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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, says his 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 is 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...
California town decimated by 2018 wildfire threatened again by state’s largest this year, as fires plague Oregon and Canada
An evacuation warning has been issued for the town of Paradise, where residents say the smell of smoke and sight of advancing flames on the horizon is enough to retraumatize them with the same horrors unleashed by California’s deadliest wildfire in 2018, which incinerated much of the town.
Mega Millions ticket worth $415,000 sold in California
LOS ANGELES - Feeling lucky? As the nation awaits the $331 million Mega Millions lottery winner, someone in California may be $400,000 richer. According to California Lottery's website late Friday night, a ticket worth $415,055 was sold at the Palma Liquor on La Palma Avenue in La Palma, California. The...
Bankruptcy filing of large wine producer spells scary time for state of industry
One of the largest wine producers in the country filed for bankruptcy this week.The news of Vintage Wine Estates filing for bankruptcy sent shock waves throughout the industry."Execution of the IPO. I think it was rushed," said Rob McMillan, Silicon Valley Bank executive vice president.The Santa Rosa-based company went public in 2020. Under it, over 30 wine and spirit brands.Most of its products are in the $15 to $20 range. To understand what might have gone wrong, we spoke with McMillan, one of the top wine-business analysts in the country.MORE: Invasive lanternflies that have potential to affect entire industries intercepted...
Joshua Tree National Park top choice for spreading ashes of dearly departed
A recent poll revealed Joshua Tree National Park as the top choice by Californians to spread the ashes of dearly departed loved ones. A survey by Choice Mutual, an insurance agency specializing in final expense life insurance, found that Californians chose Joshua Tree National Park as a preferred alternative burial location. ...
California date palm ranches reap not only fruit, but a permit to host weddings and quinceañeras
COACHELLA, Calif. (AP) — Claudia Lua Alvarado has staked her future on the rows of towering date palms behind the home where she lives with her husband and two children in a desert community east of Los Angeles. It’s not solely due to the fleshy, sweet fruit they give...
Soul Beat, California's first African American TV station, is coming back
California’s first African American television station is getting ready for a relaunch. Founded in 1978 by the late Chuck Johnson, Soul Beat, the 24/7 channel based in Oakland, highlighted music, lifestyle, education and culture for more than two decades. The network went off air in 2003 after the passing...
Broken AC units impact animals at Valley Animal Center
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Three Valley Animal Center’s AC units inside their clinic are experiencing major disrepair. The Valley Animal Center is calling for donations as animals are at risk without working AC units in their clinic. “Without them being at 100% operation status, it really affects the way that we’re able to help our […]
Sons, Daughters of the American Revolution present living history at Beale Memorial
The woman who volunteered Saturday to demonstrate women's fashion during the time of the American Revolution looked increasingly uncomfortable the more authentic she got. First came a corset-like support that substituted for a brassiere in the late 18th century. Then volunteer Pam Munday was asked to try on farthingales, one on each hip, that were used like pockets for keeping household items close at hand. On top of it all would be worn a large dress — the bigger the better.
‘This is serious, you need to leave’: Bodfish residents urged to evacuate
The destructive Borel Fire tripled in size in 24 hours torching thousands of acres, destroying homes, and spurring evacuations. A lot of residents have already packed and left town, but some are staying. They're worried about looters.
64-year-old woman reported missing, last seen on California Ave in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Police are asking for help to find a 64-year-old woman reported missing Saturday out of central Bakersfield. Officers are looking for Jane Caveney who was last seen July 27 at around 11:15 a.m. in the 800 block of California Avenue, the department said. Caveney is considered at-risk because of unspecified medical […]
2024 BVarsity All-Area Baseball team
Brock Thompson, Liberty, senior, SS/P: Committed to play at Oklahoma State, the South Yosemite River League player of the year hit .402 with 10 home runs, 38 RBIs, 45 runs scored and 22 stolen bases as the team’s shortstop. He hit a game-tying three-run home run in the seventh inning against Moorpark in the SoCal Regional D-2 title game. He also had a 2.55 ERA in 12 appearances on the mound, with three saves, including one in the Central Section championship game against Clovis West.
2024 BVarsity All-Area boys track and field team
Jalen Ford, Bakersfield, sophomore: In a record-breaking season, he won SYVL and Central Section titles in the 100 and 200, he won the 200 at Masters and was second in the 100, leading the Drillers’ 400 relay team to Masters championship. He was third at the CIF State Championships in the 100 and fourth in the 200.
Free FUSD summer camp teaches students gymnastics skill, self-confidence and life lessons
Exposing students to new sports.A free Fresno Unified summer camp is building confidence in young gymnasts.The little ones have no fear of balancing, swinging on the bars or bouncing on the trampoline.Fresno Gymnastics Center is hosting a summer camp through Fresno Unified, allowing TK through 6th-grade students to unleash their inner champion."They do eight different events, or groups stations, experiencing all four events -- vault, bars, beam, floor," Recreational Department Lead Nicole Regalado said.She says students are given the chance to work on their balance on the beam, their flips and rolls on the floor, launching onto the vault and...
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