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Mega Millions ticket worth $540,000 sold in California
LOS ANGELES - Feeling lucky? As the nation awaits the $279 million Mega Millions lottery winner, someone in California may be a half-million dollars richer. According to California Lottery's website late Friday night, a ticket worth $548,195 was sold at a Vons on North Figueroa Street in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Lake goers return to Lodi Lake to cool off after nearly two-week closure
LODI – Finally people can escape to the water at Lodi Lake after it was closed for nearly two weeks.The popular beach area was closed due to rising bacteria levels in the water that made it unsafe to be there. The concern was the high heat causing high bacteria levels in the water.But with the levels tested and safe again, the city is keeping a close eye on the heat of this week. Going out into the water on a kayak or paddleboard is the way to go and cool down at Lodi Lake."It's good that it's open, there's a...
Two people found dead in vehicle off State Route 99 in Salida
(FOX40.COM) — Two people were found dead in a vehicle off State Route 99 in Salida Sunday evening, the California Highway Patrol said. According to CHP, officers responded to a report of a possible assault with a deadly weapon on the SR-99 offramp to Hammett Road. Officers found a car parked on the shoulder of […]
Vanesscia Cresci Named VP of Grants & Compliance at Tribal Ready
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tribal Ready has named Vanesscia Cresci as Vice President of Grants & Compliance. Cresci most recently served as a broadband program specialist with the U.S. Department of Commerce. In her role, she served as a federal program officer for Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program funded projects and provided technical assistance and support to over 35 tribal government grantees.
I just found my long-lost envelope with $6K, but the bank says the cash is too damaged to accept | Call Kurtis Investigates
What does a 66-year-old Sacramento woman do after she finds an envelope containing $6,000 in cash she misplaced years ago?For Mary Venegas, she went straight to her bank to deposit the money. But, the bank refused to accept it because some of the bills were damaged."I was flabbergasted," Venegas said. "It was such a good feeling because we had been looking for it for so long."Venegas recently discovered the envelope with the money inside. Four years ago, her adventure began when she lost the envelope after putting it down somewhere in the yard. Somehow, the envelope ended up on the...
Sacramento’s first Passive House sets the standard for green builds
In East Sacramento, on a narrow avenue of small, single-story homes, a transformation is underway. An 82-year-old bungalow is becoming the new kid on the block: the first Passive House in the Sacramento region. That is, a home that’s certifiably energy efficient, airtight and well-ventilated, with triple-pane windows and continuous...
Sacramento Police Seek Help to Find Missing 12-Year-Old Boy, Marquez Hollis
The Sacramento Police Department has issued a call to the public to help find a young boy who has been reported missing. The youth in question is 12-year-old Marquez Hollis, described as standing 5'2" with a thin build, black hair, and brown eyes. According to the police department, Marquez was last seen at about 7:45 p.m. in the area of the 7600 block of Bridge Bay Drive. At that time, he was wearing a camouflaged shirt paired with green khaki camo shorts. The concern for Marquez is heightened due to his young age, marking him as an at-risk individual in need of immediate attention.
Meadow Klingler Captures First Victory on The West Coast Women’s Tour at Diamond Billiards
On Saturday, July 13, the ladies of the West Coast Women’s Tour headed to Diamond Billiards in Modesto, CA for their third tour stop of the 2024 season. As is the standard format of the tour, the 9-ball competition got underway at 11:00am and featured a double-elimination bracket with races to five on the winner’s side and races to three on the one-loss side.
Senior citizens can enjoy Hollywood classics for free in Clovis
CLOVIS, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Senior citizens are invited to take a step back in time to watch some Hollywood classics at the Regal Clovis 8 theatre for free. “They can have discounted snacks and they can have an enjoyable time in an air-conditioned movie theater, most importantly,” said Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer. Mayor Dyer says […]
Merced back-to-school fair offering free backpacks, immunizations, and more
MERCED, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Dignity Health Kids Care Clinic in Merced is helping kids get ready for the upcoming school year with their back-to-school fair on Saturday, July 27. The back-to-school fair will go from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will offer children a variety of free backpacks as well as free physicals […]
American Kids Sports Center encourages kids to dream BIG
Two facilities located in Northwest & Southwest Bakersfield!. NW location is a newly constructed, 40,000 sq ft. facility, designed specifically for kids sports and activities. Spacious air conditioned gym for activities such as, gymnastics, dance, swim lessons, Ninja Zone, cheerleading, tumbling, trampoline, martial arts and more. Equipped with the most advanced equipment, such as in-ground trampolines and tumble tracks, spring & rod floors, high quality mats and even special equipment designed for Pre-k age kids!
150 Families to Receive $500 Monthly in Fresno’s Groundbreaking Anti-Poverty Initiative
Fresno’s new guaranteed income program, providing $500 monthly to 150 families could serve as a model for nationwide poverty reduction efforts. Fresno Launches Groundbreaking Guaranteed Income Program to Combat Poverty. A new anti-poverty program in Fresno has started giving cash payments to families marking an important step in the...
Local brewers face off for the title of IPA Champion
Local brewers were competing for the title of IPA champion.The Central Valley Brewers Guild IPA Throwdown was held at Summer Fox Brewing Company in Northwest Fresno.Thirteen breweries from across the Valley brought out their best IPAs to compete.There were blind flight tastings and voting.Regardless of the friendly competition, the Central Valley Brewers Guild says this was a way for industry brewers to share their craft.''We really do care and we love what we do, and we love it when people enjoy it. It makes memories and connects people together,'' said Alex Van Horn, President of the Central Valley Brewers Guild.First, second and third-place awards were given out.Two Ravens Brewery took first, Grayview placed second, and Salty Walrus placed third.
Trader Joe’s expanding into neighboring pet store, adding 5,000 extra square feet
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The only Trader Joe’s in Bakersfield is on its way to become a whole lot bigger. Trader Joe’s, located at Town and Country Village Shopping Center will be taking over Village Pet Market next door. The expansion project will be adding a total of 5,000 extra square feet to the grocery […]
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