HOME & GARDEN — Updating the flooring can help infuse new life into tired, outdated bathrooms. For an upscale, polished look that doesn’t have to break the bank, consider installing tile flooring. Before you get started, you’ll want to make some decisions about the look and feel of your flooring: Ceramic or stone? Weigh factors such as porosity, how slippery ...

FRESNO STATE — Fresno State professor of music theory and composition Dr. Benjamin Boone was named a U.S. Fulbright Scholar for the 2022-23 academic year. The award will take him to Ireland to learn about the musical pedagogy and work with other musicians to create and record new music. Boone will be based at the Irish World Academy of Music ...

BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY — Finding a professional job after college doesn’t have to be stressful, if you take a systematic approach, according to Micheala Bojorquez-Ford and Patricia Turnbull, two faculty experts on job searching from the Craig School of Business at Fresno State. Bojorquez-Ford and Turnbull offer these tips for successful job hunting. 1. Recognize that finding a job can take ...

FRESNO STATE — Dr. Xuanning Fu has been named Fresno State’s new provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, effective immediately. He has served as interim provost since January 2021. President of Fresno State, Dr. Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, announced Dr. Fu’s appointment on June 8. The provost is the University’s chief academic officer and serves as its leader when the president ...

FRESNO STATE — Seven members of the Fresno State rodeo team will compete in the College National Finals Rodeo from June 12 to June 18 in Casper, Wyoming. Under the guidance of fourth-year head coach Uhuru Adem, Fresno State’s men’s team enters the event ranked 16th nationally. The Bulldoggers’ 4,866 team points for the 10 events held between October and ...

FAMILY & CHILDCARE — As difficult as moving can be for adults, it can be even harder for children. Some are simply too young to realize all their favorite toys will be coming along with them while older kids understand a move might mean giving up friendships, sports teams and schools they enjoy. 1. Keep Kids in the Loop Communicate ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled an additional lane closure this week on State Routes 49 and 140. Route 49 One-way traffic control from Allred Road to Varain Road for tree work from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, June 13, 2022. One-way traffic control from Allred Road to Varain Road for utility work ...

Recipes courtesy of Erin Lynch. FOOD & DRINK — The arrival of summer means favorites like fresh seafood are back on the menu for many families. This year, as you explore new and inventive ways to add variety to weeknight dinners and backyard barbecues, consider including lobster as a versatile, indulgent ingredient. Throughout the summer months, lobstermen up and down ...

SACRAMENTO — The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will graduate 128 new officers on Friday, June 10, in a ceremony at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento. The graduating officers have completed 27 weeks of intense training in preparation for providing communities throughout California with the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security. CHP Commissioner Amanda Ray will be accompanied by ...

FRESNO STATE — In years past, the FOOSA Philharmonic Orchestra concert has been held at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. After a year off in 2020 due to COVID-19 and a smaller string ensemble in 2021, the full FOOSA orchestra returns with two special performances in the Central Valley. “In an effort to give back to our community, ...