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Legendary coach Jerry Tarkanian is remembered by people across the Central Valley.  Even if you didn’t know him personally, you probably knew of him. Tarkanian impacted the community and leaves behind a lasting legacy in the Central Valley. Coach Tark was instrumental in bringing Fresno’s Savemart center to the city. …

Police in Hanford are looking for a person in connection to the burglary of the town’s high school earlier this month. It happened just before 3:50 in the morning, on February fifth. Hanford police say video surveillance from the high school was able to get clear shots of the suspect …

Car break-ins are up 101 percent in the first two months of the year in Northeast Fresno. Essentially doubling the total number from last year. City wide, car break ins are up a whopping 40 percent the first two months of 2015. Last November voters approved proposition 47. The proposition …

Former Fresno State players are also remembering their coach. Coach Tarkanian made so many memories at Selland Arena. We’ll never forget him biting on his towel when he would get nervous. This is where Fresno State hoops had it’s hey day, giving players like Chris Herren a second shot. We …

Sad news tonight, the death of former Fresno State coach Jerry Tarkanian. The coaching legend died this morning at a Las Vegas hospital. He had a history of health problems. Tarkanian was known as "Tark the Shark" and was also known for biting his coaching towel. Love him or hate …

Spring is right around the corner and Home Depot is hiring. They’re looking for 180 associates for their four Fresno stores. The home improvement chain is encouraging college students, retirees, and veterans to apply. The company says Spring is their busiest selling season and they’re also hiring 80,000 people across …

The drought is having a big impact on California’s wine crop. "I think we had one small vineyard block that was down 40%," Steve Felten, of Klinker Brick Winery, said. The vines in Lodi are dormant after a bit of a down year. "We just don’t have as much wine as …

College Basketball lost one of its legends this morning, as former Long Beach State, UNLV and Fresno State Mens Head Basketball Coach Jerry Tarkanian died at the age of 84. Andrew Marden looks back on Tark the Shark’s Hall of Fame career, and George Takata spoke with former Bulldog Dominick …

A reflection on Jerry Tarkanian’s career, his time in Fresno and the community’s reaction to his passing.

"If people are looking at environmental heroes the buffalo soldiers were some of the first environmental heroes." Armed with a gentle voice and a strong stroll park ranger Shelton Johnson, a Detroit native and university of Michigan graduate spends his days educating visitors about his predecessors, the buffalo soldiers.  The …

If you want to get up to speed on the short films that are up for Academy Awards, your chance is coming up during the next two nights. KSEE24 Sunrise Anchor Carina Corral sat down with the President of Fresno Filmworks, Jefferson Beavers, to talk about this event bringing the …

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<div class="StoryBlock"> Giants fans can get a glimpse of the team’s World Series trophy. <br /><br />The trophy is on tour and will stop at Chukchansi Park. The free event allows fans the opportunity to get their moment to celebrate. <br />Seventeen former Grizzlies were on each of the 2012 …