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Fresno County leaders gathered to oppose outsourcing library management, saying public libraries should remain public institutions. Supervisor Luis Chavez pointed to a report for the Oct. 20 board meeting that lays out $8 million in possible savings. The savings ideas could involve reduced hours and layoffs, which would affect residents who use local libraries.
ABC30 Action News (KFSN-TV) · Sep 29, 2026Central Unified administrators say a new rule keeping phones locked in pouches is changing behavior on campus. Teachers report students are scoring better on quizzes and tests, and students talk with each other more face to face. The rule applies to Central Unified students, so it shapes daily school life for local families.
ABC30 Action News (KFSN-TV) · Sep 29, 2026A marketing campaign urges nonstop flights between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Orange County. Airport officials say a public charter might be the best way to make that connection. Southwest Airlines serves John Wayne and Fresno airports today, and a nonstop route would matter to travelers.
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Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation to speed up the sale of E-15 gasoline in California. This blend could offer drivers another option potentially lowering costs at the pump. However, experts note that using E-15 might cause a small decrease in fuel economy.
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Following a recent increase of about 20 cents per week in gas prices in Fresno, some local services may need to raise their rates. A pest control owner noted that rising fuel costs are significantly impacting his business expenses.
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Zamora’s Carnitas, a longtime Fresno restaurant that rebuilt after a fire, is expanding with a second location expected in Fowler. The family business, which has served the community since 2007, will open at 228 S. 8th St. in Fowler in about two weeks.
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A new marketing campaign is advocating for nonstop commercial flights connecting Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Orange County. FAT officials suggest that a public charter might be the best option to achieve this connection. The article notes that Southwest Airlines serves both John Wayne and Fresno airports currently.
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