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SIERRA PACIFIC PLANTS 300 MILLIONTH SEEDLING
This spring, Sierra Pacific Industries, Anderson, Ca., planted its 300 millionth seedling on its timberlands, reflecting the company’s commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests for future generations. “I wouldn’t have imagined 75 years ago when we started with no land and one very small sawmill...
New initiative aims to turbocharge wildlife-crossing construction across California
The public-private effort underpinning the largest wildlife crossing in the world, under construction near L.A., has inspired an initiative to replicate it across California.
Unseen in California, anti-Harris political ads blanket swing states
SAN FRANCISCO -- The Bay Area had a very big presence in the Democratic National Convention and the region is also playing a big role in another part of the campaign, one people don't see as much of here in California. That is the ad campaign.One example is a pro-Donald Trump campaign advertisement from the Make America Great Again PAC, that features a San Francisco crime victim. The Golden Gate Bridge is highlighted as well. The ad attacks Kamala Harris's record on crime, specifically as San Francisco District Attorney and it's getting a lot of airtime in swing states like...
3 McLane High School students arrested in shooting near school
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Two more McLane High School students have been arrested after a fight led to a shooting outside the school Wednesday afternoon, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office announced. Around 3:40 p.m. Wednesday, the Fresno Police Department says they responded to a shots fired call at an Autozone near Clinton and Cedar where […]
HEAT team dedicated to finding stolen vehicles in Fresno County
The recovery of a stolen vehicle in Fresno turned violent earlier this week when a suspect rammed law enforcement vehicles.Officers with the HEAT (Help Eliminate Auto Theft) taskforce opened fire on the suspect, who remains in critical condition.Vehicle thefts remain a consistent issue in Fresno and the crimes can be devastating for the victims.As recently as 2016 the greater Fresno area was one of the top 10 in the country for stolen vehicles.Even though Fresno has since dropped on that list, thousands of victims still find their lives turned upside down by auto theft in the city.Just over a year,...
Three people drown in Central Valley, as drowning deaths rise across California and the country
Earlier this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a study showing that drowning deaths were on the rise in the United States, after decades of decline.
New mural honors Air National Guard's 144th Fighter Wing in Fresno
A new mural is honoring the past and future of the Air National Guard's 144th Fighter Wing in East Central Fresno.The art stands near the gate military members and visitors pass, while entering the Fresno Air National Guard Base.The mural depicts the older F-15-C aircraft, and the newer F-15 E-X.The upgraded aircraft are expected to arrive at the base in the coming years.Eric Olage, a local muralist, used aerosol and hand painting to create the piece.He battled the summer heat for six weeks to complete the project he calls an honor."It was great to give back and do something for them because they do something for everyone else," said Olage.Future projects are in the works on the base including murals in the maintenance hanger and the dining facility.Officials hope the art evokes pride in the unit.
Clovis West grad Tyler Ferguson pitching for Oakland A's after 9 years in MiLB
Clovis West grad Tyler Ferguson is living the dream. It just came later than he thought.Since Ferguson was recalled on July 2, the Oakland A's have the third best record in baseball.The Clovis West grad pitched another perfect eighth inning on Thursday as Oakland won 3-1.Now, he's making the most of his time in the show."This is an incredible experience. Don't let it get too big. Who knows how long you get to play this game at this level," Ferguson explained.It's a lesson the Ferguson has learned the hard way.After helping Vanderbilt make the College World Series, Ferguson was drafted...
Varsity Boys Water Polo Clinches 9-8 Victory in Scrimmage
The Varsity Boys Water Polo team kicked off their season with a thrilling 9-8 scrimmage victory against Reedley High School on August 15th, the first day of school. Their summer preparation included team bonding trips to Oregon and Bass Lake, where players emphasized the importance of teamwork and focus. This victory at Reedley highlights their growth and resilience, coming back from a 6-3 halftime deficit.
2 additional students arrested following gang-related shooting near McLane High School
The Fresno County Sheriff's Office has arrested two more students for their involvement in a gang-related shooting near McLane High School Wednesday.The shooting happened around 3:40 p.m. outside the AutoZone at Cedar and Clinton avenues.Investigators say a group of students were standing outside when a fight broke out at some point.One of the 15-year-old students pistol-whipped a person, and a 16-year-old student pulled out a gun, firing several shots.RELATED: 16-year-old arrested after shots fired near McLane High School, deputies sayNo one was hurt and only a truck and a restaurant were hit by the gunfire. Investigators say the other 15-year-old...
New water storage system for farmers unveiled in Fresno County
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Westlands Water District in Fresno County officially unveiled the first phase of a new groundwater storage system Thursday, aiming to replenish the nation’s largest irrigation district. Those behind the project say the 614,000-acre district has optimal farming soil but is desperate for water storage. In response, they are implementing […]
California experiences rare August snowfall near Mammoth Mountain
A rare dusting of summer snowfall happened in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California overnight.The snow was spotted by a deputy in Eastern Madera County at Minaret Vista, who posted the video to their Facebook page on Saturday, August 24."While it's rare to see snow this time of year, it's a reminder of the unpredictable nature of our beautiful Sierra Nevada. If you're planning to visit, please drive carefully and be prepared for the chilly weather," according to the Madera County Sheriff's Office Facebook page.Snow was also recorded at the top of The Summit at Mammoth Mountain, which is 11,053 feet."This morning was chill. Take a look at the dusting of new snow on the mid and upper-mountain," said officials at Mammoth Mountain on Instagram.You could also see the snow on Mammoth Mountain's live webcam page.The National Weather Service sent out an alert to hikers and campers in the area to be prepared for winter conditions, including slick roads.
California tribes are urging the rejection of this casino project proposal. Here’s why
California tribes are urging the rejection of this casino project proposal. Here’s why. Tribal leaders called on the Department of Interior to reject the Scotts Valley Casino proposal, which they said is environmentally harmful and undermines their sovereignty, during a news conference Thursday in West Sacramento. Story continues below.
Arts and Humanities graduate dean’s medalist wins Poetry Foundation fellowship
Fresno writer Hermelinda Hernandez Monjaras, a two-time Fresno State alumna, has won a Ruth Lilly and Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Poetry Fellowship from the Poetry Foundation. Among the largest awards offered to young poets in the United States, the $27,000 prize is intended to support exceptional U.S. poets between 21 and 31 years of age.
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