Our Clovis Roundup was born by accidental necessity. With the old Clovis Independent changing ownership and eventually dying, a need arose for a dedicated Clovis news source. Along came Veteran Marine Kenny Melchor and his wife Donna, both with backgrounds in print advertising and a lifelong love of our city.
They took a chance that people in Clovis and the surrounding mountain communities would embrace a fresh outlook on news. Just like that, a husband and wife news team was born. Kenny sells the vision and Donna manages the layout. Both having family roots in our valley, it seemed a natural fit.
The Melchor’s believe a paper should be free for all to read and at the same time keeping advertising rates well below market costs. This allows small businesses to compete in a corporate world. In a time when small town newspapers are becoming extinct, The Clovis Roundup is beating the odds. She’s growing every issue thanks to local business and public support.
The concept was for a betterment of people, to share interesting and uplifting stories, to bolster community pride. Our rich Valley stories are best told by its people, people that live and work here, and people that care about the “Clovis Way of Life” and its historic preservation.
What makes us that much better?
We bring you the latest and greatest news and events going on in the wonderful city of Clovis. We are the ONLY newspaper that is-Clovis specific in our news and advertisement.
Up-to-date coverage of schools, sports, and events
We deliver the latest local sports news and entertainment for schools, including Fresno State.
County-wide distribution and delivery
- 2017 CNPA California Journalism Awards – Best Featured Story, 1st Place
- 2017 CNPA California Journalism Awards – Sports Section, 3rd Place
- 2016 George F. Gruner Award – Best Photo, Honorable Mention
- 2016 George F. Gruner Award – Best Sports Story, Honorable Mention
- 2014 Spirit of Clovis Award presented by the Clovis Hall of Fame
- Accredited Member of California News Publishers Association (CNPA)
- Clovis Chamber’s 2012 Business Woman of the Year – Donna Melchor
Want to advertise with Clovis Roundup?
Contact us at 559-326-2040 or email ads@clovisroundup.com.
Have a story idea?
Email your ideas to editor@clovisroundup.com
Got an event coming up in Clovis?
Email the details to info@clovisroundup.com and we’ll post it on our calendar.
Clovis Roundup Community Newspaper
55 Shaw Ave #106
Clovis, CA 93612
Phone: (559) 324-8757
Office Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.