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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.
thebusinessjournal.com · Sep 28, 2026Nib used AI to summarize the linked public news sources. No Juncture editor reviewed this brief. AI summaries can miss context or make mistakes, so check the original sources before acting on this information.
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Fresno State is expanding support for student parents using a new California State University grant. The university offers services like priority registration and a diaper distribution program to help parent scholars balance school and family life. These efforts are part of the CSU system's broader initiative.
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Central Unified administrators report that the new phone-free campus policy is changing behavior in classrooms and at school events. Students are required to keep phones locked in pouches, leading to more face-to-face interaction and improved engagement. Teachers noted students are scoring better on quizzes and tests.
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Fresno Unified School District is seeking parent input on various issues. However, a parent advocacy group questioned whether the district is genuinely interested in accountability on September 25.
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