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Searching for missing pets after the Fourth of July
Pet owners throughout the Central Valley are searching for their lost pets who might have escaped during firework chaos.Many Americans look forward to celebrating Independence Day, but our furry friends may not be as excited about the patriotic evening."She hates them. She starts panting and pacing. She does not want to be held. She doesn't want to be touched," said Kathy Hopkins, a Fresno County resident.Hopkins says her 15-year-old dog, Mandy, was unsteady most of the night because of the loud fireworks.Several families were searching for their missing pets on Friday morning at shelters like the Central California SPCA."A lot...
Flames sparked by illegal fireworks in two South Valley cities
South Valley police officers and firefighters had a very busy Fourth of July.Illegal fireworks, lost animals and calls from neighbors who couldn't sleep made it one of their busier nights of the year.The Visalia Fire Department responded to three fires burning at the same time on Thursday evening.Most caused by illegal fireworks or improper disposal of legal ones.Visalia Fire Marshall Corbin Reed says they gave out dozens of illegal fireworks citations."It's frustrating, very frustrating. It puts a large tax on our department. It's difficult to manage that many incidents at one time and also puts the rest of the...
Gov. Gavin Newsom leaves California amid brutal heat wave and wildfires
SACRAMENTO – Gov. Gavin Newsom is visiting other states, campaigning for President Joe Biden. This comes on the heels of the presidential debate, which left Americans wondering about Joe Biden's stamina for another term. Many Californians are frustrated with the governor for leaving the state during a brutal heat wave and devastating fires. He's off campaigning for President Biden's re-election, being very vocal about his support. Something Republicans say he's using as a guise to campaign for himself should Biden step aside. "Gov. Newsom has been running a shadow presidential campaign for quite some time," said the chairwoman of the...
Good Sports: The Camp of Champions
If you drive west down Manning Avenue, you'll come to the tiny town of San Joaquin."Not everybody knows about us out here on the west side," superintendent of Golden Plains Unified School District Felipe Piedra said.Although its population is small, the local school district has big dreams this summer."We have a district motto, whatever it takes, our kids are worth it,"Superintendent Piedra has teamed up with Fresno State Basketball analyst Marc Q. Jones to create the Camp of Champions. A 5-week program bringing elementary students and Fresno State athletes together.Every day, students between the ages of 5 and 13 get...
Southern California teens to compete in solar-powered car race in Texas
Three teams of high school students from Southern California prepared Friday to head to Texas to compete in an annual solar-powered car race with cars they designed and built. For the Solar Car Challenge, a 4-days race taking place at Texas Motor Speedway, students at Temple City High School were testing their solar-powered vehicles that they built from scratch.
How the extreme heat is hurting farmer’s market vendors: ‘It’s their livelihoods’
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The extreme heat currently sitting over the Central Valley has forced several seasonal farmer’s markets to turn vendors away – for the safety of organizers, market-goers, and vendors. “It’s nothing that we want to do, but at the end of the day, their safety is our main concern,” Events Coordinator with […]
AHS students leave their mark in The California Boys and Girls State Program
After becoming the first two Arvin High School female students to participate in The California Boys and Girls State Program, Jennifer Rangel and Seleste Rosas told 23ABC about their achievements.
Heatwave causing event cancellations across Central Valley
Several events across the region are being cancelled this weekend due to triple-digit temperatures, making for possible dangerous conditions.American Ambulance told Action News they saw an increase in call volume on the Fourth of July, including calls for heat-related illnesses."There is a level of heat where people are like, 'I'm not going to go outside today,' and I think we reached 'I'm not going to go outside today' kind of heat," said Mike Oseguera, President of Fresno Street Eats.Hella Seltzers, the Central Valley's first all-seltzer festival, was scheduled for Saturday, but with near record-breaking numbers in the forecast, they're pushing...
$10 billion green bond measure to appear on November ballots
A $10 billion statewide bond measure that would fund a range of environmental resilience and other projects will appear on the November ballot after the passage this week of a bill to place it before voters.Major projects funded by the bond revenue would include drinking water infrastructure and wildfire prevention.Passed as Senate Bill 867 on Wednesday, it was numbered by the end of the day by Secretary of State Shirley Weber as Proposition 4. It was one of 10 propositions numbered for the statewide ballot in November, including a separate bond measure for K-12 school infrastructure. Prop. 4, formally titled the...
Small Business Spotlight: Insanitea serving up bubble tea in Clovis
A Veteran-owned bubble tea shop in Clovis is curating the ultimate tasting experience for its customers.This week's Small business Spotlight is shining on Insanitea and the unique food offering you can pair with your drinks.Insanitea is open from 10 am - 9 pm weekdays and 10 am - 10 pm on weekends.The owner, David Chan, is already working on ways to expand the menu when it comes to drinks and the food.For news updates, follow Vanessa Vasconcelos on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Fresno native celebrating community through Coffee Monday podcast
A Fresno native is celebrating community through conversation.Rae Pardini Matson is a local business owner who now is taking on a new title: podcaster!The Coffee Monday podcast highlights working professionals in the Central Valley in weekly episodes.The podcast also dives into other various career-related topics, including how to balance your work life with your personal life.Action News sat down with Rae to hear about how she's fueling your week through coffee and conversation.You can check out the Coffee Monday podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and YouTube.You can also find Rae on Instagram at Coffee Monday Podcast.For news updates, follow Vanessa Vasconcelos on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Doctors highlight hidden health risks associated with Fourth of July celebrations
Fireworks on the Fourth of July are an American tradition, but they're not exactly harmless. The Consumer Products Safety Commission says emergency room trips for fireworks injuries rise year after year. But even a professional fireworks show can affect long-term health effects in ways you might find surprising.If you're planning your own backyard pyrotechnics display, keep in mind nearly 10,000 people were treated for fireworks-related injuries last year alone.Doctors say to wear pants, closed-toed shoes and protect your eyes.Explosive and projectile fireworks are illegal in California, but even ones labeled "safe and sane" such as fountains, sparklers and pinwheels...
Local projects get grant funding for solar projects
FRESNO COUNTY – A significant investment in renewable energy projects has led to two local businesses receiving grants to build significant solar production in Reedley and Fowler. Through a program known as the Rural Energy for America Project, or REAP, California Growers, LLC, and Sunny Truck and RV Wash...
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