penalty kicks (PKs) against Boise State in the Mountain West semifinals. They kicke...
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Men’s rugby club wins national championship title

The Fresno State men’s rugby team finished its historic season by winning the D1AA National Championship title. 


Men’s rugby club head coach Patrick Quan said that, while traveling to Arlington, Texas, to take on the University of Kansas, the team knew Kansas was a type of team it’s never played before. 


“It was a total gut check,” he said. 


The month of April was a strong one for the team, which started off by winning the Pacific Western Conference League Championship against Sacrament...
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Four Fresno State Bulldogs make the jump for professional play

The 2022 NFL draft occurred this weekend and four Fresno State Bulldogs were picked to join well-known teams. 


DaRon Bland, Ronnie Rivers, Arron Mosby and Kevin Atkins received the call to further their careers professionally. 


Cornerback Bland was the 167th overall pick and received the call to officially sign with the Dallas Cowboys in the fifth round. Bland is the first Bulldog to be drafted since 2020 when offensive guard Netane Muti was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the sixth round...
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Men’s rugby club wins national championship title

The Fresno State men’s rugby team finished its historic season by winning the D1AA National Championship title. 


Men’s rugby club head coach Patrick Quan said that, while traveling to Arlington, Texas, to take on the University of Kansas, the team knew Kansas was a type of team it’s never played before. 


“It was a total gut check,” he said. 


The month of April was a strong one for the team, which started off by winning the Pacific Western Conference League Championship against Sacrament...
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Four Fresno State Bulldogs make the jump for professional play

The 2022 NFL draft occurred this weekend and four Fresno State Bulldogs were picked to join well-known teams. 


DaRon Bland, Ronnie Rivers, Arron Mosby and Kevin Atkins received the call to further their careers professionally. 


Cornerback Bland was the 167th overall pick and received the call to officially sign with the Dallas Cowboys in the fifth round. Bland is the first Bulldog to be drafted since 2020 when offensive guard Netane Muti was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the sixth round...
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Men’s rugby club heads to National D1 AA Championship

The Fresno State men’s rugby club team won the West Coast Championship title last week, defeating Western Washington 52-15.


This win advances the ‘Dogs to the National D1 AA Championship on April 30 in Arlington, Texas, against Kansas. This will be the first time in program history that the Bulldogs head to the national championship.  


The Bulldogs have made history this season, from winning the Pacific Western Conference League Championship against Sacramento State earlier in April, and n...
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Bulldog softball takes first series sweep of the season against Colorado State

Fresno State softball swept Colorado State this past weekend. 


In its first sweep of the season, the Bulldogs’ offense outscored Colorado State, clinching 6-4, 4-3 and 6-3 wins. Head coach Stacy May-Johnson noted that the team’s strength in defense has been present for a while. 


“We’ve had a big uptick on offense. The pitching and defense have been settled for a while but we’ve had a big uptick in offense recently,” she said. “It hasn’t always been one off. It’s been fairly consistent and...
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Fresno State water polo wins back-to-back GCC crown

Fresno State water polo wins its second Golden Coast Conference (GCC) title.


Returning as the 2021 GCC champions, the Fresno State water polo team entered the tournament with a title to defend. 


The Bulldogs defeated Loyola Marymount (LMU) on Sunday, April 24 at Riverside with the score of 11-8, clincing their back-to-back GCC championship titles and punching their ticket to the NCAA tournament for the second consecutive season. 


Bulldog goalkeeper Paula Nieto Jasny was named the GCC to...
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Fresno State tennis clinches regular-season MW title

The Fresno State women’s tennis team made  history this past weekend in Boise, Idaho. 


For the first time, the Bulldogs won an undefeated, outright Mountain West regular-season title with victories over Utah State and Boise State. 


The team clinched the win during its match against Boise State on April 22. The Bulldogs rallied in singles with the Broncos, but Cristina Flaquer secured the clinching point for the team, also securing the regular-season title. 


After losing the doubles poin...
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Men’s rugby club heads to National D1 AA Championship

The Fresno State men’s rugby club team won the West Coast Championship title last week, defeating Western Washington 52-15.


This win advances the ‘Dogs to the National D1 AA Championship on April 30 in Arlington, Texas, against Kansas. This will be the first time in program history that the Bulldogs head to the national championship.  


The Bulldogs have made history this season, from winning the Pacific Western Conference League Championship against Sacramento State earlier in April, and n...
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Bulldog softball takes first series sweep of the season against Colorado State

Fresno State softball swept Colorado State this past weekend. 


In its first sweep of the season, the Bulldogs’ offense outscored Colorado State, clinching 6-4, 4-3 and 6-3 wins. Head coach Stacy May-Johnson noted that the team’s strength in defense has been present for a while. 


“We’ve had a big uptick on offense. The pitching and defense have been settled for a while but we’ve had a big uptick in offense recently,” she said. “It hasn’t always been one off. It’s been fairly consistent and...
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Fresno State water polo wins back-to-back GCC crown

Fresno State water polo wins its second Golden Coast Conference (GCC) title.


Returning as the 2021 GCC champions, the Fresno State water polo team entered the tournament with a title to defend. 


The Bulldogs defeated Loyola Marymount (LMU) on Sunday, April 24 at Riverside with the score of 11-8, clincing their back-to-back GCC championship titles and punching their ticket to the NCAA tournament for the second consecutive season. 


Bulldog goalkeeper Paula Nieto Jasny was named the GCC to...
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Fresno State tennis clinches regular-season MW title

The Fresno State women’s tennis team made  history this past weekend in Boise, Idaho. 


For the first time, the Bulldogs won an undefeated, outright Mountain West regular-season title with victories over Utah State and Boise State. 


The team clinched the win during its match against Boise State on April 22. The Bulldogs rallied in singles with the Broncos, but Cristina Flaquer secured the clinching point for the team, also securing the regular-season title. 


After losing the doubles poin...
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Cavinder twins announce transfer to University of Miami

Social media influencers Haley and Hanna Cavinder are trading their red, white and blue uniforms for orange, green and black. 


After entering the transfer portal in March 2022, the Cavinders announced their transfer to the University of Miami. 


The Hurricanes confirmed the Cavinders’ signing when the women’s basketball team posted on its social media to welcome the twins, who are currently some of the main faces of the Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) era.


“WHAT’S UP MIAMI,” Haley and Han...
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Cavinder twins announce transfer to University of Miami

Social media influencers Haley and Hanna Cavinder are trading their red, white and blue uniforms for orange, green and black. 


After entering the transfer portal in March 2022, the Cavinders announced their transfer to the University of Miami. 


The Hurricanes confirmed the Cavinders’ signing when the women’s basketball team posted on its social media to welcome the twins, who are currently some of the main faces of the Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) era.


“WHAT’S UP MIAMI,” Haley and Han...
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Opinion: Climate Change awareness for Earth Day 2022

There’s serendipity in sitting at the trail end of a three-mile hike, being around nothing but trees and wilderness.


Fresno has the luxury of hugging the Sierra Nevada mountains for quick day trips to hike, swim in the lake or even just sightsee. 


During the nationwide lockdown due to COVID-19, the world was able to witness Earth healing. 


Pictures of bioluminescent algae exploded on the internet as it made an appearance along the California coast. But why did this algae appear, and why...

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Jalen Moreno-Cropper gives back to his community with second annual football camp - The Sanger Scene

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Sanger T&F show results of hard work at Easter Classic and Mt. SAC - The Sanger Scene

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Sanger Chamber celebrates community at 98th annual awards banquet - The Sanger Scene

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March is Athletic Trainer Appreciation Month, meet SHS Athletic Trainer Christopher Gonzalez - The Sanger Scene

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Three generations of runners participated in the Sanger Blossom Trail Run - The Sanger Scene

By Cheryl Senn Three generations of runners participated in the recent Sanger Blossom Trail Run.  Tina Wheeler, daughter Christina Gonzalez and grandson Giannis Gonzalez all participated in the Sanger Blossom…...

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Sanger High Spring sports are well underway - The Sanger Scene

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Former Sanger Unified employees call for change in transportation department - The Sanger Scene

By Anahi Jaramillo Former Sanger Unified School District employees, who worked for the transportation department, have recently returned to the district’s school board meetings to discuss the unfairness in the…...

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Lady Apache Basketball’s “Belief” in each other is the mindset this season - The Sanger Scene

By Anahi Jaramillo The Sanger High School Lady Apache Varsity basketball team has been well underway this winter season with a predominantly younger team. “Belief,” has been the mindset the…...

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Sanger Wrestling making a statement with positive energy this season - The Sanger Scene

By Anahi Jaramillo The Sanger High School Varsity Apache wrestling team has made a statement during their preseason tournaments and duels this season. With this success, the girls varsity team…...

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Sanger High School celebrates 2022 Homecoming week - The Sanger Scene

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Sanger High Cross Country completes first 5K at Mooney Grove Park - The Sanger Scene

By Anahi Jaramillo “We’re training for November,” said Apache cross country head coach Sean Marzolf. The Apaches have been training for 15 weeks not and have completed their last race…...

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Student Sections are coming full of energy for 2022 football season - The Sanger Scene

By Anahi Jaramillo/Cheryl Senn Student sections across the nation have shifted the paradigm of how students celebrate their athletic teams. For years even in college settings, student sections have been…...

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Sanger High Girls Volleyball heads into 2022 season with familiar faces - The Sanger Scene

By Anahi Jaramillo The Sanger High School varsity girls volleyball team has started their new season with many returning faces. Though the team has faced many challenges so early on…...

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Sanger Apache Girls Tennis, back on the courts, working towards greatness - The Sanger Scene

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Sanger parents concerned about new bus transportation guidelines - The Sanger Scene

By Anahi Jaramillo At the August 23, 2022 Sanger Unified School Board Meeting, over eight parents spoke about the transportation issue happening in their neighboring community. If the child lives…...

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Sanger High School athletics gear up for the Fall 2022 season - The Sanger Scene

By Anahi Jaramillo Last season, Sanger High School athletics secured many Valley Championship titles and many league titles. From the girls varsity soccer team making history with a CMAC and…...

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City of Sanger introduces new First Responders - The Sanger Scene

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Sanger Chamber hosts 97th annual awards banquet celebrates gifted citizens Encanto style - The Sanger Scene

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Sanger Unified plan to combine Hallmark Charter and Taft Academy into Hallmark Academy - The Sanger Scene

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Sanger Police Foundation hosts successful inaugural banquet at Kings River Winery - The Sanger Scene

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2022 NFL Draft signed Apache as undrafted free agent - The Sanger Scene

By Anahi Jaramillo Every spring, graduating college football players anticipate the call to further their careers professionally. The 2022 NFL draft occurred this past weekend from April 28-30, selecting 262…...

By Anahi Jaramillo Every spring, graduating college football players anticipate the call to further their careers professionally. The 2022 NFL draft occurred this past weekend from April 28-30, selecting 262…...
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Fairmont School brings K-16 collaborative to life in AG-Stem week - The Sanger Scene

By Anahi Jaramillo This week Fairmont Elementary school is hosting the K-16 AG-Stem week for students form Jackson, Jefferson and Fairmont elementary. Sanger Unified’s K-16 Collaborative brought their “Together We…...

By Anahi Jaramillo This week Fairmont Elementary school is hosting the K-16 AG-Stem week for students form Jackson, Jefferson and Fairmont elementary. Sanger Unified’s K-16 Collaborative brought their “Together We…...
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Apache Boys & Girls Soccer making history with 2021-22 CMAC championship title wins - The Sanger Scene

By Anahi Jaramillo The Apache soccer program continued to make history as the Lady Apaches took their first historic CMAC conference championship title, and as the men’s soccer team continued…...

By Anahi Jaramillo The Apache soccer program continued to make history as the Lady Apaches took their first historic CMAC conference championship title, and as the men’s soccer team continued…...

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University Falls to Top Seed in Northern California Volleyball Final

Even after dropping the first two sets in a best-of-five match for just the second time all season, University (28-7) had the Broncos sweating. The Devils jumped out to a 15-6 lead in Set 3 and led by as much as 10 on a Kinnari Atluru on the way to a 25-16 win, and matched Clovis North (28-10) pound-for-pound in the fourth set, tying the Broncos at 22 and 24.For a moment, the visiting Devils thought they had taken a 25-24 lead in the fourth set on an Atluru spike that landed right along the boun...