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Fresno Chaffee Zoo unveils renovated exhibit in Kingdoms of Asia
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The revamp of the Kingdoms of Asia exhibit has been four years in the making, stalled by the global pandemic, but now the wait is finally over. Three species of animals will live in the Kingdoms of Asia’s newest habitat: the Tapir, Babirusa, and Muntjac. They will co-exist in one habitat, […]
Free FUSD summer camp teaches students gymnastics skill, self-confidence and life lessons
Exposing students to new sports.A free Fresno Unified summer camp is building confidence in young gymnasts.The little ones have no fear of balancing, swinging on the bars or bouncing on the trampoline.Fresno Gymnastics Center is hosting a summer camp through Fresno Unified, allowing TK through 6th-grade students to unleash their inner champion."They do eight different events, or groups stations, experiencing all four events -- vault, bars, beam, floor," Recreational Department Lead Nicole Regalado said.She says students are given the chance to work on their balance on the beam, their flips and rolls on the floor, launching onto the vault and...
Artists, Vendors Plan to Defy City's ArtHop Crackdown
Some ArtHop vendors say they will be at the Thursday, Aug. 1, event despite code enforcement saying they'll cite outdoor vendors and food trucks. A street artist duo said they would find a creative way to get their art out at the event. Other vendors said they would simply defy...
Former Fresno State students spreading joy with shirts
Partners in life and business, Shauna and Noel Felix are bringing people from all walks of life together literally and figuratively with GiVE Culture."GiVE is written really big across your chest so from a distance, you can see someone is in a GiVE shirt," Shauna said. "The positive action word is written smaller, so you have to get closer to that person to figure out their personal commitment."From t-shirts to hats, you can sport what you want to GiVE to your community.There are nine action words you can choose from on the GiVE Culture website, and 300 more that will...
MLB Player Freddie Freeman’s Son Can’t ‘Stand or Walk’ After Hospitalization for Transient Synovitis
Courtesy of Chelsea Freeman/Instagram Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman rushed to the hospital to be with his son on Wednesday, July 25, after his team’s game against the San Francisco Giants. Freeman, 34, learned after the game that his wife, Chelsea, rushed their youngest, 3-year-old Maximus, to the emergency room after he experienced pain […]
Tejon Ranch Seeks $62MM Public Bond to Double Warehouses Near Grapevine
Expanding Commerce Center to 20 Million Square Feet. Tejon Ranch, California’s largest private landowner, is aiming to more than double the size of its retail outlets and warehouses near the base of the Grapevine, just south of Bakersfield. This ambitious expansion will be funded by a $61.6 million municipal bond.
Fourth-generation agriculturist tabbed as new Ag One president
Though new Ag One Foundation Board President Nick Biscay wasn’t an ag major, his family business has helped him develop deep connections to the agricultural industry. The fourth-generation agriculturalist grew up on the west side of Madera County working with his family operation, Biscay Vineyards, that has also grown raisins, almonds, wheat and other crops since it started in 1917. Today, he still serves the family business after gaining additional experience working in the banking, insurance, sales and finance sectors throughout California and across the United States.
Central Valley Women’s Entrepreneurship Center opens Modesto office
The expansion into Modesto marks the center’s commitment to offering no-cost services to aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners across the Valley. The office seeks to meet the needs of entrepreneurs in Stanislaus, Merced, Alpine, Calaveras, Mariposa and Tuolumne counties. “The new office extends Fresno State’s support developing entrepreneurs and...
''The Sound of Music'' playing now at Roger Rocka’s in Fresno's Tower District
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Kailyn Sanders, who plays Liesl Von Trapp in Roger Rocka’s latest stage production of “The Sound of Music” visited Great Day to discuss the show. “The Sound of Music” is playing now through September 15th at Roger Rocka's Dinner Theatre, located at...
100+ puppies available for free adoptions at Fresno Animal Center
FRESNO. Calif. (FOX26) — The Fresno Animal Center has over 100 puppies that need to go to good homes,. To help, the animal center is currently waiving all adoption fees. The Fresno Animal Center will be open on Friday and every day this weekend from 10 am – 4 pm.
PNC Multifamily Capital Wraps Up $176 Million Affordable Housing Fund
PNC Bank announced the closing of a $176 million low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) fund. It’s the first syndicated investment fund under PNC Real Estate’s recently rebranded multifamily debt and equity financing group, PNC Multifamily Capital. “Our new brand, which brings together our industry-leading tax credit solutions and...
Non-profit that gives Fresno children clothes recovering after theft
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A non-profit that gives hundreds of children in Fresno County free clothes is now recovering from a break-in. On Sunday, July 21, the site was broken into just before the busiest time of the year. Director and Co-Founder of Randy’s Closet Lorraine Estrada runs the non-profit out of a small room […]
Bulldogs' Two-Position Standout Tommy Hopfe Signs With Rockies
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Fresno State baseball standout and two-way player Tommy Hopfe has signed a one-year, $100,000 guaranteed contract with the Colorado Rockies. He was drafted in the ninth round as the 258th pick overall in the MLB Draft. He officially signed with Colorado on Sunday. The...
‘No matter what’: $40,000 donated to support these good causes in Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A pair of $20,000 checks were handed over to a pair of good causes in Fresno on Friday. Fresno’s The Artist Tree made its largest donation ever with a $20,000 check to the Fresno Arts Council and another $20,000 check to the Poverello House. Poverello House CEO Zack Darrah says the […]
Former Fresno State QB Jake Haener announces he has rare form of skin cancer
Former Fresno State and current New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener has announced he has skin cancer.Haener made the announcement during a press conference at Saints training camp.A reporter asked Haener about a bandage on his face, asking if it was a "battle wound," when Haener announced the diagnosis.Watch Live: Jake Haener#Saints | @RousesMarkets https://t.co/66F6dF3pDR— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) July 26, 2024 Haener said he is working with the team's training staff and has a consultation on August 1 to discuss the next steps.He clarified that the cancer is not considered to be life-threatening.He said family members grew concerned when a...
Fearless golfer plays 283 holes in single 107-degree day for College Golf Fellowship
Whoever came up with 18 holes for golf did a good job. That's a solid amount. They nailed it. Sometimes you finish a round and feel like you can keep going, other days it’s a miracle that you completed the back nine. With that said, one intrepid golfer played 18 holes and then 18 holes and then 18 holes thirteen more times and then a few extra holes for good measure. It’s tiring just writing that out.
Local nonprofit provides resources to Mariposa County fire victims
A local organization is helping fire victims in Mariposa County.Many homes were burned down in the deadly Couterville Fire back on July 21. The flames killed one woman and forced 17 people out of their homes.And earlier this month the French Fire broke out on the fourth of July.A total of 18 structures were destroyed or damaged in that fire, which was sparked by a lawn mower.Organization Mariposa Safe Families is a community resource that provides disaster relief support to those impacted."After the French fire started, we were set to host a fire emergency and preparedness event," Mariposa Safe Families executive director Megan Atkinson said. "The French fire was a block away from our office, so keeping that in mind, we had mental health services on-site for that event since it was an important event for our community.''You can make an in-person donation to Mariposa Safe Families at their office on 8th and Jones Street in Mariposa or donate online here.
It's a 'Femininomenon': California's first women's sports bar, Watch Me!, has opened in Long Beach
The first women's sports bar in California, Watch Me!, drew a huge crowd on its opening day Friday as people came from all over Southern California to celebrate women's sports.
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