Fresno State hosts First-Generation College Celebration

As part of the First-Generation College Celebration, Fresno State will host a variety of events and activities from Nov. 4 through 7 to connect first-generation students to on-campus resources and support programs, made possible through the university’s partnership with FirstGen Forward. The schedule of events includes: The First-Generation College Celebration (FGCC) is celebrated annually on…

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Extreme heat and cooling centers

For the health, safety, and comfort of Fresno County residents, these designated locations may open as Cooling Centers by local governments when temperatures are forecasted by the National Weather Service (NWS) to exceed certain highs. Please note that hours and locations are subject to change, and not all locations are guaranteed to be open. For…

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Moaning Caverns

Moaning Caverns is the largest single cavern (cave chamber) open to the public in California, with the main chamber boasting a height of 180 feet, which is about enough to contain the Statue of Liberty (excluding its pedestal). There are two entrances: the original entrance used by miners in the 1800s, which has to be…

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Yard House Review

Yard House is a chain of restaurants that was born in California in 1996, with a Yard House appearing in Fresno at River Park in 2012 (according to old news reports). However, I personally think Yard House is over priced, and in my experience, you cannot reserve a table for several people in advance (they…

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