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Kings County Braces for Monster El Niño After Tule River Broke Through Its Banks in at Least 50 Places in 2023

Kings County supervisors declared a preemptive state of emergency on Oct. 13, preparing for potential flooding as forecasters warn of an extraordinarily strong El Niño bearing down on the southern San Joaquin Valley this winter. The move comes more than three years after the Tule River broke through its banks in at least 50 places, and officials say the memory of 2023 — when floodwaters damaged homes, dairies, businesses, roads and infrastructure — is shaping how the county and its web of water agencies are gearing up this time around.

Kings County, CA · 2d

mercedcountytimes.com

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Atwater dedicates Christopher Tejeda Jr. Safety Corridor

City leaders, local school officials and friends and family members of Christopher Tejeda Jr. gathered together on Monday, Nov. 2, for a special dedication ceremony in a neighborhood near Juniper Elementary School in Atwater. A group of second and third graders from the school clapped, cheered and shouted “We love...

Atwater, CA · 3d

The Cool Down

Burst water main floods California homes with 3 feet of water as large sinkhole opens

The developing sinkhole prompted a request for the California Highway Patrol to respond at around 5 a.m.

Madera Tribune

Madera Men ‘Yelled Like Devils’

“Yell like Devils.” This was the strategy adopted years ago by Maderans who attended that pivotal meeting in Fresno, which set in motion the movement to create Madera County. Separation from Fresno County by its citizens living north of the San Joaquin River had been simmering for years, but...

Madera County, CA · 2d

themariposan.com

Just in case you missed it, the burning suspension has been lifted

Effective last Friday, Nov. 6, debris burning was be allowed in the State Responsibility Area (SRA) of MercedCounty, Mariposa County, and Eastern Madera County (East of the Madera Canal). Residents possessingcurrent and valid burn permits can now resume burning only on permissive burn days. Property owners and residents are asked...

Mariposa County, CA · 2d

hoodline.com

Downtown Fresno's New $30M Courtyard Hotel Opens After 28-Year Wait

A five-story, 144-room hotel opens its doors to guests Tuesday on a downtown Fresno corner that sat empty for a generation. The Courtyard by Marriott Fresno Downtown rises at the corner of M and Inyo streets, right next to the Fresno Convention Center, finally filling a gap that city leaders had been trying to patch since at least the late 1990s.

Fresno, CA · 3d

ABC30 Central Valley

Streets left flooded after water main break in Southeast Fresno

Several feet of flooding left hundreds of residents southeast of Fresno dealing with water damage early Monday after a water main break along southbound Clovis Avenue.

Fresno, CA · 3d

fresnoland.org

Despite ‘catastrophic risk’ warning, Fresno County says ‘yes’ to blast mining the San Joaquin River

Fresno County supervisors on Thursday afternoon approved a 300-foot-deep blast mine on the banks of the San Joaquin River. The board greenlit the proposal despite an in-person recommendation from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to reject the mining project over its “catastrophic” risk to taxpayer’s billion-dollar investment in the San Joaquin River’s salmon run.

Fresno County, CA · 10h

calschoolnews.org

Fresno Unified School Board Headed for Major Shakeup

Two incumbents on the Fresno Unified School Board appear to be in trouble following the November 3 election. In Trustee Area 3, candidate Riley Talford leads incumbent Valerie Davis with 50.72% of the vote. Talford’s victory would mark a major shakeup. Davis has served on the school board for 22 years. Talford is a juvenile correctional officer and president of SEIU Local 521 Fresno County. His campaign was endorsed by the Fresno Teachers Association and SEIU.

Fresno, CA · 20h

ABC30 Central Valley

Proposed Island Water Park swap meet aims to bring vendors, entertainment to Northwest Fresno

The parking lot of Island Water Park could soon become the home of a new community swap meet if city officials approve a permit application currently under review.

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The Fresno Bee

You can cut down your own Christmas tree in CA for $20. Where to go near Fresno

Imagine hiking into a lush forest as the birds flit through the lofty evergreens. As you enter a sunny clearing, you spot your ideal Christmas tree: a perfectly formed fir. You can cut down your own holiday tree at a dozen national forests across California, including a couple near Fresno. According to federal government officials, controlled tree-cutting is allowed during the holidays to reduce overgrowth and fire risks. “For every tree that is found, cut and carried home as a holiday fixture, you’re also contributing to the overall forest health,” officials said on Recreation.gov. “Christmas tree permits are a unique opportunity to help thin densely populated stands of small-diameter trees — the perfect size for a Christmas tree.” It’s best to plan ahead, since permits go fast. Here’s what to know: Where can I cut down a Christmas tree in California? In California, a total of 12 national forests offer seasonal tree permits just in time for the holiday season. You can discover which forests offer tree permits by going to Recreation.gov and checking out the interactive map. You can also search by the forest name, location or state. Here’s where to go within a two-hour drive of Fresno: Sequoia

midvalleytimes.com

Gravel mine proposal comes up dry with residents

FRESNO COUNTY – Neighbors near a rustic, mostly unknown park east of Fresno near the Kings River, say a gravel company’s proposal to change how it mines could dry up their wells and decimate an ancient oak grove in China Creek Park. Vulcan Materials Company wants to resume...

Fresno County, CA · 1d

KMPH.com

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Water main break displaces Southeast Fresno family as city promises reimbursements

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Families in Southeast Fresno are facing an uncertain future after a city water main break flooded homes, forced residents to evacuate and left some properties unlivable. The City of Fresno says it will help cover certain expenses for displaced residents, including temporary housing and property...

Fresno, CA · 2d

The Fresno Bee

Underdog candidate surges ahead in race for Fresno County Superior Court judge seat 7

Senior public defender Jose Salazar has overtaken veteran attorney Jeffrey Hammerschmidt by 2,999 votes in the race for Fresno County Superior Court judge seat 7. This is the first time since the Nov. 3 election that Salazar has moved into the lead as the votes continue to be counted. As of 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Salazar’s vote tally had climbed to 50.77% of the expected votes, or 98,653 votes. His opponent Hammerschmidt, had 49.23% of the expected vote with 95,654 votes. The previous vote count on Nov. 5 had Salazar behind by about 2,800 votes. “I’m excited to be in the lead and confident that this momentum will continue. I’m incredibly grateful to the people of Fresno County for believing in me and placing their trust in me,” Salazar said Tuesday. Still left to be counted are 36,900 ballots. That will happen on Nov. 13 before 5:00 p.m. Salazar, a Sanger native, led a grassroots campaign having raised $17,576. Meanwhile, Hammerschmidt, who has defended some high-profile clients, collected $88,201 for his campaign, including $40,000 he loaned to himself. He also raked in numerous endorsements: the Fresno Police Officers Association, Fresno County Prosecutors Association and the Fresno Chamber of Commerce. Salazar’s endorsements

Fresno County, CA · 2d

Yahoo!

State wildlife officials said they killed a problem coyote in Atwater Village. Then it reappeared — with a limp

After a coyote in Atwater Village bit a 16-month-old child last month, wildlife officials tracked it down, shot it, and announced that the animal was dead. The animal survived being shot near the 3300 block of Glenhurst Avenue on Oct. 16 and soon reappeared in the area. Neighbors, who had previously reported being plagued by the nuisance animal for months, were shocked to see the same coyote appearing in their yards and approaching them in the street.

Atwater, CA · 2d

ABC30 Central Valley

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Fresno County supervisors approve CEMEX mining expansion project

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors has voted 3-2 to approve the expansion of a CEMEX mining project along the San Joaquin River.

Fresno County, CA · 11h

YourCentralValley.com

WATCH: KSEE24 presents ‘Veterans Voices’ from the Central Valley

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE) – KSEE24 is proud to present “Veterans Voices,” showcasing veterans from the Central Valley and the stories that make these brave men and women the people they are today. If you missed the show on KSEE24, you can watch the full show in the video player above. You can also see more […]

mymotherlode.com

PG&E Warns New CA Regulations Will Reduce Undergrounding Of Power Lines

Sacramento, CA — A California Public Utilities Commission proposal would affect planned utility work in Tuolumne, Calaveras, Amador, and Mariposa counties. The CPUC is planning to vote on new guidelines (SPD-37 Joint IOU Application) on November 19. It would set stricter rules, evaluation formulas, audit standards, and cost-recovery conditions that utilities must meet to build long-term underground power-line networks.

Tuolumne County, CA · 16h

ABC30 Central Valley