Measuring the drought in the Yosemite Valley is as easy as putting a raft in the Merced River. Just ask Sean Costello. "Usually when we open the season, it’s up against this log here," Costello says, pointing high up the riverbank. "But this year it didn’t even get close to …
Read More »2nd Fatal Bass Lake Jet Ski Collision This Week
A 14-year-old male died at Bass Lake after hitting a moored pontoon boat with his jet ski. The accident happened at 11 pm Wednesday night. The Madera County Sheriffs Office says a local resident heard cries for help and took his boat into the lake. He found two males in …
Read More »A Week in Yosemite: Fighting fire with fire
In a fire season so busy it’s easy to lose count, it’s maybe not the best time to convince people that some fires are good. But that job falls to Gary Wuchner, the Fire Information and Education Manager at Yosemite National Park. He’s says starting prescribed burns is a way …
Read More »A Week in Yosemite: Is popularity park’s biggest threat?
If you wanted to wrap the entire Yosemite Valley experience into one single spot, the Tunnel View overlook is a good choice. It is, at the very same time, almost impossibly beautiful– and almost always teeming with people. For Yosemite park ranger Scott Gediman… the draw of Yosemite can be …
Read More »‘Historic Preservation Week’ Celebrates Fresno Brewing Company
Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin proclaimed this week as ‘Historic Preservation Week’. This year’s theme is ‘Every Building has a Story’. Thursday morning Gaby Rodriguez spent some time inside of what used to be the Fresno Brewing Company, constructed in 1907. In honor of the building’s history, an event will take place Friday …
Read More »Arson Awareness Week
Fresno Fire Department spokesperson Pete Martinez talks about arson awareness week.
Read More »Educator of the Week: Paige Weber of Woods Elementary
Every Monday we honor a teacher in the valley for going above and beyond. This week we honored Mrs. Paige Weber from Woods Elementary in Clovis for our Educator of the Week. This weeks Educator of The Week has been brought to you by these fine sponsors: @Educational Employees Credit …
Read More »Educator of the Week: Fran Perez
Every Monday we honor a teacher in the valley for going above and beyond. This week we honored Mrs. Fran Perez from Kingsburg High School for our Educator of the Week. This weeks Educator of The Week has been brought to you by these fine sponsors: @Educational Employees Credit Union …
Read More »Fresno man missing since last week
The family of a Fresno man is asking for your help. He’s been missing since Wednesday. Jose Rios, 63, has signs of early Alzheimer’s. He was last seen in the area of Parkway and Shields. His family has filed a missing persons report. If you have seen Jose Rios or …
Read More »Educator of the Week: Kari Garland of Veva Blunt Elementary
Every Monday we honor a teacher in the valley for going above and beyond. This week we honored Mrs. Kari Garland of Veva Blunt Elementary School in Fresno for our Educator of the Week. This weeks Educator of The Week has been brought to you by these fine sponsors: @Educational …
Read More »Educator of the Week: We visit Mrs. Maria Saenz at James Madison Elementary
Every Monday we honor an educator that goes above and beyond for their students. This week we take you to James Madison Elementary and introduce you to Mrs. Maria Saenz. This weeks Educator of The Week has been brought to you by these fine sponsors: @Educational Employees Credit Union | …
Read More »Yosemite National Park Celebrates National Park Week, Earth Day, and National Junior Ranger Day with Special Programs and Activities
Yosemite National Park will celebrate National Park Week, Earth Day, and National Junior Ranger Day from Saturday, April 18, through Sunday, April 26, 2015. In conjunction with the Centennial celebration of the NPS, Yosemite invites visitors to Find Your Park, and join us in Yosemite for National Park Week. Special …
Read More »Educator of the Week: Leslie Phillips of Fresno
Every Monday we honor a teacher in the valley for going above and beyond. This week we honor Mrs. Leslie Phillips of Maple Creek Elementary School in Fresno for our Educator of the Week. This weeks Educator of The Week has been brought to you by these fine sponsors: @Educational …
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