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Fire Insurance Part 4: No Easy Solutions
So where do we go from here? Is Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara going to pull a rabbit out of a hat this December just like he’s been promising for the last 15 months? And will his much-hyped Sustainable Insurance Strategy really solve all of Orinda’s fire insurance problems?
Central Valley caterer aiming to help the next generation
The celebrated chef behind Love and Garlic California Artisan Foods and Catering is sharing her culinary savvy with businesses looking to get their foot in the door, or kitchen."This is a period in my life where I should share my wisdom, my expertise and give back a little bit," says Kitchen Subscriptions Owner Nancy Vajretti.Kitchen Subscriptions is the newest business venture of Vajretti.The commissary kitchen offers new talent or already established businesses a way to streamline production and increase efficiency."All of us need to review how we're selling preparing foods because my big pitch is lower your labor, increase your...
Samantha Lopes making Fresh Press Juices on Great Day
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Samantha Lopes from Fresh Press Juice visited the Great Day Kitchen to prepare some delicious drinks. Follow Fresh Press Juice on Instagram. Inflammation: spinach, kale, turmeric, blueberry, and pomegranate. Tutti Frutti: pineapple, apple, strawberries, and spirulina. Strawberry Sunshine: strawberries, lemons, and agave. Mommy Glow: orange,...
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed ban on smartphone use in California schools would do more harm than good
A statewide ban on smartphone use in schools would run into the same enforcement problems as local restrictions – while also taking agency away from the school community. At Rocklin High School, uneven enforcement already hinders school administrators’ efforts to keep phones out of the classroom. The phone pocket policy, for example, is applied differently from teacher to teacher, creating friction between staff and frustration among students. Newsom’s proposal does not specify whether students would be allowed to keep their phones with them during the school day. If they are, this will continue to be an issue regardless of whether the rule comes from the principal or from the governor.
Unhoused man found dead in Fresno prompts investigation
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – An investigation is underway after a man was found dead in Fresno on Thursday, the Fresno Police Department said. Officers say they responded to the area of Van Ness and Olive Avenues in Fresno on Thursday evening. Upon arrival, they found what appeared to be an unhoused man deceased in a […]
Judge threatens to sanction Hunter Biden’s attorneys for ‘false statements’
A federal judge threatened to sanction Hunter Biden’s attorneys for making “false statements” in their motion asking to dismiss his criminal charges in California. U.S. District Judge Mark Scarsi issued an order Wednesday asking Hunter Biden’s attorneys to “show cause why sanctions should not be imposed for making false statements in the motion.” Scarsi wrote…
‘Biggest party of the summer’: Free festival in Madera to kick-off month of August
MADERA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Palace & Suns Summer Arts Festival organizers say their free August third event promises to be the biggest party of the summer, with 11 live bands performing at Madera’s Town and Country amphitheater. Organizers say the only things attendees need to bring are their ice chests, some sunscreen, and their friends […]
Valley dental practice offering free wisdom teeth removal services for students
A Valley dental practice is taking action by providing wisdom teeth removal services for local students at no cost.Fresno Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Implant Center is offering wisdom teeth extraction surgery for two students, allowing them to put more money towards college expenses.It's through the "Wisdom For Wisdom" program.You can apply at the practice's website by clicking here.The deadline to apply is midnight on next Wednesday, July 31st.
PG&E relief program expands credits, more middle-class families eligible
More PG&E customers can receive help with their past-due bills thanks to changing eligibility requirements.But for some ratepayers and people who are hundreds of thousands of dollars behind on their bills, the assistance is just not enough."Do I feed my family today, or do I turn on the air? Do I pay for my air? That's the conversations going on, and not just one or two," says Christian Govea at United Way in Fresno.Christian sees it firsthand.He is the director of the non-profit's Access and Opportunity program, which has helped close to 200 people in the past month.The calls are...
Vendors scramble to find backup plans in light of major Arthop changes
Normally on the first Thursday of every month, Fulton Street in Downtown is filled with over 15,000 Arthop goers and vendors.But for the August 1st event, the normal setup has been brought to a halt.Fresno City Councilmember Miguel Arias says it's a matter of safety, but some vendors tell Action News they feel as if they've had a rug swept out from under them."The piece of walking the streets at night, grabbing an ice cream or grabbing coffee, listening to live music, looking at art, things like that that's really a big component that makes it so special and unique...
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