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Newsom to Musk after HQs move announcement: ‘You bent the knee’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) took to social media to criticize Elon Musk’s decision to move his aerospace company, SpaceX, and social media company, X, out of the state after Newsom signed a law related to transgender children. “You bent the knee,” Newsom posted on X, along with a screenshot of a 2022 post from…
California Entrepreneur Rolls Out Nonalcoholic Tequila Alternative Made With Agave and White Button Mushrooms
The founder of California's Bravus Brewing Co., which claims to be North America's original non-alcoholic craft brewery, has launched a dedicated zero-proof spirits brand alongside an inaugural agave release. On Tuesday, Philip Brandes rolled out La Planta Reposado Tequila Alternative, a nonalcoholic beverage produced using many of the same techniques perfected at Bravus in its range of IPAs, porters and blonde ales. Now available online at $34.95, the teetotaling spirit is said to balance hints of caramel, vanilla, mild heat and oak on the palate. La Planta is the first bottling from Brandes' recently unveiled Phil & Goode, an on-the-nose portmanteau of...
Power restored at overcrowded California prison after outage amid heat wave
VACAVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Power was restored Tuesday at an overcrowded California men’s prison that ran on emergency generator power for three days following a major electrical outage amid a heat wave. The problem was fixed shortly after 2 p.m. at California State Prison, Solano, according to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The electricity had been out since Sunday at the facility in Vacaville, about 40 miles (65 kilometers) southwest of Sacramento. Temperatures in the city topped 96 degrees (35.5 Celsius) on Sunday and the weather remained hot into the week. Running water, ice and cooling fans were made available “to help manage heat-related concerns,” the corrections department said in a statement Monday.
14 cited during Visalia safety operation
VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A bicycle and pedestrian safety operation on Tuesday left several drivers in Visalia with traffic tickets. Visalia police say they issued 14 citations for a variety of violations that took place from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Officers say 16 people were contacted during the safety operation. “Safety is a shared […]
The Ultimate Journey: Visalia native Cody Gibson’s MMA career has spanned 16 years
TEMPLETON – Cody Gibson never could have imagined that he would be fighting in a mixed martial arts bout, let alone for the Ultimate Fighting Championships, just a couple of months before his 37th birthday. It was 16 years ago when Gibson made his MMA debut, earning just $500 for his efforts — $250 to fight and another $250 to win. ...
Inmate convicted in Fresno County dies on death row
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A man who was sentenced to death for first-degree murder has died in custody. Officials say Glenn W. Jennings was released from prison three separate times after an initial conviction of first-degree robbery in Fresno County. According to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the 71-year-old passed away at […]
Low-cost pet vaccine clinic available to Shafter residents only on August 3
SHAFTER, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Shafter Police Department announced that they will host a low-cost pet vaccine clinic for only Shafer residents on Saturday, August 3. The clinic will be held from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Shafter Animal Control, located at 18849 South Shafter Avenue. Residents are asked to pay with cash only and to make appointments.
15-year-old gang member arrested after teen shot in neck in Sanger, police say
SANGER, Calif, (KSEE/KGPE) – A 15-year-old has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Sanger that left a 19-year-old with a gunshot wound to her neck and an 18-year-old injured, the Sanger Police Department announced Wednesday. Police say on July 9, just before 5 p.m., a group of five people were driving in the […]
Parlier man convicted of murder
PARLIER – A Fresno County Superior Court jury found the man accused of shooting a Selma man, as well as critically injuring the victim’s son, guilty on all three counts, including murder. The crimes occurred May 2, 2021. The shooter, Joe Gomez Jr., 60, was accused of shooting...
Firefighters rescue homeless, pets from fast-moving grass fire
A wind driven fire burned more than 4,000 acres north of Lost Hills Sunday night and even jumped I-5, forcing the California Highway Patrol to close the interstate for a time. The fire also forced the closure of Highway 46 as smoke was impacting traffic there as well. Crews were...
Sanger boys win national volleyball title
SANGER – In the Central Valley, boys volleyball does not garner the same attention as the other sports. A few schools do offer the program, including Sanger High School which had a successful campaign this past spring with a second-place finish in the Central Valley. While the season ended,...
Celebration of life held for Malachi Rios in Reedley
A celebration of life was held in Reedley for beloved former student-athlete Malachi Rios on Wednesday.The Reedley High School graduate passed away in early July following a years-long battle with cancer.Malachi was just 18 years old when he passed away earlier this month, but in that time he made a huge impact on his community and beyond.That was clear by the dozens of people who crowded into Reedley MB Church to honor his memory and share stories they will always cherish.It was a morning of prayers, tight hugs, tears, but also laughter as people remembered Malachi for his love and...
Shafter Little League girls have successful first season
In their inaugural season in the Little League system, the Shafter Little League Girls Softball team fell just a couple wins shy of the State Tournament. The local team, which is made up of girls 10-12 years old, qualified for a trip to the Sectional tournament, where they ended up taking third place in the Section 7.
Shafter Boxing Club shines at Olympics
The Shafter Boxing Club traveled to Wichita, Kansas, last weekend to compete in the National Junior Olympics. Mike Ayon, the director of the club, took 10 boxers for the competition and they came home with five medals, two silver and three bronze, making it the most successful Olympics for the local boxers in its history.
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