Fresno has a homelessness problem. So why reject state-funded housing?
FRESNO — On a recent October afternoon, Dez Martinez greeted homeless residents on Santa Clara Street with open arms and a warm smile. As she walked down Fresno’s version of Skid Row, homeless residents waved and greeted her from tents and tarps lining both sides of the street. “I need help,” one man said, offering […]
Fresno State’s Jeff Tedford Steps Down Due To Health Reasons, Tim Skipper Named Interim Head Coach
It's a tough day for Bulldogs fans. Fresno State football head coach Jeff Tedford announced Monday that he is stepping down due to health concerns. Thedford, 62, has played five seasons with the Bulldogs. 44-22 He broke records, won two Mountain West Conference championships and four bowl games, and under his leadership, Fresno State was […]
California banned a slur from geographic place names. Fresno County won’t let go
Native American residents of Fresno County have campaigned for years to remove the word “Squaw” from the name of the unincorporated town in the Sierra Nevada foothills. According to many Native Americans, the word is used as a slur and insult against Native women, and is part of a broader perpetuation of violence against women. […]
Fresno State helps identify skeletal remains found in bag
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Fresno State Forensic Anthropology Institute was able to help unravel the mystery behind a bag of bones found in Kings County. Deputies said the case was unlike what investigators were accustomed to because the bones likely belonged to Native Americans who lived in the area hundreds of years ago. Dr. […]
