Central Valley

Chanel Wapner is the owner of Just My Essentials, the only black-owned business in Old Town Clovis.

In late September, Wapner’s store was vandalized in what police labeled as a hate crime.

Her shop was trashed...

When the pandemic began in California in March 2020, wrestling was put on hold. Coach Emilio Saavedra had to get creative to keep his wrestlers practicing.

“We actually held zoom practices, virtual practices,” said Saavedra....

After being shutdown nearly continuously since March due to COVID-19, fitness centers reopened in October once Fresno moved into the red tier. That means gyms, dance studios, and martial arts schools are open for business....

As travel restrictions continue, the Forestiere Underground Gardens tourist attraction in Fresno has been receiving far fewer visitors than usual. Before the pandemic, the garden would receive over forty-thousand visitors throughout the year, averaging about two...

A local pumpkin patch is where a mother of two enjoys rides and games with her kids. “The pumpkin patch is open and I can spend time with my children and carve pumpkins,” said Elaine. “We...

For the November 2020 election, voters had options for their voting method: by mail, in person at a polling station, or through a drop box. It all came down to personal preference.

The COVID-19 pandemic introduced...

Due to COVID-19, high school sports often had to be put on hold. For head coach Chad Martinez and the Delano Tigers, the football season won’t begin until 2021.

Practices begin in December, but games won’t...

As the nation continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fresno State Theatre Arts Department has adapted its productions to stream exclusively online. Some student actors have found this to be a difficult transition.

“It definitely sucks...