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Woman, 62, convicted in California of exporting thermal riflescopes to Russia
A 62-year-old woman convicted of illegally exporting “defense articles”, including thermal imaging riflescopes and night-vision goggles, to Russian co-conspirators has been sentenced to two years in prison, federal officials announced Monday. Prosecutors with the United States Attorney’s Central District of California Office say Elana Shifrin, a resident of Mundelein, Illinois, participated in a scheme […]
Limoncelli has strong week on the mound for Class A Modesto
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Horseheads grad Mike Limoncelli keeps getting stronger on the mound. Limoncelli earned a victory and made a second appearance in relief for Class A Modesto in the minor leagues this past week. Modesto is the Class A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners and prepares the future stars of the game in […]
Check out the Top 10 SJ County girls flag football teams ahead of 2024-25 season
High school girls' flag football is back for its second season as an official sport in the 209. Last season, 17 San Joaquin County schools participated in the Sac-Joaquin Section’s first full season of girls' flag football. Eight of those teams landed a spot in the SJS Girls Flag Football playoffs competing in Division 1 or 2 for the first-ever blue banner in the sport. St. Mary’s girls' flag football got the closest of any area school...
Maria Fire in Calaveras County grows to 50 acres, prompts evacuation orders and warnings
CALAVERAS COUNTY – A wildfire in the Mokelumne Hill/Mountain Ranch area has prompted evacuation orders Tuesday morning. The fire, named by Cal Fire as the Maria Fire, is burning near Jesus Maria Road, also prompting the closure of that road between Highway 26 and Music Gulch. Per the Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services, evacuation orders are in effect for the following zones: CCU-030-A and CCU-042-B. An evacuation warning is also in effect for zone CCU-029. Cal Fire says the wildfire has grown to 50 acres as of 6 a.m. It is 5% contained.
Christmas in July returns to Pixie Woods in Stockton Saturday
Santa Claus is making a stop this weekend at Pixie Woods Children's Park for the annual Christmas in July event. Holiday cheer will overflow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 27 at the children's amusement park at 3121 Monte Diablo in Stockton. "Celebrate Christmas in July. Santa will make a...
Annual backpack giveaway expected to help hundreds of families in Stockton
STOCKTON – Struggling families in one Stockton community will soon get a much-needed boost. The annual backpack giveaway event aims to give hundreds of children a headstart in school.Families living at Sierra Vista in Stockton have a lot to be thankful for."It's so much stuff that us parents and families have to worry about. That's one less thing we have to worry about, you know," said Velma Daniels, a Stockon resident. Daniels and her two young children have been living at the *recently renovated public housing apartments for over a year now.She's excited about the annual backpack giveaway event at their complex."This...
California environmentalists sue Port of Los Angeles, alleging clean water violations
A California environmental group on Tuesday filed a federal lawsuit against the Port of Los Angeles, accusing the defendant of unleashing toxic pollutants into the San Pedro Bay. The activists — from the organization Environment California — claimed that the port has violated the federal Clean Water Act with more than 2,000 illegal discharges in the past…
Police to conduct DUI checkpoint in Stockton
(FOX40.COM) — The Stockton Police Department announced officers will be conducting a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint this week. The checkpoint will be set up on Friday at an undisclosed location “within city limits” from 5 pm. to 1 a.m., police said. Police said officers will be looking for signs of impaired driving along with […]
Local brewers face off for the title of IPA Champion
Local brewers were competing for the title of IPA champion.The Central Valley Brewers Guild IPA Throwdown was held at Summer Fox Brewing Company in Northwest Fresno.Thirteen breweries from across the Valley brought out their best IPAs to compete.There were blind flight tastings and voting.Regardless of the friendly competition, the Central Valley Brewers Guild says this was a way for industry brewers to share their craft.''We really do care and we love what we do, and we love it when people enjoy it. It makes memories and connects people together,'' said Alex Van Horn, President of the Central Valley Brewers Guild.First, second and third-place awards were given out.Two Ravens Brewery took first, Grayview placed second, and Salty Walrus placed third.
Champions of Tomorrow: Fresno Heat Beach Volleyball Club
CLOVIS, Calif. (KSEE) – When you think of the Central Valley, you don’t necessarily think of beach volleyball. But if you head out to Bicentennial Park in Clovis, to a beach volleyball practice for the Fresno Heat Volleyball Club, you’ll quickly discover the sport is on the rise. “Yeah, it’s been growing a lot,” says […]
Trader Joe’s expanding into neighboring pet store, adding 5,000 extra square feet
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The only Trader Joe’s in Bakersfield is on its way to become a whole lot bigger. Trader Joe’s, located at Town and Country Village Shopping Center will be taking over Village Pet Market next door. The expansion project will be adding a total of 5,000 extra square feet to the grocery […]
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. ...
Bakersfield girl Delilah Love, who gained major following while battling cancer dies
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Delilah Love, a young Bakersfield girl who battled cancer for more than half of her life died Sunday. Samantha, Delilah’s mother, announced her death on social media. Delilah was 9 years old and she would have turned 10 on Sept. 21. Delilah was only 4 years old when she started complaining […]
Section of Avocado Lake to close
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A section of Avocado Lake will be closed beginning Monday and will be back open during the weekend, officials with the County of Fresno said. Officials say, effective Monday, July 22, the south side of Avocado Lake will be closed. The section will be closed to the public for maintenance […]
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 […]
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