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13 motorcyclists arrested after pursuit on Southern California freeway
Authorities in the Inland Empire were busy on Saturday afternoon as they arrested 13 motorcyclists who led them on a pursuit after blocking traffic. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, deputies observed a large group of motorcyclists at the intersection of Rancho California and Diaz roads in the city of Temecula just after 1 […]
California's latest lottery millionaires bought scratchers at these stores
LOS ANGELES - Feeling lucky? It could be your lucky day!. California's latest batch of lottery millionaires are taking home checks ranging from $1 million to $10 million thanks to some lucky Scratchers. In Whittier, Saul Montero stopped by the Prime Liquor Mart and purchased what turned out to be...
Wind, temperatures pick up as fire scorches northern California
Crews continued to fight a massive fire in northern California on Sunday, as authorities in the western US state warned of increasing winds and rising daytime temperatures. But he warned that as of Sunday, "we're starting to get some solar heating, and we're also getting increased winds in the upper canyons," while another official noted "increased fire activity."
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As California's wildfire season intensifies, the need for up-to-date information is critical. Several organizations offer online maps that can help Californians figure out how far they are from the nearest fires and other significant information. ...
County accuses Bureau of Indian Affairs of favoritism toward California casino project
County accuses Bureau of Indian Affairs of favoritism toward California casino project. Solano County sent a letter accusing the Pacific Regional Office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs of “showing favoritism” toward a Lake County-based Native American tribe looking to build a casino in Vallejo. Story continues below.
Two found dead in Hanford home
A disturbing scene in Hanford on Sunday as police surrounded a home on East Magnolia Avenue. Detectives are investigating what they say appears to be a double homicide."Both individuals were shot that were inside the residence," Hanford Police Lt. Justin Vallin told Action News.The investigation began at about 8:40 Sunday morning when police say a man called 911 to report a "disturbance." The caller told dispatchers somebody was shot."Officers arrived on scene a short time later. The front door was unlocked. They checked the residence and located two deceased individuals," Vallin said.It is unclear who the caller was or if he died at the scene. Police say there is no threat to the public and no outstanding suspects.Authorities are not calling it a murder-suicide at this time. They say more questions need to be answered."We're still on scene inside," Vallin said. "Detectives are still collecting evidence inside the residence."
Three shot, one killed outside downtown Visalia bar
VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A man was shot and killed outside of a Visalia bar early Sunday morning, the Visalia Police Department says. Around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, officers were dispatched to the 200 block of East Main Street for a report of a shooting. They arrived at Downtown Rookie’s Sports Bar and Grill to find […]
Southwest plane lands midflight at Fresno Yosemite Airport
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A Southwest Airlines flight was forced to make a precautionary landing at Fresno Yosemite International Airport Saturday afternoon, the airline confirms. Around 12:30 p.m. the flight crew notified the airport that it needed to land in Fresno after taking off from Los Angeles, with Reno being the intended destination. The Boeing […]
Valley Animal Center asking for donations after multiple air conditioning units fail
A local animal shelter is in urgent need of replacing three of its failed air conditioning units.The Valley Animal Center says the units broke and are crucial for cooling the low-cost clinic, which provides vital care to the center's animals and local pets.The shelter is raising $10,000 - $20,000 per unit to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for the animals.Portable A/C units are being used to try to keep the space cool.The clinic and its medications have been moved to another smaller building that houses the surgery center but the modification is causing operations to be cramped.If you would like to donate, click here.
Pace Johnson breaks Fresno record playing 283 holes in one day
Last Thursday, when it was close to 110 degrees, a Fresno record was broken. But it wasn't the temperature.Even ten years removed from his time playing as a college golfer it's clear Pace Johnson has game. The Clovis West grad played at Cal where he was teammates with Michael Weaver and six time PGA TOUR winner Max Homa.Trying to raise money for College Golf Fellowship, Pace set out for something of a golf marathon at Sunnyside Country Club with some donors giving $1 for every hole played. "I knew it had to be a team thing," Johnson said. "It just...
Modesto native Erika Connolly wins silver medal in Paris
PARIS (KTXL) – Erika Connolly is an Olympic medalist again. On Saturday, Connolly helped Team USA win silver in the women’s 4×100 meter freestyle relay in Paris, France. While she didn’t compete in the final, she did compete in the qualifying heat earlier in the day. Team USA finished the race in a time of […]
Facts of Life star Lisa Whelchel, 61, hasn’t aged a day 36 years since last episode as show’s revival is halted
FACTS of Life actress Lisa Whelchel has defied age as fans got bad news about the show's revival. In 2021, a reboot of the beloved American sitcom was announced, but there was some drama behind the scenes. Despite the news, Lisa, 61, was all smiles during an outing in Los...
Gang unit arrests two in Bakersfield drug and firearm bust
BAKERSFIELD, California — The Kern County Sheriff's Office Gang Suppression Unit executed a search warrant on July 20, 2024, leading to the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of drugs, firearms, and cash. During the search at a property in the 100 block of Quantico Avenue, deputies seized...
Lake Isabella Man Gets 17-Month Sentence for Unlawful Distribution of Explosives in Kern County
A Kern County man from Lake Isabella received a 17-month prison sentence for unlawfully distributing explosives, the U.S. Attorney's Office reports. Joseph Roy Vigneault, age 21, handed over approximately 350 pounds of a high-powered blasting agent known as Hydromite 880 to an individual without the proper licensing, contributing to his conviction.
Northern California forecast: Monday's temperatures below average for this time of year
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Monday will be another day below the average temperature for this time of year in Northern California, but the "cooler temperatures" won't last for long. Meteorologist Tamara Berg said Monday's forecast high for downtown Sacramento will be 89 degrees, roughly about the same high as Sunday....
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