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Stockton's Team Elevate program earns national ranking as athletes get college recognition
STOCKTON – Kids and teens in Stockton are flocking to a program that's offering them the opportunity of a lifetime.It's called Team Elevate and through a combination of great coaching and a lot of hard work, several athletes are starting to get noticed.Vince Carter putting people through their paces. Carter is a personal trainer and coach for Team Elevate."We're up to almost 300 kids now, in 10 years," Carter said.A non-profit designed to teach and reinforce valuable life skills to Stockton area kids, a program that's earned national ranking and recognition. "It's a brotherhood. It's discipline. It's honor. It's respect....
CHP: Officers to set up DUI checkpoint in Fresno County this weekend
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Fresno Area California Highway Patrol will be conducting a DUI and Driver License checkpoint starting Friday. Officers say the checkpoint will be somewhere within the unincorporated area of Fresno County between 7 p.m. on Friday and 3 a.m. on Saturday. The map below shows unincorporated areas of the county […]
CUSD offering positions for Special Education jobs
July 11th, 2024 – On July 11th, the Clovis Unified School District (CUSD) held a job fair for people looking for paraprofessional and instructional assistant positions within the District. On-the-spot interviews for these positions were conducted for those interested, and attendees were encouraged to bring a high school diploma...
This loved chicken joint is coming to Tulare: Site Plan
This is not a drill. You don't have to ask your partner to pinch you. Plans to build a Chick-fil-A fast food restaurant in Tulare at Cartmill and 99 have been filed with the city. ...
150 Families to Receive $500 Monthly in Fresno’s Groundbreaking Anti-Poverty Initiative
Fresno’s new guaranteed income program, providing $500 monthly to 150 families could serve as a model for nationwide poverty reduction efforts. Fresno Launches Groundbreaking Guaranteed Income Program to Combat Poverty. A new anti-poverty program in Fresno has started giving cash payments to families marking an important step in the...
2 found dead in vehicle on Highway 99 off-ramp in Stanislaus County; investigation underway
SALIDA – A Highway 99 off-ramp in Stanislaus County is expected to be closed for most of Sunday night after two people were found dead in a vehicle, the California Highway Patrol says. Officers responded to reports of a possible assault at about 6 p.m. on the northbound Highway 99 off-ramp at Hammett Road. When at the scene, officers found a man and woman dead in a Honda sedan parked on the shoulder, the CHP said. They have not been identified at this time. A preliminary investigation indicates it may have stemmed from a domestic violence incident earlier in the day, officers said. The Hemmett Road off-ramp is likely to stay closed for most of the night. This is in northern Salida. Officers said there is no lingering threat to the public. Anyone with information is urged to contact the CHP - Modesto unit.
Extreme weather in California fueling Redding's hottest July ever
Brutally hot summers are nothing new for Redding. But this summer's torch parade of blazing hot temperatures is melting the record books. So far in July, the average temperature in Redding has been about 110 degrees. That's because there have been 11 days in which the high temperature surpassed 110, according to the National Weather Service in Sacramento. ...
Reno family seeks justice in decades-old rape case, Calif. lawmakers consider changing law
Reno, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Lawmakers plan to take a look at California laws to see if they need to be changed to go after the suspects who rape a person decades ago. Currently the law only allows prosecution in more recent cases. The change could help a northern Nevada family.
Longtime WCA educator Kraig Hunter retires
Kraig Hunter, a long-serving business education teacher and coach at West Central Area Secondary School, has retired from teaching after 33 years. Hunter plans to relocate to California to be closer to his children and granddaughter, marking the end of his extensive career in education and coaching. Graduating from Lancaster...
Three arrested after triple stabbing at Wasco social gathering
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Three people were arrested after three people were found stabbed in Wasco early Friday morning. The Wasco Police Department said on July 19, at around 1:10 a.m., officers were called to a report of vandalism to a vehicle. When they arrived, they found one victim...
Shooting at street takeover in Compton leaves 2 injured
Authorities responded to at least two street takeovers in the Los Angeles area, one of which left two people injured when a shooting broke out.2 people shot in Compton street takeoverAccording to the sheriff's department, gunfire erupted around 8:30 p.m. Sunday at a street takeover near Greenleaf Boulevard and Santa Fe Avenue. The two victims heard gunshots and immediately started running.They quickly realized they had been struck and drove themselves to the hospital for treatment.One of the victims was grazed by a bullet in the back of the head while the other was shot in the thigh. Both are expected to be ok.No other injuries were reported and information regarding a suspect or suspects hasn't been released.South LA takeoverAnother street takeover was reported near Century Boulevard and Western Avenue. In video obtained by Eyewitness News, water was seen spewing from a fire hydrant.Police broke up a street takeover in the area but it appears no one was arrested or cited.Both incidents remain under investigation.
Taft Police activity for July 21-22
Officer initiated activity at Suzanne Ln, Taft, CA. Disposition: Report Taken. Occurred at Hwy 119/Gardner Field Rd. Disposition: Completed. Occurred on Kern St. Disposition: Civil Problem. 1:31 Traffic Stop. Officer initiated activity at Wood St/Hwy 33, Taft, CA. Disposition: Warning (Verbal/Written). 1:46 Threatened Offense. Occurred on Kern St. Disposition: Completed.
Shafter cuts ribbon for reopening park
Shafter celebrated the reopening of Stringham Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday evening. The event marked the completion of a major renovation on the park. Stringham Park now has all-new playground equipment, as well as new grass and restrooms. The park is now at the Regional Transit bus stop....
Wasco Task Force takes action with cleanup
The Wasco Task Force, led by Mayor Pro Tem Valentin Medina and Councilmember Eddie Saldaña, alongside dedicated community members Ruby Gutierrez, John Pallares and Orquidea Ocampo, is on a mission to engage the community on matters that are important to residents. "One of them is keeping Wasco clean, including...
Shafter Children's Summer Theater presents Cinderella
It's summertime again, and that means the Shafter Children's Summer Theater program is putting on another production at the Shafter Ford Theater. For this year's musical, love is certainly in the air, as they have been working on Roger and Hammerstein's "Cinderella." The "Cinderella" cast is sure to both tug...
Renovated skate park opens in Shafter
The city celebrated its new skate park with an opening on Friday evening, welcoming a large group of skaters who couldn't wait to try out the new complex. There had been a skate park at the location, on East Euclid Avenue, that was created in 2015. The facility closed in 2020 when the equipment was vandalized.
Elks to host a night of games and giving
On Saturday, Sept. 7, the Elks Lodge 2419 will present its first Casino Night, an exclusive 21-and-over event. "We are hosting this annual Casino Night and opening our doors to the Wasco-Shafter communities to raise money to support our local veterans, seniors, community youth and scholars. The Elks Lodge is a proud supporter of our local youth sports programs, FFA and 4H, and with the help of those who attend this event, we will take the money raised and use it to contribute to those programs and many more," Leading Knight Erik Brown said.
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