Archives: October, 2011
New coach ignites Mendota with perfect record
MENDOTA — Approach this west side town from any direction and a massive white water tower and set of light standards can’t be missed. They are separated by only a mile, but so much more. The tower fronts a $250 million federal prison virtually empty of inmates and, more importantly, potential hires from a community [...]
Local briefs: Woman hurt when Amtrak train hits car
A woman was injured Friday night when her car was hit by an Amtrak train near the Maroa and Princeton avenues intersection in central Fresno. Information about the woman’s age and hometown were not available Saturday evening, Fresno police said. After the car became stuck on some gravel, two passengers tried to push it from [...]
Fresno twins, Ford dealers team up to collect blankets for Turkey earthquake victims
Twin Fresno teens and Ford dealerships in the central San Joaquin Valley are asking people to donate blankets today for earthquake victims in Turkey. Blankets can be dropped off at any Ford dealership from Merced to Tulare, said Katrina Martin. Martin, 19, and sister, Italia Martin, are coordinating the blanket drive. The twins, founders of [...]
Where to find Halloween tricks and treats
Here’s a look at some Halloween events happening around the Valley: The 5th Realm: 7 p.m. today-Monday, 801 Santa Ana Ave., Clovis, (559) 475-9666, 5threalm.com. $8-$40. The Ghost Walks: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 26, Clovis Historical Museum, 401 Pollasky Ave., Clovis, (559) 297-8033, $18, www.nightfalltours.com. The Patch: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. [...]
Missing 80-year-old Clovis man is found
6:50 p.m.: George Goodspeed was located wandering in the area of Minnewawa and Shaw avenues by a KMPH camera crew just after 6 p.m. Goodspeed did not require any medical attention and was taken home by family members who were assisting in the search for him. Clovis Police are looking for a missing 80-year-old man [...]
Home and garden calendar Oct. 29
Submit calendar items using planitfresno.com. Listings on planitfresno.com will appear online and as space permits in the weekly calendars in The Bee. Information must be submitted online. It will not be taken over the telephone or off written news releases that are faxed or emailed. Home Depot workshops: Fire safety, 10 a.m. Saturdays; installing crown [...]
