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Paralympic jumper Roderick Townsend has sights set on more medals
MIRAMAR, Fla. (AP) — Roderick Townsend stands out at the U.S. Paralympic Track and Field trials, and it’s not just the purple singlet, white cleats and blonde hair. He’s trying to get back to a third Paralympics, having already won gold in the high jump (twice) and the long jump (once).
Clovis South high school and Sanchez Intermediate logos unveiled
The new Clovis South High School and Phillip V. Sanchez Intermediate School Longhorns got ''branded'' this week.The Clovis Unified School District Governing Board unveiled the official logo and letter-marks for the two schools.They both make up the Terry P. Bradley Educational Center. Bradley himself was in the audience to celebrate.He's was a long-time administrator and superintendent of the district.More than 40 family members of the late Philip Sanchez also attended.Sanchez was a Clovis Unified graduate who went on to become the first Hispanic American on a U.S. Presidential Cabinet and was appointed as a U.S. Ambassador.The Bradley Educational Center is under construction at Highland and Clinton avenues and it is planned to begin a phased opening in the fall of 2025 for grades 7 through 9.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's Daughter Shiloh Takes Out Ad in L.A. Newspaper to Publicly Announce She's Dropping Dad's Last Name
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's daughter Shiloh is wasting no time.Around two months after the famous offspring legally filed a request to drop her dad's name from her hyphenated "Jolie-Pitt" surname, she took out an ad in the Los Angeles Times to announce her decision publicly.According to reports, this is a standard practice when it comes to name changes, so Shiloh is required to do so before her request is officially approved.If anyone objects to her filing, they have to appear in court by a certain date. If there are no issues, the teenager will soon go by "Shiloh Nouvel...
Clovis Unified School Board 7-18-2024
DescriptionSeven elected school board members serve the community of Clovis Unified in four-year terms. Meetings of the Governing Board are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month (unless otherwise noticed) at 1680 David E. Cook Way in Clovis. Length0:51:17. CategoryEducation. Airing. Monday, July 22 - 9:30pm on...
Surdry Retorts Help Initiative Foods Grow in the Baby Food Market
When a devastating fire destroyed Initiative Foods' (IF) facility in Sanger, California, in 2016, President John Ypma refused to let it spell the end of his family's business. Drawing on his 14 years of experience as a copacker and private label manufacturer in the baby food industry, Ypma recognized a promising opportunity for growth within the industry. The baby food market in North America was expanding substantially, favoring flexible, lighter containers over traditional glass jars.
1st Mexican-born woman to travel to space will visit this Parlier school
PARLIER, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Kat Echazarreta, the first Mexican-born woman to travel to space, will visit a school in the Parlier Unified School District in late August, officials announced. According to officials, Echazarreta will visit Parlier High School on Aug. 29. She will visit the school to inspire students to pursue careers in science, technology, […]
15-year-old arrested in Sanger for attempted homicide after shooting teen girl in neck, injuring another
SANGER, California — A 15-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with an attempted homicide that occurred on July 9, 2024, according to the Sanger Police Department. On July 9, just before 5 p.m., officers responded to a call about an injured person near Church Avenue and Brehler Avenue....
Residents urged to stay vigilant amid rise in ATM-related thefts
SANGER, California — Authorities are warning residents to be extra cautious when using ATMs due to a recent surge in thefts. Central Valley agencies have reported an increase in ATM-related thefts, with suspects often disguising themselves to blend in and using advanced tools to access cash machines, according to the Sanger Police Department.
Clovis Unified shows how $400 million bond would be used
CLOVIS, Calif. (KSEE) – Administrators for Clovis Unified School District took media members and community members on a tour of Nelson Elementary today to demonstrate how money from a $400 million facilities bond would be put to use. The Clovis Unified school board voted to send the bond to the Nov. 5 ballot at its […]
Orange Cove fire district axes support for Measure O
ORANGE COVE – The Orange Cove Fire Protection District (OCFPD) has asked residents to abstain from signing a petition that would put Measure O, the property tax for police and fire services, onto the November ballot. In a July 11 news release, the district said its board of directors...
Spring sports in review: Mt. Miguel’s Arrington leads section gold medal parade at state track and field championship meet
It was a decidedly golden moment for the San Diego Section at this year’s track and field state championship meet in Clovis with a combined 10 gold medals. Tack on one silver medal, four bronze medals and four copper medals (fourth place) and it was a veritable treasure trove of shiny hardware coming back south from the May 24-25 event.
Here’s what to do if PG&E shuts off power in some Central Valley areas
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – PG&E has notified thousands of customers in the North Central Valley about a possible public safety power shut-off, and although no decision has been made yet, PG&E officials advise the public what to do in case a power shut-off happens. 16,000 PG&E customers could soon be dealing with no power at […]
Fresno County working to get systems online after outage
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The ongoing technology disruptions that have been impacting airlines, hospitals, and small businesses on a global scale have also been felt in Fresno County. In an update sent shortly after 11 a.m. on Friday, Fresno County officials confirm that they have been impacted, initially putting 400 of Fresno County’s servers out […]
Man’s home destroyed after brush fire near Kingsburg
KINGSBURG, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A man’s home on the outskirts of Kingsburg caught fire and burnt down Friday afternoon after a nearby brush fire ignited the property, the Fresno County Fire Department says. According to Fresno County Fire, crews responded to the debris fire at 465 6th Ave. around 1 p.m. The fire grew to an […]
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance coming to Coalinga
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance is heading to the Central Valley.On Thursday, Tulare County GOP Chair Connie Conway confirmed that Vance will be attending a fundraiser in Coalinga.The announcement comes just one day after the Ohio senator officially became former President Donald Trump's running mate."You know, the potential is there that he could be our vice president," said Conway.Vance will be attending a fundraiser in Coalinga on July 31st.Tickets range from $3,300 to $25,000 per person, or $50,000 per couple."I think JD Vance is going to have a great message that's going to be very relevant to families here...
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...
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