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Injury crash reported on Ustick Road in Ceres
CERES, Calif. — A two-vehicle crash was reported at Ustick Road and West Service Road in Ceres on Monday afternoon. Emergency crews responded to reports of the crash at the intersection around 4 p.m. According to California Highway Patrol's online logs, at least one person was injured in the...
Woman, 62, convicted in California of exporting thermal riflescopes to Russia
A 62-year-old woman convicted of illegally exporting “defense articles”, including thermal imaging riflescopes and night-vision goggles, to Russian co-conspirators has been sentenced to two years in prison, federal officials announced Monday. Prosecutors with the United States Attorney’s Central District of California Office say Elana Shifrin, a resident of Mundelein, Illinois, participated in a scheme […]
Maria Fire in Calaveras County grows to 50 acres, prompts evacuation orders and warnings
CALAVERAS COUNTY – A wildfire in the Mokelumne Hill/Mountain Ranch area has prompted evacuation orders Tuesday morning. The fire, named by Cal Fire as the Maria Fire, is burning near Jesus Maria Road, also prompting the closure of that road between Highway 26 and Music Gulch. Per the Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services, evacuation orders are in effect for the following zones: CCU-030-A and CCU-042-B. An evacuation warning is also in effect for zone CCU-029. Cal Fire says the wildfire has grown to 50 acres as of 6 a.m. It is 5% contained.
Hellman Awards Deepening Research into Genomes, Health and Computer Science
Three faculty members have joined the prestigious ranks of Hellman Fellowship recipients this year. Applied mathematics Professor Tomas Rube, who studies mathematical biology, Professor Andrea Polonijo, a medical sociologist, and computer science and engineering Professor Peingfei Su will receive funding through their fellowships for projects they have proposed. What these...
Local brewers face off for the title of IPA Champion
Local brewers were competing for the title of IPA champion.The Central Valley Brewers Guild IPA Throwdown was held at Summer Fox Brewing Company in Northwest Fresno.Thirteen breweries from across the Valley brought out their best IPAs to compete.There were blind flight tastings and voting.Regardless of the friendly competition, the Central Valley Brewers Guild says this was a way for industry brewers to share their craft.''We really do care and we love what we do, and we love it when people enjoy it. It makes memories and connects people together,'' said Alex Van Horn, President of the Central Valley Brewers Guild.First, second and third-place awards were given out.Two Ravens Brewery took first, Grayview placed second, and Salty Walrus placed third.
Central Valley doctors worried about heat, air quality impacts
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Central Valley has been dealing with a hot summer this year that has local doctors worried about the impacts of heat and air quality on people. According to Dr. A.M. Aminian, extended time outside in the daytime is not healthy right now. He recommends residents stay indoors and away from […]
Local business facing high energy bills, dip in customers amid heat wave
A normally busy downtown Exeter has been slow and quiet during the last couple of heat waves.Since the long stretch of triple digit heat, business owners along Pine street say they have seen between 30% to 50% less people walking through.Dan Weiss is the owner of The Grove Antiques, it's located on one of the busiest blocks in downtown Exeter.But lately foot traffic looks different."A lot less people are coming in. and the ones that come in just don't seem to have the extra money to spend so they are mostly looking not buying," said Dan.He says the scorching temperatures...
Section of Avocado Lake to close
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A section of Avocado Lake will be closed beginning Monday and will be back open during the weekend, officials with the County of Fresno said. Officials say, effective Monday, July 22, the south side of Avocado Lake will be closed. The section will be closed to the public for maintenance […]
Woman arrested after tampering with vehicles in Madera, police say
MADERA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A woman was arrested for allegedly tampering with a vehicle and possessing several burglary tools, the Madera Police Department said on Saturday. According to police, an officer was investigating a vehicle burglary and or attempted theft in an apartment complex parking lot over the weekend. Officers say they located the suspects […]
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