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Lawsuit alleges cancer exposure at Fresno County Courthouse
A new lawsuit raises questions about the source of a rare cancer in Fresno.Warren Paboojian is suing Fresno County after he says 10 people, including a retired judge, developed blood cancer after working in the criminal courthouse between 1966 and today."Yeah, I think it's a cancer cluster. What we have at the courthouse is a cancer cluster," Paboojian said.The attorney says his clients all had regular exposure to an underground gas pump in the courthouse parking structure before developing cancer.Action News obtained photos of the pump called the "Courthouse Motor Pool."County documents reveal it connects to a 10,000-gallon underground gas...
Jason Oliveira celebrating 20 years at ABC30 Action News
August 23, 2024, marks 20 years at ABC30 for anchor Jason Oliveira.He started at Action News in 2004 after graduating from Tulare Union High School and Cal State Fullerton.Jason began his career at ABC30 as a sports reporter before going on to report and anchor our daily newscasts.He was surprised on air Friday morning by Jessica Harrington and Christine Gregory with a Simba plaque to celebrate the milestone.As a member of The Society of Portuguese-American Students Hall of Fame, Jason is still very active in the local Portuguese community.From all of us at ABC30, congratulations to Jason on this remarkable accomplishment, and thank you for your commitment to the Central Valley community!
New treatment facility for women in northwest Fresno
In Northwest Fresno, surrounded by trees, is Her Habor Recovery Center.It's a treatment facility for women who've experienced substance abuse or are in need of mental health help.It's owned and operated by women."We're here to offer all levels of care to women in need," says co-founder Natasha Davis.Her Habor started out as a dream and passion project of Davis and her best friend of 25 years.The facility is now a reality."Really, the idea here was the woman is usually the nucleus of her family," Davis said. "We noticed that if she starts to heal, everyone else starts to heal."Davis said...
Fresno is the least accessible city for wheelchair users, study says
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Fresno is the least accessible city for wheelchair users, according to a study by Forbes Health. The study says that 12.1% of adults in the United States have a mobility disability. According to the study, they considered 10 metrics across nearly 100 locales and analyzed certain factors. Forbes Health looked at […]
New improvements and virtual video options at Tulare County Superior Court
The Superior Court in Tulare County has been working on several improvements as part of a five-year strategic plan to make the courthouse more accessible.That includes online options like video calls, allowing anyone to access the court without leaving home.The Tulare County Superior Court's executive officer, Stephanie Cameron, hopes people will take advantage of this new feature."Maybe cut down on foot traffic in the courthouse because sometimes it can be difficult to get here and to find parking and get through security, but they are still able to pay traffic fines, look up a court date, or talk with a...
Commercial Truck Show Comes to The Fresno Fairgrounds! l August 31
Join A&L Truck Supply for the 2024 Central Valley Commercial Truck Show on Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1 at the Fresno Fairgrounds in the Carnival Lot. There will be over $10k in raffle prizes available to those who enter their trucks into the show! Hours are 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sunday.
Central Unified School District establishes new boundaries for 2025-2026 school year
Central Unified School District has finalized new boundary maps for the 2025-26 school year.It helps redistribute students as a new elementary school is set to open and as changes are made to the high schools.Construction is well underway at Shields and Brawley in northwest Fresno for a currently unnamed elementary school that is set to open in the fall of 2025.That's the same time newly created school boundaries will go into effect across the district."This is a great place to live and raise your kids, and we've got to have school ready to welcome them in," Superintendent Ketti Davis said.Davis...
Drink beer, eat tacos at this event in Clovis
CLOVIS, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Anyone who enjoys tacos and beer is invited to celebrate local breweries with delicious tacos in Clovis on Saturday for the Fresno Street Eats’ “Taco & Taps Trail” event. Organizers describe it as an all-day taco and beer party. Hungry and thirsty participants can stop by seven local breweries to drink […]
Trinity Fruit Company Discusses Late-Season Stonefruit; Angela Hernandez Details
FRESNO, CA - I look forward to the domestic stonefruit season all year long, so naturally I was thrilled to hear from Trinity Fruit Company’s Angela Hernandez that the grower is finishing its stonefruit season with a bang!. “It has been a very bountiful year, with the suppleness to...
Body found in Reedley business complex
REEDLEY — The body of an adult male was found in a unit of a building complex located across the street from Reedley High School. Reedley Police Lieutenant Marc Ediger said his department received a call on Aug. 22 around 12:50 p.m. regarding the discovery. Officers responded to 790 G Street, which is just down the street from police headquarters. The building complex includes multiple units. The body was discovered in unit D.
Local nonprofit expanding reach to support foster youth
A local non-profit and adoption agency is providing important services to our community.Action News sat down with Mary Dela Torre, the Founder and CEO of North Star Family Center, to chat about a current need and how you can help.If you are unable to foster, you can help by either donating or volunteering.You can find more information by visiting North Star's website.
Central Valley Today – Jennifer Wademan
Dr. Jennifer Wademan, a VSP Network Doctor, tells us just how important undiagnosed vision problems are in children, especially during the school year. Some warning signs that your child’s vision needs to be tested are squinting, avoidance of certain activities such as reading, and turning or tilting their head in a certain way to see something.
Derby Acres losing its only park due to state regulation
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A small community in western Kern County is losing its only park. Derby Acres Park will close because the oil company that owns the land is forfeiting its contract with the county. Kern County District 4 supervisor David Couch announced the park is closing, because of a new state law requiring […]
Zach Giuliano, Corona del Mar tight end and Stanford commit, voted top receiver in California by fans
It's easy to see why Corona del Mar senior Zach Giuliano is one of the more coveted tight ends in high school football nationwide. And he didn't even play footb
Mariposa High School vs. Yosemite High School Football Live Stream, TV Info - Friday, August 23
Mariposa High School travels to face Yosemite High School on Friday, August 23 at 7:00 p.m. PT. Sign up for an NFHS Network annual pass and get full access to live regular season and postseason sporting events and get 45% off compared to a monthly pass. Mariposa vs. Yosemite Game...
Man crashes into Tesla multiple times, arrested in Oakhurst
OAKHURST, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A man from Los Angeles has been arrested in Oakhurst on Wednesday following a pursuit in a stolen vehicle after throwing beer cans out the window and hitting a Tesla several times, the California Highway Patrol said. Officers say they were alerted to “be on the lookout” on Aug. 21 at […]
Man arrested for alleged DUI after flipping car, crashing tree in Madera County: CHP
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A 28-year-old man was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence after overturning his car and crashing into a tree in Madera County Tuesday night, according to CHP. Officers say on Tuesday, August 20, they responded to a solo vehicle crash on Road 600, in the area of Road 415, in […]
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