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‘A big deal’: Fresno pastor on Kamala Harris’ presumed nomination
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – On July 21, President Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 Presidential race. Biden’s withdrawal also included his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris as his choice to be the Democratic Party’s candidate for President of the United States. Some local leaders say Vice President Harris’s nomination means much more than […]
They say they’re helping Fresno’s ArtHop vendors ‘because the city isn’t’
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A Downtown Fresno venue is stepping up to help vendors banned by the City of Fresno from taking part in ArtHop because they say the city is not going to do anything for them. The move to offer free vendor space by the owner of The Rosé on Van Ness Avenue […]
Selma, Mid Valley Disposal address resident complaints
SELMA – As Mid Valley Disposal (MVD) continues its service rollout in the city of Selma, residents are adamant about rolling their trash bins back into the alleyways. More than a dozen Selma residents continued to voice their displeasure at the city’s change in garbage collection contractors during the Selma City Council meeting July 15. Those who spoke insisted MVD return trash pickup to the alleys immediately and cast doubt on the reasons MVD provided for the change to curbside pickup citywide.
COVID-19 wastewater levels are high and climbing in the Central Valley
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – COVID-19 wastewater levels are ‘high’ and continue to climb in the San Joaquin Valley, Fresno County’s Department of Public Health announced Tuesday. Officials say that the wastewater (sewage) is tested to detect traces of infectious diseases, including COVID-19. The Department of Public Health says residents should be proactive about protecting themselves […]
SF Mayor plans homeless crackdown soon, Valley Cities make own plans
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — San Francisco plans on cleaning up the city by taking advantage of the new Supreme Court ruling on homelessness. That begs the question, will the Central Valley be making some changes, too?. The court's ruling in Grants Pass v. Johnson overturned six years of legal...
Central Valley doctors worried about heat, air quality impacts
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Central Valley has been dealing with a hot summer this year that has local doctors worried about the impacts of heat and air quality on people. According to Dr. A.M. Aminian, extended time outside in the daytime is not healthy right now. He recommends residents stay indoors and away from […]
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...
Senior citizens can enjoy Hollywood classics for free in Clovis
CLOVIS, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Senior citizens are invited to take a step back in time to watch some Hollywood classics at the Regal Clovis 8 theatre for free. “They can have discounted snacks and they can have an enjoyable time in an air-conditioned movie theater, most importantly,” said Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer. Mayor Dyer says […]
2nd round of Clovis’ Community Clean-Up is underway
CLOVIS, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The next round of the Clovis Community Clean-Up has begun, the city announced on Tuesday. City officials say that the service is provided twice each year to single-family residential customers to help ensure that bulky items are disposed of properly. According to the city, the cleanup is already underway but says […]
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.
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.
Teacher earns free 1-year gym membership in Fresno: you won’t believe how
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Physical Education teacher Joshua Martinez earned a year-long free membership at The Iron Office in Fresno after waiting outside for 24 hours. The Iron Office advertised on social media a challenge to the first person in line for their Fig Garden location’s grand opening: a free year-long membership. Joshua Martinez waited […]
Business support enables Fresno Little League ballpark renovation
A community joined to build a ballpark and establish the Sunnyside Lone Star Little League in 1962. Today, the league The post Business support enables Fresno Little League ballpark renovation appeared first on The Business Journal.
Clovis Celebrates Independence Day with Annual Freedom Fest
July 8, 2024 – For over four decades, the Kiwanis Club of Clovis has dazzled the community with its annual Fourth of July Freedom Fest, a beloved tradition drawing thousands to celebrate America’s independence and honor the red, white, and blue. Held at Clovis High School’s Lamonica Stadium, the event featured a bright and colorful collection of activities, food, music, and of course, fireworks that lit up the night sky in a tribute to our nation.
Fresno EOC unveils unique energy project to create sustainable future
A unique energy initiative is underway in the Central Valley.The Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission broke ground on a Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) project on Tuesday."While it's new technology now, we know this will be widely adopted," said Fresno EOC Board Chairman Oliver Baines.V2G technology allows energy to be pushed back to the power grid from the battery of an electric vehicle."Obviously, there's a cost for charging those electric vehicles. We can reduce that cost by up to 50% but we can also generate revenue when the vehicles are parked, which is most of the time," explained Gregory Poilasne, Nuvve CEO and co-founder....
Fresno County Elections office prepares for November election
The November general election is just over 100 days away.Kamala Harris has now earned enough delegates to become the Democratic nominee after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race.Last week, Republicans officially nominated former President Donald Trump as their nominee.Fresno County Clerk and Registrar of Voters James Kus says there are around 507,000 active registered voters in the county, and that number is expected to grow."With all of the national news about the election, I am hopeful that this will actually generate a higher interest and interest oftentimes leads to turnout," said Kus.D'Aungillique Jackson is with Faith in the...
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