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78-year-old Fresno native walks against world's best
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — The Pan-American Masters Games featured over 70 countries and competitors ranging from 30 years old to some as old as 98. A 78-year-old Fresno man came away with second place in the 3,000-meter race walk and third in the 1,500-meter walk. Robert Sosa attacks everything...
Local Disney+ actor launches a new beauty company
Selma native Frankie Rodriguez, who is best known for his role as Carlos on the High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, recently launched his new nail polish company Freeland."We officially launched on July 15, which is my birthday, and the whole first launch is all birthday themed. We have pink fizz fiesta, kiwi cake pop, orange dreamsicle, bounce house blue, glow stick dance party like all the things that you loved about your childhood birthday parties we kind of tried to put into this launch," said Rodriguez.Rodriguez said Freeland has been a labor of love. It's taken about a...
Crime Stoppers Daily Most Wanted: Jayla Rochelle Johnson
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Our Valley Crime Stoppers Daily Most Wanted is Jayla Rochelle Johnson. Jayla Johnson is wanted on a Felony, No-bail Warrant of Second Degree Burglary. 26-year-old Johnson is 5' 9" tall, 175 lbs., and has black hair and brown eyes. If you know where Jayla Johnson...
Ribbon cutting unveils Loma Vista’s Village Green
July 13, 2024 — The long-anticipated Village Green park in Clovis officially opened its gates to the public on Saturday, July 13, marking a significant milestone in the development of the Loma Vista neighborhood. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held from 9 a.m. to noon, drew residents from across the city to celebrate the new seven-acre community space with a day of music, family activities, giveaways, and a free barbecue.
6-months of rent paid for businesses at this Fresno Chinatown location
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Chinatown Fresno Foundation is looking for people with an ambitious business idea – and they want to help make it happen. The Chinatown Fresno Foundation’s Project Director Jan Minami says ever since the foundation started they have work on business retention and recruitment. Through a grant, Minami says they have […]
DOJ: Selma man sentenced to 2 years in prison for illegal firearms
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A 44-year-old Selma man was sentenced to prison time for engaging in the business of manufacturing and dealing firearms without a license, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. Juan Banda Jr. was sentenced to two years in prison. According to court documents, between Feb. 1, 2022, and March 15, 2023, Banda and […]
Checking Into ‘The Sweat Hotel’: Keith Sweat Taking His Signature Soul On The Road
It’s a semiregular if specious question that recently sparked a navel-gazing debate and online think pieces: Is R&B dead? (Feel free to substitute rock ’n’ roll, hip-hop, punk, jazz, EDM and any other music format that is occasionally asked the same meritless question). Artists like Usher chimed in on the topic pushing back against the notion while Grammy Awards this year going to artists like SZA and Victoria Monét are evidence the genre is still very much alive.
Win a trip to Fresno? Southwest Airlines offers ‘Fresno getaway’ prize package
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A national competition to win the “ultimate Fresno getaway” is being offered by Southwest Airlines as part of the company’s Summer of Go sweepstakes. The competition is open to all legal residents in the United States (excluding Alaska and Rhode Island) to experience everything that makes Fresno worth visiting, including its […]
Reedley College announces Hall of Fame class
REEDLEY – Through the years, many great athletes made their mark on Reedley College athletics and led their programs to success. So this Aug. 3, the Tigers will induct a new class of former athletes and coaches into the Reedley College Athletic Hall of Fame. For the 31st Annual...
Clovis Botanical Garden will celebrate its newest building
CLOVIS, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Clovis Botanical Garden will be officially unveiling its new visitors center with a ceremony at the end of the month. The garden describes the event as a groundbreaking ceremony; the visitor center building, designed by Art Dyson, is currently in the planning stage. The ceremony will be on Wednesday, July […]
Fresno man sentenced to 10 years in prison – Monterey County DA
(KION-TV) - A 22-year-old man from Fresno has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for human trafficking and assault on a peace officer. According to the Monterey County District Attorney's Office, Joshua Haastrup was convicted of one count of human trafficking of a minor, one count of assault on a peace officer, and one count of felony evading.
JR Jackson, Fresno television GM, retiring after 48-year career
The employees at CBS 47 and KSEE 24 are saying goodbye to Vice President and General Manager JR Jackson as The post JR Jackson, Fresno television GM, retiring after 48-year career appeared first on The Business Journal.
Costco building 800 apartments with rooftop pool next to new store as chain breaks into housing sector for 1st time ever
COSTCO has announced groundbreaking plans to create its own apartment complex for the first ever time. The discount chain will attempt to break into the Los Angeles market in an attempt to offer people an alternative in the housing crisis. This will be a new product launch for the retailer...
Family recovers ashes of well-known Fresno doctor that were stolen in Seattle
The remains of a former Fresno doctor are now back with his family this morning.Pictures were sent to Action News of Doctor Jerry Plunkett's daughter, Megan, holding his ashes.They were found in an abandoned empty lot in Tacoma, Washington.Plunkett's ashes were inside a U-Haul moving truck that was stolen in Seattle.PREVIOUS STORY: Ashes of well-known Fresno doctor stolen in SeattleThe Plunkett family says they are still missing several items from inside the truck, including an E-bike, ski boots, a computer and Plunkett's guitar.They are grateful to have most of their items back.
The Nick Bartlett Show: Paul Loeffler on Fresno State
The Nick Bartlett Show continues with another college football expert. In this episode, I sit down with Fresno State Director of Broadcasting and Play-By-Play Announcer Paul Loeffler. We discuss Fresno State’s roster, the departure of Jeff Tedford, and his interim replacement, Tim Skipper. We also talk about the college...
Fresno man pleads guilty in $1.5M employer embezzlement
Gabriel Ruiz De Chavez, 46, of Fresno, pled guilty Wednesday to a single count of wire fraud for stealing more The post Fresno man pleads guilty in $1.5M employer embezzlement appeared first on The Business Journal.
Three 2024 Bulldog baseball players getting pro opportunities
Recent Fresno State infielder Ben Newton signed with the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday, becoming the third Bulldog this week, to get an opportunity with a major league franchise. Hear reaction from all three of those players, and find out which two other Valley products caught the eye of the Dodgers and Angels this week.
May-Johnson adds Savoy to staff
FRESNO, Calif. – Fresno State softball head coach Stacy May-Johnson announced the addition of Raquel Savoy to the coaching staff as an assistant. Savoy will work with the Bulldogs' defense. "We are very excited to add Raquel Savoy to our staff," said May-Johnson. "She has a strong understanding of...
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