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Jackpot! $54 million Superlotto Plus ticket sold in Northern California
A lucky lottery player in Northern California is holding a Superlotto Plus ticket worth $54 million after matching all six numbers in Saturday night's draw, according to the California Lottery. The jackpot winning ticket was sold at the 7-Eleven store on Cottonwood Street in Woodland, about 15 miles outside of...
Housing shortage has led South Bay farmworkers to live in desperate conditions; a new bill aims to help change that
GILROY — In the modest Gilroy two-bedroom home that farmworker Jesusita Ortiz shares with her family, the living room doubles as a storage space and a shared bedroom for her children, complete with a bunk bed and colorful anime posters lining the walls. The compact set up is a necessary arrangement for the growing family — nine in all, with a grandchild on the way.
Local students highlighted in ABC30 special
TULARE COUNTY – In the latest edition of the “Children First” special, ABC30 highlighted “Standout Students” from across the Central Valley. And two of the stories featured come right out of Tulare County. Dulce Soto-Sanchez, a recent graduate of Monache High School, represents Porterville in...
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 […]
CHP: Officers to set up DUI checkpoint in Fresno County this weekend
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Fresno Area California Highway Patrol will be conducting a DUI and Driver License checkpoint starting Friday. Officers say the checkpoint will be somewhere within the unincorporated area of Fresno County between 7 p.m. on Friday and 3 a.m. on Saturday. The map below shows unincorporated areas of the county […]
This loved chicken joint is coming to Tulare: Site Plan
This is not a drill. You don't have to ask your partner to pinch you. Plans to build a Chick-fil-A fast food restaurant in Tulare at Cartmill and 99 have been filed with the city. ...
CUSD offering positions for Special Education jobs
July 11th, 2024 – On July 11th, the Clovis Unified School District (CUSD) held a job fair for people looking for paraprofessional and instructional assistant positions within the District. On-the-spot interviews for these positions were conducted for those interested, and attendees were encouraged to bring a high school diploma...
CCMF introduces free mental health services for members
The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) is excited to announce the addition of a valuable new member resource: free mental health services, effective July 1, 2024. Recognizing the importance of mental health in this demanding field, CCMF is excited to introduce a service aimed at helping city managers cope with the stress of the profession and maintain their mental well-being.
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...
All Four Baby Brothers Reported Missing Have Been Found by Deputies
Four baby brothers, aged 2 to 5, were found safe nearly three weeks after disappearing in Palmdale, authorities reported Saturday. The children were located at a family member’s home in California City and have been placed under the care of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Palmdale station.
Faulty equipment, high temperatures contribute to PG&E blackouts
A blackout in central Bakersfield Sunday took power from over 17,000 PG&E customers. The blackout led to questions about PG&E infrastructure, while the company says it's the heat, others say it's the government.
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!
CSUB names University of Oakland's Banfield to be head baseball coach
Cal State Bakersfield announced Monday it has selected a new head baseball coach with 20 years of coaching and recruiting experience who most recently led Michigan's University of Oakland to its first 30-win season in 27 years. Jordon Banfield becomes the fourth head coach in CSUB's history after a national...
Record broken in Bakersfield for number of consecutive days reaching 105 or above
July is on average the hottest month of Bakersfield’s weather year. And, by any measure, July 2024 has been a pressure cooker. But what do the numbers say? How many 100-plus degree days has the southern valley seen in July, so far? And what about those extreme-heat days that reach 105 or hotter?
Heat-related issue knocked out power for over 17,000 in Bakersfield Sunday evening
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A massive power outage that impacted over 17,000 customers in Bakersfield Sunday evening was caused by a heat-related issue at a power substation, PG&E confirmed with Eyewitness News. The power was knocked out around 4:40 in the afternoon Sunday and impacted thousands of people from...
Fatal Motorcycle Crash on South Union Ave near Di Giorgio Rd in Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA — According to KGET, a 21-year-old man from Bakersfield lost his life in a motorcycle accident in south Bakersfield on Friday night, July 19, 2024. The collision occurred around 7:47 PM on South Union Avenue, just north of Di Giorgio Road. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports...
Community town hall meeting scheduled for Wednesday for residents affected by Victory Mutual Water Co. water well shutdown
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A community town hall meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday for a Bakersfield neighborhood that went without water on the cusp of the summer’s hottest days. The town hall meeting is scheduled for July 24, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Shirley Lane Elementary School located at 6714 Shirley Ln. More […]
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