Fresno (California)

Calif. Faces Confusion Over Gay Marriages

Clerks Confused About Start of Gay Marriage Ban, Some Continue to Issue Licenses By GARANCE BURKE Associated Press Writer FRESNO, Calif. November 14, 2008 (AP) Joe Hample, left, and Barry Wendell join others as protests against...

Officials reduce pumping in delta

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) - California fish and wildlife managers are approving new restrictions on water pumped from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to protect a fish species that plays an important ecological role there. The Fish...

Fresno Police Office Focus of Chop Shop Investigation

A California Highway Patrol investigation targets several suspects including a Fresno Police Officer. The reason: possible ties to auto chop shops and stolen auto parts. A search warrant was served at the officer's home but so...

Commentary: Business as usual with California budget

By The Fresno Bee This editorial appeared in The Fresno Bee. California leaders have run out of gimmicks to balance the state budget and now state government is on the verge of a financial meltdown. You'd think this crisis...

Chaplains help soldiers and veterans deal with the stresses of war

The Rev. Wesley Clare will temporarily leave his job this winter as vicar of St. Jude's in the Mountains Anglican Church in Tehachapi. He'll be deployed in Iraq, providing spiritual support to troops -- and looking for signs of...

Lesbian mom asked to quit PTA over Prop. 8

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) - A lesbian mother in Fresno says she was forced to resign from her position as president of the parent-teacher association at her son's Catholic school after she spoke out against banning gay marriage....

Local: Canada, Fresno team to help dogs

Pebbles and Cabo, two stray Chihuahuas with no future in the Valley, are getting a new leash on life -- in Canada.They are among a group of San Joaquin Valley strays destined for the Edmonton Humane Society and eventual...

CA Charter Schools Association Expands Operations in Fresno

The California Charter Schools Association today announced plans to expand high-quality charter schools in the Fresno region. The expansion supports the Association´s commitment to local leadership .. - Read more

71-year-old former Elvis Presley girlfriend tracked down in Chicago

On December 4 1956, Marilyn Evans entered - and exited - rock 'n' roll history. That was the day Elvis Presley stopped by Memphis's Sun Studio and recorded an impromptu session with Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee...

Study: Calif. dirty air kills more than crashes

FRESNO, Calif. - Lowering air pollution in Southern California and the San Joaquin Valley would save more lives annually than ending all motor vehicle fatalities in the two regions, according to a new study. Researchers at...