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Heat Advisory Issued as Triple-Digit Temperatures Expected Across San Joaquin Valley
HANFORD – The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the San Joaquin Valley, West Side Hills, and Sierra Foothills, effective through 11 PM PDT Thursday. Residents can expect dry conditions and significantly above-average temperatures this week, with a 70 to 90 percent chance of reaching triple-digit heat from today through Saturday.
Citrus Middle School sees positive changes after implementing ''no cell phone'' contract
Cell phones in schools are a hot topic as Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed into law the "The Phone-Free School Act."One middle school in Orange Cove has been working on the issue since the start of the school year.During her time at Citrus Middle School, eighth-grade student Kayley Rocha has come up with the best way to keep herself focused in class."Last year, I was able to listen to music while the teacher was like giving lessons." Rocha said.She said the background noise helped her stay on task."I would focus way better with my work so I wouldn't hear to...
Fresno Rabbi reacts to attack on Israel
The barrage of missiles fired into Israel by Iran Tuesday comes a week before the one-year mark of the Israel-Hamas war and just ahead of the Rosh Hashanah holiday this week"Because typically these things happen around the most holy days in our calendar, we've all been anticipating something so it's not a surprise and it's horrible," said Rabbi Rick Winer of Temple Beth Israel in northwest Fresno.Here at home, Temple Beth Israel has increased security to keep its congregation safe in Northwest Fresno.The synagogue has been targeted by vandals and threats in the past."Precautions are in place. We really appreciate...
Beating the heat at the Big Fresno Fair
Misting fans aren't just keeping people cool at the Big Fresno Fair, but also helping animals find relief from the heat.It's a process that starts early in the morning."They started hauling in at 5'clock this morning, and they are now all in before the heat, so we wanted to make sure that we didn't have too many that were pulling in at 5 o'clock in the middle of the heat, 3 o'clock," said Big Fresno Fair Livestock Superintendent Terri O'Leary-Collins.While FFA and 4-H students prepare their animals, instructors ensure everyone stays on top of their health."Our kids were instructed to...
Security company owner develops water sprinkler deterrence system
The owner of a national security company based in the Central Valley is offering a possible solution to help combat The post Security company owner develops water sprinkler deterrence system appeared first on The Business Journal.
Local families working to help loved ones impacted by Hurricane Helene
Local families are doing all they can to help send resources to their loved ones who are impacted by Hurricane Helene."There are more than 1,000 disaster workers on the ground, 20 of those are from Central California," said Taylor Poisall with the American Red Cross in Fresno.Poisall says the organization had roughly 70 different shelters open over the weekend."As we've seen, there have been massive road closures with infrastructure affected. Severe power outages, lack of cell service," Poisall explained.Aerial footage show homes washing away, and neighborhoods under water.Fresno resident Karen Yost's daughter, Kali, is in the disaster zone."I can't help...
First-gen Fresno artist tells her story in hometown debut ‘Homecoming’
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – When you walk into Andrea Cano Torres art studio, you’re greeted with the smell of freshly burned sage and large colorful paintings on the wall, each an expression of her identity. Torres was born in Fresno, but throughout her childhood she spent time living in Mexico in Los Reyes, Michoacán. For her, growing […]
Central Valley Flavor Fest to feature this specialty crop
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A specialty crop grown primarily by Hmong farmers in the region will be featured in the 2024 Central Valley Flavor Fest at the River Park Farmers Market. Organizers for the event say they will feature jujubes and F3 Farms Food Future Innovation local’s first regional assessment for value-added products. The flavor […]
Central Valley woman who turns ugly fruit into agua fresca to sell in Walmart
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A new beverage that cuts food waste will soon be hitting shelves in two popular grocery chains thanks to one Central Valley woman and her strong familial and cultural roots. Kayla Castañeda is on her way to selling her agua fresca in Walmarts and Sam’s Clubs across the country. She says […]
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