Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of October.
Good morning, Fresno.
Family, friends, and community members will gather at Railroad Park in Clovis on Oct.
17 for the Glioblastoma Awareness Walk honoring Derrick Franklin. Attendees should check-in at 6:00 a.m.-the walk begins at 6:30 a.m.
Gas station owner Yakoob Mohammed in Cutler delivers fresh quesadillas to farmworkers amid reduced business caused by immigration enforcement concerns.
He also offers to cash paychecks for workers (supporting the backbone of local agriculture) and plans to return with more food soon.
Young Elementary was placed under shelter-in-place Tuesday morning after nearby police activity limited traffic around its campus; students remained indoors safely.
Clovis Unified School District said it will provide further updates as more details become available.
A free truck driving training program is expanding in Fresno as it moves to a larger site and receives funding from the Good Jobs Challenge grant.
The program, which helps students earn a CDL, will accept applications for its next cohort beginning Oct. 26.
PG&E will cut power for roughly 70,000 customers starting tonight due to forecast high winds until Saturday afternoon; Fresno residents (about 3,934 affected) should check their alert notices.
Governor Newsom signed a new law that will raise wages for H-2A and local agricultural workers from $16.90 to $19.75 per hour beginning Jan.
1. Some agriculture leaders say the increase supports workers while growers + groups caution it may boost production costs.
Eye-Q Vision Care in Fresno is now offering iDose TR, an implant that slowly releases glaucoma medication for patients with ocular hypertension and glaucoma — providing a lasting alternative to eye drops while easing treatment challenges.
Central Valley YIMBY held its inaugural meeting last month in Fresno, bringing together urban planners and housing professionals to explore pro-housing reforms across nearby counties.
Consultant Drew Phelps said the group will work on local infill housing standards & regulatory issues.
Fresno State quarterback Jayden Mandal has stabilized the offense after last season’s struggles and will lead the Bulldogs against San Diego State this weekend; he passed for eight touchdowns, rushed twice, and has not thrown an interception since Week 1 (coach Matt Entz praised his team's chemistry).
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