Central Valley

From brick and mortar to concrete and canvas, restaurants around the valley have had to adapt to outdoor dining during the pandemic.

Bobby Salazar’s in Clovis is just one of many setting up a proper...

Sports are a foundation that help students in college lean on a hobby or area of work while aiming toward work outside of college whether it is in sports or outside of it. COVID-19 has impacted...

During the pandemic, many gyms closed due to lockdowns. This forced many people outside and to start at-home workouts. This fitness time helps not only the physical body, but also mental health, as people turn to...

Just over one year ago, students across the nation transitioned from on-campus classes to completely virtual classes from their homes as many school campuses closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

For the Spring 2021 semester, Fresno State...

Many farmers markets have been open throughout the pandemic. According to the CDC, “Across the United States, farmers markets have been named an essential service because of their role in supporting local farms and providing communities access to fresh,...

Beautify Fresno is cleaning up Fresno one neighborhood at a time.

It’s more than an event or an organization; it’s a concept.

Mayor Jerry Dyer said “Beautify Fresno means people taking pride in their community, taking pride in...

Fresno State Focus was honored with the 2021 WAVE award for the category of News Coverage.

The winning entry was the April 22, 2020 broadcast by the Spring 2020 MCJ 128 class.

A student in the class, Gio...

As Central Valley schools reopen slowly, Lydia Castaneda continues the fun and challenging adventure of being a mother of two during a pandemic. Both of her daughters continue to learn virtually.

“It has been difficult &...

Pharmacies are giving the COVID-19 vaccine to those who are eligible. However, Jennifer Brantley, who does not fall into an eligible category, was still able to get vaccinated.

She did so by calling her local pharmacy and...

Central Valley businesses have had a wide variety of experiences since the pandemic began.

Ashlyn Cruise runs a craft shop that has been open since 2018.

While she has gone through many changes since opening, the pandemic has...