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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...
Man hospitalized after shooting in Central Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – An unhoused man was hospitalized after someone shot him Friday evening, Fresno Police say. Around 7:30 p.m. officers were called to the 2000 block of East Tyler Avenue, near Clark Street, in Central Fresno for a victim of a shooting. Officers say they arrived to find a man, an adult white […]
Free movies for senior citizens at this theatre in Clovis
CLOVIS, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Senior citizens looking to get out of the heat and enjoy free movies will have the chance to do so through what’s left of the month of July at this Clovis movie theatre -for free. The Regal Clovis 8 is offering seniors free classic movies through the rest of July until […]
Ripon Fire District goes without ambulances amid staffing shortage
RIPON, Calif. — In just a few seconds Friday, more people drove past Ripon Consolidated Fire District Station 1 than the number of first responders on duty inside. "Currently we have one station staffed full-time serving a population of just over 20,000," said Battalion Chief Pat Burns. "We are short. We are down to four people on duty today.”
3 shootings in West Oakland neighborhood in 2 weeks cause fear, frustration
OAKLAND, Calif. - Surveillance video shows a terrifying shooting where multiple people are firing their guns in a neighborhood in West Oakland. People who live in the area said they dropped down to the floor when they heard the gunfire. Some neighbors said they were afraid to go outside until...
New! Lookout Fire | Oakhurst, CA | 1
The Lookout Fire is located in the 42000 block of Deadwood Lookout Road in Oakhurst (Madera County), California. Firefighters were dispatched Friday night around 2305 hours PT to a brush fire in the area with smoke showing. After arriving in the area, they found four fires burning and accessing the first three less than 15 minutes later. The fourth one they had difficulties reaching it.
McKinleyville All-Stars remain optimistic despite shutout loss
The McKinleyville 12-year-old All-Stars lost their opening game at the NorCal state tournament in Madera on Saturday morning, falling 15-0 to Land Park out of Sacramento. It was a disappointing opening game for the District 26 champs, but head coach Jaime Arredondo and his players will be hoping to bounce back in their next game.
Police Union President Named To Peace Officer Standards Panel
The president of the Richmond police union has been appointed to the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Benjamin Therriault, a sergeant in the Richmond Police Department, was named Friday to the panel, which sets minimum selection and training standards for California law enforcement. The position requires California Senate confirmation.
California’s Ban On Agricultural Burning And Impact of Bird Flu
**On January 1, farmers in the eight counties of California’s San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District will be prohibited from nearly all open burning under a state law adopted in 2003. The law aimed to address the poor air quality in the Valley. Agricultural burning, which accounts for...
CSULB School of Nursing Ranks First Among California Nursing Programs
WFCN – According to RNcareers.org 9th annual Nursing School Review, Cal State Long Beach’s School of Nursing has been named the best nursing program in California. For the purpose of creating its merit-based rankings, RNCareers.org assessed over 1,700 nursing programs. A few of the variables are program accreditation, tuition prices, academic achievement, teacher credentials, student happiness, program options, career results, and school reputation.
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