Newspapers in Education

'Dogs lose soccer match

Fresno State's women's soccer team lost 2-1 to Saint Mary's on Wednesday in the Bulldogs' final nonconference tuneup.

The Bulldogs are 2-8 under first-year coach Brian Zwaschka as they await the Western Athletic Conference opener Sunday at Hawaii.

Ashley Nied scored the winner for the Gaels (7-5) in the 64th minute.

Reporter

Bethany Clough is a business reporter who covers retail and general assignment. Bethany previously worked in The Bee's South Valley bureau starting in May 2002, covering Tulare County. She has worked as a reporter covering the community of Seneca Falls in upstate New York for the Finger Lakes Times and as Habitat for Humanity Fresno's communications coordinator. Before coming to The Bee, she was an education reporter for Neighbors weekly newspaper.

Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs

Ken Hatfield has been director of community relations since 2000 and is responsible for all aspects of public relations, including marketing and promotion. A 33-year veteran of The Bee, he began his career in circulation. He has held a number of positions in advertising, including marketing services manager. In 1992, he became circulation manager and was responsible for home delivery, single copy, Newspapers in Education and circulation marketing. Hatfield serves on the executive boards of the Fresno Zoological Society and the Sequoia Council Boy Scouts of America. Hatfield grew up in Fresno and received a Bachelor of Arts from California State University, Fresno.

Wall Street Journal launches San Francisco edition

The Wall Street Journal says its new San Francisco Bay Area edition will launch Thursday, with a weekly section devoted to local news.

It joins The New York Times in moving into big media markets that have seen local newspapers struggle amid an advertising and economic slump.

The foray is designed to lure local advertisers and boost circulation. They see San Francisco as a good place to start because it has a high number of educated, affluent people - the kind advertisers want to reach.

Wall Street Journal launches San Francisco edition

The Wall Street Journal says its new San Francisco Bay Area edition will launch Thursday, with a weekly section devoted to local news.

It joins The New York Times in moving into big media markets that have seen local newspapers struggle amid an advertising and economic slump.

The foray is designed to lure local advertisers and boost circulation. They see San Francisco as a good place to start because it has a high number of educated, affluent people - the kind advertisers want to reach.