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Fresno substitute teacher leads summer school on front porch
In a southwest Fresno neighborhood, learning hasn't stopped for the summer.Since Fresno Unified got out, several kids have been hitting the books on the front porch of Rizpah Bellard."We just sit on the porch, get a book and read. If they have questions on certain words, I help them sound it out. I have them read to each other," explained Bellard. "That snowballed into five kids, seven kids, 10 kids and now I have 13 kids."Bellard is a substitute teacher for the district, and she's taught many of the kids in her neighborhood. They're also the ones who pitched the...
‘Biggest party of the summer’: Free festival in Madera to kick-off month of August
MADERA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Palace & Suns Summer Arts Festival organizers say their free August third event promises to be the biggest party of the summer, with 11 live bands performing at Madera’s Town and Country amphitheater. Organizers say the only things attendees need to bring are their ice chests, some sunscreen, and their friends […]
Man's body found in Fresno trash enclosure; no sign of foul play
FRESNO, Calif (FOX26) — Police are investigating after a man who was living on the streets was found dead according to the Fresno Police Department. According to Fresno PD just after 7:30 Thursday evening officers received a call at 1140 N Van Ness regarding a dead man in a trash can enclosure.
Former motel converted into apartment units for Stockton’s unhoused community
(FOX40.COM) — Homeless advocates unveiled a new housing complex to help get people off the streets in Stockton. Town Center Studios on 1604 N. Wilson Way has transformed 40 motel rooms into studio apartments in hopes of providing housing to people for the long haul. The Stockton development is a California Homekey project that converted […]
Man wins $1 million while running errands in Whittier
Running routine errands turned out to be a life-changing experience for a man who bought a California Lottery Scratchers ticket in Whittier recently. Saul Montero stopped by Prime Liquor Mart while taking care of personal business one afternoon and became an instant millionaire when he purchased a Multiplier Craze Scratchers game. “Montero uncovered the top […]
Here's why Gov. Newsom is urging Oakland to update strict police pursuit policy
Governor Gavin Newsom is urging Oakland city leaders to revise the city's police pursuit policy.He sent a letter to Mayor Sheng Thao, the City Council, and the police department.MORE: Gov. Newsom says CHP expanding patrols to reduce crime in Oakland"CHP has brought to my attention that they observed criminals often fleeing with impunity because it's common knowledge that the Oakland Police Department's pursuit policy allows vehicle pursuits in only very limited circumstances," Newsom said in the letter. "I urge you to reconsider whether OPD should be permitted to pursue suspects in more circumstances."This comes just two weeks after Governor Newsom deployed more CHP officers in Oakland to help crack down on crime.At least 20 CHP officers are patrolling seven days a week.MORE: San Francisco police commission votes to expand powers for chasing suspectsThe Oakland police commission is reviewing the current policy and could recommend changes in the fall.Oakland has had the same police pursuit policy since 2014.Mayor Thao says she is "grateful to the Governor and CHP for their continued partnership to build a safer Oakland." If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
Have you seen her? Missing 11-year-old in Visalia
VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Officers are looking for the public’s help to find an 11-year-old girl who went missing in Visalia. Officers say they are searching for 11-year-old Alyna Hurtado. She is 5 feet tall, with hazel eyes and dark brown hair. She was last seen in the 4000 block of West Douglas Avenue at […]
2 arrested after crash, pursuit in Visalia
VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Two men were arrested after crashing while attempting to flee from police in Visalia, the Visalia Police Department said. Officers say they were patrolling near Whitendale Avenue and Crenshaw Street around 2:40 p.m. when they spotted 40-year-old Arthur Madrid, who had multiple warrants. Madrid attempted to evade the officer but crashed […]
Report: Crawdaddy’s up for sale to the right buyer
Crawdaddy’s in downtown Visalia is reportedly up for sale, but only to the right buyer. The Visalia Times Delta reported that the popular cajun restaurant will only be sold to someone who will keep the restaurant running as is. The backstory: Keith Korsgaden started Crawdaddy’s two decades ago, bringing...
SAFER program celebrates five years, hundreds of Tulare County homes provided drinking water
State officials, advocates and residents gathered in Porterville on Monday to celebrate the five-year mark of a state drinking water program born of the crippling 2012-2016 drought. That’s when the entire community of east Porterville went dry – for months. There was no government program available to help and nonprofits could only do so much. Residents relied on the charity of neighbors and, sometimes, complete strangers who read about the disaster and brought water in by the truckload. ...
How is the $27.6 billion state budget shortfall affecting local school district budgets?
After the state revealed a $27.6 billion budget shortfall and a projected deficit of $28.4 billion next year, school districts across the state — and the Coachella Valley — are tightening its belts. These new challenges come as school districts are already grappling with several fiscal challenges such as inflation, the expiration...
After high court ruling, Newsom orders state officials to dismantle homeless encampments
Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered state officials to dismantle thousands of homeless encampments across California. The move comes on the heels of a recent Supreme Court decision that gave local and state governments more latitude to remove people experiencing homelessness from their streets. ...
California Recommends AT&T, Frontier, Six Others for $143M in Broadband Grants
The California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has recommended a total of $143.3 million in grants to go toward broadband deployments to locations in the state that currently lack high-speed broadband service. AT&T was recommended for two grants totaling $18.1 million and Frontier was recommended for three grants totaling $22.9 million....
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