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Tourism

20 May

Valley tourism spending soars; airport expansion ‘tremendous’

published on May 20, 2024 - 2:19 PM

Central Valley tourism continued its upward trajectory in 2023, with the four-county area generating about $3 billion in travel-related spending

07 May

Report: Central Valley tourism spending hits $3 billion

published on May 7, 2024 - 2:32 PM

Central Valley tourism continued its upward trajectory in 2023, with the four-county area generating about $3 billion in travel-related spending

17 Apr

New food truck program provides more eating options at FAT

published on April 17, 2024 - 4:13 PM

Travelers going through the Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) now have more late-night food options. On Tuesday evening, FAT launched

14 Mar

Fresno airport officials expect spring break to be 9% busier

published on March 14, 2024 - 4:06 PM

Travelers going through the Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) this upcoming spring break might want to get to the airport

26 Feb

Bass Lake retreat promises a shockingly cold experience

published on February 26, 2024 - 11:07 AM

A Bass Lake destination will play host to a retreat that promises attendees an exhilarating experience with cold exposure, breathwork

13 Feb

Pro rock climber in Yosemite convicted of sexual assaults

published on February 13, 2024 - 12:44 PM

A federal jury found Charles Barrett, 39, guilty Tuesday of two counts of aggravated sexual abuse and one count of

04 Jan

Ailing 53-year-old female elephant euthanized at Los Angeles Zoo

published on January 4, 2024 - 4:15 PM

(AP) — A 53-year-old Asian elephant has been euthanized at the Los Angeles Zoo after she was unable to stand

08 Dec

Yosemite’s Ahwahnee Hotel to reopen dining room after long closure

published on December 8, 2023 - 9:54 AM

The world-famous Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National park announced its dining room will reopen next week after a nearly yearlong

07 Sep

A popular climbing area in Yosemite National Park has been closed due to a crack in a granite cliff

published on September 7, 2023 - 12:31 PM

(AP) — A popular rock climbing area in Yosemite National Park has been closed because of a crack that has

01 Sep

With 138-room Hyatt House groundbreaking, Campus Pointe’s original plan fulfilled

published on September 1, 2023 - 2:45 PM

In 24 months, extended-stay living is making its way to Campus Pointe at Fresno State. A groundbreaking was held Friday

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