Central Valley

Leaves were falling, lattes were brewing, and pumpkins were ready to be picked. Or rather, ‘pic’ ed. Because this Fall, the pumpkin patch wasn’t just about getting a good gourd, but a great pic for the...

Election results are in and major players in the food industry can no longer be caged.

Cages will be eliminated from environments in which egg-laying hens, breeding pigs, and calves raised for veal live.

Although the livestock will...

Fresno State Focus journalists headed to the watch parties of Devin Nunes and Andrew Janz to capture the atmosphere of the District 22 Congressional race on Election Night 2018.

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In the 2018 midterm election season, voters received election and political calls, texts, and emails.  Some say such outreach is a helpful reminder. Rebecca Fipps was one of those:  “I’m very forgetful so it helps to...

Prior to 2018 Election Day, Andrew Janz volunteer Brian Bobbit witnessed a man destroying an Andrew Janz sign at the corner of Herndon and Academy. He decided to move his camper to the location to take...

There was a final push to encourage Central Valley voters to get to the polls for this midterm election. Local grassroots organization Faith in the Valley hosted one of many phone banks near the Fresno State...

Before the sun rose, fans had gathered at the Clovis Rodeo grounds to witness the 44th annual hot air balloon festival. The festival takes place every year in October, bringing hundreds of people to the free...

The holiday run series kicked off on Saturday with the Monster Mash Dash run at Woodward Park. Kelly Yost, a part-time professor at Fresno State, went to the race in support of the community and his granddaughter.

Kelly...

On October 3, the Fresno Fair held their 8th annual marching band review for the local middle schools and high schools. Over 20 schools attended the event. For some, it was their first time...

Fitness and community outreach: These two things are very important for a local Fresno trainer.

Every other Saturday, Jerald Brown, Jr., also known as JB, has offered free workouts to the public. “I enjoy it. It’s my...