Friday , March 29 2024

Valley News

news from California’s central valley

Missing At-Risk Man: Bryan Peterson

Bryan Peterson, 45, went missing near American and Elm at 3:45 yesterday. He is 6’1" and 220 lbs., with brown hair and eyes. He has a mustache and beard. Peterson lives at Ruby’s Valley Care Facility. Call 559-600-3111 if you have seen him.

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Clovis Student Wins $10k at International Science Fair

The International Science and Engineering Fair was held last week in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where a Clovis student came home with a big prize. Out of 1,700 students from 70 countries, Clovis North Junior Alex Tacescu won a $ 10,000 scholarship to the school of his choice for his project, which …

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Blood drive for gas explosion victim

A blood drive was held Monday to support a Fresno County employee, hurt in a gas line explosion in April. Ismael Arreazola is a public works employee, critically injured in the explosion at a gun range. At least 40 percent of his body was burned. To help in his recovery, a mobile blood drive was scheduled from 8:00 am until …

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KSEE24 Sunrise Team Supports “Red Nose Day”

Monday morning, the TODAY show’s Matt Lauer is on the second leg of his "Tour de Red Nose." Sunday, Lauer started at Fenway Park and rode 47 miles to Providence, Rhode Island. He will arrive at 30 Rock in New York City Thursday, which is "Red Nose Day." Matt has …

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Gas Prices Go Up For The Long Weekend

It’s not uncommon to see gas prices creep up the closer we get to summer.  Just four weeks ago, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gas in the state of California was three dollars and thirteen cents.  According to GasBuddy.com the average price for a gallon of …

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Renowned BASE Jumper Killed in Yosemite Accident

A well-known BASE jumper and his friend have died in an accident in Yosemite National Park. A park spokesman says 43-year-old Dean Potter and 29-year-old Graham Hunt died after attempting a wingsuit jump from Taft Point that overlooks El Capitan and Yosemite Valley. Both were experienced rock climbers and BASE …

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Janitor Attacked

Two men attacked a janitor at Save-Mart on Howard Road while he was sweeping the floors. The men thought the janitor was a gang member because of his blue uniform. After knocking him to the ground they broke a wine bottle over his head, causing a significant injury.Anyone with information …

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Carjacking and Kidnapping

Visalia man arrested for carjacking and kidnapping. Julio Lugo is under arrest on charges of kidnapping and carjacking. Police say he approached the victim near Demaree and Riggin and motioned like he had a gun. He told the victim he was taking his vehicle and had the victim sit in the …

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Pallet Fire

Fire fighters are trying to determine what started a fire that sent smoke into the sky near Sanger. The fire burned on Annadale and Reed ave. Wooden pallets and empty barrels burned. It took fire fighters less than an hour to bring that fire under control. No estimate on the …

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