SHIRLEY BRUEGMAN: Life is all about relationships Feb 6, 2010
To find out, we asked four of Fresno's most striking sign twirlers ... A commitment early the next morning made me think that it was time to find my way back to Fresno ... We encourage a free and open exchange of ideas in a climate of mutual respect, but any post that violates someone's right to use and enjoy fresnobee. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
High-speed rail danger Feb 6, 2010
How the city of Fresno plans to cram rail consolidation into the 100-foot corridor occupied by the Union Pacific is totally beyond me. How does one add not only tracks from the Burlington Northern Santa Fe, but tracks for high speed rail's non-stop service (with 200-plus mph trains), as well as more tracks for high-speed rail's stop in Fresno ... EDITORIAL: Rail facility holds much opportunity for Fresno. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Mario Sanchez Joins the Louisville Men's Soccer Staff Feb 6, 2010
Sanchez was an assistant coach at Fresno State from 1999-2003 until the school dropped its men's soccer program. While in Fresno, he was also a staff coach for the Olympic Development Program Region IV from 2000-2003, and was an ODP coach for the Ohio North ODP program from November of 2003 until leaving for Las Vegas ... A 1999 graduate of Fresno State with a bachelor's of science degree in business administration, Sanchez was a four-year starter and two-time captain for the Bulldogs. (Uoflsports.com)
Comcast moves KGMC in new lineup Feb 4, 2010
The Web site was created by Mike Briggs, a former member of the Fresno City Council and the state Assembly, and features several locally produced talk shows ... I hope the audience accepts me the way they did when I got to Fresno in August of 1996 ... Sharan Magnuson, the Corcoran native who won the Miss Fresno title in 1980, is leaving her position as the senior vice president of worldwide publicity for Warner Bros. (Fresno Bee)
Time to jazz up the Fresno area this weekend Feb 4, 2010
By Mike Osegueda / The Fresno Bee Text Size ... By the time its Tuesday gig in Fresno rolls around, the One O'Clock Lab Band could very well have a Grammy ... Several thousand Catholics walk or ride on floats in the procession, which this year will begin at noon at St. John's Cathedral, 2814 Mariposa St. It ends at the Fresno Convention Center's Ernie Valdez Exhibit Hall, where the Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego dramatic presentation will begin at 1 p.m. and Bishop John T. Steinbock of... (Fresno Bee)
Men's Tennis To Take on No. 46 Fresno State, Re... Feb 4, 2010
Men's Tennis To Take on No. 46 Fresno State, Reschedule Nevada Match - SANTA CLARA OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE ... Men's Tennis To Take on No. 46 Fresno State, Reschedule Nevada Match ... The Broncos will be back in action on Sunday, Feb. 7, as they travel to Fresno State to take on the red hot Bulldogs. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
American Basketball Association: Dawgs bounce to Exeter Feb 4, 2010
Perhaps just as big is the announcement that George Tarkanian, former College of the Sequoias coach and son of legendary Fresno State Coach Gerry Tarkanian, will coach the team for the six remaining home games of the 2010 season ... On Saturday, Jan. 23, Young rounded up former Fresno State Basketball players Swillis, Porter, Coleman and joined them on the court along with several other Fresno and Tulare County-area players to defeat the Sacramento Heatwave, 115-105 ... A graduate of Washington... (The Exeter Sun, CA)
DOUBLE FEATURE: 'Dogs Island Battles ... Feb 4, 2010
Fresno State Official Athletic Site ... - On a special evening for Bulldog Basketball, there will be a double feature with both the Fresno State men's and women's basketball teams hitting the hardwood in Honolulu on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 ... Bulldogs Head to the Island Fresno State is ready to begin round two of WAC play as the Bulldogs play at Hawai'i on Saturday at 7 p.m. Pacific Time. (Gobulldogs.com)
Kettleman traffic safety examined Feb 3, 2010
Bobb wrote on Feb 1, 2010 2:15 PM:" An elevated crosswalk or two would be the perfect solution.I have seen these in Fresno and they are enclosed to alleviate the problem of pedestrians throwing objects off of them or standing on the rails and inadvertently falling to the road below. They have a circular entrance ramp as not to be too steep. ". Alihandero wrote on Feb 1, 2010 4:59 PM:" I have the perfect solution:A traffic circle roundabout! ". (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Fresno airport offers free wireless Internet access Feb 3, 2010
"There's no doubt, our business has picked up since we started free Wi-Fi," said Paige LaMattina, a barista at The Revue, a cafe in Fresno's Tower District ... Passengers traveling through Fresno Yosemite International Airport can now access the Internet for free from their wireless communication devices ... We encourage a free and open exchange of ideas in a climate of mutual respect, but any post that violates someone's right to use and enjoy fresnobee. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Cowboys Host UNLV Wednesday Night Feb 3, 2010
G #33 Tre'Von Willis 6-4 195 Jr. Fresno, Calif. 17. (Wyoming Sports -- Rivals.com)
WVU Varsity Sports Report Feb 3, 2010
West Virginia went 2-0 last week with two home wins against Seton Hall and Louisville against the Cardinals, junior guard Vanessa House came off the bench to score a career-high 17 points including four 3-pointers to give WVU the win House, a Fresno, Calif. native, led three players in double figures as junior point guard Sarah Miles scored a season-high 17 points and junior Liz Repella notched 15 points on 6-10 shooting against the Pirates, the Mountaineers won on the strength of... (BlueGoldNews.com)
'Hot Zone' author cancels local talk Feb 3, 2010
On his family farm near Fresno, Masumoto grows organic peaches and other fruits. He is a third-generation farmer who has seen his farm featured in Sunset Magazine and has written for the New York Times Magazine, the Los Angeles Times and other publications. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Men travel to SMC Thursday for 8:30 pm TV game Feb 3, 2010
Payne has 7+ rebounds in 11 games, including nine at Pepperdine and vs. New Hampshire and Fresno State; and he posted a career-high 15 vs. Menlo. In the WCC. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Bulldogs Square Off with Cal Feb 3, 2010
Fresno State Official Athletic Site ... Fresno State faces the 33rd-ranked California Bears on Wednesday in Berkeley, Calif ... - Fresh off a two-win Texas road trip, the 46th-ranked Fresno State Bulldogs travel to take on No. 33 California on Wednesday in Berkeley, Calif. (Gobulldogs.com)
De Villiers Named WAC Player of the Week Feb 3, 2010
Fresno State Official Athletic Site ... "We Are Your Team" - Make plans to be there for the Fresno State home doubleheader on Feb. 7 against Santa Clara and San Francisco ... For all the up to date information on Fresno State men's tennis stay logged on to gobulldogs. (Gobulldogs.com)
Moms gear: The Jeep booster seat is great for taking kids out Feb 2, 2010
Andrew Mitchell was age 6 when he first captured Fresno's attention in 2002, the day a 00004000 fter Christmas. He was playing with toys outside a relative's home in southwest Fresno when shots were fired from a passing car ... But these owners of Mommy Matters, a parenting resource center in north Fresno, also can't afford to eat out often. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Get to Know Softball's Megan Smith Feb 2, 2010
Whether we're playing Fresno State or someone else, I want to give them the best possible game we can and make them respect us. I also want us to improve each game and walk away knowing what we did well and excited to go back and improve on the things we didn't. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Calif. court nixes $21M claim against travel sites Feb 2, 2010
court nixes $21M claim against travel sites - California Business - Fresnobee ... Fresno joins suit against Web hotel reservation companies ... Fresno joined a growing list of cities that are suing Web-based hotel reservation companies, claiming the cities are not receiving their fair share of hotel taxes from the sale of the rooms. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Fresno to promote tourism at Germany's Travel Faire Feb 1, 2010
Fresno to promote tourism at Germany's Travel Faire - Top Stories - Fresnobee ... Fresno to promote tourism at Germany's Travel Faire ... The Fresno Bee Text Size. (Fresno Bee)
FSU Posts 4-2 Victory Jan 31, 2010
The Seminoles will now face the winner of host No. 15 Fresno State and No. 38 Ohio State Sunday at 2 p.m. in the championship round. The girls did a great job today redeeming what was a bit of a bad start to our spring season last weekend, FSU Head Coach said. (Seminoles.com)
EDITORIAL: High-speed rail is gaining momentum Jan 31, 2010
EDITORIAL: Rail facility holds much opportunity for Fresno. Fresno County officials have delivered an impressive proposal to the California High-Speed Rail Authority aimed at locating the authority's maintenance operation here ... We have been supporting this effort, and believe that Fresno County must do everything it can to land the maintenance facility. (Fresno Bee)
'Dogs Will Try For Bronco Sweep Jan 30, 2010
Fresno State Official Athletic Site ... Fresno State (11-11, 4-4 WAC) hopes to stop their road struggles on Saturday night ... Fresno State (11-11, 4-4 WAC) at Boise State (10-11, 1-7 WAC) Date: Saturday, January 30, 2010 (Tip Off: 7:15 p.m. PT) Site: Taco Bell Arena; Boise, Idaho Radio: KMJ 580 AM (Paul Loeffler) TV: Bulldog Sports Network (Ralph Wood/Randy Rosenbloom) Online: www. (Gobulldogs.com)
Governor in Fresno, lauds rail funds Jan 30, 2010
By John Ellis / The Fresno Bee Text Size ... In the Valley, officials are nervously awaiting word on how much of the grant might make its way to the region, where two planned segments would connect Fresno to Bakersfield and Merced ... "We'll rally the Valley and speak with one voice to ensure as much funding as possible," said Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Spanning the Buckeye Globe Jan 30, 2010
The Buckeyes will take their momentum into this weekend, where they will travel to No. 15 Fresno State for their qualifier in the ITA National Indoor Championships. They will also be joined by No. 25 Florida State and No. 26 Virginia. (Ohio State Sports -- Rivals.com)
'Dogs Vying for National Team Indoors... Jan 29, 2010
Fresno State Official Athletic Site ... Fresno State will compete this weekend for a berth in the ITA National Team Indoors ... - No. 46 Fresno State has one of its biggest opportunities of the early season this weekend, as it travels to College Station, Texas, to compete for an invitation to the ITA National Team Indoor Championships. (Gobulldogs.com)
Seay Swishes 17, 'Dogs Look to Regroup Jan 29, 2010
Fresno State Official Athletic Site ... MOSCOW, Idaho - The road remained unfriendly for the Fresno State men's basketball team during Thursday night's 75-59 defeat to a hungry and determined Idaho Vandal team despite a 17-point evening by Bulldog senior ... With his first basket of the game, Seay became Fresno State's 43rd highest scorer in program history, passing Donald Mason (1979-82), who had recorded 852 points in his career. (Gobulldogs.com)
Highways clear of fog, despite forecast Jan 29, 2010
The Fresno Bee Text Size ... For the first time this season, the sun didn't peak through the fog in Fresno ... Aviation reports put the fog level about 1,500 feet above Fresno. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Bill would protect Rajneeshee land as wilderness Jan 29, 2010
A plan that could impose severe restrictions on off-road driving in the mountains north and east of Fresno is being unveiled after a lengthy delay ... We encourage a free and open exchange of ideas in a climate of mutual respect, but any post that violates someone's right to use and enjoy fresnobee ... Downtown Fresno homeless camp moved. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Obama parcels out rail funds, but no one gets all they wanted Jan 29, 2010
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered byYAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Calif. Big Winner In Rail Grants Jan 29, 2010
Galgiani said the Merced to Fresno segment might be where some of the first construction work is done. She also said individual segments might be up and running before the entire line is built. (KCRA 3, CA)
Posey, Bumgarner make mark in rankings Jan 28, 2010
327 with 19 home runs and 86 RBIs in 125 Minor League games spanning the end of the '08 season and last year as he ascended from Rookie League ball to Triple-A Fresno. Many observers believe Posey can hit consistently in the Majors now. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Robert Hayden Bohna - Feb. 12, 1924-Jan. 21, 2010 (13) Jan 28, 2010
He is survived by his sister, Susie Hickman, of Fresno, as well as three nieces and four nephews. A private inurnment will be held at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon at a later date. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Patchy fog to return tonight Jan 28, 2010
By Eddie Jimenez / The Fresno Bee Text Size ... The patchy fog forecast for this morning marks the end of a long stretch of storms that left Fresno's seasonal rainfall total overflowing ... Fresno has received 2. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Bullard club makes a pitch for rugby Jan 27, 2010
Club one of three in Fresno area to give it a try ... By Nick Giannandrea / The Fresno Bee Text Size ... In 1996, The Fresno Bee launched an annual feature to honor the best and brightest students in the Central Valley. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Huskies Face Top-20 Teams In Arkansas Jan 27, 2010
Art And Culture On Campus. The University of Washington houses two of the state's premiere museums: the Henry Art Gallery and Burke Museum. (Gohuskies.com)
Family travel five: Strategies for happier family trips Jan 26, 2010
Questions Membership Why is FresnoBee ... Is there a fee to use FresnoBee ... Cookies What are cookies and why does FresnoBee. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Student pranked by Philadelphia airport TSA worker Jan 24, 2010
Philly TSA worker gone after prank on passenger - National Wire - Fresnobee ... Of that, Fresno State President Welty never got to explain Thursday at the sexual discrimination trial of former women's basketball coach Stacy Johnson-Klein ... Under questioning from Fresno State lawyer Mick Marderosian, Welty said he returned to his office at about 1 p.m. on Feb. 10, 2005 to find a message to call Johnson-Klein. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Valley weather will hamper weekend travel Jan 24, 2010
By Eddie Jimenez / The Fresno Bee Text Size ... 90% chance of rain again today in Fresno ... Tuesday's rain was a harbinger of the weather to come as one storm after another lines up this weekend to pelt Fresno. (Fresno Bee)
MABELLE M. SELLAND: What should Fresno's image be? Jan 23, 2010
MABELLE M. SELLAND: What should Fresno's image be. - Valley Voices - Fresnobee ... MABELLE M. SELLAND: What should Fresno's image be. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Latest storm soaks Valley, brings Sierra snow Jan 22, 2010
By Eddie Jimenez, Jim Guy and Paula Lloyd / The Fresno Bee ... One more day of rain is expected to hit the Valley today, the tail end of a series of storms that has brought much-needed precipitation and also set an all-time low barometric pressure reading in Fresno on Thursday ... The storm that drizzled through Fresno on Monday left a blast of freezing temperatures in its wake and had central San Joaquin Valley citrus farmers preparing for the first real weather threat of the season. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
EDITORIAL: Storm season finally delivers Jan 22, 2010
One more day of rain is expected to hit the Valley today, the tail end of a series of storms that has brought much-needed precipitation and also set an all-time low barometric pressure reading in Fresno on Thursday ... Comment on this editorial by going to fresnobee ... We encourage a free and open exchange of ideas in a climate of mutual respect, but any post that violates someone's right to use and enjoy fresnobee. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Spartans Travel to the Islands for WAC Match Jan 22, 2010
1/2/2010 Idaho L 52-59 1/4/2010 Boise State W 76-68 1/9/2010 @ Fresno State L 64-78 1/11/2010 @ Utah State L 54-98. The UH Starting Five. (SpartanThunder.com)
LA Tech Takes on Fresno Jan 21, 2010
GAME PREVIEW: vs. Fresno State, Thursday, Jan. 14 vs. , Thursday, Jan. 21 at , Saturday, Jan. 23 vs. , Saturday, Jan. 30. IN FOCUS: Louisiana Tech will try to establish its up-tempo game against Fresno State, which, like Tech, appears to be a team far better than preseason expectations ... The eastern Bulldogs will want to run and get off shots before Fresno State can set up its defense. (BarkBoard.com)
More of this story... Jan 21, 2010
TFF stated that truck transportation would add significant costs: approximately 250 per truckload to Fresno, and approximately 330 per truckload to transfer at Fresno, totaling an additional 580 per truckload. At three truckloads per rail carload, the total added costs of truck transportation would be 1,740 per rail carload and would have cost the company an additional 261,000 in the next year. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
Pac-10 Coaches Teleconference Jan 21, 2010
He was suppose to go to Fresno State or something out of high school and didn t. I m not sure how is whole recruitment thing worked out, but he is very talented and is playing very well. He is one of the best newcomers in the league this year. (Pac-10.org)
Story:SoCal braces for 4th day of rain, wind and weather Jan 21, 2010
- California - Fresnobee ... We encourage a free and open exchange of ideas in a climate of mutual respect, but any post that violates someone's right to use and enjoy fresnobee ... Martin Luther King Day march in Fresno. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Pa. police puzzled after thief steals bales of hay Jan 21, 2010
police puzzled after thief steals bales of hay - Odd News - Fresnobee ... The title is a Fresno Filmworks presentation that plays today only at the Tower Theatre ... As the mayor of a city as charming and sophisticated as Fresno, why is it that Alan Autry never seems to wear a necktie. (Fresno Bee)
Bulldogs are 17-2, 5-0 Jan 21, 2010
Louisiana Tech is 5-0, with Fresno State and tied for second at 3-1 ... LOUISIANA TECH 81, FRESNO STATE 73: scored 32 points to give Louisiana Tech its 10th consecutive victory Thursday night ... Louisiana Tech outscored Fresno State 33-26 in the first half and built on the lead afterward. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Local briefs: Rawhide to help Haiti Jan 19, 2010
The Fresno Bee Text Size ... The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno and Catholic Relief Services are taking donations and voluntary collections the weekend of Jan. 16 in the 88 parishes of the diocese ... The diocese also will take checks made to "Diocese of Fresno." The memo line on the check should read "Haiti Earthquake." Checks should be mailed to Diocese of Fresno, Accounting Department, 1550 N. Fresno St., Fresno, CA 93703-3788. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Storm debris blocks access to SoCal neighborhood Jan 19, 2010
The Fresno Metro Ministry links community organizations, individuals, unserved and underserved populations, institutions, business and government to address community issues, solve community problems and meet community needs ... Let's join Fresno Metro Ministry in taking action for healthy community change ... We encourage a free and open exchange of ideas in a climate of mutual respect, but any post that violates someone's right to use and enjoy fresnobee. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Story:Wyclef Jean's tweeting for Haiti galvanizes Web Jan 19, 2010
Wyclef Jean's tweeting for Haiti galvanizes Web - 24 Hour Entertainment - Fresnobee ... We encourage a free and open exchange of ideas in a climate of mutual respect, but any post that violates someone's right to use and enjoy fresnobee ... Maybe it's the holiday, but for some reason it's a particularly busy Monday night in Fresno. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Bench big for Utah St.: Outscored Bronco bench 35-15 Jan 18, 2010
USU will travel to California to face Fresno State (10-9, 3-2) Thursday and take on Idaho (8-8, 1-4) on Saturday in the Gem State. to a Friend. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Keeping jobs in Valley is 2010 goal Jan 18, 2010
By Tim Sheehan / The Fresno Bee Text Size ... Fresno County jobless rate drops in July ... Seasonal job growth in farm employment and food manufacturing fueled a slight drop in Fresno County's unemployment rate last month, despite an overall decline in the number of wage-paying jobs. (Fresno Bee)
Fresno school gives $1,607 for Haiti medical aid Jan 18, 2010
By Marc Benjamin / The Fresno Bee Text Size ... Missionary couple in Fresno have hearts in Haiti ... After Sarah Georges developed pregnancy complications, she and her husband, Peterson Georges, decided to temporarily leave their missionary work in Haiti and return to her hometown of Fresno for the birth. (Fresno Bee)
Vandals prepare to rebound at Nevada Jan 16, 2010
GAME PREVIEW: at Nevada, Saturday, Jan. 16 vs. Utah State, Saturday, Jan. 23 vs. Boise State, Monday, Jan. 25 vs. Fresno State, Thursday, Jan. 28. IN FOCUS: The Vandals' rebounding has been so-so; for example, they allowed San Jose State to grab 13 offensive boards. (VandalVenue.com)
Denver Post owner plans prepackaged Ch. 11 filing Jan 16, 2010
11 filing - 24 Hour Business - Fresnobee ... But as the Fresno-based retailer approaches its final wind-down, court records suggest that businesses to whom millions are owed may recover at least a fraction of their loss ... We encourage a free and open exchange of ideas in a climate of mutual respect, but any post that violates someone's right to use and enjoy fresnobee. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Valley forecast calls for wet week Jan 16, 2010
By Paula Lloyd / The Fresno Bee Text Size ... Many Fresno County property owners will be receiving ballots in the mail next week asking them whether they would pay additional money for enhanced services from the Fresno County Fire Protection District ... Fresno rainfall so far this winter is only slightly better than average, and the Sierra Nevada snowpack is just 79% of normal. (Fresno Bee)
Clovis bids to host state bowl games at Buchanan Jan 16, 2010
By Andy Boogaard / The Fresno Bee Text Size ... "They couldn't have done any more for the Fresno/Clovis community." ... Fresno pitches for volleyball. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Story:Health bill at stake, Obama to stump in Bay State Jan 16, 2010
Senate seat - National Politics - Fresnobee ... We encourage a free and open exchange of ideas in a climate of mutual respect, but any post that violates someone's right to use and enjoy fresnobee ... House Fire at 510 N. Yosemite in Fresno. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Aggie Swimming Hosts Pacific Saturday Jan 15, 2010
The Pacific women's squad will compete at Fresno State Thursday, Jan. 14 before Saturday's meet at UC Davis. LAST MEETING: JAN. 24, 2009: UC Davis and Pacific last faced off in a dual meet at Chris Kjeldsen Pool in Stockton Jan. 24, 2009. (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Pelco lays off more than 100 workers Jan 15, 2010
By Tim Sheehan / The Fresno Bee Text Size ... More than 100 people must be laid off and two fire stations shuttered to help close a nearly $28 million budget gap that threatens the city's financial stability, Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin said Thursday ... The losses are a blow to job prospects in the Fresno-Clovis area. (Fresno Bee)
Local events for the week of Jan. 15-21 Jan 15, 2010
The Fresno Bee Text Size ... Fresno Community Chorus, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Shaghoian Concert Hall, 2770 E. International Ave. at Clovis North High School ... Ever since the Clovis Unified School District blessed the Fresno metro area with the acoustically acclaimed new Shaghoian Concert Hall, it's been a rite of passage for local arts groups to debut there. (Fresno Bee)
Bulldogs' Shepp out for tonight's game Jan 15, 2010
The Fresno Bee Text Size ... Fresno State trails 33-26 at halftime of its Western Athletic Conference men's basketball game tonight against Louisiana Tech in Ruston, La ... FRESNO STATE VS. SAN JOSE STATE Tonight: 7 p.m. at the Save Mart Center. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
MLB pitching in for devastated Haiti Jan 15, 2010
Decker to lead Fresno; Skeels promoted to Double-A. MLBlogs. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)