History has been made in the Central Valley. A local raisin farmer, Marvin Horne, has been fighting for almost a decade to keep the government from taking his property. On Monday, the Supreme Court sided with him. It voted eight to one to strike down a reserve program that seizes …
Read More »Corrine Fire Evacuees Return Home
Days after several fires scorch the area, crews are still out working to fight the Corrine fire. Cal Fire officials say the blaze is now 75% percent contained. We’re here at the command post where as you can see behind me, crews are still here working hard, four days after …
Read More »Two dead after Caruthers crash
This afternoon two people are dead after a fiery accident in Caruthers. It happened on West Avenue near Henderson Road. Just after 2 a.m. a pick-up lost control, crashing into a home. According to the gas company, the vechicle hit a gas line, causing the fire. Cal Fire says the …
Read More »Day of Action helps local kids
A day of action is setting local kids up, with all the necessities. The United Way gave away free books, food, haircuts, even cell phones with a year of service as part of its day of action. The mission is to strengthen people’s incomes, health and education. "Wanting kids to …
Read More »Fresno Police to hold block parties
Fresno Police officers are reaching out to the community, by holding block parties. The events are in partnership with Cornerstone Community Care and the Hope Coalition. Families enjoyed music, food and entertainment. Officers also talked to residents and addressed problems that often lead to violence. "It’s going to take a …
Read More »Family Swim Night
Family Swim Nights Start June 22. The annual summer program is sponsored by Kaiser Permanente and Fresno United Neighborhoods. Starting today, the City of Fresno will be kicking off Free Family Swim Nights. During Family Swim Nights, Fink White, Quigley and Romain Pools will be open Monday through Friday from …
Read More »Fresno Chaffee Zoo announces new mascot
Are you ready to meet Taman? Today the Fresno Chaffee Zoo announced its first official mascot will be Taman the tiger. The Malayan tiger will be making the rounds at the zoo this week. The Chaffee Zoo is home to about 1% of the world’s Malayan tiger population, with less …
Read More »Pet Place: Meet Celia!
Celia and her twin sister are looking for a forever home. You can adopt the chihuahua mixes from the CCSPCA.
Read More »Madera County fires latest: Several stir up over weekend
The latest on several fires that popped up or continued to burn over the weekend.
Read More »New Fires in Madera County Burn More than 100 Acres
Crews responded to two fires in Madera County Sunday afternoon, as thousands of firefighters continue to wrap up the Corrine and Sky Fire. One local church used the chaos as a time to help their community.
Read More »Corrine Fire 25% Contained, Some Allowed Home
Cal Fire crews will be battling hotspots throughout the night, after the Corrine Fire near North Fork scorched more than 800 acres. Some residents are being allowed home, including one man who almost lost the home where he’s lived more than 30 years.
Read More »1,000-Acre Fire Burns Near North Fork
Fire crews continue to battle the 1,000-acre wildfire burning near North fork. The Corrine Fire is burning at Road 222 and Tunoi Place north of Auberry. As of Friday night it was 5 percent contained. About 400 firefighters are attacking the fire from the ground and the sky. According to …
Read More »Sky Fire burns 600 acres near Oakhurst
The Sky Fire burning north of Oakhurst has spread to 600 acres. It is 30 percent contained. Oakhurst has seen it’s fair share of wildfires and they have become part of life in the community. "Business as usual nice and busy. We haven’t lost any business yet," El Cid manager …
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