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Orange Cove delays Measure O petition vote, discussion
ORANGE COVE – The Orange Cove City Council delayed hearing and voting on an item that would put the special property tax for police and fire services, known as Measure O, onto the ballot for the third time in a 12-month period. After voting on just one consent calendar...
Grass fire shuts down part of Highway 99 in Fresno County
A grass fire has forced the closure of a portion of Highway 99 in Fresno County on Friday night.The fire is currently burning along the highway near Central Avenue.The California Highway Patrol says all northbound lanes have been closed at Central due to the flames.The closure is expected to last for a couple of hours.Traffic appears to be backed up for miles in the southbound lanes due to the closure.Drivers should avoid the area if they can as the fire continues to burn.All southbound lanes of the highway remain open at this time.Investigators have not yet shared any details about how the fire started.Stay with Action News for the latest updates on this developing story.
Fresno Chaffee Zoo unveils renovated exhibit in Kingdoms of Asia
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The revamp of the Kingdoms of Asia exhibit has been four years in the making, stalled by the global pandemic, but now the wait is finally over. Three species of animals will live in the Kingdoms of Asia’s newest habitat: the Tapir, Babirusa, and Muntjac. They will co-exist in one habitat, […]
Non-profit that gives Fresno children clothes recovering after theft
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A non-profit that gives hundreds of children in Fresno County free clothes is now recovering from a break-in. On Sunday, July 21, the site was broken into just before the busiest time of the year. Director and Co-Founder of Randy’s Closet Lorraine Estrada runs the non-profit out of a small room […]
Artists, Vendors Plan to Defy City's ArtHop Crackdown
Some ArtHop vendors say they will be at the Thursday, Aug. 1, event despite code enforcement saying they'll cite outdoor vendors and food trucks. A street artist duo said they would find a creative way to get their art out at the event. Other vendors said they would simply defy...
Closure of section of Avocado Lake extended
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The closure of a section of Avocado Lake in Fresno County has been extended until August, officials announced on Friday. Previously, officials announced that from July 22 until July 27, the south side of Avocado Lake will be closed to the public for maintenance purposes. On Friday, officials with the […]
Man arrested after hit-and-run, driving over 100 mph in Merced
MERCED, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A man has been arrested in Merced County after reaching speeds of over 100 mph when fleeing from police, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies say they attempted to issue a traffic stop on a vehicle going over 100 mph near Santa Fe Drive and Highway 59 in Merced. Sheriff’s […]
Hundreds of exposed animal bones found near Selma
FOWLER, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Several hundreds of exposed animal bones were found near the City of Selma after allegedly being illegally dumped, according to the Fowler Police Department. Police say a concerned citizen reported finding bones near Selma on Dinuba Avenue and De Wolf Avenue. Officers went out to investigate and found about a 350-foot-long […]
Former Fresno State QB Jake Haener announces he has rare form of skin cancer
Former Fresno State and current New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener has announced he has skin cancer.Haener made the announcement during a press conference at Saints training camp.A reporter asked Haener about a bandage on his face, asking if it was a "battle wound," when Haener announced the diagnosis.Watch Live: Jake Haener#Saints | @RousesMarkets https://t.co/66F6dF3pDR— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) July 26, 2024 Haener said he is working with the team's training staff and has a consultation on August 1 to discuss the next steps.He clarified that the cancer is not considered to be life-threatening.He said family members grew concerned when a...
Most adorable 5-month-old shelter puppy guilty of ‘being so dang cute’ and stealing kisses
At the Stanislaus Animal Services Agency located in Modesto, California, a five-month-old German shepherd puppy named Cooler has been placed on the euthanasia list for Saturday. Multiple pleas have gone out on social media asking for help, but sadly, Cooler has received no interest. This little pup, dressed as a...
Stockton to unveil new mural featuring monarch butterflies
The Stockton Arts Commission is unveiling a new mural, "Winged Wanderers," created by artist Charly Malpass, which features monarch butterflies flying over the city, on August 1 at 9 a.m. on the corner of E. Market St. and S. Sutter St.
WATCH: Liberty HS senior catches, squats 290-pound shark
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Liberty High School senior caught and squatted a 290-pound shark off the Port Hueneme Pier on Sunday. The teen is identified as Connor Mullen and he plays football for Liberty. Connor was fishing with his grandparents when he caught the shark. Connor and his family are waiting to hear from […]
Red Cross opens second evacuation shelter at Lake Isabella Senior Center
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A second Red Cross evacuation shelter has opened at the Lake Isabella Senior Center, located at 6405 Lake Isabella as of Friday. Residents forced to evacuate due to the Borel Fire are welcome. The first evacuation location, the Tehachapi Education Center, is is available for...
Central Valley Women’s Entrepreneurship Center opens Modesto office
The expansion into Modesto marks the center’s commitment to offering no-cost services to aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners across the Valley. The office seeks to meet the needs of entrepreneurs in Stanislaus, Merced, Alpine, Calaveras, Mariposa and Tuolumne counties. “The new office extends Fresno State’s support developing entrepreneurs and...
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