Jorge Rodriguez

Jorge Rodriguez has a passion for journalism and wants to bring the community information and great stories. After high school Jorge joined the U.S. Army and while in active duty he was deployed twice to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. While in college he worked for the Fresno City College Rampage and the Fresno State Collegian newspapers. He graduated from Fresno State in 2019 with a degree in print journalism.

City Council Delay Vote on Residential Housing Standards

At the City Council meeting on Monday, Mar. 1, the first item on their agenda was the setting of an…

City Council Moves Forward with Environmental Impact Report for Expansion in North Clovis

At the City Council meeting on Monday, Mar. 1, one of the items to be voted on was the association…

City of Clovis Provides Latest COVID-19 Report

City Manager Luke Serpa updated the City Council on the pandemic and the impact it has had on Clovis. Serpa…

Wake Up Clovis talks with Senator Borgeas

The Clovis Chamber of Commerce held their monthly Wake Up Clovis virtual event on Wednesday, Feb. 24 with special guest…

COVID-19 Update: Cases Rapidly Declining in Clovis, Fresno County

City Manager Luke Serpa gave his weekly presentation to the City Council on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Serpa…

Clovis City Council Approves Transfer of Funds for New Fire Station

The Clovis City Council recently voted to approve the loan and construction of the new Fire Station 6 at their…

City Council Candidates Debate Local Issues

On Tuesday, Feb. 9, candidates for Clovis City Council convened at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District’s Liberty Ballroom to debate…

City Council Unveils New Clovis Flag

Mayor Drew Bessinger unveiled the new City of Clovis flag during the City Council meeting on February 8. The flag…

City Council Declares National Salute to Veteran Patients Week for Feb. 14-20

City Council declared the week of February 14-20, 2021 National Salute to Veteran Patients Week at their meeting on February…

City of Clovis Approves Memorandum for CHSU Expansion

On February 8, City Council voted to approve a memorandum of understanding between the City of Clovis and the California…

City Manager Reports COVID-19 Cases Are Declining

City Manager Luke Serpa gave the City Council an update on the impact of COVID-19 in the City of Clovis.…

Clovis Trails Usage Exceeds 3 Million People for 2020

The City of Clovis completed their annual trail count for the year 2020. Every year, they document the volume of…

City Council Names New Senior Center and New Transit Center

On February 1, City Council voted on the naming of the new buildings that will begin construction in the Clovis…

City of Clovis’ COVID-19 Report: Cases Trending Down

On February 1, City Manager Luke Serpa gave the COVID-19 report to the City Council. Before giving his weekly report,…

Exchange Club of Clovis Receives Proclamation at City Council Meeting

A proclamation by the City of Clovis was presented to the Exchange Club of Clovis for their service to the…

New Surgery Center Coming to Clovis

On January 28, the City of Clovis Planning Commission voted to approve a conditional use permit to build an ambulatory…

Planning Commission Vote to Amend Zone Standards for New Homes

On Thursday, Jan. 28, the City of Clovis Planning Commission held a meeting. One of the items on their agenda…

Wake Up Clovis: Present and Future of Businesses with Andy Haussler

On January 27, the Clovis Chamber of Commerce held their “Wake Up Clovis” webinar hosted by Greg Newman, CEO of…

City Council Discuss New Loma Vista Marketplace Plans

On Tuesday, Jan. 19 City Council meeting, one of the items discussed was an amendment to the Planned Commercial Center…

City Council Proclaim January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month

On Tuesday, Jan. 19, the Clovis City Council presented a proclamation declaring January 2021 as National Slavery and Human Trafficking…

City Council Honors First Girl to Receive Eagle Scout Rank

At the City Council meeting on January 19, 14-year-old Amanda Bales was honored for achieving rank of Eagle Scout. Bales,…

City Manager Reports COVID-19 Cases Rising in Clovis

City Manager Luke Serpa gave Clovis City Council an update on the COVID-19 impact on the city and county. Serpa…

Clovis Veterans Memorial District Swear-In Two Board Members

A ceremony took place Thursday, Jan. 7, at the Independence Room of the Clovis Veterans Memorial Building to swear in…