Author Archive: Clovis Independent
Clovis grad writes rock opera, auditions this week
At 6 p.m., this Tuesday and Wednesday, October 9 and 10, at the Revue Cafe (620 E. Olive Ave. in Fresno), local actors and singers will get a unique chance to audition for a new musical rock opera. What makes this production special is that it’s not only the world premiere of this new show, [...]
Valley residents can see partial eclipse today
Fresno-area residents will get a rare chance today to see a partial solar eclipse that will be visible across California — but to see a full sun block-out, Valley residents will need to head north of Sacramento. Stargazers are counting down the minutes to today’s eclipse. “It is sort of a magical event, and there [...]
Suspect in Clovis double-murder may have been mentally ill
A Clovis man who gunned down his mother and a neighbor before he was fatally shot by police early today reportedly was mentally ill. Neighbors and a family member identified the shooting suspect as Christopher Machado, 40. He died at Community Regional Medical Center. His mother, Edith Machado, 73, was shot in their home at [...]
Happy birthday, Clovis: The city hits 100
The city of Clovis celebrates its 100th birthday today. Here is a look back at a history of the city and its founder, Clovis Cole. The town Even before its Old Town was old enough to be called Old Town, Clovis had a bustling central business district. In 1909, three years before Clovis became an [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]


