Fresno, Madera, Tulare and Kings getting $ 500,000 maximum grant amounts Fresno study will gather information on western Fresno County aquifers State law requiring counties to have sustainable water tables takes effect in 2020 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fun, Food, Fireworks! List of Weekend Events in the Valley
It’s a packed fun-filled holiday weekend in the valley. Here’s a look at some events happening to celebrate the Fourth of July. -The first place Grizzlies are in town Saturday and they’ll be celebrating the Fourth in a big way. You’re invited to take part in a hot dog …
Read More »Nearly 100 Valley Korean War Veterans Honored
On Thursday in Clovis some of our hometown Korean war heroes were recognized for their service. Nearly 100 Korean war veterans from the valley were presented the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal from Congressman Jim Costa and a certificate of service.
Read More »Storm covers Central Valley; residents react
Mobile journalist pictures capture the storm as it happened.
Read More »July Thunderstorm Surprises Parts of the Valley
The first day of July had many seeing some wild weather in the Central Valley, with rain, thunder and lightning, while other areas of the Valley remained completely dry. The storms began around 8:30 p.m. In this drought year, the storm came as a nice surprise to many and caught those …
Read More »Derek Carr Teams Up with Valley Children’s Hospital
Raiders Quarterback Derek Carr was in town this past weekend to play football with some Valley kids. Carr and his brother, David, are teaming up with Valley Children’s Hospital to bring attention to the work being done there. Saturday, they were filming public service announcements, or PSAs, for a …
Read More »Friday the hottest day so far in the Valley
Triple digit heat made for dangerous conditions for those working in the Central Valley. Fresno City Fire needed extra firefighters at a house fire on Thorne Avenue because of the scorching heat. "The typical duration for the crews is 15 to 20 minutes. We rotate them during the heat of …
Read More »Confederate Flag Sales Boom in Valley During National Debate
A group of America’s top businesses have spoken. Confederate flags are coming off their shelves. Walmart, Amazon, eBay and Sears have all banned the sale of Confederate flag merchandise after a deadly shooting at a historic black church in South Carolina. Just the same, at some stores business is brisk …
Read More »Weekend Fun: List of Fun Events Happening in the Valley
Take dad to a blues fest, a baseball game, a fruit jubilee or a shakespeare play. Lots going on this Father’s Day weekend in the Valley. Here’s a list of events in our weekend fun report: -Treat dad to an afternoon of blues at the 6th Annual Tower District Father’s …
Read More »Weekend Fun: List of Fun Events Happening in the Valley
Take dad to a blues fest, a baseball game, a fruit jubilee or a shakespeare play. Lots going on this Father’s Day weekend in the Valley. Here’s a list of events in our weekend fun report: -Treat dad to an afternoon of blues at the 6th Annual Tower District Father’s …
Read More »Kirk Kerkorian’s Impact in the Valley
He was called the "Father of the Las Vegas mega-resort," a fitting title for a man who played a huge role in making the Vegas strip what it is today. Kirk Kerkorian made billions building and owning big Vegas casinos: the International Hotel, the MGM Grand, he built the City Center …
Read More »Valley Vets Touch Down in DC on Latest Honor Flight Trip
Rain and summer conditions have made it hot and steamy near our nation’s capital. But any challenges the weather might pose are minor compared to what this group of 65 California war veterans has been through in their lives. These World War II and Korean War veterans say they’re proud of …
Read More »Central Valley Honor Flights Embarks on Seventh Journey
Dozens of local veterans from our greatest generation are once again headed to the nation’s capitol. The seventh Central Valley Honor Flight left from the Fresno airport Tuesday morning, headed to Washington, D.C. During the next few days, the 67 veterans will visit several monuments including the World War II …
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