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Governor Newsom announces appointments 7.17.24
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:. Melany Acosta-Parra, of Kerman, has been appointed to the California Youth Empowerment Commission. Acosta-Parra has been a Recreation Leader for the City of Kerman Parks and Recreation Department since 2021. She served on the Kerman Youth Commission from 2021 to 2024. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem. Acosta-Parra is a Democrat.
High temps return to Bay Area, Central Coast on Thursday
The weather system that scorched the Bay Area and Central Coast in early July is hanging a U-turn and is headed back to the region with more heat, according to the National Weather Service. Around July 4, a ridge of high pressure in the atmosphere was sitting right off the coast and pushed temperatures into the triple digits in some inland areas for the better part of two weeks. That same system is now boomeranging up from the southwestern desert region and will drag high temperatures back into the region starting Wednesday and lasting until the middle of next week, said weather...
New CA rules could ban plants, certain objects within 5 feet of home
(KRON) — Protecting homes from wildfire risk is the idea behind a new set of rules in California. Some of the regulations could include limiting plants or items like a hot tub within five feet of your home. Those involved with the rules say they are backed by science and have been shown to make […]
California judge: first grader too young for free speech rights, family appeals
(The Center Square) - The mother of a first grader punished for handing an “innocent” drawing with the phrases “black lives matter” and “any life” to a classmate of color is appealing to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals after a lower court ruling declared first-grade students are too young to be protected by the First Amendment. After a first grade lesson on Martin Luther King Jr. and Black Lives Matter, a student who felt bad for her classmate of color drew a picture for...
1 dead, 1 woman hospitalized after hit by truck in Madera
MADERA, Calif. (FOX26) — One person is dead, and a woman has been hospitalized with major injuries after they were both hit by a truck Thursday morning in Madera. According to Madera CHP, officers were called out to Avenue 12 and Road 25 around 3:42 a.m. for reports of a crash.
Former Bitwise CEOs Jake Soberal and Irma Olguin Jr. take plea deal, walk from court
The two former Bitwise CEOs, Jake Soberol and Irma Olguin Jr., pleaded guilty on Wednesday in federal court as part of a plea agreement they made following the fall of the tech company last year.
‘Oh poop’: Hanford animal rescue in desperate need of cat litter
HANFORD, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A no-kill animal rescue in Hanford is asking the community for cat litter. The Kings SPCA is located in Hanford, and was established in 1964 according to its website, they seek to provide a safe haven for abused, abandoned, medically ill injured, and surrendered animals for for as long as needed […]
Long stretch of triple-digit heat ends, but a new streak starts Thursday
FRESNO, Calif. (KGPE) – On Wednesday, high temperatures across the Central Valley reached the upper 90s, giving residents a typical July day. In fact, Fresno’s high of 98 degrees was spot on with the average high. These upper 90 degrees Wednesday put an end to a 16-day stretch of triple-digit heat. The stretch of over […]
Woman ‘accidentally’ shoots, kills man in Madera, police say
MADERA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A woman has been arrested after accidentally shooting and killing a man in Madera, according to the Madera Police Department. Officers say they responded to the 300 block of Washington Court in Madera on Wednesday at 7:09 p.m. regarding a man being “accidentally shot.” Upon arrival, police say a former roommate […]
Diamond ‘Dog Tommy Hopfe drafted by Colorado Rockies
Fresno State graduate Tommy Hopfe was been drafted by the Colorado Rockies with the 258th pick in the 9th round of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft. Hopfe spent four years with the Diamond ‘Dogs. The two-way star earned All-Mountain West honors in back-to-back seasons. During his time as a Bulldog, Hopfe had a .329 batting average with […]
San Benito Wildfire Community hosting a meeting
Information provided by the San Benito Agricultural Land Trust. Lea este artículo en español aquí. Wildfire season is here and, as a community, we need to be prepared! Residents of San Juan Bautista and Aromas areas are encouraged to participate on July 17th, 2024, from 5:30-8:00 pm at St. Francis Retreat in San Juan Bautista for a Community Meeting to hear about and contribute to the San Benito Wildfire Resilience Program. The program partners are facilitating the 10-year update of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) for the residents of San Benito County, last updated in 2010. As wildfire frequency and severity continues to increase, it is more important than ever for our communities to have a plan in place to prepare for, reduce the risk of, and adapt to wildland fire events. Click HERE for event details and registration, which can also be viewed on the attached image.
Fresno Unified allocates more than $100 million to 'Every Child is a Reader' initiative
As the Fresno Unified School District aims to make sure every student is reading at grade level by the end of first grade, Chief Academic Officer Natasha Baker, Ed. D., says they're also dedicating millions of dollars to make it possible."We wanted to make sure that we resource our schools well for this initiative," Baker said.Over the course of five years, between 2023 and 2028, the district has allocated $109.5 million for the literacy initiative 'Every Child is a Reader.'The district says $2.3 million each year will be dedicated to curriculum and instruction.Each of the five regional high school areas...
Serial thief allegedly robbed same Visalia home twice
VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A serial thief from Visalia was arraigned Wednesday by the Tulare District Attorney after allegedly robbing the same home twice. The DA says 37-year-old Donald Franklin burglarized the same Visalia home on July 6 and July 8. He was charged with two felony counts of residential burglary in connection to the […]
Newton signs with the Athletics as UDFA
OAKLAND, Calif. – Fresno State infielder Ben Newton has been signed by the Oakland Athletics as an undrafted free agent. Newton played for the Diamond 'Dogs for four seasons, appearing in 192 games and making 165 starts for the 'Dogs. In his Bulldog career, Newton owns a .274 average...
Delano police collect clothes for babies at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Delano Police Officers Association invites Kern County to donate clothing for babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. From July 15 to August 15, preemie and newborn clothing will be accepted at the Delano Police Department lobby for babies at the NICU inside Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. The NICU Clothing Drive […]
Clark nominated for 2024 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
NORTHBROOK, Ill. - Fresno State senior defensive back Dean Clark is among the nominees for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team and Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, the organizations announced Wednesday. Clark is one of 111 FBS student-athletes from around the country nominated for this year's honors. The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, college...
‘Was it all just for money?’: Why this popular Pride event is leaving a Downtown Fresno venue
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The founders of a monthly party at Fresno’s Tioga-Sequoia Beer Garden have now split from the downtown venue, asking if the business really believed in their cause or “was it all just for money?” On Tuesday, Tioga-Sequoia Beer Garden confirmed that the business’ Pride flag had been removed the previous week […]
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