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Dec 30, 2011, 2:51pm

Starved Fresno County horses recovering

Cases against owners going through courts. By Robert Rodriguez – The Fresno Bee The neglected and malnourished horses recently found at two farms in Fresno County are recovering and doing well, an animal control official said Thursday. The 30 horses that were found last week on farms in Clovis and near Riverdale are being cared [...]

Dec 07, 2011, 7:11am

Valley’s Hachiya, Fuyu persimmons most desired

By Robert Rodriguez – The Fresno Bee To many, the soft and sweet-tasting Hachiya persimmon is a perfect ingredient for baking cookies. But many people may not know that its crunchy cousin, the Fuyu, is equally desired. Just ask Fresno chef Dustin Stewart, a Fuyu fan. Stewart recently wrapped chunks of the crisp Fuyu with [...]

Nov 07, 2011, 2:14pm

Do Fresno County gardens improve mental health?

See Thao walked along the edge of a garden at the end of a block in central Fresno, her smile as big as the sunflowers growing among the rows of vegetables. “I love farming,” she said. The garden at Fresno Interdenominational Ministries on Fresno Street — one of six Fresno County horticultural therapeutic gardens — [...]

Oct 30, 2011, 11:08am

Happy Halloween, Clovis!

It’s Oct. 31 — Halloween. Have you got your “Boo” on? Whether its trick-or-treating, staying at home and watching scary movies, or checking out the local haunted attractions, here is to a spook-tackular evening. Locally, Clovis has these attractions for extra-added fun: The 5th Realm: 7 p.m. today-Monday, 801 Santa Ana Ave., Clovis, (559) 475-9666, [...]

Oct 04, 2011, 12:10pm

Clovis scares up a pumpkin patch in Old Town

Old Town Clovis has a new resident — at least through the end of the month. On the former DMV lot, Spraetz Holiday Landscape The Patch & Family Entertainment has sprouted. This is no ordinary pumpkin patch. This is a seasonal family event. While there are plenty of pre-cut pumpkins of various shapes and sizes [...]

Aug 13, 2011, 11:41am

Annual pet adoption event set in Clovis

Annual pet adoption event set in Clovis The annual Clovis Pet Adoption Center dinner and fundraiser will be held tonight in Clovis. The Star is Born-themed dinner will be held at the Clovis Memorial Building, 453 Hughes Ave, from 6 to 10 p.m. Proceeds will go to the construction of the new Miss Winkles Pet [...]

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