Tag: Fresno
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Fresno celebrates 50th anniversary of Hmong America Day
Jack Nicholson made a rare appearance at Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary special back in February. At the time, the actor was snapped by photographers leaving his hotel and was using a cane. In … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/fresno-celebrates-50th-anniversary-hmong-174035337.html
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Why did Fresno Unified spend 15 months, $75K to pick an insider as superintendent?
The school board on Wednesday approved a contract that will pay Misty Her $385,000 annually as permanent superintendent. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/why-did-fresno-unified-spend-123000606.html
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Forgotten legacy: Cemetery asks community to identify Hmong Secret War vets in Fresno County
The Clovis Cemetery District is asking for the community’s help in identifying the graves of Hmong Veterans who fought in the Secret War in Laos, in order to honor their memory, service, and … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=68124edf553744d38b533b7582194f3e&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.yourcentralvalley.com%2fnews%2flocal-news%2fhmong-secret-war-vets-identification%2f&c=3554026230862931802&mkt=en-us
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Fresno Unified names Misty Her as superintendent
Fresno Unified’s first female and Hmong leader Misty Her will continue leading the struggling district after being named superintendent. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=681054a2b02c43058e7bef08b6bfc8e3&url=https%3a%2f%2fedsource.org%2f2025%2ffresno-unified-names-misty-her-as-superintendent%2f731092&c=3869384555131369207&mkt=en-us
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Fresno Unified Trustee Wittrup Says District Had Stronger Candidates Than Misty Her
Fresno Unified Trustee Susan Wittrup said the district has lost its “muscle memory” of what strong leadership looks like. Full story: https://gvwire.com/2025/04/24/fresno-unified-trustee-wittrup-says-district-had-stronger-candidates-than-misty-her/
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Misty Her to become highest ranking Hmong Am K-12 educator
The Fresno Unified School District in Central California named Misty Her its only finalist to become its next superintendent of schools. The vote in close door session ends a 15-month search, reports … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Hmong community celebrates Fresno Unified’s new superintendent
With roughly 36 weeks left in the year, Musk could spend between 36 and 72 more days aiding President Trump this year—on top of the roughly 90 days he’s already been there. Tesla’s net income dropped … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/hmong-community-celebrates-fresno-unifieds-060910063.html
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Fresno Trustees Choose District Insider Misty Her for New Superintendent
Misty Her is the finalist for superintendent at Fresno Unified, set to be officially announced at the April 30 meeting. Full story: https://gvwire.com/2025/04/23/fresno-unified-trustees-choose-district-insider-misty-her-for-new-superintendent/
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Fresno Trustees Choose District Insider Misty Her for New Superintendent
Misty Her is the finalist for superintendent at Fresno Unified, set to be officially announced at the April 30 meeting. Full story: https://gvwire.com/2025/04/23/fresno-unified-trustees-choose-district-insider-misty-her-for-new-superintendent/
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Misty Her named Fresno Unified School District superintendent finalist, awaiting final contract vote
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Misty Her has been named as the finalist to become the Fresno Unified School District superintendent. The announcement was made during a board meeting Wednesday evening. The … Full story: https://abc30.com/post/misty-named-fresno-unified-school-district-superintendent-finalist-awaiting-final-contract-vote/16230664/
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Brandon Vang sworn in for Fresno City Council District 5
Fresno’s newest city council member was sworn in today.Brandon Vang now represents District 5, which includes southeast Fresno.I will well and faithfully discha … Full story: https://kmph.com/news/local/brandon-vang-sworn-in-for-fresno-city-council-district-5
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Brandon Vang sworn-in to Fresno City Council
After months, there is no longer an empty seat on the Fresno City Council, as Brandon Vang was sworn into his District 5 seat. Full story: https://abc30.com/post/brandon-vang-sworn-fresno-city-council/16154315/
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Fresno, the city of immigrants and diversity, welcomes Hmong City Council member | Opinion
Brandon Vang, who reflected on his family’s support in his first comments as a Fresno City Council member, was sworn in on Thursday. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/fresno-city-immigrants-diversity-welcomes-214900636.html
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‘Independent’ Vang Starts Work as New Fresno Councilmember. Cancels Tavlian Contract.
Vang took his place on the dais representing southeast Fresno, bringing the city council to full strength on Thursday. The city council unanimously accepted the March 18 special e … Full story: https://gvwire.com/2025/04/10/independent-vang-starts-work-as-new-fresno-councilmember-cancels-tavlian-contract/
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From a refugee camp to City Hall, Fresno’s newest councilmember takes the reins after emotional ceremony
This story was originally published by Fresnoland, a nonprofit news organization. In a tearful speech after taking his oath of office Thursday, Brandon Vang thanked the people who came before him. Th … Full story: https://thebusinessjournal.com/from-a-refugee-camp-to-city-hall-fresnos-newest-councilmember-takes-the-reins-after-emotional-ceremony/
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Education Matters: Fresno County superintendents at the top of their game
Clovis Unified Superintendent Dr. Corrine Folmer and Interim Fresno Unified Superintendent Misty Her are both at the top of their game, leading the two largest … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=67e6cd6110a144558ae3c3915440b478&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.yourcentralvalley.com%2fnews%2feducation%2feducation-matters-fresno-county-superintendents-at-the-top-of-their-game%2f&c=2955715395316198878&mkt=en-us