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šŸŒ± Why Clark Intermediateā€™s Chieftain mascot isnā€™t changing after all

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Clark Intermediateā€™s Chieftain mascot isnā€™t changing after all
  • How Clovisā€™ Chamber just earned ā€œBest in Central Valleyā€ honors
  • Why one neighborhood is asking to join the City of Clovis

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Low clouds and chilly, with a high of 46 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 52, low: 46.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 57 and low of 47 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Clovis middle school will keep its mascot, the chieftain, after tribe consents (fresnobee.com) ā€” Clark Intermediate, a feeder to Clovis High, will keep its Chieftain mascot after the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians gave written consent under a new state law. The decision, affirmed at a recent Clovis Unified board meeting, follows months of discussion about respecting Native American history while complying with upcoming mascot restrictions.
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2. Clovis Chamber of Commerce named Best in Central Valley (clovisroundup.com) ā€” Clovis businesses just got a big boost: the Clovis Chamber of Commerce has been named the Best Chamber of Commerce in the Central Valley for 2025. The century-old organization credits local members and residents for the public-voted honor and says it will keep expanding programs, advocacy, and major events like ClovisFest and Big Hat Days to strengthen the cityā€™s economy and small-town character.
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3. City of Clovis looks to annex 40 acres of county land (yourcentralvalley.com) ā€” Clovis officials are moving toward annexing 40 acres of nearby county land so the Quail Run neighborhood can connect to city water and services. Residents, who currently rely on struggling wells and trucked-in water, requested the change, and city planners say environmental review found no significant impacts as the City Council begins final discussions.
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4. 2 Washington Huskies enter transfer portal day after LA Bowl (bellinghamherald.com) ā€” A University of Washington offensive lineman from Clovis, Davit Boyajyan, is entering the transfer portal after two seasons without game action, leaving him three years of eligibility elsewhere. His move comes alongside a veteran defensive backā€™s departure, as the Huskies reshape their roster following their LA Bowl win over Boise State.
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  • Free Christmas wreaths on Clovis Ave!
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