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Large fire burning in Selma grape vineyard
SELMA , Calif. (FOX26) — Firefighters continue to battle a large grape vineyard fire in Selma. The vineyard is on Dockery and Dinuba Avenues. The fire started Friday morning around 10:00 a.m., and continues to spread. Around 8:30 p.m., parts of the vineyard were still on fire as a...
‘Hoppy ending’: Bunnies rescued after home fire in Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Firefighters secured a “hoppy ending” amidst a scary incident by rescuing bunnies during a home fire in Fresno. Firefighters say they responded to a call of a house fire in the area of East Washington Avenue across from Maple Avenue in Fresno around 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Neighbors were reporting smoke […]
Adoption fees waived for puppies at this Fresno shelter
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Those looking for a furry addition to their family in Fresno are invited to take a look at the several puppies looking for a home at the Fresno Animal Center. Officials with the Fresno Animal Center say they have over 100 puppies looking to be fostered or adopted. Because of this, […]
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...
What’s Hot & Happening July 26-28
Prepare yourself for the “Most Competitive Race in Our Central Valley!” The Miguel Reyes Elite/FUN 5K is coming to Woodward Park, Fresno, CA on Saturday, July 27th. Register now at runsignup.com and be part of an electrifying event packed with excitement and rewards. Here’s why you don’t want to miss out:
This new fried chicken restaurant is coming to Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – There is good news for fried chicken lovers in Fresno -The Red Chickz, a fried chicken restaurant from Southern California, is opening a new location in Fresno. Officials of the restaurant say they are best known for their Nashville-style hot chicken sandwiches, tenders and more. They say their chicken is prepared […]
Fresno’s Pace Johnson plays 16 consecutive rounds of golf for a good cause
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Fresno native and Clovis West graduate Pace Johnson played 16 consecutive rounds of golf on Thursday at Sunnyside Country Club. Johnson decided to play all day at Sunnyside in an effort to raise money for CGF, College Golf Fellowship. The former Cal golfer was-10 after the first eight rounds. He finished his […]
Thousands evacuate season's biggest wildfire in northern California
A huge, fast-moving and rapidly growing wildfire in northern California has forced more than 4,000 people to evacuate as firefighters battle gusty winds and perilously dry conditions, authorities said Friday. A total of 4,000 people have evacuated the towns of Cohasset and Forest Ranch, plus an additional 400 from the small city of Chico.
$1 million starter home? It's the norm in 237 cities, according to Zillow
A $1 million starter home? Apparently, it's the norm in hundreds of cities!According to a recent study from Zillow, the typical "starter home" - which is defined as being among those in the lowest third of home values in a given region - is worth at least $1 million in 237 cities, the highest number of cities ever.Plus, almost half of those cities are in California.New York and New Jersey took the No. 2 and No. 3 spots on the list while Florida and Massachusetts rounded out the top five.According to Zillow, the typical starter home nationwide is worth less than $200,000, which is more of a down payment in Southern California."Home buyers are battling affordability and availability today. So much so that $1 million is the norm for a starter home in hundreds of cities," said Orphe Divounguy, a senior economist at Zillow. "However, it's looking more and more like there will be some good news ahead for first-time buyers. More homes are for sale, price cuts are on the rise, and buyers have a few more days to weigh their options as homes sit on the market."To read more about the Zillow analysis, click here.
How Flashfood app has helped California residents find discounted groceries
SACRAMENTO — Earlier this year, we told you about a new app that connects customers with discounted groceries that are about to expire. Now, customers are speaking out about their experience with the app and how they've managed to save a few bucks.Florence Mensah is always looking for a deal."My family is huge. We travel in a 15-seater van," she said. "So to save money on food, I was like, 'Yeah.' "She found out about the new Flashfood app on TikTok. Grocery stores partner with them and let customers know about discounted food that's getting close to its best-by date."So...
Gun safety group Giffords unveils $15M campaign to help Harris, other Democrats
The gun safety group Giffords unveiled a $15 million campaign to help Vice President Harris’s campaign and other Democrats. The organization, founded by former Rep. Gabby Giffords (D-Ariz.), is spending the money to reach voters through television, digital and mail advertisements. “The efforts will support elected allies up and down the ballot and promote policies…
Federal grand jury charges short seller Andrew Left in $16M stock manipulation scheme
A federal grand jury in California has charged short seller Andrew Left with multiple counts of securities fraud for a $16 million stock market manipulation scheme. The Department of Justice said in a statement on Friday that Left, who was a securities analyst, trader, and guest commentator on television channels including CNBC and Fox Business, is charged with one count of engaging in a securities fraud scheme, 17 counts of securities fraud, and one count of making false statements to federal investigators. As a short seller, Left would make money betting stocks would fall. The Justice Department said that Left conducted business under the name Citron Research, which had a website that published investment recommendations. He published research on companies ranging from Tesla and GameStop to Grand Canyon Education and Peloton. If convicted, Left faces a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison on the securities fraud scheme count, 20 years in prison on each securities fraud count, and five years in prison on the false statements count.
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