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Del Rey homeless RV camp returns months after cleanup; residents frustrated
LOS ANGELES - "It's almost like the famous words from the Poltergeist movie," said one Del Rey resident, "they are baaaaack". His sarcasm obvious as he points to a line of RVs parked along Inglewood Boulevard under the 90 Freeway. Most had left after we aired a story last February, featuring the plight of area residents complaining about rising crime and concerns about fires.
Full concert lineup revealed for 2024 Big Fresno Fair
The Big Fresno Fair just made another big announcement for this year's concert series.Two more showstoppers will take the stage at the Paul Paul Theater.The All-American Rejects bring their hits to the Fair on Thursday, October 10.Get your emo-pop on with classics such as Move Along, Dirty Little Secret, Swing, Swing and It Ends Tonight.The Grammy-award-winning "Mariachi Divas" will be performing October 5th.The internationally known group features an all-female ensemble of mariachi musicians.You can find the full lineup of fair concerts by clicking here.The fair fun runs October 2 through the 14th.
Hundreds of new homes and sports park coming to city of Sanger
Preparations have begun for the construction of nearly 500 new homes in Sanger.The major project will be located on North and Bethel avenues, near Saint Mary's Catholic Church.A total of 490 single-family homes will be built.The development will take place in four phases.Part of the first phase is a ten-acre sports park which will be run by the city.It will include three softball fields that will double as baseball fields, a play area for toddlers, restrooms and a parking lot.The mayor of Sanger says a sports park is something the community does not yet have."The city of Sanger is known as a sports town, so a lot of kids have been coming to our council meetings and looking and asking for us to build something like this for them," Mayor Frank Gonzalez said.The sports park will be among the first items completed in the project.Framing for houses is expected to start going up next year.The project is part of a partnership between the city and San Joaquin Valley Homes.The mayor says construction is underway on two affordable housing complexes -- with 70 to 75 units each.
Pilot who trained in Fresno died fighting for Ukraine: ‘Hero’
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Ukrainian Air Force Pilot Oleksii Mes, who died defending his country earlier this week, had received training in Fresno with the 144th Fighter Wing before the conflict between Russia and Ukraine began in 2022. The Ukrainian Air Force announced the passing of pilot Oleksii Mes on Thursday. Officials say he was […]
Judge denies motion to dismiss Brown Act lawsuit against City of Fresno
A Fresno Superior Court judge denied the City of Fresno’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit alleging the city council’s budget committee violated state transparency law since 2018. Judge Robert Whalen also denied a motion for judgment from the ACLU of Northern California and First Amendment Coalition — which...
New Fresno City ordinance can have squatters removed from rentals
Squatters can soon be removed from hotels and short-term rentals in the city of Fresno."The root of the concern really comes from these property owners who have short-term rentals like an Airbnb or a hotel or a motel," Fresno City councilmember Nelson Esparza said.The ordinance, passed Thursday by the city council, will allow the property owner to submit a complaint about the people staying unlawfully.If verified, the Fresno Police Department will contact the unauthorized guest to vacate the property.Both councilmembers Nelson Esparza and Garry Bredefeld sponsored the bill.Bredefeld says this type of legislation was not possible before the recent Supreme...
Rail Station to Help Revive California City’s Downtown
In Fresno, high-speed rail is coming with a history lesson. High-speed rail service will do more than connect California cities to one another. It also will connect at least one of those cities to its distant past. In Fresno, a new high-speed rail station will be located at the same...
Jane Fonda to speak at San Joaquin Valley Town Hall
Every year, the San Joaquin Valley Town Hall brings nationally and internationally renowned speakers to Central California to help inform, educate and entertain.Over the next year, the nonprofit is offering a star-studded lineup.Actor and activist Jane Fonda will be speaking at the William Saroyan Theater in April.The title of this speaker series is Resilience, Passion and Purpose.Next month, retired US Army Lieutenant General and Former National Security Advisor, H.R. McMaster will be speaking at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District.For a complete list of speakers, dates and times, and ticket prices, click here.
"Super Scooper" aircraft used to help firefighters stationed in Fresno
FRESNO, Calif (FOX26) — An aircraft designed to fight fires is currently stationed in Fresno to help with the Coffee Pot Fire. The “Super Scooper” aircraft as they are called are operated by an aerial firefighting company called Bridger Aerospace. The company says that the specific aircraft...
Fresno cracks down on illegal pet breeding
Anyone illegally breeding cats and dogs in Fresno will now face increased scrutiny from the city. Thursday, the Fresno City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to fine anyone who illegally sells cats and dogs or breeds them without a license. The big picture: The ordinance was introduced at the city...
‘Common sense’: Fresno lawmaker’s bill to help undocumented homebuyers
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Fresno lawmaker Joaquin Arambula is the author of a controversial new bill now headed to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk. If signed, it will allow undocumented immigrants to apply for the state’s first-time home-buyer program “California Dream For All.” The bill passed on a 45-15 party-line vote. “AB 1840 does not create […]
Celebrate California's wildlife with event in Fresno
The Fresno Chaffee Zoo will join forces with the San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust to celebrate California's wildlife through a day of special events and activities.There will be two sets of hands-on activities taking place this Saturday, August 31, at the River Center on Old Friant Road near Woodward Park.It's followed by a celebration for all event participants.There will also be food trucks on site for lunch options, as people learn more about local conservation organizations on site and enjoy free ice cream and popsicles.This event is free!
'Xavier Worthy Day' officially proclaimed in Fresno
Fresno City Council President Annalisa Perea proudly announced the proclamation of "Xavier Worthy Day."RELATED: Fresno native Xavier Worthy drafted in first round by the Kansas City ChiefsIt's in honor of the Fresno native and Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver.The special day recognizes his extraordinary achievements in professional football and his commitment to giving back to his community.Worthy was born and raised in Fresno, then went on to Central East High School, where he excelled in both football and track.RELATED: Central High graduate Xavier Worthy breaks NFL Combine 40-yard dash recordWorthy's proud mother, Nicky Jones, along with other family members and friends, were present at the event to accept the proclamation.
Coming 2025: New walking trail in Fresno, councilmember says
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The last acquisition of land needed to build a new multi-purpose trail has been approved by the City of Fresno, District 3 Councilmember Miguel Arias announced on Thursday. According to Arias, the new trail will run along Fanning Ditch between West Avenue and Thorne Avenue in Fresno. The walkway is expected […]
New Fresno Unified Farber Educational Campus officially opens, replaces old Juvenile Hall
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – New beginnings for some Fresno Unified students this week. After years of construction, the district can finally house all of its alternative education programs in one spot. On Friday, the district officially opened the new Farber Educational Campus, replacing the old Juvenile Hall that once stood in the same spot. “This […]
Fresno police officers score 3% raise in one-year labor union contract
The Fresno City Council unanimously approved a new police union contract this week and a plan for emergency improvements to the south Fresno landfill following a methane reading in June. Among a slew of other approved items during Thursday’s City Council meeting, councilmembers also greenlit negotiations with the Fresno Chaffee...
Fresno State Marching Band to perform in 2025 Rose Parade
Fresno State is returning to Pasadena, as the Bulldog Marching Band has once again been chosen to perform in the Tournament of Roses Parade.They will also take part in the Bandfest Field Show, featuring the fancy footwork you see at Bulldog football games.Fresno State performed in the Rose Parade in January of 2023.The 2025 Rose Parade will take place January 1 in Pasadena.The community is invited to watch the marching band begin preparations for the Rose Parade.Their rehearsals are this Friday and Saturday from 6 pm to 10 pm and are free and open to the public.They will perform what they've been practicing between 8:45 pm and 9:45 pm each evening.
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