Merced animal cruelty suspect arrested. Merced Police arrested the second suspect Aaron Carney. He was taken into custody after receiving an anonymous call from a citizen. Carney was booked on charges of robbery and animal cruelty.
Read More »Preserving valley history at Simonian Farms
As soon as you step onto Simonian Farms, it’s like taking a walk through history. What originally started off as an open air fruit stand is now a thriving produce business and home to hundreds of collectibles. "The land is like the salt of the earth so we need to …
Read More »Dog Tied to Fire Hydrant During Machete Attack Dies
Merced Police say a dog was tied to a fire hydrant by two suspects and attacked with a machete. The husky suffered injuries so severe it had to be put down. "I can’t believe somebody would come out in broad daylight with machetes, tie the dog up to a fire …
Read More »Reflections of Sacrifice from Local World War II Veterans During Honor Flight
The local World War II veterans who visited Washington, DC this week with the Central Valley Honor Flight had the opportunity to reflect on their time in the military. They served in a time when there were few means to communicate with family back at home. Many of the veterans …
Read More »Cadets Ready For Difficult Time In Law Enforcement
Local police academy cadets are preparing to graduate this summer and begin their careers. They’ll begin working in law enforcement during a time when civil unrest and public mistrust is a topic of discussion nationwide. The dozens of cadets who may soon be patrolling Central Valley streets say they’re ready …
Read More »Officers Arrest Man Suspected of Supplying Gang Members with Firearms; Seize ‘Arsenal’ of Weapons
Officers arrested 22-year-old Brandon Davis, Jr., Friday night for allegedly supplying Bulldog gang members with firearms. Officers served a search warrant around 9 p.m. in the area of Clinton and Marks in west central Fresno. They seized what they’re calling an arsenal of weapons and a tremendous amount of ammunition. …
Read More »May Day March Brings Out Hundreds for Immigration Reform
The Central Valley is joining in on the annual May Day marches going on around the world. The first day of May is known as International Workers Day. CBS 47 Raquel Cervantes is live in downtown Fresno where hundreds of activists and community members are marching for immigration reform.
Read More »Rim Fire: Legal Analyst Interview
Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park to Open on Monday, May 4
The Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park will open for the season on Monday, May 4, 2015, at 8:00 a.m. for all vehicular traffic. Due to a light snowpack this past winter, the Tioga Road was cleared of snow early into the season. The Tioga Road, bounded on both sides …
Read More »Father & Son Veterans Experience Emotional Honor Flight to DC
The Central Valley Honor Flight brought nearly 70 local World War II veterans together for a trip of a lifetime to Washington, DC earlier this week. But among the group was one Vietnam War veteran from Modesto. That vet, named Anthony D’Angelo, was able to travel alongside his 90-year old …
Read More »Charges Dismissed in Rim Fire Indictment
The fury of mother nature in 2013. The Rim Fire, burning out of control. Forcing people out of their homes. "I’m a little shook up…it’s in god’s hands, I just gotta let what happens, happen." What happened was pure devastation. 257-thousand acres scorched and homes destroyed, totaling 125 million dollars in …
Read More »Wells Are Dry and Water is Scarce but Valley Residents Still Must Pay Flood Insurance
As the valley enters it’s fourth year of severe drought, the last thing on many minds is flooding, but according to the federal government the threat of flooding is still a reality and thousands are still required to pay flood insurance. Thousands of homes in Tulare County lie on designated …
Read More »Visalia man wins $5 million from a scratcher
A man who’s been playing the lottery for 30 years is now a millionaire. Doug Gary won $ 5 million from a $ 20 scratcher ticket. He bought it at Rose’s Market, on South Lovers Lane in Visalia. Gary says he’s won $ 1,000 a couple of times, but nothing …
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