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In Fresno, a ‘holy hour’ calls for peace amid polarization
1+ hour, 20+ min ago (538+ words) FRESNO, Calif. " The pews at St. Paul Catholic Newman Center slowly filled up on Wednesday as Katie Fleener greeted familiar faces. As a parish life coordinator, she is used to making sure everything gets done orderly at her church, located…...
How City Hall discovered alleged embezzlement at Fresno Arts Council
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (1621+ words) This story was originally published by Fresnoland. It happened during an urgently scheduled Friday noon meeting between the Fresno Arts Council and Fresno City Manager Georgeanne White. Lilia Gonzales Ch'vez, the executive director of the Arts Council, told White herself…...
A historic election in Bangladesh brings BNP to power. What to know about its leader
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (788+ words) DHAKA, Bangladesh " The Bangladeshi Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, claimed victory Friday in the first elections held since the previous government was toppled in a student-led revolution in 2024. Final results have yet to be announced, with the Election…...
Few cities join Fresno County ordinance to regulate biolabs
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (634+ words) FRESNO, Calif. " Out of 15 cities within Fresno County, only five have signed on to an ordinance that seeks to regulate biolabs. Officials say they are encouraging the rest of the cities to join the regulation effort in light of news…...
Feb. 10: Fresno Mayor Offers Views On US Immigration Enforcement Amid Fracture In Public Trust
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (175+ words) Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer recently issued a critique of federal immigration actions that he says are eroding public trust. His comments were made at the U.S. Conference of Mayors. On today's episode, Dyer explains why he felt compelled to speak out…...
An ex-Fresno Arts Council employee is under investigation in $1.5 million embezzlement case, city sources say
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (537+ words) This story was originally published by Fresnoland. The Fresno Police Department is investigating a report alleging that $1.5 million was reportedly embezzled by a now-former employee of the Fresno Arts Council, according to three high-ranking city sources. The matter was reported…...
Feb. 9: California’s Sikh Truckers Are Caught In The Middle Of New License Rules
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (70+ words) Feb. 9: California's Sikh Truckers Are Caught In The Middle Of New License Rules'KVPR Feb. 9: California's Sikh Truckers Are Caught In The Middle Of New License Rules The federal government is cracking down on commercial driver's licenses after recent fatal crashes…...
March for Life attendees may have been exposed to measles, DC Health warns
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (340+ words) Health officials are warning that confirmed cases of measles may have spread at this year's National March for Life rally and concert in Washington, D.C. Thousands of anti-abortion demonstrators converged upon the National Mall and other locations in the nation's capital…...
Major disruption hits Blue Shield health insurance customers in the Fresno area
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (396+ words) FRESNO, Calif. " Fresno area patients are left with questions after a prominent hospital system and major health insurer parted ways earlier this month. Healthcare giant Blue Shield of California and Community Health System terminated their contract on Feb. 1. Now, Community…...
How the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra conductor is forming a ‘cultural hub’
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (479+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. " The Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra is approaching its 100th year with a longtime conductor at the head. The orchestra recently announced it extended a contract for Stilian Kirov. Kirov has worked with the orchestra since 2015 and will now help usher…...