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‘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 […]
Free smog repair event happening in Madera
If your car is struggling to pass a smog test, the Valley Air District wants to help.A free "Tune-In, Tune-Up" smog repair event is taking place Saturday, July 27, at the Madera District Fair on Cleveland Avenue.From 8 am until 12 pm, drivers can take their cars for an emissions test.If it passes, you get a smog certificate. If it fails, you will get a $500 voucher to make repairs.Residents from Madera and surrounding cities are welcome.Diesel vehicles are not allowed.Gates may open as early as 6:30 am.Expect a long line and a wait time of two or more hours.
Skyrocketing PG&E rates hitting Central Valley harder than most parts of state
Energy bills are on the rise across Central California with what feels like no end in sight.Pierre Thiffeault, a Northwest Fresno resident's, PG&E bill has skyrocketed.Just last month, he paid a little under $400, and now he's paying close to $1,000.Pierre says he's done all he can to cut his power use, but the bills keep going up."This one's $900 the next one its projected to be $1,100 for this next month. I'm like, that's just not fair," said Thiffeault.Even though he's taking measures to try and bring the bill down; he isn't seeing his bill budge at all."We have...
3 Fresno businesses to be acquired by city for rail crossing project
Several Fresno business owners want to pump the brakes on the city's plan to acquire land around a railroad improvement project.On Thursday, the Fresno City Council approved the acquisition of three businesses for a railway project near McKinley and Blackstone avenues.As the City of Fresno prepares to seize the property near the intersection, the impacted business owners are speaking out."If you want to take my building, there's no reason," said Art Terzian, who has owned A&T Ceramic for 30 years.The four-way intersection has two railroad crossings at the busy street level.A new project would lower the road, eliminating the rail...
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...
Father and 2 kids leading the way at Fresno dental office
It's not common to hear laughing in a dental office, but at Shinkawa Dental, it seems to be included at every appointment.What can be a scary experience for some has become enjoyable because of the family that makes up Shinkawa Dental.Meet Dr. Gerry, his wife, Sandra and their two kids, Dr. Nicole and Dr. Adam.Dr. Gerry opened his practice in 1977.He exposed his kids to dentistry at a young age, so it wasn't a huge surprise when they wanted to follow in his footsteps."That was my proudest moment when the kids told me they were interested in dentistry," Dr. Gerry...
New Program in Fresno and Central Valley Provides $500 Monthly Support to Families, Alongside CalKIDS College Savings Initiative
According to The Fresno Bee, a new initiative in Fresno and the Central Valley, named “Advancing Fresno County,” is making waves by offering $500 each month to 150 families. This program aims to alleviate poverty and foster long-term financial stability. In tandem, California’s CalKIDS program is helping young people build a better future by providing funds for college or job training.
Fresno Political Community Mourns Death of Sean Burdine
Local political activist Sean Burdine died at the age of 34 on Saturday. Court sides with Fresno on Tower Theatre lawsuit. Producers Dairy donates 38,000 bottles of water to city's three cooling centers. Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A Fresno political activist known for speaking at public meetings has...
Biden ‘shared his love for his country’ in speech, says Fresno delegate
FRESNO, Calif (KSEE/KGPE) – In President Biden’s Oval Office address Wednesday evening, he said stepping down from the race is the best way to unite our nation. “I’ve decided the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation,” President Biden said. Eric Payne, Democratic National Convention delegate from Fresno, says President […]
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile in Fresno County
FRESNO COUNTY – Mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile virus have been found in various cities in Fresno County, including Reedley, Sanger, Kingsburg, Parlier, Selma, Fowler, Clovis and Fresno. Officials also said mosquitoes that tested positive for St. Louis Encephalitis virus were found in Fresno and Clovis. The...
Tower Theatre saved, Adventure Church lawsuit dismissed
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The fight between the City of Fresno and the Adventure Church is over. The Fifth District Court of Appeal has dismissed the church’s lawsuit against the city for buying the Tower Theatre. Councilmember Miguel Arias, who oversees part of the Tower District, says he remembers the community’s reaction when the Tower […]
Vendors Scramble To Find Backup Plans In Light Of Major Arthop Changes
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — 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...
Friant Water Authority July 25, 2024
The Friant Water Authority board of directors met at the Bello Vita Event Venue in Visalia on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Chairman Jim Erickson called things to order at 10:15am or so. The FWA board meets in closed session before open session. There was nothing to report from the open session. Director Cliff Loffler led us in prayer, asking God for wisdom beyond just a canal full of water.
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