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Kaiser Permanente Fresno gets top safety score

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Published on 05/08/2013 - 1:14 pm

Kaiser Permanente Fresno was the only hospital in Fresno, Madera, Tulare or Kings counties to earn a grade of A.Kaiser Permanente Fresno received the top score in an annual safety report that examines and grades more than 2,500 hospitals throughout the country.

Study: Valley could gain from immigration reform

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Published on 05/08/2013 - 11:35 am

Banners were hung over the Tulare Street overpass of Highway 41 in Fresno March 11 as part of Fresno Immigrant Youth in Action's effort to spread awareness about the need for immigration reform.A new study by the University of Southern California showed that roughly eight percent of Central Valley residents are undocumented immigrants, a population that could help boost the region's economy given a swift path to citizenship.

Fresno's Kroeker elcted president of National Demolition Association

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Published on 05/07/2013 - 2:08 pm

Jeff KroekerJeff Kroeker, secretary-treasurer of Kroeker Inc. demolition and recycling contractors in Fresno, has been elected president of the Doylestown, Pa.-based National Demolition Association, a top trade organization for the global demolition industry.

Children’s PICU earns highest recognition

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Published on 05/07/2013 - 1:30 pm

Children’s Hospital Central California’s pediatric intensive care unit earned a gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence.Children’s Hospital Central California’s pediatric intensive care unit has earned a gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.

Visalia Council promotes Olmos to city manager

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Published on 05/07/2013 - 1:21 pm

The Visalia City Council selected Assistant City Manager Mike Olmos to replace current City Manager Steve Salomon who retires in the fall.

Sprouts to open new Fresno store May 15

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Published on 05/07/2013 - 1:17 pm

Sprouts Farmers Market will open the doors to its first location in Fresno on May 15 and will hold a special contest and sneak peak the day before.

Ruiz' UC Merced gift for Dream Act students

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Published on 05/07/2013 - 1:17 pm

Fred RuizUndocumented students hoping for their shot at citizenship will be helped through a new endowment at UC Merced set up in honor of a woman who inspired the same dreams in her family.

Broadway in Fresno announces new shows

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Published on 05/07/2013 - 1:16 pm

Wicked, Hello Dolly! starring Sally Struthers, Memphis the Musical and Million Dollar Quartet headline the 2013-14 Fresno Lexus Broadway in Fresno schedule.

City of Tulare spends cash to lure juice maker

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Published on 05/07/2013 - 9:07 am

The City of Tulare plans to expand its sewer system to accomodate a juice plant for Sunmet Juice.It's a pretty smooth deal for both a juice maker and the City of Tulare, whose city council voted recently to help bring a new company to town.

Food bank to receive $45K from Walmart

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Published on 05/06/2013 - 2:13 pm

The Community Food Bank got 3,442 votes from Walmart's Fighting Hunger Together campaign.The Community Food Bank of Fresno will receive $45,000 as part of Walmart's Fighting Hunger Together initiative.