Friant
LATEST NEWS
Fresno County health officials prepare for extreme heat
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – As the Central Valley prepares for the Fourth of July, the Fresno County Department of Public Health is preparing for what could be a record-setting heatwave. The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning from 11 a.m. on Tuesday until 8 a.m. Wednesday with temperatures possibly reaching upwards of […]
Man wanted for battery, elder abuse turns himself in, Clovis police say
CLOVIS, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The man wanted by the Clovis Police Department on Tuesday for alleged elder abuse and battery has turned himself in, police said. Police gave an update about the status of James Light, 56, who was wanted for suspicion of one felony count of elder abuse and one misdemeanor count of battery, […]
Botulism in Fresno County? How the health department tracked it to cactus
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – In June, Fresno County received two reports of botulism, an illness the CDC describes as “rare but serious” caused by a toxin that attacks the body’s nerves. If untreated, it can lead to paralysis or death. “This is the first time that we’ve had a food-born botulism case,” Norma Sanchez […]
Health leaders urging people to know signs of heat illness
With this heat wave, comes the increased risk of heat illness.Health leaders said they've already seen several heat-related cases come through Fresno County hospitals.That's why they're not only stressing you to stay hydrated but to know the signs of heat illness.RELATED: Central Valley to see stretch of excessive heat to begin JulyUnder the hot Central California sun, families were at the Fig Garden Loop Park splash pad in Northwest Fresno trying to beat the heat."We need to cool down," said Yolanda Gomez of Fresno. "The kids need to run around and get rid of all that energy."Families sat under the...
Cool down at these Central Valley centers during heatwave
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Amidst the weeklong heatwave, several cooling centers in the Central Valley have opened their doors to host residents looking to cool down. Cooling centers open once temperatures reach 105 degrees, and these are some of the cooling centers throughout the Valley for those who need to refresh: FRESNO COUNTY FRESNO […]
This program seeks to reduce fentanyl overdoses in Fresno County
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A new program that aims to reduce fentanyl overdose deaths in Fresno County has been introduced by WestCare, officials announced on Tuesday. According to WestCare officials, the Opioid Education and Naloxone Distribution program aims to reduce the number of fentanyl overdoses across Fresno County with services that provide a combination […]
Fresno June Lightning Complex fire expected to reach containment by weekend
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Cal Fire officials say they are hopeful their fight against the raging wildfires caused by lightning in Fresno County will soon come to an end after weeks of containment efforts. On Tuesday Cal Fire officials announced they expect to reach full containment of the Fresno June Lightning Complex fire by […]
Orosi students show appreciation for firefighters
SANGER – Multiple lightning strikes in remote, rocky and dry areas in Eastern Fresno County sparked three massive wildfires last week, which are now approaching points of containment according to Cal-Fire. Multiple fire and service organizations created a base camp directly across the street from Orosi’s Citrus Middle School,...
Fresno County officials prepare for busy holiday travel week
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Independence Day holiday is expected to bring in record-setting travel numbers around the country. According to AAA, more than 71 million people will be on the move this week. “It is busier than last year’s numbers. TSA expects that this year’s travel period for Independence Day will be 20% above […]
Excessive Heat Warning Begins This Morning for the San Joaquin Valley, West Side Hills, Kern River Valley, Kern County Deserts, Mariposa, Fresno, Madera, and Tulare Foothills and Yosemite Valley
July 2, 2024 - National Weather Service Hanford Office officials report an Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for the San Joaquin Valley, West Side Hills, Sierra Foothills, Kern River Valley and Kern County Deserts from this morning at 11:00 A.M. through Tuesday, July 9th at 8:00 A.M. Please keep...
Americans will get $500 a month for 12 months in free money with no strings attached but you must meet three criteria
AMERICANS will receive free money to spend as they wish with no strings attached. The $500 monthly payments will last one year and go out to those who meet three criteria. Advancing Fresno County is a guaranteed income program that economically supports low-income families in central California. Created by the Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission, the […]
Turner Elementary Intervention Specialist builds student confidence through lunchtime haircuts
You can find Carey Knox walking the halls to pull students out of class.As an intervention specialist at Turner Elementary School, he focuses on the student's social-emotional learning."Teaching students about self-awareness, self-management, social skills," Knox said.That includes periodic check-ins to see how students are doing.It was through those check-ins he noticed something about JayVari Boyd, who wasn't playing much with other kids."I noticed like, you know what, I've been here all year long and you have not had a haircut," Knox said.Knox, who went to barber school during the pandemic, got his principal's permission, then the parent's permission.He found out...
DA: Charges filed against 2 Fresno men for Halloween homicide
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Charges have been filed against two men following a deadly shooting at a Halloween party in 2022, the Fresno County District’s Attorney Office said. The DA’s office says charges have been filed against Joshua Daniel Garcia, 20, for the murder of Angel Zuniga and the attempted murder of Keytline Magana. Charges […]
Fresno State DE Commit Auckland Asiata moving to tackle for freshman season
Incoming Fresno State freshman Auckland Asiata was the Bulldogs' second commit in the 2024 recruiting class. And after his recruiting profile displayed him as a defensive end for the past 14 months, he is now in the process of bulking up to play defensive tackle as a college freshman this fall.
Police do not know how dead baby ended up in Fresno backyard
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Investigators with Fresno Police are working to find out the identity of the baby found dead in a Fresno backyard on Tuesday. A resident on the 300 block of South Backer Avenue heard her dog barking outside, when she went to go look she found a dead baby lying there. “This […]
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.