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Housing, immigrant services, homelessness prevention face cuts in California budget
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the proposed 2024-2025 California budget details on June 29, detailing the state's planned belt-tightening over the next two fiscal years. The new budget "avoids deep program cuts" and maintains $22.2 billion in reserves at the end of the 2024-25 fiscal year thanks to delays and deferrals that will ultimately impact low-income households and Californians of color, according to the governor's website. ...
Checking Into ‘The Sweat Hotel’: Keith Sweat Taking His Signature Soul On The Road
It’s a semiregular if specious question that recently sparked a navel-gazing debate and online think pieces: Is R&B dead? (Feel free to substitute rock ’n’ roll, hip-hop, punk, jazz, EDM and any other music format that is occasionally asked the same meritless question). Artists like Usher chimed in on the topic pushing back against the notion while Grammy Awards this year going to artists like SZA and Victoria Monét are evidence the genre is still very much alive.
Family recovers ashes of well-known Fresno doctor that were stolen in Seattle
The remains of a former Fresno doctor are now back with his family this morning.Pictures were sent to Action News of Doctor Jerry Plunkett's daughter, Megan, holding his ashes.They were found in an abandoned empty lot in Tacoma, Washington.Plunkett's ashes were inside a U-Haul moving truck that was stolen in Seattle.PREVIOUS STORY: Ashes of well-known Fresno doctor stolen in SeattleThe Plunkett family says they are still missing several items from inside the truck, including an E-bike, ski boots, a computer and Plunkett's guitar.They are grateful to have most of their items back.
‘Is this real?’ 150 families receive first stipends from Fresno’s guaranteed basic income project
This week, the Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission distributed the first $500 monthly stipends to 150 Fresno County families in the area’s first guaranteed basic income pilot – though the agency was forced to turn down roughly 9,000 applicants. Fresno County’s first guaranteed basic income pilot came with the...
Chamberlain’s Youth Services to be reborn as Rebekah Children’s Services
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Rebekah Children’s Services is in the final stages of renovating the seven-acre Chamberlain’s Youth Services property on San Benito Street in Hollister, almost two years after the Gilroy-based organization acquired it in August 2022. Renamed “Rebekah Children’s Services Chamberlain’s...
Car Shows Provide Economic Shot-in-the Arm and a Lot More
Attending a week-end car show is much more than observing a beautiful paint job on a classic hot rod or antique vehicle. Across coastal Northern California and Oregon, as many as 300 vehicles strut their stuff on any given summertime week-end. Most of the Benefit Shows in our geography are celebrating 30 years or more anniversaries. Area car Shows provide a venue for like-minded folks to gather and admire beautiful...
Gender-identity law brings state in line with SFUSD
The first-of-its-kind gender-identity law California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed earlier this month brings state policy in line with San Francisco’s — and The City’s school district had previously received flak from some of the new law’s most vocal critics. Newsom signed into law on July 15 Assembly Bill 1955 — aka the SAFETY Act — which bars public-school districts from requiring staff to notify parents if their children change their preferred pronouns or gender identities. California is the first state to pass such a law. ...
Central Valley leaders weigh in on President Joe Biden’s candidacy
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The U.S. General Election is a little over three months away, and now local leaders are weighing in on President Joe Biden’s candidacy. Marsha Conant, First Vice Chair of the Fresno Democratic Party, will stand by Joe Biden, regardless of what comes next. “But I also recognize that if there are […]
Dinuba firefighters seek to boost recruitment, retention
DINUBA – In a time where firefighters, paramedics and other public servants are in short supply, the Dinuba Firefighters’ Association is looking for ways to improve recruitment and retention within the department. Association President Bryan Marsh said that in the four years he has been with Dinuba Fire,...
Multiple people killed, arrests made in vehicle crash on SR-163 in Kearny Mesa
At least four people were killed and two drivers were arrested in a multi-vehicle crash on state Route 163 in the Kearny Mesa area early Friday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.
Arizona mom says daughter’s strap fell off on roller coaster: ‘I can’t rest easy’
A visit to SeaWorld San Diego turned harrowing for an Arizona mother and daughter. Salina Higgins recounted to Fox News Digital how their fun day on July 9 took a frightening turn when they decided to ride the Electric Eel roller coaster. She recounted that during the ride’s initial upside-down...
The intricacies of rental assistance and why it sometimes backfires
A Bakersfield woman was allegedly refused an apartment after she said that her rental payment would come from housing assistance. Now the state’s Civil Rights Department is taking the matter to court.
Take a picture with Fresno State’s Victor E. IV at this event
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Fresno State Football enthusiasts will have the opportunity to meet over 70 Fresno State Football players and take a picture with Victor E. IV during a free event to kick off the Fresno State Football season on Friday. The Bulldog Bash is a free event to kick off the Fresno State […]
Replica railcar for California's high-speed rail on display at state fair
SACRAMENTO – California's high-speed rail program is being showcased at the California State Fair. There you can get an up-close look at what the trains will look like and decide for yourself if the project will be a benefit or a multi-billion dollar blunder.For the first time, a replica of a California high-speed railcar is on display at this year's California State Fair. "The train itself is about a foot wider than a traditional Amtrak train," said Melissa Figueroa, a spokesperson for the high-speed rail. The exhibit is an effort by the state to highlight the electric train program. "Our train...
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