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Madera County Sheriff's Office seeks public help to locate next of kin for deceased man
MADERA, California — Authorities are asking for public assistance in locating the next of kin for a 63-year-old man who passed away in Madera County. Glen David Roberts, born on July 11, 1961, was an unhoused resident prior to his death but had been known to reside in Madera and Chowchilla, according to the Madera County Sheriff's Office. Despite extensive searches through personal records, the Coroner's Office has been unable to identify or locate any of Roberts' family members.
Benson adds Leonard as assistant coach
FRESNO, Calif. - Fresno State water polo head coach Natalie Benson announced the hiring of Cecilia Leonard to the coaching staff as assistant coach on Friday. "I am very pleased to announce Cecilia Leonard as our new assistant coach at Fresno State," said Benson on her newest hire. "Cecilia brings diverse playing and coaching experience, as well as a passion for the sport that is unparalleled. I am excited to begin collaborating with her, and look forward to the magnetic energy she will bring to our program."
All students in Kern’s 46 public school districts to receive free breakfast and lunch
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — All students in Kern County’s 46 public school districts will receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2024 to 2025 school year. For the third year in a row, The Kern County Superintendent of Schools announced all students will be served breakfast and lunch on school days, as part of California’s […]
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 […]
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...
Northern California residents seeing vole infestations
Homeowners across the region are seeing more rodents in their yards. It’s a critter that’s not as well known — voles. KCRA 3 first heard about the problem in El Dorado Hills, where people were trapping anywhere from 40 to 70 voles a day. However, it's actually...
'He chose the wrong house to mess with': Northern California father sends intruder attacking children to hospital
CITRUS HEIGHTS, Calif. — A Citrus Heights father sent the man who allegedly broke into his home and attacked his children to the hospital Thursday night. "He attacked my 14-year-old son from the back. He jumped on him choking him out to the ground, and then he moved on to my 11-year-old," said Bobby Tucker.
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