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Businesses Face High Energy Bills As Temps Rise In Central California
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — As the heat continues this summer, local small businesses are being hit with high energy bills. “We generate a lot of heat especially when you have an open kitchen – I’m gonna say June through the middle part of September we’ll see bills running into the three thousands,” said Owner of the Craft House, Greg Wilson.
Privacy-Centric Lawsuit Against Patagonia Shows AI’s Murky Legal Footing
A newly proposed class-action lawsuit against Patagonia in California shows the rush to use artificial intelligence and personalize the customer experience may cause companies to enter uncharted legal territory. New Class Action Alleges Lululemon's 'Greenwashing' Habit 'Exploits' Consumers Michelle Gills filed the lawsuit against the outdoor apparel maker on July 11, taking specific issue with the company’s partnership with third-party technology provider Talkdesk. Gills alleges that, upon making a call to Patagonia’s customer service line in January, her call was “intercepted, listened to, recorded and used by an undisclosed third party, Talkdesk Inc.” The San Francisco-based company uses AI, among other...
California cops apparently want Cybertrucks now
LOS ANGELES - Tesla patrol vehicles aren't something new in California. Police departments across the Golden State already use or are testing Tesla patrol cars. The Anaheim Police Department, for example, debuted Model Y patrol vehicles in April. "The Tesla Model Y was selected for its advanced features, including rapid...
County registrars prepare for uncertain November election
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Feeling assured, but preparing for anything, Bay Area election officials are staffing up and making security plans for a safe and valid Nov. 5 general election. “In Solano County, 90% of our voters are going to vote by mail,” said John Gardner, assistant registrar...
MAFFS Aircraft Deployed in Support of California Fires
At the request of the National Interagency Fire Center, U.S. Northern Command deployed two C-130 aircraft equipped with Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems (MAFFS) from California and Colorado for wildland firefighting operations from Channel Islands Air National Guard Station in Port Hueneme, California, over multiple fires in California. Two additional aircraft will also be activated later this week from Nevada and Wyoming.
Country singer Chris Young to take stage at California State Fair | July 18 events
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The 2024 California State Fair began Friday at Cal Expo. If you're already set on going to the fair and want a beeline to the ticket information page, click HERE. For everyone else, here's a schedule for what's happening Thursday. Remember, hours are subject to change.
1 dead, 1 woman hospitalized following shooting in southeast Fresno
Police have identified the man who was shot and killed in southeast Fresno Friday as 21-year-old Darius Lopez.Officers received a shotspotter call just after 10:30 p.m. Thursday of two rounds fired in the area of Woodward Avenue and Ninth Street, that's near Sequoia Middle School.When they arrived, they found two victims with gunshot wounds inside a car.One of the victims, now identified as Lopez, died at Community Regional Medical Center.The other, a 19-year-old woman, was sent to hospital and is expected to be okay.Investigators say Lopez and the woman were inside the car when an unknown gunman approached them on foot and shot at the car.The motive for the shooting is still under investigation.Anyone with information on this shooting is asked to call the Fresno Police Department.
Worldwide computer outage causes major delays at Fresno Yosemite International Airport
Travelers at Fresno Yosemite International Airport were impacted by a global computer outage started on Thursday night and continued into Friday morning.Cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike says the issue affected Microsoft 365 apps and services, and escalated disruptions for flights, banks, and media outlets, including ABC.Operations were getting off the ground again at the airport on Friday afternoon.The outage left long lines of travelers trying to figure out what was happening, like Zach and Sarah Gates."I mean it's frustrating for sure, we'd rather be sleeping or eating some food. We've committed to try and make it if we can," said Zach.They're flying...
Man steals hundreds of dollars worth of shoes from store in Fresno, police say
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A man is wanted after allegedly stealing hundreds of dollars worth of shoes at a store in Fresno, the Fresno Police Department said on Thursday. Officers say a man entered the Shoe Palace located at 5150 East Cesar Chavez Blvd., on June 22. Police say the suspect left the store with […]
Crime Stoppers Daily Most Wanted: Jayla Rochelle Johnson
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Our Valley Crime Stoppers Daily Most Wanted is Jayla Rochelle Johnson. Jayla Johnson is wanted on a Felony, No-bail Warrant of Second Degree Burglary. 26-year-old Johnson is 5' 9" tall, 175 lbs., and has black hair and brown eyes. If you know where Jayla Johnson...
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