Keith Brown Building Materials closes Dec 3, 2008
It started wrestling with the California housing crisis in 2007 at six stores near Stockton and Fresno, two of the worst housing markets in the country. Pence said he closed five of those stores earlier this year and shut down the final one Tuesday. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Azusa Pacific sweeps Dordt Dec 3, 2008
"We haven't played in almost three weeks so we were just trying to find our rhythm out there,'' said 6-2 Azusa junior Jill Baker, who led the sweep of the Great Plains Athletic Conference Defenders with 14 kills, hitting .238 in the process. "We had a good first set, but Dordt got stronger in the second. "Every team here is good so you have to be at your best.''Baker is one the tourney's individual bests.With the rest of the tourney to go and her senior year remaining, the former prep standout... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
GSAC has strong showing in as tourney opens Dec 3, 2008
Strong as all the others performed, the team to beat is clearly defending national champion Fresno Pacific, still undefeated at 31-0 after breezing past Black Hills State of Spearfish, S.D., 25-16, 25-13 and 25-14. "It was a good first match and I felt we played well,'' said Dennis Janzen, who has guided Fresno Pacific to all 18 of its national tournament trips, including 15 in a row. "We always seem to get everybody's best, but our conference prepares us for this tournament ... Two of the... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Schwarzenegger Declares Fiscal Emergency Dec 3, 2008
Fresno Assemblyman Mike Villines, the GOP minority leader, again argued that instead of talking about tax increases, new budget discussions should focus on cutting wasteful spending, enacting a strict spending limit and lowering business costs. "This is not blind ideology on the part of Republicans, but our sincere belief that higher taxes will hurt the economy and lead to more uncontrolled spending," he said in a statement. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Aces rebound before coming home Dec 3, 2008
With 27 points, Alaska leads the conference by two points over Fresno and leads the West Division by three points over Victoria. The Aces got back on track by virtue of a power play that has been blistering of late. (Anchorage Daily News)
HOLLY CARTER: GOP should follow Fresno County's lead Dec 3, 2008
The students represented campuses including Fresno State, Fresno Pacific University, the University of California at Merced, the University of California at Berkeley, Fresno City College, Madera College, Reedley College and College of the Sequoias ... This program, originated and put together in Fresno County, has drawn keen interest statewide and is scheduled to be presented to national party leaders in Washington early next year ... Holly Carter is the executive director of the Republican... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
This Week In Pac-10 Men's Basketball Dec 3, 2008
OREGON STATE snapped a 25-game losing streak as it picked up its first win of the season with a victory at Fresno State. It was the first road victory for the Beavers since winning at Cal State Bakersfield on Dec. 11, 2007. (Pac-10.org)
Police: Murder Suspect's Car Found In Algona Dec 3, 2008
Blanco called his cousin in Fresno and confessed to the slaying, according to the documents. The victim's daughter received a voice message from Blanco while she was at church, warning the girl to keep her brother and sister away from their house in South Seattle, police said. (KIRO TV, WA)
Billikens Head to West Coast for Two Games Dec 3, 2008
SCOUTING TCU - The Lady Frogs, who play at Fresno State Thursday before taking on the Billikens, have two starters and three additional letterwinners back from last year's team that was 23-12 overall and 13-3 (second place) in the Mountain West Conference. TCU lost a 96-90 overtime decision to Colorado in the 2008 WNIT quarterfinals. (Slubillikens.com)
• More State/National Stories • Dec 3, 2008
Oregon St. 62, Fresno St. 54. Columnists. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Women's College Basketball Schedule Dec 3, 2008
CS Northridge at Fresno St., 10 p.m.. Wednesday, Dec. 10. (International Herald Tribune)
Women's Basketball Hits The Road For Two Games Dec 3, 2008
0 spg) HEAD COACH: Wendy Schuller (Fresno Pacific, 1992) EWU RECORD: 86-117 (9th year); CAREER RECORD: Same. Game No. 10 - SANTA BARBARA Sunday, December 7 - 2 p.m. The Thunderdome (6,000) - Santa Barbara, CA Gametracker: GoZags. (Gozags.com)
Local briefs Dec 3, 2008
Election results certifiedPresident-elect Barack Obama became the first Democratic Party presidential candidate to win Fresno County since Bill Clinton in 1992, Fresno County Clerk Victor Salazar said Tuesday as he certified the results. Tuesday was the deadline for counties across the state to certify their election results, and the final numbers showed three Fresno County races decided by a single vote, and two others decided by four votes or less ... Incumbent Carol Mills won a close battle... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Fresno police training center gets OK Dec 3, 2008
By Denny Boyles / The Fresno Bee 12/02/08 22:38:05 More information ... Despite worries about a recession and California's financial emergency, the Fresno City Council on Tuesday pledged $15 million to build a regional police training facility at Central and Hayes avenues ... Enmark said many local agencies will train at Fresno's center. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Fresno gathering aims to prevent gangs Dec 3, 2008
ERIC PAUL ZAMORA / THE FRESNO BEE. A martial arts demonstration is staged Tuesday during the California Gang Prevention Summit in Fresno ... By Jim Steinberg / The Fresno Bee 12/02/08 23:20:04. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
A locally-produced edible gift is always a holiday hit Dec 3, 2008
PHOTOS BY CRAIG KOHLRUSS / THE FRESNO BEE ... com), both of Fresno, should hold up well in shipping ... For example, Renna's Meat Market in Fresno (rennasmeatmarket. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Group wants chemical-filled farmland retired Dec 3, 2008
A spokeswoman for the largest irrigation district in the country, located around Fresno, called the lawsuit "disappointing.". To date, about 100,000 agricultural acres have been taken out of production due to poor drainage and chemical saturation, said Sarah Woolf, of the Westlands Water District, which serves 600,000 acres and about 700 farms. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Valley's D.C. agenda Dec 2, 2008
Jim Costa, D-Fresno, when asked for his new year's agenda ... Copyright 2008 The Fresno Bee. (Fresno Bee)
M'side doesn't need host slot for first trip to nationals Dec 2, 2008
Former national champions Azusa Pacific, Fresno Pacific, Columbia (Mo ... Point Loma Nazarene (19-9) is the first foe tonight with Black Hills State (25-6) looming Wednesday and defending national champ Fresno Pacific (30-0) on Thursday. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Veteran anchors a dying breed at U.S. TV stations Dec 2, 2008
"The conditions are as bad as I've ever seen, and I've been on TV since 1980," said Rich Rodriguez, who is 54 and has been an anchor on newscasts for 20 years, most recently at KSEE in Fresno, California. He was laid off last month after he refused to take a 25 percent pay cut. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Women's Top 25 Fared Dec 2, 2008
Next: vs. Fresno State, Saturday, Dec. 13 ... Next: at Fresno State, Thursday. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Aggie Men Host UC Irvine Tuesday Night Dec 2, 2008
2, 2006 at home in an 87-77 win against Fresno State, a span of 78 games. UTAH STATE POSTS SECOND-BEST STREAK IN NCAA HISTORY AGAINST WEBER STATE Utah State accomplished a rare feat Tuesday night against Weber State as it held the Wildcats without a field goal for the final 16:20 of the game, which is the second-longest field goal drought in NCAA history. (Utahstateaggies.com)
An early Fresno Pacific departure Dec 2, 2008
KURT HEGRE / THE FRESNO BEE. Fresno Pacific's Shawn Greico, left and Oklahoma City's Stephen Sheffield battle for possession during Monday night's game at Ramirez Field ... By Ken Robison / The Fresno Bee 12/01/08 23:55:44 More informationNAIA Men's Soccer National ChampionshipsAt Ramirez Field, Fresno Pacific University Monday's results, first round: Rio Grande (Ohio) d. Madonna (Mich. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Financial problems loom for proposed Madera casino Dec 2, 2008
Information from: The Fresno Bee, http://www ... Copyright 2008 The Fresno Bee. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Hasay wins title No. 4, AG girls take 13th Dec 2, 2008
Advertisement FRESNO Jordan Hasay earned that fourth state cross country championship she was expected to win, and she drained the suspense out of the race early. She was 5 meters ahead by the 50-meter mark. (Santa Maria Times)
National Digest Dec 2, 2008
The former backup Fresno State quarterback had a rocky relationship with Oakland owner Al Davis, who fired him Sept. 30 for what he said was insubordination after Kiffin went 5-15 with the Raiders. BASEBALL. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
• More State/National Stories • Dec 2, 2008
Oregon St. 62, Fresno St. 54. Columnists. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Groups Ask Judge To Stop Delta Water Flows Dec 2, 2008
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Lawsuit Filed In Court Monday. (KCRA 3, CA)
Bruins Host Southern California Dec 2, 2008
It is 13-33 when it ties or loses the turnover battle over the last five-plus seasons, including 1-7 (beat Tennessee, lost to @BYU, Arizona, Fresno State, @Oregon, @Cal, Oregon State and @Arizona State) in 2008 ... Fresno State started one drive in UCLA territory and it resulted in a Bruin interception ... Scores entering the fourth quarter:Tennessee (10-14), BYU (0-59), Arizona (10-17), Fresno State (24-36), Washington State (21-3), Oregon (14-21), Stanford (13-14), California (13-17), Oregon... (Uclabruins.com)
Local briefs Dec 2, 2008
Holly Jolly Trolley Service to startFresno's fifth annual Holly Jolly Trolley Service will begin Wednesday. The city of Fresno and the city's department of transportation will offer the service through Friday ... Passengers can enjoy holiday music and refreshments at the boarding area of Fresno Area Express. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Ex-DMV worker faces charges Dec 2, 2008
By John Ellis / The Fresno Bee 12/01/08 22:37:29 ... Sanger resident Michelle Meraz, 32, is facing identity theft, mail fraud and other charges along with Fresno resident David Garcia, 32, an alleged middleman in the deal with Haamid Alie Darcuiel, also of Fresno, who authorities say was the leader of an interstate marijuana trafficking organization ... Serey Kem, 33, of Clovis; Haybe Dudeh, 33, of Columbus, Ohio; and Mario Carlos Saiz, 29, Angel Almaguer, 31, and Darnell McPeters, 33, all of... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Fog to lift some today, forecasters say Dec 2, 2008
MARK CROSSE / THE FRESNO BEE. A cyclist rides through the misty fog on his bicycle in Fresno's Roeding Park on Monday ... By Marc Benjamin / The Fresno Bee 12/01/08 22:37:29. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Two men convicted in Clovis bank break-in Dec 2, 2008
By Pablo Lopez / The Fresno Bee 12/01/08 22:37:27 ... Two men were convicted Monday in connection with a Clovis bank break-in that led to a shootout with police and a high-speed pursuit through the Fresno State campus in August 2006 ... Jurors deliberated over five days in Fresno County Superior Court before finding Douglas Jackson, 34, guilty of six felonies and Jamal Chambers, 28, of five felonies. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Valley car dealers have lots on the line Dec 2, 2008
JOHN WALKER / THE FRESNO BEE ... By Tim Sheehan and Bethany Clough / The Fresno Bee 12/01/08 22:54:40 ... "Obviously a lot of livelihoods are at stake," said Tim Finegan, owner of Fresno Chrysler Jeep. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Willingham prepares for final game at UW Dec 2, 2008
The secretive search being conducted by Washington athletic director Scott Woodward is known to have only two candidates interview so far: Fresno State coach Pat Hill and Notre Dame offensive coordinator Michael Haywood. Hill interviewed on Saturday in Seattle, only a few hours after flatly saying no when asked if he had any contact with the Huskies following Fresno State s 61-10 loss at Boise State ... Hill had a different story on Sunday, telling the Fresno Bee: It was a great conversation. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Schwarzenegger declares fiscal emergency Dec 2, 2008
Fresno Assemblyman Mike Villines, the GOP minority leader, again argued that instead of talking about tax increases, new budget discussions should focus on cutting wasteful spending, enacting a strict spending limit and lowering business costs. "This is not blind ideology on the part of Republicans, but our sincere belief that higher taxes will hurt the economy and lead to more uncontrolled spending," he said in a statement. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Cal Concludes Regular Season vs. Washington Dec 2, 2008
3 Weed), KCBL Radio (1340 AM Fresno), KESP Radio (970 AM Modesto), KVBL Radio (1400 AM Visalia) and KTKZ Radio (1380 AM Sacramento) ... GOLDEN BEAR FACTS Head Coach: Alma Mater/Year: Fresno State/1983 Record at Cal/Year: 57-30/7th Career Record/Years: Same Football SID: Herb Benenson Office Phone: 510-642-0515 E-Mail: benenson@berkeley. (Calbears.com)
The Case for Boise State Dec 2, 2008
Boise State's were over #14 Oregon, #56 Nevada, #62 Hawai'i and #65 Fresno State ... Indiana--Wins over Western Kentucky (2-9), Murray State (FCS) and losses to Central Michigan and Ball State, Michigan--losses to Toledo (3-9), Notre Dame (6-6) and Utah and a win over Miami of Ohio (2-10), Purdue--losses to Oregon and Notre Dame (6-6) and wins over Northern Colorado (FCS) and Central Michigan, Illinois--losses to Western Michigan and Missouri and wins over 5-6 Louisiana-Lafayette (20-17) and... (BroncoCountry.com)
James 'Jim' Hendrix Dec 2, 2008
Mr. Hendrix is survived by his wife of 60 years, Zelia "Zee" Hendrix, of Lodi; daughter, Ginger Lamoreaux, of Fresno; son, John W. Hendrix, of Reno, Nev. sister, Mary Mansfield, of Canada; brother, Gary Hendrix, of Canada; and four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Alumni Update Dec 2, 2008
Megan HeineSport: VolleyballHigh School: LodiCollege: San Joaquin DeltaHeine, a sophomore libero, led the Mustangs (19-12) with 24 digs to go with three kills and three aces in a 3-2, 25-22, 20-25, 23-25, 25-22, 15-9 loss to Fresno City College in the opening round of the state junior college playoffs on Saturday. Bobby ShepardSport: FootballHigh School: LodiCollege: Fresno StateShepard, the starting long snapper on special teams, was in on six plays (1 PAT, 1 FG, 4 punts) in the Bulldogs' 61-10... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Elizabeth 'Betty' Stewart Dec 2, 2008
Later, after raising her children with first husband, E.W. "Bill" Dunn, Elizabeth returned to school at Fresno State where she received her Librarian Credential. In 1979, she met and married her second husband, Robert C. Stewart. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Word on the Street: Former day care provider and teacher offer drop-in child care Dec 1, 2008
KURT HEGRE / THE FRESNO BEE. Kids enjoy some of the play equipment at Jax Junglehouse in Fresno ... Jax Junglehouse opened this year at 7541 N. Remington Ave., near Palm and Alluvial avenues in Fresno. (Fresno Bee)
Men: St. Mary's, Santa Clara win Dec 1, 2008
Oregon St. 62, Fresno St. 54: The Beavers snapped a 25-game losing streak and won their first game under first-year coach Craig Robinson with the win at Fresno State. Oregon State (1-4) held the Bulldogs (2-3) to 24. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Diggin' the nationals Dec 1, 2008
Will it be powerful No. 1-ranked Fresno Pacific, No. 2 Biola, No. 3 Concordia, No. 7 California Baptist, No. 8 Azusa Pacific ... Unbeaten Fresno Pacific, sporting a 30-0 record, is the prohibitive favorite to successfully defend its national title ... Fresno turned back second-ranked Biola in five in late September, then beat its loop rival in four sets on Nov. 4. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
The NAIA is returning to Our Town Dec 1, 2008
Morningside, qualifying for the tournament for the first time in school history, plays in a pool that includes unbeaten No. 1-ranked defending champion Fresno Pacific ... If you like familiarity, Fresno State and Columbia (Mo. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
And the BCS nominees are ... Dec 1, 2008
The Broncos capped their perfect regular season Friday by thumping Fresno State 61-10 but have only a sliver of hope of an at-large spot in a BCS game. Posted. (USA Today -- Sports)
Fleet-est feet gold in Fresno Dec 1, 2008
FRESNO Mac Fleet thought he had blown it. Making his move with more than a half-mile remaining in the race, Fleet had major doubts. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Volunteer work by federal judges is welcome, but it isn't a cure Dec 1, 2008
Before a recent call for help, judges in the federal district based in Fresno and Sacramento had more than 2,500 prisoner cases pending ... Judge Anthony Ishii, who sits in Fresno and is chief judge for the Eastern District, said it was an "an extraordinary effort by the judges in the 9th Circuit."That may be true, but it doesn't make up for the chronic lack of judges in the Eastern District ... Comment on this editorial by going to fresnobee. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
NCAA Women's Division I Soccer Tournament Dec 1, 2008
UCLA 5, Fresno State 0. San Diego 1, Long Beach State 0. (International Herald Tribune)
The long-lost promises to the braceros Dec 1, 2008
Then it was on to Fresno, where there were strawberries, grapes, and figs. In Watsonville there was lettuce. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
• Boise State No. 9 in BCS rankings Dec 1, 2008
The Broncos finished their regular season 12-0 with a 61-10 win over Fresno State Friday to wrap up their third undefeated regular season in five years. A service of the Associated Press(AP). (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Two held after shots fired, car chase in southwest Fresno Dec 1, 2008
Two people were arrested Sunday following a police chase and crash in southwest Fresno that led to officers firing their weapons at the pair, the Fresno County Sheriff's Department reported ... Fresno police began the chase about 3:50 a.m. Sunday after receiving reports of shots being fired near Golden State and Jensen avenues ... The driver then gave up, Fresno County sheriff's reports said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Fresno financier built the Holland Building Dec 1, 2008
-- Don Martin, Fresno Answer: The four-story Holland Building was built by Fresno merchant and financier Herschel Horace Holland at Fresno and L streets, either in 1908 or 1913, depending on the source material. Eugene Christos of Fresno wrote a letter to The Bee in 2003 recalling his summer job as an elevator operator in the Holland Building when he was in high school in 1941 ... Today the building is occupied by Fresno County offices. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Bearcats Top Rebels, 67-65 Dec 1, 2008
UNLV travels to Fresno State on Wednesday. Nov. 29, 2008. (Unlvrebels.com)
It's Kiffin ... officially Dec 1, 2008
Kiffin was a quarterback at Fresno State for three seasons (1994-96) and earned his bachelor's degree there in 1998. A native of Bloomington, Minn. (InsideTennessee.com)
Galt races to 18th-place finish at state cross country meet Dec 1, 2008
Galt senior Lauren Petersen capped of an impressive high school cross country career with a 29th-place finish at Saturday's CIF Division I state meet in Fresno ... Saturday at Woodward Park, FresnoLocal ResultsDivision I GirlsLauren Petersen, Galt senior, 29th overall, 18:35. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Former gang member hopes to make a difference in Lodi (1) Dec 1, 2008
He and his fellow gang members sometimes robbed Fresno migrant workers to make a quick buck ... Similar events have brought crowds by the hundreds to troubled neighborhoods in Stockton, Sacramento, Fresno and beyond. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
UT to introduce Kiffin Monday Dec 1, 2008
The former backup Fresno State quarterback had a rocky relationship with Oakland owner Al Davis, who fired him Sept. 30 for what he said was insubordination after going 5-15 with the Raiders ... He spent 10 seasons as an assistant coach with USC, the Jacksonville Jaguars, Colorado State and Fresno State. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Don't bail out lenders of risky private student loans Nov 30, 2008
Comment on this editorial by going to fresnobee ... Copyright 2008 The Fresno Bee. (Fresno Bee)
High-speed rail and jobs Nov 30, 2008
Jim Costa, D-Fresno, who has been a mainstay in the struggle for high-speed rail since his days in the state Assembly two decades ago, has the system high on his agenda for the new year ... Comment on this editorial by going to fresnobee ... Copyright 2008 The Fresno Bee. (Fresno Bee)
View 'Duck-A-Rama' and more in December Nov 30, 2008
By Felicia Cousart Matlosz / The Fresno Bee 11/30/08 00:00:00 ... Bill Bruce is presenting "Duck-A-Rama" at his studio, 1752 Van Ness Ave. on Thursday, which is ArtHop night in downtown Fresno and the Tower District ... Both are former journalism photographers (Halls was the onetime director of photography for the Fresno Bee) who now teach photography at Fresno City College and explore new interests in the art. (Fresno Bee)
BCS breakdown by conference Nov 30, 2008
-- Boise State, which was ranked ninth in the BCS before capping its undefeated season with a 61-10 romp over Fresno State on Friday night, may be the benefactor of the Oregon State loss. The Broncos could get the at-large spot that likely would have gone to USC as the Pac-10 runner-up. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
For retailers and shoppers, Black Friday redefines 'normal' Nov 30, 2008
Latest Political Stories. Latest World Stories. (Anchorage Daily News)
Ties run deeper than just soccer Nov 30, 2008
He played for his dad at Fresno Pacific, graduated a few years ago, and is now a third-grade teacher at Cole Elementary in Clovis ... Wolf started at Westmont in 1991, the same year Ramirez started at Fresno Pacific ... With that win, Westmont became one of 16 teams to advance to the national tournament this week at Fresno Pacific. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Letters: Death penalty, prisons, Barack Obama, state budget, holidays, etc. Nov 30, 2008
Letters: Death penalty, prisons, Barack Obama, state budget, holidays, etc. California Credit Union League. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
