A town that vanished: The story of Kingston

The ruins of a former school: The Garfield School arch in Clovis

Today all that remains of the schoolhouse is a red brick archway at Shephard and Minnewawa Avenues in Clovis. The building was destroyed in a fire in 1990.

How the Rancho Laguna de Tache helped Fresno flourish

Water diversions from the Kings River made Fresno's early growth possible. When a court case upended those water rights, developer Edward B. Perrin bought the Laguna de Tache ranch, and its water.

A Mexican-era rancho on the Kings River: Rancho Laguna de Tache

This Mexican-era land grant along the Kings River is an important chapter in the history of the Central Valley.

A town that vanished: The story of Kingston

Located near present-day Laton, Kingston was one of the earliest communities in the region.

A global powerhouse: Delano's former Voice of America Transmitting Station

From World War II to the Cold War, the Delano facility was a key component in sending America's message overseas.