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Valley drive-in theaters hang on in digital world

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Published on 05/17/2012 - 10:25 am
Written by Ben Keller

The Madera Drive-in features two screens that can draw up to 340 cars on weekend nights. Photo source: Yosemite-sierra.comOnce the wildly popular summer evening outing for families and teens, drive-in theatres have slipped into relative obscurity over the last few decades.

Kaiser grant funds Selma summer camp

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Published on 05/16/2012 - 12:01 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

Parachute games will be one of many activities for children at the Sports, Nutrition & Activity Camp.A $10,000 grant from Kaiser Permanente Fresno will allow nearly 300 children to have an opportunity to learn healthy lifestyle habits over the summer at a new camp that focuses on physical activity and nutrition.

Traffic delays for Amgen Tour

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Published on 05/16/2012 - 10:39 am
Written by Business Journal staff

Amgen TourSeveral roads will be temporarily closed today for bicyclists in the Amgen Tour of California as the annual trek carries out its fourth stage from Sonora to Clovis.

“Sunset Concert Series” to begin May 18

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Published on 05/14/2012 - 12:36 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

Award-winning trumpeter Steve Alcala will perform in Preview at the Plaza, May 18 at Arte Americas in downtown Fresno.Arte Americas annual summer concert series Nights in the Plaza will begin its season of “sunset concerts” on May 18 at 7 p.m., the first of a string of Friday night concerts in downtown Fresno that will continue until late September.

Coarsegold Rodeo marks 60th anniversary

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Published on 04/25/2012 - 2:39 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

The Coarsegold Rodeo will celebrate its 60th anniversary beginning May 4.The Coarsegold Rodeo has been entertaining families with the thrills and spills of pro rodeo action since 1952 and it will mark its 60th anniversary when the event kicks off on May 4.

Grizzlies unveil 'Farm Grown' marketing push

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Published on 04/23/2012 - 12:23 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

The Fresno Grizzlies will institute the Farm Grown program in 2012.To recognize the contributions of the agricultural industry to the Central Valley economy and honor the individuals and local businesses, the Fresno Grizzlies have begun the Farm Grown marketing initiative for the 2012 season. 

$55,000 up for grabs at fishing derby

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Published on 04/20/2012 - 2:08 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

Bass Lake has $55,000 up for grabs during its annual Fishing Derby the weekend of May 5 and 6.The annual Bass Lake Fishing Derby will be held May 5 and 6 and anglers will have the opportunity to catch big money along with big fish, Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau said in a release.

Antique boat show returns to Bass Lake

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Published on 04/13/2012 - 1:43 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

The 22nd Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show will be held at Bass Lake on Saturday, May 19.The 22nd Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show, a popular event that showcases the “golden era” of boating, will be held at Bass Lake on Saturday, May 19, the Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau said.

Koscheck kicks AKA to curb, plans Fresno MMA team

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Published on 04/12/2012 - 10:46 am
Written by Clay Moffitt

Business partners Josh Koscheck and Jason Kraft are rebranding their two American Kickboxing Academy gyms in Fresno to Dethrone Base Camp. This year marks a new beginning for Fresno’s most prestigious resident mixed martial artist Josh Koscheck.

Fresno man's rugby venture reaches NFL Network

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Published on 04/12/2012 - 10:33 am
Written by Business Journal staff

Wiliam Tatham, Jr.A local entrepreneur's decade-long quest to bring a modified form of rugby to the masses received a boost with news of the NFL Network becoming a broadcast partner next year.