Fresno, Clovis and other Valley law enforcement get federal funds
By Paula Lloyd and Lewis Griswold / The Fresno Bee
Valley police agencies won millions of dollars in federal grants Tuesday to hire — or at least keep — scores of officers.
The money comes from the U.S. Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services program. Nationwide, $1 billion in “COPS” money is being handed out. California’s share is more than $211 million.
Fromer Clovis West standout signs with UNLV
By Andy Boogaard / The Fresno Bee
Sean Silva, a Bee All-Star pitcher/outfielder from Clovis West High, has signed a letter of intent to play baseball for UNLV.
Merchandise from Clovis company Petite Fleur Designs & Co being sold through upscale specialty store
Petite Fleur Designs & Company (www.petitefleurdesigns.com), a creator of elegant handcrafted boutique hair bows, headbands, flower hair clips, baby and toddler hats, girl’s shirts and baby sets that started in Clovis back in 2004, is proud to announce that its baby layette line is now available in Von Maur, an upscale specialty department store chain with 24 locations in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,
Win a family 4-pack of Fresno Grizzlies tickets! July 31
Win a set of 4 tickets plus a parking pass to see the Fresno Grizzlies take on the Colorado Springs Sky Sox on Friday, July 31, 2009. Attendees can also enjoy post-game fireworks.
Clovis West Student Completes Journalism Workshop
Clovis West Senior Alex Tavlian was one of 23 high school journalists to complete the 58th Annual California Scholastic Press Association Workshop. The Workshop took place July 12-24, 2009 on the campus of the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
Hate Vegas, love Clovis?
New commandments for federal employees. If you’re skedding a conference: Pick a travel hub. Make it low cost. And avoid resorts.
So, the Wall Street Journal reports, to avoid any potential appearance of having fun, some federal agencies are telling staff NOT to go to Reno, Las Vegas or Orlando –”unless you can provide robust justification.”
Do Not Go To Banfield Pet Hospital!!!
I recently had a terrible experience at Banfield Pet Hospital and am urging people not to use this company. Go to a respected veterinarian, like those at Clovis Pet Hospital. Here is my complaint letter to the company which describes what happened to me:
“Hello,
A Legislative Update: From Debbie Poochigian
A Legislative Update:
From Debbie Poochigian
Reinhardt family contributes to Clovis expansion
Walt Reinhardt is passionate about health care in Clovis – and he’s turning the passion into action as Clovis Community Medical Center embarks on its lofty growth plans.
Win 2 tickets to CSUF Summer Arts: The Afiara String Quartet Classical Music Concert July 17
Friday, July 17
The Afiara String Quartet
Classical Music Concert
7pm – Concert Hall, Fresno State
Valerie Li & Yuri Cho, violins; David Samuel, viola; Adrian Fung, cello
