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Structure fire reported on North Vincent Road in Turlock
TURLOCK, Calif. — A structure fire was reported on North Vincent Road in Turlock Saturday afternoon. It was reported in the 100 block of the road at 12:47 p.m. Emergency crews are on scene. The fire reportedly started as a vegetation fire that spread to a nearby building. See...
Ceres Community Seeks Justice, Gilbert Taveres Faces Charges in Fatal Hit-and-Run Case
In a recent unfolding of events, the Ceres Police Department has reported a severe traffic incident leading to an arrest. On the evening of August 23, the authorities stopped a vehicle linked to a hit-and-run case that had occurred earlier that day. According to the Ceres Police Department's Facebook post, 73-year-old Gilbert Taveres of Ceres was arrested and faces felony hit-and-run charges after the incident on the Pine Street overpass took a male victim's life. The property damage ensued from the collision, matched thereafter with Taveres' vehicle.
Jason Oliveira celebrating 20 years at ABC30 Action News
August 23, 2024, marks 20 years at ABC30 for anchor Jason Oliveira.He started at Action News in 2004 after graduating from Tulare Union High School and Cal State Fullerton.Jason began his career at ABC30 as a sports reporter before going on to report and anchor our daily newscasts.He was surprised on air Friday morning by Jessica Harrington and Christine Gregory with a Simba plaque to celebrate the milestone.As a member of The Society of Portuguese-American Students Hall of Fame, Jason is still very active in the local Portuguese community.From all of us at ABC30, congratulations to Jason on this remarkable accomplishment, and thank you for your commitment to the Central Valley community!
San Leandro's MightyFly Earns FAA Approval for Pioneering Drone Flight Corridor in California
San Leandro-based startup MightyFly is reaching new heights in the aviation sector with its ambitious project to build drones that could significantly reshape the cargo transport landscape. These aren't your average hobbyist flyers. The company's latest drone, the 2024 Cento, is a structure rivaling the size of several cars combined, capable of autonomous flights covering a distance of up to 600 miles. Founded by the visionary Manal Habib, a former NASA intern and aviation industry veteran, MightyFly received the Federal Aviation Administration's approval for a special flight corridor between New Jerusalem Airport in Tracy and Byron Airport in east Contra Costa County.
Michigan Stadium announcer Carl Grapentine out for Week 1 against Fresno State, returning for Texas
Announced on his Facebook page on Friday evening, Michigan Stadium public-address announcer Carl Grapentine will not be lending his silky smooth voice at the Big House for the Week 1 game against Fresno State. Instead, he will be attending his daughter’s wedding. *Sarcasm font* #NoFallWeddings didn’t work for this...
NBC Announces Broadcasting Crew for Michigan vs Fresno State
The 2024 college football season is just a few days away, with eight teams in action on Saturday to kick things off. Michigan football is still a week away, with an Aug. 31 home opener against Fresno State. The defending national champions’ season opener will air on NBC at 7:30...
A Master Of Quilting Coming To Forist Lane
Every other year, quilters from far and wide gather for the “Quilts on Forist Lane” show by the Gateway Quilters’ Guild in Merced. This year the show will take place Saturday, Sept. 14. They are expected to have over 150 quilts on display, which visitors can enjoy while taking a scenic walking tour through Forist Lane.
Newsom mocks process of Kamala Harris ascending past Biden on Democratic ticket
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) mocked the short process the Democratic Party used to replace President Joe Biden with Vice President Kamala Harris on a podcast on Friday. When asked about the “switch” from Biden to Harris, Newsom sarcastically repeated points that Democrats had stated about the event. “Now, we went through a very open process, […]
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