History
Honorable mention: Casey Campos
School: Clovis East Grade: Sophomore Event: Pole vault She’s qualified because: Placed second in the Central Section Masters at 11-8 and finished with a season best of 12-1 — a school record, No. 2 in the section for the season, No. 1 all-time in the section for a sophomore, No. 9 all-time in the section overall [...]
California Republicans see slight possibility of a competitive June primary
Looking east on Super Tuesday, California’s presidential primary election found hope. Not much, perhaps — the Republican nominating contest may still be over by the time California votes in June — but enough that Republicans are giving the possibility some thought. “(Mitt) Romney won the delegate count, and he won more states, but the story [...]
Ask Me: Historic Fresno home has log cabin facade
Question: What is the history of the log cabin at 392 Calaveras St.? – Jeannette Weyant, Fresno Answer: Described by The Fresno Morning Republican as “one unusual house” when it was built “out on Calaveras” in 1911, the house is not a true log cabin. The exterior of the Craftsman-style home is covered with thick [...]
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 [...]
Clovis starts centennial celebration on Monday
Clovis will have the party of the century Monday night. The city is commemorating its 100th year of incorporation at Sierra Vista Mall, and the centennial event will feature music, dignitaries, special guests and the city’s longest-living resident. The party kicks off at 4 p.m. with 100th birthday displays and musical groups. “Taste of Clovis,” [...]
Japanese-American WWII veterans in Valley to receive medals
Japanese-American veterans of World War II will receive replica Congressional Gold Medals during the sold-out Day of Remembrance luncheon Sunday in Clovis. The medals, replicas of those given at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., in January, will be presented to veterans, surviving spouses or family members. The local ceremony was planned because several Japanese-American veterans [...]


