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Kingsburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center out of power after electrical hazard
KINGSBURG, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A nursing and rehabilitation center in Kingsburg was out of power following an electrical hazard at the facility, Cal Fire said on Thursday. Cal Fire was assisting the Kingsburg City Fire Department with an electrical hazard that they say resulted in a loss of power at the Kingsburg Nursing and Rehabilitation […]
Grand Jury report finds Merced City School District violated state law
The Merced County Grand Jury has released its latest report, which is highly critical of the Merced City School District.The investigation began after the grand jury received complaints about the current Board and District administration.The allegations included sexual misconduct, harassment, and bullying in the workplace - as well as Brown Act Violations.In 2023, trustees hired and then fired a firm to search for a new superintendent.The firm's report, which included criticism from the community, was leaked, but the board denied ever receiving it.The grand jury says there's evidence that some board members saw the report and communicated about it via...
Program offering financial help for repairing AC systems in vehicles
With the sizzling temperatures right now, your car's air conditioning system may need some work.The Car Care Council recently introduced a new program for much of the Central Valley.The program, which is currently in soft launch, aims to offer financial assistance for repairing faulty or leaking AC systems in cars and light-duty trucks.The rebate initiative covers 80% of repair costs up to $1,875.Diagnostic fees are also fully covered if you move forward with eligible repairs.Experts say leaking AC systems not only make your drive uncomfortable, but also contributes to poor air quality and an increase in asthma rates.The program is available to residents in Fresno, Merced, Madera, Visalia and Hanford.The nonprofit group is expected to release more information about the program for the general public launch on July 18th.For more information and to see if you pre-qualify, click here.
Generous Tip Causes Unexpected Fallout at Stockton Inn
The Stockton Inn, known for its rich history, recently became the stage for a heated incident involving a new waitress and an unexpected act of generosity. The centuries-old Stockton Inn plans to reopen this summer with an upscale Italian restaurant called The Finch. An Unexpected Generosity Turned Sour. The spotlight...
CHP investigates fatal collision involving agricultural equipment in Tulare County
TULARE COUNTY, Calif (FOX26) — Officers from the Visalia area California Highway Patrol office were called to a crash Wednesday night just after 10 in Tulare County. According to CHP, their preliminary investigation indicates that a 47-year-old man from Rosamond was driving a Toyota Sienna northbound on Road 128 north of Avenue 24 at an unknown speed.
Most evacuation orders lifted as crews continue battling Northern California wildfire
Thousands of people ordered to evacuate during a Northern California wildfire were allowed to return home Thursday afternoon as crews continued battling flames amid scorching heat, officials said.
Dangerous, record-breaking heat expected to continue spreading across U.S.
Roughly 130 million people were under threat Saturday and into next week from a long-running heat wave that already has broken records with dangerously high temperatures — and is expected to shatter more from East Coast to West Coast, forecasters said.Oppressive heat and humidity could team up to spike temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (about 38 degrees Celsius) in parts of the Pacific Northwest, the Mid-Atlantic and the Northeast, said Jacob Asherman, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.In Oregon, records could be broken in cities including Eugene, Portland and Salem, Asherman said. Dozens of other records throughout the U.S. could fall,...
Here are the 10 big issues already on the California ballot in November
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — After months of signature gathering, litigating and legislative wrangling, the final list of measures on the Nov. 5 ballot is set. The Legislature directed the Secretary of State’s office on Wednesday to assign numbers to several, and the office set the others. Proposition 2: Borrow...
California's wildfires exceeding '23, meaning smoky days likely for Washoe County
When wildfires are burning in California, the smoke can lead to unhealthy air here in Washoe County -- and fires in the neighboring state are already well ahead of last year's in size. Washoe County's Air Quality Management Division tracks wildfires, which have been getting larger in the last five to...
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