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Former Kings Canyon Unified teacher to stand trial for sex crimes against student
Nearly three years after a former Kings Canyon Unified teacher was arrested for sexually abusing a student, a judge ruled she would head to trial.Wednesday morning, Krystal Jackson sat in Fresno County Superior Court often looking down at the table in front of her or to her defense attorney as investigators presented cell phone evidence in the case.Jackson is accused of four felony sex crimes involving a student who was 14 years old.Detectives learned the boy was part of an independent study program at Mountain View School and would meet with Jackson weekly at Dunlap Leadership Academy.They said Jackson sexually...
Fire Weather Watch Issued for the Sierra Nevada for Saturday and Sunday (July 13-14, 2024) Due to Chance of Dry Thunderstorms – Includes Eastern Mariposa, Madera, and Fresno Counties and Yosemite
July 11, 2024 - National Weather Service Hanford Office officials report a Fire Weather Watch has been issued for the Sierra Nevada this weekend due to an increased probability for dry thunderstorms of 10-30% for the afternoons of Saturday and Sunday. This is combined with low relative humidities and the...
Man arrested, drives over 160 mph in Fresno County, deputies say
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A man has been arrested after reaching speeds of over 160 mph in Fresno County and endangering other residents’ lives, according to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say on June 22 at night, the driver of a 2020 Chevy Camaro LS1 flew passed a deputy near Highway 180 and McCall […]
Deputies save man, dog stranded in Kings River
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Deputies assisted a man and a dog who were stranded in the Kings River over the weekend, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office said. Around 4 p.m. on Saturday, deputies say a man lost his kayak while floating the Kings River near Adams Avenue and Kings River Road in Parlier. He […]
What led to closure of food plant in Fresno County? It has to do with parsley
Officials at Olam, a global food and agriculture company, said Tuesday that its decision to exit the dried parsley market in the U.S. triggered the move to shut down their Firebaugh plant and lay off 275 workers. The dehydration plant produced dried onions and dried parsley to be sold as...
Evacuation orders lifted as Basin Fire dwindles down
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Evacuation orders have been lifted for the Basin Fire in Fresno County, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office announced on Tuesday. On Tuesday evening, deputies announced the Basin Fire has burned about 14,000 acres and is 85% contained. Evacuation orders have also been lifted. Sheriff’s officials say zones K30 and K40 […]
Thunderstorm threatens Basin Fire, full containment nears
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A possible weekend thunderstorm in the High Sierra could bring lightning to the Basin Fire area as fire crews get closer and closer to complete containment. As of Wednesday morning, the Basin Fire is 92% contained and 14,020 acres large, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Firefighters say they have seen […]
How Was the Los Hooligans Bass Player Killed?
A forensic pathologist testified Tuesday in the Joe Gomez Jr. murder trial. Gomez is accused of killing Israel Trevino Jr. Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A former state corrections officer and bass player for a local band died from a bullet that went through his shoulder, severing his aorta and damaging a lung.
Draft Pacific Gas and Electric Valley Elderberry Longhorn Beetle Environmental Assessment and Habitat Conservation Plan Available for Public Review – 12 Counties Including Mariposa, Madera
July 10, 2024 - SACRAMENTO, Calif. – On Tuesday, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the availability of a draft Environmental Assessment and draft Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) for Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) for public review and comment. The draft HCP covers future operations, maintenance and minor...
Pet life jackets recommended for keeping dogs safe in the water
As many of us hit the water this summer, boating or swimming, we're bringing along our four-legged friends.Although many might be eager to jump right in, and seem to be strong swimmers, many dog owners don't want to take any chances."As soon as we get near the water he's in it and I want to make sure that he's safe," said Hattie, dog owner. "Basically I don't want him to float down, I don't want him to get tired. It seems to help him swim more."The Fresno County Sheriff's Office wants all pet owners to take the same precautions, especially...
Ag industry adjusting through heat wave troubles
The hot, beating sun is not only taking a toll on people in the Central Valley, ag experts say it's also affecting our produce and livestock."When we get these extreme temperatures like this, we see a lot of our produce, whether it's fruit, nuts, as well as vegetables, they can actually slow down a bit on the ripening side," said Ryan Jacobsen with the Fresno County Farm Bureau.When in the hot conditions, Jacobsen said plants go into survival mode.Currently, local farmers are about a week behind because of the heat but Jacobsen said growers are adjusting to make sure everyone...
Fresno County Boating Deputies Assist Man and Dog Stranded in Kings River
July 10, 2024 – Fresno County Sheriff's Office officials report that at around 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 6th, a man lost his kayak while floating the Kings River, near Adams and Kings River Road in Parlier. He and his dog safely made their way atop a downed tree in the water while a friend contacted the Sheriff’s Office. Two of our boating deputies responded to his location and picked him and his dog up. The deputies also helped retrieve his kayak and safely sent he and his pup back downstream.
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