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Coronavirus Update: 93 Cases Confirmed in Fresno County

Ron Camacho -
The Fresno County Department of Public health confirmed 13 additional cases of COVID-19 April 2, bringing the total number of cases to 94. Out of the total amount of cases,...
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Save Mart Companies Dedicate Hours To First Responders

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Beginning April 2, Save Mart Supermarkets and its daughter grocery chains will dedicate store hours in California and northern...
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Clovis Waives RV Parking Restrictions

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The City of Clovis issued an emergency order April 2 to waive parking restrictions on recreational vehicles to allow...
Education

Clovis Unified extends school closures until May

Michael Ford -
As cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 continue to rise in the Central Valley, the Clovis Unified School District...
Health

Coronavirus Update: 83 Cases Confirmed in Fresno County

Ron Camacho -
The Fresno County Department of Public health confirmed 14 additional cases of COVID-19 April 1, bringing the total number...
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Clovis Suspends Utility Bills

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The City of Clovis made an emergency order March 31 to suspend late fees, penalties and interest for all...

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Op-Ed: Cancelling Spring Sports is Inevitable and Right Thing to Do – But it is Going to Hurt

Op-Ed Gabriel Camarillo -
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106th Clovis Rodeo Cancelled

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Clovis East High Varsity Song Pom Win Three National Titles

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CUSD to Suspend all Activities in Response to Coronavirus

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Coronavirus Shuts Down State High School Basketball Tournament

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Bullard ace hurler quiets Golden Eagles’ hot bats

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Clovis Chamber's Salute to Business Luncheon 2020
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Clovis West vs Bullard HL Video
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El Capitan vs. Clovis North (HL Video)
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BUCHANAN VS LIBERTY HL
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Clovis West vs Clovis North GAME HIGHLIGHTS
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Clovis High Cougars vs. Clovis North Broncos
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Clovis North @ Clovis East
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Central vs Clovis Game Recap HL
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CTE Crossover Demonstration
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CCC Highlights
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National Walk to School Day in Clovis
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Crush vs Chabot HL
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Clovis East vs. SJ Memorial WK 5 GAME RECAP
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Clovis Cougars vs. Salinas Cowboys WK 4 GAME RECAP
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California 9-11 Memorial Ceremony
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2019 California 9-11 Memorial ceremony
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Clovis Cocktail Contest promo
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Ron Sundquist - One Mural, One Man, A Clovis Legacy
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Clovis Police Retirement Ceremony
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FLAG DAY 2019
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Flag Day - Clovis Councilmember Vong Mouanoutoua Full Speech
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(Highlight Video) Town Hall Meeting - Sustainable Groundwater Management Act
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CEHS Badminton CIF Champions
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Clovis Community College 2018 RECAP
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Clovis Chamber 2018 Recap
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Clovis Veterans Memorial District 2018 Recap
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ClovisFest 2018
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Red Ribbon Week Parade in Old Town Clovis
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2018 International Village
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The Price of Freedom
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Taking it to the Streets 2018
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CHSU Goundbreaking
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Clovis Matters - Meet Clovis Police Officer Kay Simpson
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Clovis Matters - Sierra Vista Mall
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Clovis Matters - Planning and Development
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Clovis Matters - City of Clovis Survey
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Clovis Matters - Would you recommend Clovis?
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Clovis Matters - New Year Resolutions
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Clovis Matters - Veterans Day Celebration
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Clovis Matters Ft. Clovis Museum
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The Women Who Have Shaped Clovis Part 2

Ron Camacho -
In our March 4 issue, the Clovis Roundup published a feature article highlighting the women who have played key roles in shaping the Gateway to the Sierras. The women who were featured in that story, Judith Pruess and Peg Bos, paved the way for future women to shape Clovis. Lynene Ashbeck Lynne...
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Faces of Clovis

Faces of Clovis: Amy Whitacre – Director of Operations, CVMD

Faces of Clovis CR Staff -
Full Name: Amy Whitacre Place of Birth: Monterey, CA Occupation: Director of Operations, Clovis Veterans Memorial District Duties: Serve as deputy in the absence of...
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Faces of Clovis: Donelle Kellom – Clovis Elementary Principal

Faces of Clovis CR Staff -
Full Name:  Donelle Kellom Place of Birth:  Fresno, CA Occupation:  Clovis Elementary Principal What got you into this line of work? I always knew that I wanted to...

Faces of Clovis: Pamela Ann Hoffhous – Principal, Reagan Elementary School

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Full Name: Pamela Ann Hoffhous Place of Birth: Fresno, Ca Occupation: Principal, Reagan Elementary School (Clovis Unified) Duties: I oversee the safety on our campus as well...

Faces of Clovis: Tim Randall – Teacher/Clovis West Football Coach

Faces of Clovis CR Staff -
Full Name: Timothy Randall Place of Birth: Hanford, California Occupation: Teacher/Coach Duties: Teach physical education and coach the Clovis West football team. What got you into this line of work? Going into my...

Business

Local Businesses Struggle Amid COVID-19 Shutdown

Business Ron Camacho -
It’s no secret that local businesses are getting hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Old Town’s community of small businesses amplifies that statement. Anyone who...

COVID-19: City of Clovis Updates Essential and Non-Essential Business list

Business CR Staff -
As of March 23, the City of Clovis COVID-19 News Update has updated the list of Essential and Non-Essential businesses. Below is the list...

California Gives Statewide Order to Stay Home

Business CR Staff -
The State of California has announced a statewide order for all residents to stay at home, except for essential services. The City of Clovis is...

City of Clovis to Enforce Closure of Gyms, Trampoline Parks, Theaters

Business CR Staff -
Following the California Department of Public Heath's guidelines, the City of Clovis will be enforcing the closure of the following: Gyms and health clubs ...

Arts & Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment

106th Clovis Rodeo Cancelled

CR Staff -
The Clovis Rodeo Association has announced the cancellation of the 106th Clovis Rodeo that was scheduled to take place April 22 through 26. The cancellation...
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CUSD Students Honored at Awards Gala

Arts & Entertainment Ron Camacho -
Clovis Unified School District students were honored for overcoming significant challenges Wednesday, March 11 at the 2020 Students of Promise ceremony that took place...

Craft Beer Crawl Showcases Local Breweries

Arts & Entertainment Ron Camacho -
Nothing brings people together like beer. That much was evident to anyone who was in Old Town Sunday, March 8, during the annual Craft...

‘Crazy For You’ Offers A Whimsical Night of Romance

Arts & Entertainment Ron Camacho -
Looking for a romantic yet whimsical night out? Clovis North Drama’s production of “Crazy For You” might be just what you are seeking. “Crazy For...

CUSD to Host American Indian Family Night

Arts & Entertainment CR Staff -
Clovis Unified School District is hosting Native American Indian Family Night on Thursday, Mar. 5, 2020. The event is free to CUSD students and families...

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Health

Health

Coronavirus Update: 93 Cases Confirmed in Fresno County

Ron Camacho -
The Fresno County Department of Public health confirmed 13 additional cases of COVID-19 April 2, bringing the total number of cases to 94. Out of the total amount of cases, 12 were spread person-to-person, 17 were community spread, 23 were travel-related and 42 are still under investigation. Officials say at least...
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Health

Coronavirus Update: 83 Cases Confirmed in Fresno County

Ron Camacho -
The Fresno County Department of Public health confirmed 14 additional cases of COVID-19 April 1, bringing the total number of cases to 82. Out of the total amount of cases, 11 were spread person-to-person, 14 were community spread, 20 were travel-related and 37 are still under investigation. Officials say 66 of...
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Health

Fresno County Responds to Surge in COVID-19 Cases

CR Staff -
The number of COVID-19 cases in Fresno County surged to more than 50 cases since the last issue of the Clovis Roundup. The Fresno County Department of Public Health reported 53 cases of COVID-19 as of March 30, for an increase of 51 cases over the last two weeks. Eight of...
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Health

Coronavirus Update: Businesses Ordered to Screen Employees

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After confirming 12 additional cases of COVID-19 in a single day, the Fresno County Department of Public Health is ordering businesses to screen employees for “febrile respiratory illness” on a daily basis. The order was made to slow the spread of COVID-19. Febrile Respiratory illness is defined as a “new or...
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Crime

Noise Complaint Leads to Major Bust

Crime Michael Ford -
Local authorities uncovered a large toilet paper smuggling ring being run out of a local suspected drug den last Friday night in central Clovis. Officers...
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Clovis PD Searching for Suspected Thief

Crime CR Staff -
The Clovis Police Dept. is looking to identify a thief suspected of forgery, ID theft, and burglary. The crimes occurred between February 10 though 18,...

City of Clovis to Enforce Price Gouge Order

Crime CR Staff -
The City of Clovis will begin enforcing a Price Gouging Order in light of the COVID-19 crisis. Price gouging at any time or place is...

Scams On the Rise Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Crime Ron Camacho -
Don’t believe those Facebooks posts that claim to advertise easy COVID-19 cures or treatments. Several government agencies, including the Federal Communication Commission and Federal Trade...

Clovis PD to Have Extra Patrol for St. Patrick’s Day

Crime CR Staff -
Clovis PD plans to have extra patrol during the St. Patrick's Day holiday, as it is one of the biggest drinking holidays of the...

Clovis History

Clovis History

Let’s Talk Clovis: 1946 Clovis High’s Cougar’s Growl

Peg Bos -
The Honorable Phillip Sanchez (1946 Clovis High graduate) was the first editor of the Clovis High Cougars’ Growl newspaper published during the 1946 school...
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Let’s Talk Clovis: Remembering our Early Days

Clovis History Peg Bos -
Yokuts (Yokotch) were the Central California Native Americans who lived here 5,000 to 8,000 years prior to the 1769 arrival of Spanish Missionaries. The...

The Women Who Have Shaped Clovis Part 1

Clovis History Ron Camacho -
One little-known fact about Clovis is that it was a woman who donated the land that would eventually become the Gateway to the Sierras. ...

Let’s Talk Clovis: 1919 Balfe Ranch, part II

Clovis History Ron Camacho -
Movie star Victor McLaglen (1886-1959) purchased the Balfe Ranch in 1939.  The sale price was in excess of $250,000. Buildings included: a Spanish style...

Agriculture

Ag News

Trump Approves Diverting More Water to Central Valley

Ron Camacho -
President Donald Trump declared he is making good on his promise to increase water supply for Central Valley farmers when he visited Bakersfield Feb....
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Ag at Large: Truth of Slogan Gives it Strength

Ag News Don Curlee -
A slogan that is growing into a movement is making its way around agriculture in California and throughout the country, and its four word...

Ag at Large: Roadside Stands Are Taking a Rest

Ag News Don Curlee -
Many farmers like to sell part of their crops at roadside stands and local consumers seem to enjoy shopping there, but the growth in...

Ag at large: Drones Accept Pollination Job

Ag News Don Curlee -
The enormous job of distributing pollen each year to the mass of fruit and nut trees in California’s agricultural empire may be lifted from...

Shaver Lake Fishing Report

Shaver Lake Fishing Report

Shaver Lake Fishing Report: Snowy Weather Slows Fishing, DF&W to Plant

Dick Nichols -
As I write this, it is snowing pretty hard. There are no boats on the lake partly due to coronavirus and the inclement weather....
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Shaver Lake Fishing Report: Slow Fishing but Plant Season is almost here

Shaver Lake Fishing Report Dick Nichols -
Oh my! The Coronavirus has been such an issue on everything. Schools canceled, sporting events canceled or postponed, churches closing for a while, little groceries and paper products on the shelves. Even my annual Shaver seminar has been postponed until May. Even though there are not many options for...

Shaver Lake Fishing Report: Slow fishing at Shaver, but the future looks good

Shaver Lake Fishing Report Dick Nichols -
A couple of weeks with only a day of rain and yet very few anglers are making the trek to Shaver. Of the one or two boats out a day, you get mixed results. Two of my best winter informants, Arnold Sybesma of Visalia and Ronnie Mauck of Porterville,...

Shaver Lake Fishing Report: A recap of the 2019 Season

Shaver Lake Fishing Report Dick Nichols -
Happy 2020 to all of you. Let's hope that this is as good a season as 2019 was. To start off, currently Shaver Lake is producing a couple limits or more of holdover trout for trollers who are willing to brave the cold weather at Shaver. I talked to a...

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