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California judge: first grader too young for free speech rights, family appeals
(The Center Square) - The mother of a first grader punished for handing an “innocent” drawing with the phrases “black lives matter” and “any life” to a classmate of color is appealing to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals after a lower court ruling declared first-grade students are too young to be protected by the First Amendment. After a first grade lesson on Martin Luther King Jr. and Black Lives Matter, a student who felt bad for her classmate of color drew a picture for...
How Malachi Rios’ memory will continue to stay alive in Reedley
REEDLEY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – On Wednesday morning, the whole community of Reedley gathered at the Reedley Mennonite Church to celebrate the life of Malachi Rios. Malachi was a son, brother, friend, and football star who lost his fight to cancer on July 8. “The whole town wanted to show up, there were even people that […]
15-Year-old Gang Member Arrested for Shooting 19-Year-Old Woman in Sanger
SANGER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A 15-year-old boy is now in custody for a shooting that hospitalized a 19-year-old woman in Sanger. The teen, who is a known gang member to police, was arrested Wednesday morning following a search warrant at a home on Lynn Court. He was booked into...
Former Bitwise CEOs Jake Soberal and Irma Olguin Jr. take plea deal, walk from court
The two former Bitwise CEOs, Jake Soberol and Irma Olguin Jr., pleaded guilty on Wednesday in federal court as part of a plea agreement they made following the fall of the tech company last year.
Long stretch of triple-digit heat ends, but a new streak starts Thursday
FRESNO, Calif. (KGPE) – On Wednesday, high temperatures across the Central Valley reached the upper 90s, giving residents a typical July day. In fact, Fresno’s high of 98 degrees was spot on with the average high. These upper 90 degrees Wednesday put an end to a 16-day stretch of triple-digit heat. The stretch of over […]
Diamond ‘Dog Tommy Hopfe drafted by Colorado Rockies
Fresno State graduate Tommy Hopfe was been drafted by the Colorado Rockies with the 258th pick in the 9th round of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft. Hopfe spent four years with the Diamond ‘Dogs. The two-way star earned All-Mountain West honors in back-to-back seasons. During his time as a Bulldog, Hopfe had a .329 batting average with […]
Fresno Unified allocates more than $100 million to 'Every Child is a Reader' initiative
As the Fresno Unified School District aims to make sure every student is reading at grade level by the end of first grade, Chief Academic Officer Natasha Baker, Ed. D., says they're also dedicating millions of dollars to make it possible."We wanted to make sure that we resource our schools well for this initiative," Baker said.Over the course of five years, between 2023 and 2028, the district has allocated $109.5 million for the literacy initiative 'Every Child is a Reader.'The district says $2.3 million each year will be dedicated to curriculum and instruction.Each of the five regional high school areas...
Fresno City College is ensuring students after housing assistance program ends
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Fresno City College’s housing assistance program has come to an end. The program was called Housing Opportunities Promote Education or HOPE; it was a pilot program so the college always knew that it would conclude. In total, the program served nearly 320 students. However, FCC anticipates they will be receiving more money […]
Cool Zoo days returning to Fresno Chaffee Zoo
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Fresno Chaffee Zoo is gearing up for “Cool Zoo” enrichment days, an annual event designed to keep their animals residents feeling cool, both physically and mentally. Zoo staff say the animals will receive a variety of enticing items designed to entertain and cool them down. Icy treats, muddy ball pits, […]
City of Fresno passes funding for organizations, venues supporting arts
The City of Fresno is moving forward with funding for local organizations and venues supporting the arts following delays that led to some frustration.The city says the item on Measure P funding allocation passed unanimously Monday night.That means $8 million will be released to groups.The "Labyrinth Art Collective" in the Tower District was one of 70 applicants approved for funds but were forced to wait after the process was appealed.They took to social media to voice their concerns about the delay and thanked the community for their support ahead of and during Monday's hearing.A 10-day appeal period has started for those who didn't get approved.
‘Was it all just for money?’: Why this popular Pride event is leaving a Downtown Fresno venue
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The founders of a monthly party at Fresno’s Tioga-Sequoia Beer Garden have now split from the downtown venue, asking if the business really believed in their cause or “was it all just for money?” On Tuesday, Tioga-Sequoia Beer Garden confirmed that the business’ Pride flag had been removed the previous week […]
Measure P commission finally moves grants process along, but money likely won’t go out until late August
Before a packed audience that pleaded for the release of the first-ever Measure P grants to arts organizations and artists, the Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission voted on July 15 to do just that. Pictured above: Arts supporters turned out Monday to ask the Measure P commission to break a...
‘Oh poop’: Hanford animal rescue in desperate need of cat litter
HANFORD, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A no-kill animal rescue in Hanford is asking the community for cat litter. The Kings SPCA is located in Hanford, and was established in 1964 according to its website, they seek to provide a safe haven for abused, abandoned, medically ill injured, and surrendered animals for for as long as needed […]
Woman ‘accidentally’ shoots, kills man in Madera, police say
MADERA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A woman has been arrested after accidentally shooting and killing a man in Madera, according to the Madera Police Department. Officers say they responded to the 300 block of Washington Court in Madera on Wednesday at 7:09 p.m. regarding a man being “accidentally shot.” Upon arrival, police say a former roommate […]
Serial thief allegedly robbed same Visalia home twice
VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A serial thief from Visalia was arraigned Wednesday by the Tulare District Attorney after allegedly robbing the same home twice. The DA says 37-year-old Donald Franklin burglarized the same Visalia home on July 6 and July 8. He was charged with two felony counts of residential burglary in connection to the […]
Delano police collect clothes for babies at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Delano Police Officers Association invites Kern County to donate clothing for babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. From July 15 to August 15, preemie and newborn clothing will be accepted at the Delano Police Department lobby for babies at the NICU inside Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. The NICU Clothing Drive […]
COURT WATCH: Unhoused Man Fails to Comply with Probation Requirements, Blames Lack of Resources
MODESTO, CA – Judge Carrie Stephens ruled against an unhoused accused man for a contested probation violation here in Stanislaus County Superior Court last week, despite the accused’s claimed efforts to contact his probation officer, who agreed they may have missed the call. Deputy Public Defender Komnith Moth...
Clovis’ Noah Beal signs as UDFA with Tampa Bay Rays
(KSEE/KGPE) – Former Fresno State pitcher Noah Beal has signed as an undrafted free agent with the Tampa Bay Rays. The Clovis native spent one season at Fresno State, he struck out a team-leading 93 batters in 79.0 innings pitched. Prior to Fresno State, Beal pitched at Mountain West rival UNLV. The Clovis High School graduate […]
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