Archives: March, 2009
Roeding Park cannons turned into scrap metal for WWII
Question: What is the history of the World War II tank that was at Roeding Park for many years?
– Jeff McConnell, Fresno Answer: The story of the Roeding Park tank begins with three cannons from the 1800s.
Around the Valley
Clovis Democratic Club to feature ReyesThe Clovis Democratic Club will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at El Quetzal, 180 Shaw Ave., Clovis. Sarah Reyes, chief of staff for Assembly Member Juan Arambula, will will lead an open discussion on current topics. Details: (559) 291-6814.Hospice to hold volunteer orientation
Setting it straight
A story on the front page of Friday’s business section incorrectly reported that the state Fair Employment and Housing Commission had issued a decision Thursday ordering Terra Linda Farms of Riverdale to pay two former workers nearly $100,000. The decision was issued in December but not announced until Thursday.
Home invasion may have been drug-related
5:30 p.m.: Clovis police say the home invasion this morning on Palo Alto appears to be narcotics-related. Detectives found evidence of narcotic sales, an indoor marijuana grow operation and material to manufacture hashish in the home. Detectives also found weapons.
Calif. GOP reject extending unemployment benefits
Republican lawmakers on Monday rejected the state’s first federal stimulus-related bill to extend unemployment benefits by 20 weeks.The bill, which fell short by one vote in the Assembly, would have pulled as much as $3 billion from the federal government. Lawmakers were expected to take up the bill again soon.
Changes coming in Central Section leagues
Proposed Central Section league realignment proposals for 2010-12:PROPOSAL 1 Tri-River Athletic Conference: Buchanan, Central, Clovis, Clovis East, Clovis North, Clovis West and Bullard County/Metro Athletic Conference: Madera South, Edison, Madera, Memorial, Sunnyside and Sanger


