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Black Families In California Fight For Land, Call For Reparations
The practice of eminent domain has been the source of recent pushes for Black people to receive reparations, or repayment for the wrongs done to them by their state or federal governments. Black families in Coloma, California, a small town of around 300 people, are fighting to receive restitution for...
Dr. Vinson Eugene Allen and Dusk to Dawn Urgent Care Make a Historical Mark as the First African American Owned Chain of Urgent Care Facilities in the United States
Dusk to Dawn Urgent Care validated as the First African American Owned Urgent Care in the nation with chain locations. LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / July 22, 2024 / Dr. Vinson Eugene Allen and Dusk to Dawn Urgent Care of California make a historical mark as the first African American owned chain of urgent cares in the United States. This milestone builds upon a previous achievement from September 4, 2020, when the medical pioneer was named the first African American to open a chain of urgent cares in Los Angeles; which led many to believe that Dusk to Dawn Urgent Care could be the nation's first black-owned Chain. The California PR firm Executive 1 Media Group executed a nationwide urgent care project in February of 2024 with a team of researchers from Ohio, Nevada and California.
KamalaCare: Harris backed ‘Medicare for All’ and abolishing private insurance
Vice President Kamala Harris’s past support for “Medicare for All” places her well to the left of President Joe Biden and is likely to prove a liability for her as she seeks to win the 2024 presidential race. As senator from California, Harris supported Sen. Bernie Sanders’s (I-VT) Medicare for All plan, which would have […]
Granddaughter starts fund after deadly fire claims grandmother, homes in Coulterville
Coulterville, Mariposa County, Calif (FOX26) — A granddaughter grieves for her grandmother, killed Sunday in a trailer park fire in Coulterville. Kodi Reddick started the gofundme to pay for her funeral and help other families who lost their homes. It was a deadly and destructive fire in the trailer...
Section of Avocado Lake to close
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A section of Avocado Lake will be closed beginning Monday and will be back open during the weekend, officials with the County of Fresno said. Officials say, effective Monday, July 22, the south side of Avocado Lake will be closed. The section will be closed to the public for maintenance […]
Crawdaddy's for sale, but only to the right buyer
Crawdaddy’s is for sale, but only if a new owner intends to keep things the way they are. Owner Keith Korsgaden said he guarantees that Crawdaddy’s is not going anywhere. His offer to sell is to ensure that the popular downtown Visalia restaurant and entertainment venue will continue as it is for years to come. ...
Local Election Filing Period for Los Banos Opens
July 23, 2027 LOS BANOS, CA – The nomination period for candidates running for local office in Los Banos in the General Election on November 5th opened on Monday, July 15th. The filing period closes on Friday, August 9th and is extended five days to Wednesday, August 14th in races where the incumbent is not running again.
2nd round of Clovis’ Community Clean-Up is underway
CLOVIS, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The next round of the Clovis Community Clean-Up has begun, the city announced on Tuesday. City officials say that the service is provided twice each year to single-family residential customers to help ensure that bulky items are disposed of properly. According to the city, the cleanup is already underway but says […]
I just found my long-lost envelope with $6K, but the bank says the cash is too damaged to accept | Call Kurtis Investigates
What does a 66-year-old Sacramento woman do after she finds an envelope containing $6,000 in cash she misplaced years ago?For Mary Venegas, she went straight to her bank to deposit the money. But, the bank refused to accept it because some of the bills were damaged."I was flabbergasted," Venegas said. "It was such a good feeling because we had been looking for it for so long."Venegas recently discovered the envelope with the money inside. Four years ago, her adventure began when she lost the envelope after putting it down somewhere in the yard. Somehow, the envelope ended up on the...
Fresno State social work program lands $5.25M grant to meet behavioral health needs
The California Department of Health Care Access and Information awarded a $5.25 million grant to the Master of Social Work The post Fresno State social work program lands $5.25M grant to meet behavioral health needs appeared first on The Business Journal.
Clovis Celebrates Independence Day with Annual Freedom Fest
July 8, 2024 – For over four decades, the Kiwanis Club of Clovis has dazzled the community with its annual Fourth of July Freedom Fest, a beloved tradition drawing thousands to celebrate America’s independence and honor the red, white, and blue. Held at Clovis High School’s Lamonica Stadium, the event featured a bright and colorful collection of activities, food, music, and of course, fireworks that lit up the night sky in a tribute to our nation.
CUSD musicians display immense achievement in international competition
July 11, 2024 – On June 17th, Clovis North and University High School seniors Josh Lee and Kiera Wong placed first prize in an international competition for their musical excellence among musicians from around the world. Their musical expertise flourished in their freshman year of high school, when they...
Clovis Community College event “Coffee with the President” happening tomorrow
July 23, 2024 – Clovis Community College is offering students and community members to meet President Dr. Kim E Armstrong tomorrow from 9-10AM at 755 Herndon Avenue, near the intersection of Herndon and Willow. They will be offering free Starbucks coffee and pastry samples to all attendees as well.
Celebrate summer with Old Town Clovis’ customer appreciation program
July 17, 2024 — There’s a new reason to stroll the charming streets of Old Town Clovis this summer. From July 15 to August 31, the 2024 Customer Appreciation Program offers shoppers $25 back in “Old Town Clovis Bucks” for every $250 spent at participating local businesses. Organized by the Business Organization of Old Town (B.O.O.T.) Clovis, this initiative rewards loyal patrons while showcasing the diverse array of stores and restaurants that make Old Town Clovis a beloved community hub.
Maria Fire in Calaveras County grows to 50 acres, prompts evacuation orders and warnings
CALAVERAS COUNTY – A wildfire in the Mokelumne Hill/Mountain Ranch area has prompted evacuation orders Tuesday morning. The fire, named by Cal Fire as the Maria Fire, is burning near Jesus Maria Road, also prompting the closure of that road between Highway 26 and Music Gulch. Per the Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services, evacuation orders are in effect for the following zones: CCU-030-A and CCU-042-B. An evacuation warning is also in effect for zone CCU-029. Cal Fire says the wildfire has grown to 50 acres as of 6 a.m. It is 5% contained.
Woman hit and killed by train in central Fresno, police say
Police are investigating after a woman was hit and killed by a train in central Fresno.It happened after 10 pm Monday on Belmont and Diana.Police say a woman in her 40s was walking over the tracks outside a designated crossing when she was struck by an Amtrak Train.She has not yet been identified.Police are asking for any witnesses to come forward.
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