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Newlywed man, 26, dies in major crash while traveling to Yosemite
A newlywed Southern California man died in a major crash in the Central Valley while driving to Yosemite this month. The July 13 crash occurred on Highway 99 in the town of Pixley, about 60 miles south of Fresno, according to a California Highway Patrol report. Officers from the CHP Fresno Communications Center received a call about the crash near Terra Bella Avenue at approximately 9:04 a.m.
13-year-old gang member arrested in Porterville on gun charges, police say
PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A 13-year-old gang member from Visalia was arrested on multiple gun charges on Saturday afternoon, according to the Porterville Police Department. Officers say they were called to a home on the 200 block of South Ohio Street around 3:45 p.m. to respond to a possible theft from a vacant house. Officials […]
Pleasanton educator recognized as California History Teacher of the Year
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Pleasanton Middle School history teacher Katherine Orenberg was recently named the 2024 California History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, a nonprofit organization dedicated to American history education from elementary to high school. The New York-based organization, which...
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.
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 […]
Fresno native sentenced for illegal ammo possession
FRESNO – Earlier this week, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced that Emmanuelle Padilla, 28, was sentenced to 63 months in custody for one count of felon in possession of ammunition and a probation violation. According to court documents, Padilla was found in possession of ammunition on Oct. 24,...
For ‘unbanked’ Californians, cash is still king in an increasingly cashless society
As a mother of six who works in a Los Angeles Jack-in-the-Box, Anneisha Williams can’t afford to pay steep bank fees. For her, every dollar matters, and overdraft fees have left her frustrated and fed up with banks — to the point where she no longer even uses them.
Search underway for 70-year-old California man who went missing after taking Jeep on off-road trail
A 70-year-old man has been missing since Friday after taking his Jeep on an off-road trail in California, authorities said. Warren Elliott was last seen on the Rubicon Trail in Placer County Friday afternoon, according to the Placer County Sheriff's Office. Searchers from multiple agencies and organizations are involved in the search, according to the sheriff's office. The search for Elliott continued on Monday, focusing on the Rubicon Springs area, the sheriff's office said.
Bay Area and Central Valley on High Alert as Extreme Heatwave Approaches, Sacramento Valley to Experience Sweltering Temperatures Reaching 112°F
The Bay Area is bracing for another bout of intense heat, as temperatures in the Central Valley are forecasted to tip the scales between 100 and 112 degrees, with the hottest conditions anticipated in the Northern Sacramento Valley. Residents should plan accordingly, as the National Weather Service Sacramento has issued a Heat Advisory from 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. This heatwave is part of a trend, with well above normal high temperatures expected to persist through at least mid-week.
Campus researchers investigate climate change’s effect on California’s insurance market
A team of UC Berkeley researchers published a study regarding how climate change has affected property insurance and pricing in disaster-prone areas. The paper specifically examines the California property insurance market, emphasizing how limited information significantly contributes to high prices and reduced participation, particularly with risks associated with climate change, said co-author of the study Meredith Fowlie.
The Switch Up Election Series: BlackPAC director highlights ‘essential’ role of Black voters
Adrianne Shropshire began her political work as a community organizer in California, focusing on police accountability, economic justice and youth empowerment in the South Los Angeles neighborhoods. In 2016, Shropshire founded BlackPAC, an organization dedicated to educating and mobilizing African American voters. Through that work, she has designed programs to engage hundreds of thousands of…
13-year-old with loaded guns and drugs busted in Porterville
PORTERVILLE, Calif. (FOX26) — A 13-year-old boy from Visalia was arrested on Saturday at a vacant residence in Porterville, which was being used as an active marijuana grow was located. Officers from the Porterville Police Department responded to the 200 block of South Ohio Street for the report of...
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