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Bulldog Insider: McMaryion, Comstock reflect on Tedford, share optimism about Skipper
(KSEE) – Former Bulldog quarterback Marcus McMaryion and former quarterback-turned-defensive back Steven Comstock talk about the impact of their former Fresno State head football coach Jeff Tedford, and their expectations for new head coach Tim Skipper.
Cool off at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo this weekend
This weekend, you can head over to the Fresno Chaffee Zoo and see how the animals are beating the triple-digit heat.The Zoo's annual "Cool Zoo Event" runs both Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21.The special weekend event features a variety of animals engaging in icy and cool-themed enrichment.The orangutans, warthogs, sloth bear and more participated on Saturday, while reptiles, lions, elephants and others will have their fun tomorrow.During the event, $1 will be donated to the zoo's animal enrichment committee for each ice cream purchased.It all kicks off each day at 9 a.m.
California politicians react as Biden steps down, endorses Harris for president
President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race Sunday brought reaction from a vocal chorus of California politicians as he threw his support behind his vice president, Kamala Harris, for the Democratic Party's nomination. Many of those who spoke out have worked alongside Harris, a California native from the Bay Area who has a home in Los Angeles. Harris began her political career as a prosecutor in Alameda County before she was elected San Francisco district attorney, state attorney general and later U.S. senator in 2016. After she briefly ran for president in 2020, Biden selected her as his...
Members at Over 130 California Costcos Impacted by Major Change
Does California love Costco? It seems that isn't even a question if you drive past any of the locations in our area on just about any day. Shoppers know that Costco offers quality items and discounted and 'wholesale' prices--and the major grocer seems to hold on to its cult following pretty aggressively.
Two earthquakes recorded in Northern California near Lake Tahoe: USGS
(FOX40.COM) –The United States Geological Survey said an earthquake hit Northern California on Saturday evening, and residents in El Dorado and Nevada counties may have felt the impact. Around 8 p.m., the USGS said a magnitude 3.4 earthquake hit about five miles southeast of Dollar Point, California, a small city about four miles north of […]
Flash Flood Warning issued in Northern California, NWS says
(FOX40.COM) — According to the National Weather Service in Sacramento, a Flash Flood Warning was issued on Saturday in Northern California. The warning was issued around 3:45 p.m. and is primarily for eastern El Dorado County. NWS said the warning will be in effect until 6:45 p.m. “The Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain […]
Black families fight for California Gold Country land taken from their ancestors
COLOMA -- In a tiny town where the California gold rush began, Black families are seeking restitution for land that was taken from their ancestors to make way for a state park now frequented by fourth graders learning about the state's history.Their efforts in Coloma, a town of around 300 people that's located about 36 miles northeast of Sacramento, are one of the latest examples of Black Americans urging the government to atone for practices that have kept them from thriving long after chattel slavery was abolished.Debates over reparations for African Americans often come back to land. That was at...
PG&E alerts customers of possible power shut offs in Merced, Fresno counties
Triple digit temperatures are expected heading into the weekend.PG&E is warning customers that they could lose power.The possible public safety power shutoff would affect parts of Fresno and Merced counties.But the utility company is still trying to determine if a public safety power shutoff will happen.In Fresno County, the utility company is forecasting that a total of three customers could be impacted.But in Merced County, nearly 4,000 PG&E customers could possibly be without power.People is Gustine are bracing for the possibility of no power.Cathy and Gary Mendonca got the notification about the public safety power shut off on Friday. So...
Vendors speak out following downtown Fresno's Arthop changes for August
On every first Thursday of the month, vendors have set up along Fulton Street for Arthop. Music could also be heard."It's kind of the best part about Downtown Fresno," said Vanna Vandal, an artist and vendor at Arthop. "It's literally run by the artists, for the artists."It's been a chance for people not only to check out the art inside downtown galleries but also for local artists to showcase their work outside."I'm always a vendor outside," said Vandal "Because that's where I want to be. That's where the fun's at. That's where the music's at."On Friday, Fresno City Council member...
Video shows overnight break-in at Fresno restaurant
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A local northeast Fresno restaurant is using an overnight break-in to shed some optimism on Saturday. “Together we can make this weekend amazing!” said the Phoenician Garden Mediterranean Bar and Grill in a post to social media Saturday after discovering their restaurant was broken into. The restaurant, located at First Street […]
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