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Black woman dies in California prison from heat over 110 degrees
A 42-year-old Black woman, Adrienne Boulware, has died in the custody of the California Department of Corrections at the Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla. On July 4, prison guards exposed Boulware to extreme temperatures outdoors during a heatwave for 15 minutes, leaving her with just a small glass of water in the over 110 F heat. Boulware began to exhibit symptoms of heat exhaustion almost immediately after returning indoors. Two days later, she passed away while receiving medical care. Elizabeth “Leesa” Nomura of the California Coalition for Women’s Prisoners joins Rattling the Bars to discuss Boulware’s tragic death, and what it reveals about the dangers prisons place incarcerated people in as the climate crisis intensifies.
Mega Millions ticket worth $540,000 sold in California
LOS ANGELES - Feeling lucky? As the nation awaits the $279 million Mega Millions lottery winner, someone in California may be a half-million dollars richer. According to California Lottery's website late Friday night, a ticket worth $548,195 was sold at a Vons on North Figueroa Street in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Dinuba chamber looks for Raisin Day Parade route compromise
DINUBA – Following community backlash over changes to the Raisin Day Parade route last year, the Dinuba Chamber of Commerce brought interested parties together to give residents a chance to discuss the traditions — and logistics — of the city’s beloved parade. Including chamber staff and...
Newlywed man, 26, dies in major crash while traveling to Yosemite
A newlywed Southern California man died in a major crash in the Central Valley while driving to Yosemite this month. The July 13 crash occurred on Highway 99 in the town of Pixley, about 60 miles south of Fresno, according to a California Highway Patrol report. Officers from the CHP Fresno Communications Center received a call about the crash near Terra Bella Avenue at approximately 9:04 a.m.
13-year-old gang member arrested in Porterville on gun charges, police say
PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A 13-year-old gang member from Visalia was arrested on multiple gun charges on Saturday afternoon, according to the Porterville Police Department. Officers say they were called to a home on the 200 block of South Ohio Street around 3:45 p.m. to respond to a possible theft from a vacant house. Officials […]
Woman hit and killed by train in central Fresno, police say
Police are investigating after a woman was hit and killed by a train in central Fresno.It happened after 10 pm Monday on Belmont and Diana.Police say a woman in her 40s was walking over the tracks outside a designated crossing when she was struck by an Amtrak Train.She has not yet been identified.Police are asking for any witnesses to come forward.
Old School ArtHop vs. New School Arthop: Which Do You Prefer?
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... City leaders stunned many Fresno residents last week when they announced that outdoor vendors and food trucks would not be permitted at the August ArtHop. The announcement has generated considerable debate about ArtHop’s future and what’s best for patrons and businesses.
A Road Less Traveled Podcast: A Bussiness Bite
DescriptionJoin host Hilary Haron on A Road Less Traveled Podcast for an enlightening conversation with Desirae Washington. Desirae shares her remarkable journey from the family's restaurant business to owning multiple food and beverage enterprises, all while actively contributing to economic development and community organizing. Discover Desirae's impactful role at the Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce, where she strives to make a difference in economic development and wealth-building initiatives within communities of color. Gain insights into the challenges she has faced as a woman in male-dominated industries and how she has navigated them with resilience and determination. Receive valuable advice from Desirae on community development, entrepreneurship, and making a positive impact. Hear her insights for young entrepreneurs and leaders looking to create meaningful change in their communities, along with her vision for future goals and aspirations. Tune in to A Road Less Traveled Podcast and be inspired to make a difference in your own community and beyond.
Batteries ignite fire at storage unit in Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A storage unit in Fresno caught fire Monday morning after lithium-ion batteries were believed to be the cause of the fire, the Fresno Fire Department said. Firefighters say they were called to the 3500 block of W Dakota Ave at a storage facility just before 8 a.m. to respond to a […]
Another crash hotspot in Fresno? Neighbors call out for change after weekend crash
FRESNO, Calif. — Could it be another hotspot for crashes in Fresno?. Neighbors point out an intersection where they claim bad accidents are happening all the time, Alluvial and Millbrook Avenues. That's after there was an accident Sunday afternoon where an SUV had smashed into a cement wall pretty...
1 dead after southwest Fresno shooting
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A homicide investigation has begun after a man was shot dead in southwest Fresno on Sunday. According to the Fresno Police Department, officers were called around 9 p.m. to the area of Modoc Street and Strother Avenue. When officers arrived, they found a man shot and bullet casings on the ground. […]
Crime Stoppers Daily Most Wanted: Ashtyn Dylan Woods
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Our Valley Crime Stoppers Daily Most Wanted is Ashtyn Dylan Woods. Ashtyn Woods is wanted on a Felony, No-bail Warrant of Receiving Stolen Property. 24-year-old Woods is 5' 11" tall, 180 lbs., and has brown hair and hazel eyes. If you know where Ashtyn Woods...
For ‘unbanked’ Californians, cash is still king in an increasingly cashless society
As a mother of six who works in a Los Angeles Jack-in-the-Box, Anneisha Williams can’t afford to pay steep bank fees. For her, every dollar matters, and overdraft fees have left her frustrated and fed up with banks — to the point where she no longer even uses them.
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