Archives: November, 2009
Clovis police shoot 2 after chase
Two men shot by Clovis police officers after a car chase Thursday morning were arrested on charges including suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer. The men, identified as Martin Espinoza, 18, and Lupe Nieto, 32, both of Fresno, will survive their injuries, officials said. The officers weren’t hurt, Clovis Police [...]
Video of One Enchanted Evening – November 19, 2009
The Business Organization of Old Town Clovis held its annual One Enchanted Evening early-holiday season shopping event on the evening of Nov. 19, 2009. Many of the businesses in Old Town Clovis stayed open later that evening as families descended on downtown Clovis to shop, hear carolers, ride the horse-drawn carriage and make merry. Many [...]
Auberry Elementary Boosters hold Annual Craft Fair
Have holiday shopping to do? We can help. The Auberry Elementary School Booster Club will hold its Annual Craft Fair on December 5, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria, gym and around campus. Over thirty vendors will be on hand, selling everything from jewelry and stained glass to redwood furniture. [...]
Suspects shot by Clovis police after chase
11:05 a.m.: Two men were hospitalized after being shot by a Clovis police officer following a car chase this morning that began in Clovis and ended in southeast Fresno. The officer fired during a confrontation with the men after the chase ended, a Fresno County Sheriff Department spokesman Chris Curtice said. The sheriff’s department is [...]
115 Clovis Unified workers seek early retirement
More than 100 employees have sought an early retirement incentive offered by Clovis Unified School District as officials try to wrestle with an expected budget gap of at least $16 million. The district board approved the retirement benefit without discussion Wednesday night. The board’s approval allows the district to let the employees know the retirement [...]
Clovis council member Whalen seeks Assembly seat
Though in campaign mode for months, Clovis City Council Member Bob Whalen made it official Wednesday: He’ll seek the 29th Assembly District seat in the state Legislature. Whalen, 45, is vying to replace Mike Villines, who reaches his term limit at the end of next year. The 29th Assembly District, which covers parts of Fresno [...]
