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Veteran rides into new mission to raise money, awareness for Arthritis Foundation
An Air Force veteran is on a new mission. This time, Pete Staylor's duty takes him down the coast for a bike ride lasting more than 500 miles.It's not just another day of exercise. With the California Coast Classic, he's trying to raise awareness and funds to help battle arthritis."I'm trying to make a difference. I'm trying to inspire people to get up off the couch, this is what I really want," said Staylor. "We raise over a million dollars every year for the arthritis foundation, which is pretty darn good considering we have 250 riders."Staylor wasn't always into biking....
Stockton's Sears is closing, one of four remaining in California
The end of an era has come for the Stockton Sears. The store located at Weberstown Mall, 5110 Pacific Ave., is closing, according to "store closing" signs that can be seen next to the outdoor Sears' logo. Signs inside the store are not much different with "everything must go!" and...
GRAND SLAM! Venus Williams ‘Snubbed’ Prince Harry by Refusing to Join Claps and Standing Ovation When He Was Handed Pat Tillman Gong
Tennis Legend Venus Williams can effortlessly leap across a tennis court, but she kept her feet planted firmly on the ground and did not participate in a standing ovation or a round of applause when Prince Harry received the Pat Tillman Service Award at ESPN’s ESPY awards Thursday night, RadarOnline.com can reveal.Williams, whose sister Serena is a close friend of Harry’s wife Meghan Markle, stared blankly ahead as Harry took the stage and Meghan stood applauding, mere feet from where Williams was seated at the glittering ceremony held in Los Angeles. Footage from the live event from ESPN screened on...
Fire Beetles found after Mariposa County fires: what are they?
MARIPOSA COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – After wildfires ravaged the forests during the French Fire in Mariposa, nearby residents recounted seeing swarms of black beetles. Many assumed them to be bark beetles, but according to fire crews, a large portion was likely fire-chaser beetles, also known as black fire beetles, firebugs, or wood-boring beetles. Fire chaser beetles […]
Fresno State’s Tedford steps down because of health concerns, Skipper is named interim coach
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Fresno State coach Jeff Tedford announced Monday he’s stepping down because of health concerns. Tedford, 62, led the Bulldogs to a 44-22 record in five seasons, including two Mountain West Conference championships and four bowl victories. The Bulldogs finished in the AP Top 25 twice during his tenure.
‘Go Bulldogs’: Fresno State welcomes new police chief
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Fresno State is welcoming a new Bulldog, this time, in the form of a new Fresno State Police Chief. The Fresno Police Department announced on social media that former Fresno Police Captain Anthony Martinez will step up as the new Fresno State police chief, relieving Interim Chief of Police, Jennifer Curwick. […]
Teens arrested after car theft, hitting Visalia detective’s car
VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Two teens were arrested in connection with two car thefts after one of them collided with the vehicle of a Visalia detective, the Visalia Police Department said. Officers say the Tulare Regional Auto Theft Taskforce (TRATT) spotted a stolen red Toyota Camry from Visalia on Monday around 3 p.m. Detectives followed […]
Husband 'guns down whole family' including son, 6, as neighbors mistook shots for fireworks
A husband is accused of shooting his family dead - including his six-year-old son - with neighbors saying they mistook the sound of gunfire for fireworks. A one-year-old boy has also been left fighting for his life in hospital after four people were killed in the shooting at a home in Kitty Hawk Road, Alamed, San Francisco. Neighbors reacted in disbelief at the incident, with some saying they assumed the sound of gunfire was fireworks as the tragedy unfolded on Wednesday night.
Tioga Sequoia Brewery temporarily removes Pride flag
Tioga Sequoia Brewing Company in Downtown Fresno closed its doors on Monday after the brewery received backlash for taking its LGBTQ+ Pride flag down."It's really upsetting. If you know the community, a lot of people here are LGBTQ," said Azul Lopez, who frequents Downtown Fresno."Why would you take it down in the first place, you know, if you support it, leave it up," she added.Employees didn't want to appear on camera, but they tell Action News a manager at the brewery decided to take the flag down because he wanted to expand clientele.After word of the flag's removal circulated online...
New pediatric urgent care opens in central Fresno
Families have a new option when it comes to high-quality, affordable care for their kids.Pedi Center Urgent Care has been open for six months, and the providers are excited to help the littlest patients feel better."When parents come in here, I ask them 'What brings you here? How did you find it?' They say they've been looking for a pediatric urgent care," shared Vipul Patel, family nurse practitioner.That's right! Pedi Center is an urgent care just for kids.Whether they come in with a minor illness, a sprained ankle or for a sports physical, the trip to the exam room will...
Judge blasts VA for renting out land meant to house homeless vets
LOS ANGELES (CN) — A federal judge granted partial summary judgment to a group of homeless veterans who sued the Department of Veteran Affairs over its failure to provide better and more affordable housing for unhoused vets. U.S. District Judge David Carter, a Bill Clinton appointee, wrote in his...
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San José Spotlight wins 4 first place state journalism awards
San José Spotlight brought home seven California Journalism Awards in the annual contest sponsored by the California News Publishers Association, including four first-place wins. The yearly competition showcases the best print and digital reporting and photography statewide. News organizations compete in divisions based on size and circulation and, for the first time, the awards combined... The post San José Spotlight wins 4 first place state journalism awards appeared first on San José Spotlight.
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