Archives: December, 2009
Fresno County church history unclear
Question: What was the oldest church in Fresno County? – Mabelle Selland, Fresno Answer: The first church in Fresno County is believed to have been in Centerville but the building no longer stands, according to a 1979 Fresno Bee story. Centerville’s old church building was used by the Assembly of God congregation until 1961. At [...]
3 men arrested on suspicion of vehicle burglaries
Fresno police arrested three men Sunday night they say may be responsible for numerous vehicle burglaries at shopping malls in Fresno and Clovis. A 21-year-old man was taken into custody after he was seen behaving suspiciously near the movie theater at the Manchester shopping center about 9 p.m. Two other men in a van were [...]
Technology helps drivers avoid DUI checkpoints
In a ritual nearly as familiar as Santa Claus and crowded stores, Valley police agencies have again stepped up enforcement of drunken-driving laws this holiday season. Backed by state grants, police are setting up more sobriety checkpoints and putting more officers on the street — not only to catch intoxicated drivers but also to educate [...]
Many Valley government offices to close next week
To save money, many Valley government offices will be closed next week, with the employees on furloughs or taking mandatory vacations. Hundreds of government workers for Fresno, Tulare and Madera counties began taking furloughs this week and will continue furloughs through next week. Kings County employees are not taking furloughs and offices will be open [...]
Funds keep Clovis Rec Center open through March
Clovis Recreation Center, which was at risk of closing next month, has won a reprieve through March thanks to community donations and some unexpected city revenue. The center was closed between August and October because of city budget cuts. The city scraped together enough money to reopen the center in October, but it was threatened [...]
Bullard to face Gahr in boys HIT final
Michael Hill scored 16 points, and Jajuan Hammond and Darnell Johnson added 14 each as Bullard charged into today’s 7:30 p.m. championship of the Holiday Invitational Tournament at Hoover High by defeating previously unbeaten Central 78-75. The Knights (4-3) closed with a 23-18 rally in the fourth quarter while avenging a 77-69 loss to the [...]
