Central Valley
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Dying Trees in The Central Valley
Nov 18, 2019By: Areli Tovar
For many years, California has suffered from an ongoing drought, and it is affecting hundreds of trees in the Central Valley.
Many climate scientists say there is strong evidence to support a connection between...
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EXTENDED INTERVIEW: SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME
Nov 14, 2019Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is a silent killer and can be a concern for any parent with a baby. After the Fresno State Focus show that aired on November 13, 2019, we had the opportunity to...
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HOW THE WEATHER AFFECTS HORSES
Nov 13, 2019Fires in California have caused the air quality index to rise to unhealthy levels. This affects people, but how does it affect horses?
Christina Calderon, Fresno State equestrian team barn manager, has been working with...
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DANCING WITH THE DEVILS
Nov 5, 2019The sounds of whip cracks, goatskin chaps, and long-horned wooden masks can only mean one thing if you live in the Central Valley.
Grupo Nuu Yuku is performing its acclaimed Danza De Los Diablos.... -
Pet Adoption Pumpkin Patch
Oct 31, 2019The Miss Winkles Pet Adoption Center pumpkin patch brings happiness in more ways than one.
The goal of the pumpkin patch is to raise awareness about pets in the central valley that need rescuing. The no-kill...
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FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS GET A SECOND CHANCE
Oct 29, 2019The Animal Compassion Team, known as A.C.T, has been rescuing dogs and cats for over 10 years.
Joyce Brandon and a group of friends were working at the Central California SPCA when they realized how much...
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STUDENT REDESIGNS OLD CARS AS HOBBY
Oct 29, 2019By: Brittney Steele
Katelyn Mathias, a Fresno State psychology student, has a new interest in old cars.
“My dad has a ‘29 Model A, and it’s been sitting there since I was a kid. And I’m...
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67-YEAR OLD MAN LIVES ONE RIDE AT A TIME
Oct 21, 2019By: Areli Tovar
The best day of his life happened when he was 10 years old.
Michael Hefner is a 67-year-old motorcycle enthusiast from Tulare. Mike, as his family calls him, owns over 15 bikes.
Hefner was adopted at...
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GREATEST GENERATIONS MURAL
Oct 18, 2019The World War II mural in Visalia was dedicated in 2006. Over the years, it has deteriorated because of sun damage and other weather conditions. Six panels need to be replaced and repainted, but the
VAPING ILLNESS HITS FRESNO
Oct 16, 2019The number of people that are becoming ill and dying due to vaping has increased nationwide.
Collin Hansen is a Fresno State biology student. He spent a week in Belize with his girlfriend and returned home...