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California Attorney General and Secretary of State files lawsuit against Fresno County
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Sacramento files a lawsuit against Fresno County challenging the recently passed initiative known as “Measure A.” The State says this measure bypasses a state law that moved these elections to presidential election cycles. The city is working with the state to strike down the measure. Fresno County says Sacramento should stay […]
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.
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 […]
DOJ: Man sentenced, steals around $140K from debit cards in Fresno, Madera counties
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A Clovis man has been sentenced after being accused of using counterfeit debit cards and skimming devices, stealing around $149,000 from at least 40 victims, according to the Department of Justice. The DOJ says 37-year-old Christos Mavrokelos was sentenced on Friday to 18 months in prison and ordered to pay […]
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...
Fire crews battle house fire in Fresno County
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Fire crews battled a house fire in Fresno County early Friday morning, according to Fresno County/Cal Fire. Fire crews responded to the fire around 4 a.m. in the area of Alluvial and Dewolf avenues. Officials say the first arriving engine on the scene reported a garage fully involved. Firefighters say the […]
Modern life-saving devices coming to the Central Valley with $25K grant
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Sierra Kings Health Care District is awarding a $25,000 grant to the Sequoia Safety Council. The money will go to purchasing two life-saving chest compression devices. The Lifeline ARM compression device is a special technology that mimics the act of CPR. “These devices will help paramedics in the field […]
$15K in guitars stolen from music store in Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Back on July 21, Starving Artist Bistro was robbed of two guitars valued at $15,000. It’s a pain for the business -and a greater loss for local musicians. “Over 2200 performers between the inside stage and the outside stage and 14 record deals signed out,” Starving Artist Bistro’s Bob Sullivan said. […]
High School students immerse into university life with eye-opening experience at Fresno State
Ethan Ottaway, a high school sophomore from Woodlake, is one of 90 students selected from throughout California to participate in this year's two-week Summer Residential Program at Fresno State.The experience immerses students into university life - from sleeping in dorms to attending lecture halls."We have some STEM classes where students learn not just hands-on projects, but they learn about careers related to those activities like drones and aviation, physics, and graphic design," California Teaching Fellows Foundation Program Manager Pedro Lopez said.The California Teaching Fellows Foundation collaborated with Fresno State's College Assistance Migrant Program to find the right students, including those...
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 […]
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...
Pedestrian critical after being hit in Fresno, police say
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A person is now in critical condition after being hit by a vehicle at a Fresno intersection, the Fresno Police Department said. Officers say they responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic collision in the area of Shaw and Valentine Avenues at around 10:30 a.m. Police say a vehicle was traveling […]
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...
‘No matter what’: $40,000 donated to support these good causes in Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A pair of $20,000 checks were handed over to a pair of good causes in Fresno on Friday. Fresno’s The Artist Tree made its largest donation ever with a $20,000 check to the Fresno Arts Council and another $20,000 check to the Poverello House. Poverello House CEO Zack Darrah says the […]
‘Hoppy ending’: Bunnies rescued after home fire in Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Firefighters secured a “hoppy ending” amidst a scary incident by rescuing bunnies during a home fire in Fresno. Firefighters say they responded to a call of a house fire in the area of East Washington Avenue across from Maple Avenue in Fresno around 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Neighbors were reporting smoke […]
805 Law: Carmel & Naccasha teams up with Sagaser, Watkins & Wieland
San Luis Obispo employment law firm Carmel & Naccasha has entered into a mutual counsel relationship with Fresno employment law firm Sagaser, Watkins & Wieland, it was announced July 17. Under the agreement, which became effective July 1, attorneys from both firms will support each other on behalf of their clients to provide legal services…
Fourth-generation agriculturist tabbed as new Ag One president
Though new Ag One Foundation Board President Nick Biscay wasn’t an ag major, his family business has helped him develop deep connections to the agricultural industry. The fourth-generation agriculturalist grew up on the west side of Madera County working with his family operation, Biscay Vineyards, that has also grown raisins, almonds, wheat and other crops since it started in 1917. Today, he still serves the family business after gaining additional experience working in the banking, insurance, sales and finance sectors throughout California and across the United States.
Crime Stoppers Daily Most Wanted: Teresmond Tyrese Taylor
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Our Valley Crime Stoppers Daily Most Wanted is Teresmond Tyrese Taylor. Teresmond Taylor is wanted on a Felony, No-bail Warrant of Second Degree Robbery. 22-year-old Taylor is 5' 8" tall, 180 lbs., and has black hair and brown eyes. If you know where Teresmond Taylor...
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