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Enter To Win VIP Tickets to See Kool & The Gang at the Madera District Fair!
It’s your chance to win VIP tickets to see Tower Of Power at the Madera District Fair with Mega 97.9. The Madera Fair, presented by Valley Children’s Healthcare, is over the moon to announce Kool & The Gang are part of the Table Mountain Concert Series, brought to you by Estrella Jalisco and Mega 97.9, on Friday, September 6th at 8:00 pm.
A Master Of Quilting Coming To Forist Lane
Every other year, quilters from far and wide gather for the “Quilts on Forist Lane” show by the Gateway Quilters’ Guild in Merced. This year the show will take place Saturday, Sept. 14. They are expected to have over 150 quilts on display, which visitors can enjoy while taking a scenic walking tour through Forist Lane.
Jason Oliveira celebrating 20 years at ABC30 Action News
August 23, 2024, marks 20 years at ABC30 for anchor Jason Oliveira.He started at Action News in 2004 after graduating from Tulare Union High School and Cal State Fullerton.Jason began his career at ABC30 as a sports reporter before going on to report and anchor our daily newscasts.He was surprised on air Friday morning by Jessica Harrington and Christine Gregory with a Simba plaque to celebrate the milestone.As a member of The Society of Portuguese-American Students Hall of Fame, Jason is still very active in the local Portuguese community.From all of us at ABC30, congratulations to Jason on this remarkable accomplishment, and thank you for your commitment to the Central Valley community!
3 drown near Seven Teacups in Tulare County
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Three people are dead after drowning near a hiking area in Tulare County on Friday afternoon, the Tulare County Fire Department said. Fire officials responded to a possible drowning around Seven Teacups, a hiking area near Johnsondale in Tulare County just before 5:20 p.m. on Friday. Upon arrival, firefighters say […]
‘Obviously doesn’t care’: Corcoran homebuyers say they cannot move in due to PG&E delays
CORCORAN, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Over a dozen home buyers in the Kings County city of Corcoran say they have been unable to move into their new houses due to PG&E’s inability to provide the new builds with power. Since 2021, realtor Reina Madrid says PG&E has worked with developer D.R. Horton to build and power […]
Lao boat racing comes to Lake Yosemite this weekend
Lake Yosemite’s usual traffic of sail boats and jet skis will be pausing on Aug. 24 to make room for a new event: the Merced Lao Boat Racing Festival. “Everybody’s welcome,” said Khamla Emanivong, one of the organizers for the event. “It’s more of us showing a showcase of our culture and our tradition, and sharing our culture and tradition for the community.”
Good Sports: Tulare baseball team wins Cal Ripken World Series
Council meetings are typically about city business, but in Tulare, this week's meeting started with baseball."Tulare is backing us and they're recognizing us for a huge accomplishment that these boys and coaches did," says Tulare 9U All-Stars Coach, Chris Briseno.The local 9U all star team was officially recognized by the city and congressman David Valadao for winning the Cal Ripken World Series in Alabama.The boys' postseason run almost never even happened."We weren't expecting to get invited to the World Series," Briseno said.Briseno says the boys failed to advance after taking 3rd at the state tournament.The league commissioner saw something special,...
Coffee Pot Fire: 0% contained but almost halfway ‘corralled’
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – As the Coffee Pot Fire continues to grow, crews are working outside the box and according to Cal Fire, are making significant progress using an indirect strategy. Per the California Interagency Incident Management Team (CIIMT), the Coffee Pot Fire was 2,683 acres and 0% contained as of Friday afternoon. Fire […]
Indoor pickleball center coming to Visalia: ‘It’s the fastest-growing sport in America’
A new 46,000-square-foot indoor Visalia pickleball center could be open to the public as soon as April 2025, according to the building owner and project developer. The center, which will feature 18 courts, is currently under construction at 702 S. Bridge St. The project combines two attached buildings, one 32,000 square feet and...
Stone Ridge Christian School expands campus to include elementary school, adds football field
Just days away from the start of the fall semester, students were on campus at Stone Ridge Christian School for picture day and some light practice.The lead-up to this school year is a bit different."You can feel it in the air - everybody is talking about it. The community is talking about it - everyone is just so excited," Board President Renae DeJager said.Excited - about the expansion that is happening.The campus, which has been home to middle and high school students, is growing to house pre-k through 5th-grade students right next door instead of across town.DeJager says the move...
San Leandro's MightyFly Earns FAA Approval for Pioneering Drone Flight Corridor in California
San Leandro-based startup MightyFly is reaching new heights in the aviation sector with its ambitious project to build drones that could significantly reshape the cargo transport landscape. These aren't your average hobbyist flyers. The company's latest drone, the 2024 Cento, is a structure rivaling the size of several cars combined, capable of autonomous flights covering a distance of up to 600 miles. Founded by the visionary Manal Habib, a former NASA intern and aviation industry veteran, MightyFly received the Federal Aviation Administration's approval for a special flight corridor between New Jerusalem Airport in Tracy and Byron Airport in east Contra Costa County.
Fight outside Fresno hookah lounge leads to fatal shooting
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE)- A woman is dead following a disturbance that originated at a northeast Fresno hookah lounge, Fresno Police say. Officers were dispatched around 3 a.m. Saturday for a report of a shooting victim in the parking lot of the Rite Aid at Cedar and Nees Avenues. They arrived to find a 19-year-old woman […]
Selma takes after Fresno with public camping ban
SELMA – In line with other Valley communities, the city of Selma is taking advantage of the Supreme Court’s ruling that allows cities to ban camping in public spaces. The Selma City Council voted 4-0 at its meeting Aug. 19 to initiate a broad anti-camping ordinance for the city; Councilmember Blanca Mendoza-Navarro abstained. With residents increasingly tired of seeing homelessness in the area, council members said they were glad to have the chance to better address the issue.
Michigan Stadium announcer Carl Grapentine out for Week 1 against Fresno State, returning for Texas
Announced on his Facebook page on Friday evening, Michigan Stadium public-address announcer Carl Grapentine will not be lending his silky smooth voice at the Big House for the Week 1 game against Fresno State. Instead, he will be attending his daughter’s wedding. *Sarcasm font* #NoFallWeddings didn’t work for this...
Central Valley Today – Ahi Ahi
Ana Navarro, Owner of “Ahi Ahi” and Amy Vazquez manager of Ahi Ahi, introduce their new restaurant Ahi Ahi, a poke restaurant brand new to Downtown Fresno!. To enjoy fresh poki bowls or to find more information about this restaurant, click here!
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