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Hundreds of people from around the world reached a milestone as they became citizens of the United States today. Today’s ceremony took place inside the Valdez Hall at the Fresno Convention Center. Hundreds from different nations went through numerous obstacles to make it this far. An official with the U.S. …

Hundreds of local undocumented immigrants and families were given information on how to find work in this country. A public immigration forum at Fresno’s Manchester Mall this weekend gave out naturalization and visa forms, and answered questions about how to stay here, and get to work. They also learned how …

Fresno Fire Captain Pete Dern is getting more help as he continues to recover. He was severely burned while battling a house fire back on March 29th. Today, the Copper River Country Club donated $ 14,000 to Dern and his family, at Fire Station 17. The money was raised, during …

In 1996 California voters legalized the medical use of marijuana. Since then many people throughout the state have been concerned about how it’s regulated. A reason why many showed up to the public forum held at fresno state. Over the years a growing number of bills have popped up in …

Skateboarding is not often recognized as a sport, but Fresno Unified is changing that. It held a skateboarding competition over the weekend. It’s the first time a skateboarding competition has been held by the school district. It’s an attempt to reach out to all students. The plan is to also …

Emergency crews and law enforcement made their way to the Fresno airport today. Thankfully, it was just a drill. Authorities responded to Fresno Yosemite Airport today for a disaster exercise this morning. The exercise simulated an aircraft disaster. It’s intended to test the airport and Fresno Fire’s response to such …

A special tribute at the state capitol today honoring California peace officers who died in the line of duty. Governor Jerry Brown attended the ceremony, as did thousands of law enforcement officers from around the state officers escorted family members who watched the names of their loved ones added to …

Protests were held in Merced on Saturday against animal cruelty, after a dog was brutally beaten with a machete and left for dead on Friday.   Merced Police have the two men in custody who they believe attacked Merced resident Ralph Guerrero’s husky. Aaron Carney, who is 29-years old, and …

A block party was held in Parlier in an effort to make the community stronger in the wake of a tragic gang shooting. Back in February, 16-year-old Brianna Ramirez was shot in the eye by gang gun fire. Saturday, a block party was held on the very street she was …

Yosemite Gateway Partners is hosting the first Yosemite Sustainability Conference in Yosemite National Park on December 8 through December 10, 2014. The conference is a three-day learning and networking forum dedicated to helping local and state businesses, government agencies, and non-profit organizations transition to economic, environmental, and social sustainability through …

More than 1,000 people turned out to Radio Park in central Fresno. It was the third annual Mini Maker Faire. The Fresno Art Museum and Fresno Ideaworks partnered to host the fair that featured artists and crafters. "It’s been called the new industrial revolution because it’s changing the way products …

A show of support for a Fresno firefighter who’s recovering from burns. Blood trickled into Tulare, pint-by-pint on Thursday donations to help Pete Dern, a Fresno Fire captain on a long road to recovery. Joe Ybarra, reporting.