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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...
14-year-old among gang members arrested in Visalia
VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A 14-year-old was one of three arrested in a Visalia park Saturday evening among gang members, the Visalia Police Department announced. An officer was conducting a security check at Ruiz Park on East Buena Vista Avenue just before 11:15 p.m. Saturday police say, due to recent violent crimes. Upon arrival, the […]
Family give out free life jackets to prevent drownings in memory of nephew
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (FOX26) — While the weather continues to stay in the triple digits, that means people are looking for ways to cool off in lakes and rivers. One family in Fresno hopes to prevent drownings from happening by handing out free life jackets. Every summer, this family...
Jeanette Mero wins Tevis Cup, daugher Reyna finishes second
In her sixth successful ride, Jeanette Mero can finally claim the most coveted title in endurance riding: the Tevis Cup. The Mariposa, CA native completed her 100-mile journey to Auburn's McCann Stadium at 10:05 p.m. Saturday night to win the 68th Tevis Cup, finishing with a final time of 17 hours and five minutes. Mero had been a consistent top ten finisher at Tevis for several years now and won the Haggin Cup in 2021, but a first place finish had eluded her until this year.
New water restrictions in California
CALIFORNIA - Starting next year, for the first time, California water providers will face permanent water restrictions to prepare for future reductions in the water supply from the state. The state will track indoor and outdoor water use and set standards for water loss. Providers must make and enforce water-saving...
State suffers another legal loss in its effort built controversial Delta Tunnel
In late June, a Sacramento County Judge ruled that the California Department of Water Resources, or DWR, had to suspend its efforts to conduct geotechnical “exploratory drilling” on private property across the Delta. Agents for DWR had wanted to get onto peoples’ land and start boring holes in...
Dazzling Perseid Meteor Shower is here. How to watch in California
Now through Sept. 1, specs of dust and rocks will streak across the California night sky as they smack into Earth’s atmosphere when the Perseid Meteor Shower, the most dazzling annual meteor shower seen from Earth, returns to a night sky near you this summer. That comet last visited Earth in 1995. It orbits the sun every 133 years, so it will be about a century before Swift-Tuttle swings around again. But it left us a gift in...
Scientists use AI to predict a wildfire's next move
Researchers at USC have developed a new method to accurately predict wildfire spread. By combining satellite imagery and artificial intelligence, their model offers a potential breakthrough in wildfire management and emergency response. Detailed in an early study proof published in Artificial Intelligence for the Earth Systems, the USC model uses...
California Democrats praise Biden, largely fall behind Harris
Facing mounting pressure from fellow Democrats to end his reelection bid, President Joe Biden on Sunday made the stunning announcement that he is dropping out of the November race and then endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee. The president said that he will give more details about his decision — […]
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