Serena Bettis
Reporter at Mid Valley Times
journalist | I cover Fresno & Tulare counties for the locally-owned Mid Valley Times | NBA fan & sitcom enthusiast; proud Colorado State alum | she/her |
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midvalleytimes.com | Serena Bettis
KINGSBURG – Kingsburg and its Dala horses remain on stable financial footing with mostly positive fund balances and strong accounting practices, according to the city’s most recent audit report. The Kingsburg City Council received this report on April 16 and voted 4-0 to accept it into the record; Mayor pro tem Vince Palomar was absent.
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midvalleytimes.com | Serena Bettis
ORANGE COVE – A fully renovated park, complete with a playground, picnic tables and public artwork, will be ready for Orange Cove residents to enjoy just in time for summer. Orange Cove kicked off construction on phase two of its Sheridan Park renovation project with a groundbreaking on April 16. Around 40 people, including residents and city staff, celebrated the phase that will update and enhance the park’s landscaping and overall amenities.
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midvalleytimes.com | Serena Bettis
SELMA – Just four months after a turbulent reorganization process and subsequent investigation Selma City Manager Fernando Santillan was decisively shown the door. City Attorney Neal Costanzo reported that the council voted 4-1 in a closed session meeting on April 15 to terminate Santillan’s contract with the city; Councilmember John Trujillo voted against the action.
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midvalleytimes.com | Serena Bettis
REEDLEY – As it continues to grow, the city of Reedley hopes to keep its historic downtown alive and well by encouraging local development and helping businesses open their doors. Those looking to open a new business in downtown Reedley — specifically on G Street between 9th Street and 13th Street — will benefit from a 90% reduction in certain entitlement application fees.
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midvalleytimes.com | Serena Bettis
KINGSBURG – With a woof-woof here and a bark-bark there, Kingsburg’s dogs now have a place to run, jump and play. Dozens of residents — canines included — joined city staff, the Kingsburg City Council and the Kingsburg Community Services Commission to celebrate the grand opening of the Kingsburg Dog Park on April 12. Although the dog park itself is not new, renovations funded by state grants have transformed it from a dusty field to a destination for dog owners and their pets alike.
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