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Housing shortage has led South Bay farmworkers to live in desperate conditions; a new bill aims to help change that
GILROY — In the modest Gilroy two-bedroom home that farmworker Jesusita Ortiz shares with her family, the living room doubles as a storage space and a shared bedroom for her children, complete with a bunk bed and colorful anime posters lining the walls. The compact set up is a necessary arrangement for the growing family — nine in all, with a grandchild on the way.
Woman wanted for stealing vehicle, items from Fresno store, police say
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Fresno Police Department is asking the public to help identify a woman who stole a vehicle and several items from a liquor store in Fresno in April. Police say on April 22, a stolen vehicle was seen arriving at the Redwave Liquor Store at 2633 East Shaw Avenue. A female […]
Local brewers face off for the title of IPA Champion
Local brewers were competing for the title of IPA champion.The Central Valley Brewers Guild IPA Throwdown was held at Summer Fox Brewing Company in Northwest Fresno.Thirteen breweries from across the valley brought out their best IPAs to compete.There were blind flight tastings and voting.Regardless of the friendly competition, the Central Valley Brewers Guild says this was a way for industry brewers to share their craft.''We really do care and we love what we do, and we love it when people enjoy it. It makes memories and connects people together,'' said Alex Van Horn, President of the Central Valley Brewers Guild.First, second and third-place awards were given out.The Stormbreaker IPA from Two Ravens Brewery took first, South of Shaw Beer Company placed second with its Back to Eden, and Second Sons Brew placed third with its Mosaic Mania.
This breed of lizard is the largest in the world, and you can feed them in Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Fresno Chaffee Zoo is inviting visitors to get up close and personal with the largest breed of lizard in the world in a new immersive experience starting this Saturday. The behind-the-scenes program takes guests into the holding area of two Komodo Dragons where zookeepers say visitors can feed the reptiles with […]
Community cleans up in southeast Fresno as part of 'Beautify Fresno'
The community took action over the weekend to help keep our neighborhoods clean.About 60 people signed up to help pick up trash in southeast Fresno as part of a Beautify Fresno event.Volunteers cleaned up the Jackson neighborhood along Mono Avenue on Saturday.The event provides participants with safety vests, gloves, trash bags, snacks, and water.There have been over 400 cleanup events since Mayor Jerry Dyer started Beautify Fresno.The next cleanup day is the Mayor's Citywide Community Cleanup Day on August 3.You can register for the event here.
Fresno State introduces Red Wave Light Lager, the official craft beer for Bulldog fans
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Fresno State Athletics has partnered with Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Company in Fresno to create an officially licensed craft beer, Red Wave Light Lager. The beer is named in honor of the Bulldogs sports fan base known as the Red Wave. Created to be the perfect tailgate...
Firefighters contain fire sparked by lithium batteries in storage unit in Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Firefighters were able to contain a fire at a storage facility in Fresno Monday morning. Firefighters were called to the Dakota Park RV Storage on Dakota Avenue near Highway 99 for a fire alarm at the facility. When firefighters arrived they found smoke coming from...
Mountain West Recruiting Roundup 7-22-24.
It’s another week of the Mountain West Recruiting Roundup. July continues to be a slow month on the recruiting front, and this week there were more commits than offers. Four new players found homes, with Boise State, Fresno State, and UNLV each securing commits this week. On the offer front, there were only two, as coaches continue to prepare for the start of the season, meaning recruiting is taking a back seat.
Man shot and killed in southwest Fresno, police say
A man has died following a shooting in southwest Fresno on Sunday.It happened just before 9 pm on Modoc and Strother.Officers found a 22-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound.Police performed life-saving measures, but he was declared dead at the scene.Police are interviewing witnesses and asking residents in the area for any surveillance video of the scene.
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.
Home under construction catches fire in Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Fresno Fire Department released body cam footage of a firefight with a structure early Sunday morning. Firefighters say around 3:30 a.m. they responded to a structure fire on Sussex Way and College Avenue. Crews arrived, reporting smoke and fire coming from a portion of a home that was under construction. […]
Bulldog Insider: Moore bullish on Skipper, Loeffler details Tedford’s special qualities
(KSEE) – Hear why Jackson Moore of Barkboard.com is very bullish on new head coach Tim Skipper, and the Voice of Fresno State football Paul Loeffler, details what made former head coach Jeff Tedford so special.
Fresno State football coaching search 2024: Candidates, hot board, names to watch by Bulldogs experts
The BarkBoard.com team has covered the Fresno State Bulldogs for decades and they have all the latest news about the future of the program after Jeff Tedford stepped down due to health reasons
Local Clovis resident awarded for Most Patriotic Porch
July 12, 2024 – The patriotic spirit within Clovis was undoubtedly strong this past Fourth of July. Between the masses of people attending local celebrations, fireworks lighting up the sky throughout the evening, and laughter from parties being heard all around, this national holiday celebrating our independence was filled with fun and joy for many families.
Vendors speak out following downtown Fresno's Arthop changes for August
On every first Thursday of the month, vendors have set up along Fulton Street for Arthop. Music could also be heard."It's kind of the best part about Downtown Fresno," said Vanna Vandal, an artist and vendor at Arthop. "It's literally run by the artists, for the artists."It's been a chance for people not only to check out the art inside downtown galleries but also for local artists to showcase their work outside."I'm always a vendor outside," said Vandal "Because that's where I want to be. That's where the fun's at. That's where the music's at."On Friday, Fresno City Council member...
CUSD offering positions for Special Education jobs
July 11th, 2024 – On July 11th, the Clovis Unified School District (CUSD) held a job fair for people looking for paraprofessional and instructional assistant positions within the District. On-the-spot interviews for these positions were conducted for those interested, and attendees were encouraged to bring a high school diploma...
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