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Clovis Unified to turn on first of many solar systems

The Clovis Unified School District will power up the first phase of its 5.9-megawatt solar project during a ceremony at its Mountain View Elementary School on May 17.

Fresno council supports Assemi health university plan

An artist rendering of the California Health Sciences University.The Fresno City Council voted 6-0 in favor of a resolution supporting the Assemi family's plans to build the California Health Sciences University.

Lyles Center recognizes Fresno businessman Laval

Claude Laval IIIFresno State's Lyles Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship honored local business icon Claude Laval III with its Vision Award for inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs during its End of the Year Dinner May 8.

Valley businesses receive $60K for training

A pair of Fresno County businesses—Gar Tootellian, Inc. and the parent company of Weed Man—were awarded nearly $60,000 combined in state funds through the Employment Training Panel.

Fresno Police Officers Association offers $8.3M in concessions

The Fresno Police Officers Association has offered the City of Fresno $8.3 million in in-contract concessions.The Fresno Police Officers Association announced it is offering the City of Fresno $8.3 million in in-contract concessions "to assist the city during these difficult financial times."

Harper appointed dean of Craig School at Fresno State

Dr. Robert HarperAfter filling in at Fresno State's Craig School of Business for the last the last five years, interim dean Dr. Robert Harper was finally made official.

Local businesses tapped for UC Merced award

A pair of Central Valley businesses are among the 2013 winners of a small business award presented by the UC Merced Small Business Development Center Regional Network.

Air fares still falling at Fresno airport

Domestic air fares fell 3.2 percent at Fresno Yosemite International Airport.Domestic air fares at Fresno Yosemite International Airport came down 3.2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012 compared to the year before.

Citizens Business Bank appoints new Valley manager

Michael StainCitizens Business Bank has appointed former Wells Fargo executive Michael Stain as its new senior vice president and regional manager in the Central Valley.

Family of Fresno bride killed in limo fire in grief 


(AP) — The grief-stricken Filipino family of the bride killed in a limousine fire in California had been preparing to welcome her home, but now await the return of her remains and hope to learn what caused the horrific accident that left five people dead.