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“Groundhog day meets purgatory.” The tale of the sinking Tule subbasin
When you’re done, you’re done. And the Delano-Earlimart Irrigation District Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) is done. The district recently issued its new groundwater plan — purposely without coordination among the other groundwater agencies in the Tule subbasin. In the San Joaquin Valley water world, that’s the equivalent...
Central Valley Women’s Entrepreneurship Center opens Modesto office
The expansion into Modesto marks the center’s commitment to offering no-cost services to aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners across the Valley. The office seeks to meet the needs of entrepreneurs in Stanislaus, Merced, Alpine, Calaveras, Mariposa and Tuolumne counties. “The new office extends Fresno State’s support developing entrepreneurs and...
Stockton to unveil new mural featuring monarch butterflies
The Stockton Arts Commission is unveiling a new mural, "Winged Wanderers," created by artist Charly Malpass, which features monarch butterflies flying over the city, on August 1 at 9 a.m. on the corner of E. Market St. and S. Sutter St.
Most adorable 5-month-old shelter puppy guilty of ‘being so dang cute’ and stealing kisses
At the Stanislaus Animal Services Agency located in Modesto, California, a five-month-old German shepherd puppy named Cooler has been placed on the euthanasia list for Saturday. Multiple pleas have gone out on social media asking for help, but sadly, Cooler has received no interest. This little pup, dressed as a...
Fresno Chaffee Zoo unveils renovated exhibit in Kingdoms of Asia
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The revamp of the Kingdoms of Asia exhibit has been four years in the making, stalled by the global pandemic, but now the wait is finally over. Three species of animals will live in the Kingdoms of Asia’s newest habitat: the Tapir, Babirusa, and Muntjac. They will co-exist in one habitat, […]
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile in Fresno County
FRESNO COUNTY – Mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile virus have been found in various cities in Fresno County, including Reedley, Sanger, Kingsburg, Parlier, Selma, Fowler, Clovis and Fresno. Officials also said mosquitoes that tested positive for St. Louis Encephalitis virus were found in Fresno and Clovis. The...
Adoption fees waived for puppies at this Fresno shelter
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Those looking for a furry addition to their family in Fresno are invited to take a look at the several puppies looking for a home at the Fresno Animal Center. Officials with the Fresno Animal Center say they have over 100 puppies looking to be fostered or adopted. Because of this, […]
MLB Player Freddie Freeman’s Son Can’t ‘Stand or Walk’ After Hospitalization for Transient Synovitis
Courtesy of Chelsea Freeman/Instagram Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman rushed to the hospital to be with his son on Wednesday, July 25, after his team’s game against the San Francisco Giants. Freeman, 34, learned after the game that his wife, Chelsea, rushed their youngest, 3-year-old Maximus, to the emergency room after he experienced pain […]
‘Million Dollar Listing LA’ Star Josh Flagg Sends ‘WWHL’ Into Awkward Silence By Shading ‘Selling Sunset’: “I Only Like To Watch Licensed Real Estate Brokers”
Awkward silence befell the Bravo Clubhouse during Thursday night’s (June 25) episode of the Watch What Happens Live: After Show as Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles star Josh Flagg shaded the stars of Netflix‘s Selling Sunset. Two virtual fans rang into the show to ask Flagg if he’s seen Ryan Serhant‘s Owning Manhattan, and how he felt about the Million Dollar Listing New York alum saying he’d poach Tracy Tutor for his show when he was on WWHL. John Owen Lowe Says Dad Rob Lowe Paid To Kill A Story Of Him Doing An Upside-Down Beer Bong At 16 “Take ‘em,” Flagg said,...
Capt. Charles Wallis: 'Education 'has to be transformational'
Becoming a classroom teacher was not in his plans. But after serving six years in the U.S. Army and later working with incarcerated youth in Los Angeles County, Capt. Charles Wallis found his calling at Rosamond High School. In 2019, he was instrumental in starting the school’s California Cadet Corps program.
Tehachapi Mountain Festival includes parade, family fun, rodeo and more
Tropical Storm Hilary shut down most of last year’s Tehachapi Mountain Festival, but it didn’t dampen community spirit and this year’s event is expected to be better than ever. Held on the third weekend of August since 1963, the festival is the largest of a growing list...
Aug. 9-11: ‘Fringe of the Woods Festival’ in Frazier Park
Returning for a fourth year, the “Fringe of the Woods Festival” will again be held Aug. 9-11 at the Mile High Theater in Lake of the Woods/Frazier Park. Every evening of the festival begins with “Father’s Day,” an original play written and directed by theater owner Peter Kjenaas. The play, featuring local actors as well as seasoned professionals, is the story of what happens when the patriarch of the family shows up after an 11-year trip to the corner store.
Inyokern Water Crisis: State discusses solutions at Water District workshop
The Indian Wells Valley Water District held a special board workshop on July 18. The main topic of discussion at this workshop was the Inyokern water crisis. The basic utility of water service broke down in Inyokern this month.
Lake Isabella man sentenced to 17 months for distributing stolen explosives
FRESNO, California — Joseph Roy Vigneault, 21, of Lake Isabella, was sentenced to 17 months in prison for distributing explosives to a non-licensed person, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. According to court documents, in May 2023, Vigneault and his co-defendant, Michael Roy Anglin, 22, of Wofford Heights, sold...
Former Whiskey flat contender invites public to Block Party
Last Friday, former Whiskey Flat mayoral contender Justin Powers, also known as Powder Packin’ Powers, and the founder of Sierra Shared Spaces invited the public to join him at a Neighbor to Neighbor Block Party August 9, 4pm to 6pm. The event occurs just before the second River Rhythms performance in Kernville.
SSUSD place a local Classroom Repairs and Safety Measure on the November 5th ballot
Sands Unified School District (SSUSD) Dr. April Moore, Superintendent – The Sierra Sands Unified School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously to place a local Classroom Repairs and Safety Measure on the November 5th ballot for voter consideration. If enacted, the measure would allow the District to maintain and make basic repairs to aging classroom facilities and address school safety needs.
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