Central Valley

By: Joanne Voss

The sanctuary of Millbrook Presbyterian Church was ruined after advent candles were not blown out; but now, months later, the members have found a silver lining.

The fire was only about two feet...

FRESNO, Calif. — Ana Sanchez and her friends are students at Fresno Pacific University. Their situation is a bit different than your typical student. They are two of about 30 FPU students who are protected...

Robin Berger, best known by her students and co-workers as Mrs. Berger, is the teacher in charge of helping, educating, and guiding sixth-grade students with special abilities.

Esports is becoming accepted as a sport, and the competitors are being identified as athletes. 

It has even been introduced in many colleges, including Fresno State, as an official sport.

But should it be considered a sport?...

Fresno MMA fighter Paul Elizondo Jr. is preparing for his upcoming bout on February 28 at the Save Mart Center in Fresno.

Elizondo is coming off of his first loss and is eager to get back into...

The Voter Choice Act has changed the way people cast their ballots in the Central Valley.

Even with the new law, getting people to vote during election season is still difficult, especially for students, who say...

Hope Sanger is a small motel, with a big heart. A shelter that provides help for people who are having an economic crisis. 

Their mission is to provide meals, clothing, and other assistance.  

“We transformed it...

Fresno has plenty of choices for tacos. From food trucks to storefronts to fine dining, tacos abound. One of those places is Tacolandia.

Owner Oscar Zamora likes to run his taco truck a little differently from the...

The Office of Community and Economic Development near Fresno’s Fashion Fair Mall is promoting the California LifeLine  Boost Mobile pilot program.

Those who are eligible for that program will get a code for a...

Raphio Chocolate co-owner Elisia Otavi is bringing something unique to Fresno, and that makes everything sweeter.

The name Raphio is a combination of her sons’ names, Raphael and Rio. After sharing her...