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Kim Stephens' son joins KMPH's Great Day + other changes at Fresno TV newsrooms
Finnley Pendergast may be new to KMPH’s TV newsroom , but he has some history with the station and its Great Day morning show. His mother, Kim Stephens, has co-hosted the newscast since its inception in 2003, playing counterpart to its well-known weatherman Kopi Sotiropulous. Pendergast grew up visiting her on set. “It was kind of boring then,” says the 22-year-old Fresno State graduate, who just last week joined the station as morning reporter and multimedia journalist. “I was just a kid.” But looking across the newsroom and seeing his mother behind the anchor desk, it hits different now that the pair are working together, he says. “It’s a really cool experience for both of us.” This is Pendergast’s first gig since graduating from Fresno State, where he helped produced a weekly newscast and anchor weather segments for the school’s student newscast. He also worked on the university’s newspaper as sports editor and as a staff reporter. Getting that practice in, especially in front the camera, was helpful, he says, for a guy who is mostly pretty reserved. But there was a big learning curve going into his first live remote from outside city hall, reporting on updates to the
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Local Fire and Police Departments honor those who served for Veterans Day
It's Veterans Day, a time to pay tribute to everyone who has served in the U.S. Military. Veterans Day dates back to November 11th, 1918. That's when the truce between U.S. allies and Germany was signed on the 11th day, of the 11th month, at the 11th hour-- ending World War One.
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The Normal Heart on Stage at the Ice House in Visalia
The Normal Heart is currently on stage in Visalia, presented by the Visalia Players, and I went to see it this weekend. I was familiar with the show having seen it in Fresno several years ago, so I knew what I was getting into. If you have not seen it before, go prepared with tissues—this is a sad and moving tale being presented at a time when it is sadly more relevant than it still should be.
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Local artists to bring holiday magic to Selma
SELMA – As winter magic begins to manifest across the Central Valley, the Selma Arts Center is looking to bring some festive fun to an upcoming holiday attraction. Until Nov. 23, artists from Selma and its neighboring communities are invited to submit holiday-themed artwork for display during the opening celebration of the city’s upcoming ice rink. In addition to bringing some extra holiday spirit to the rink for its Dec. 5 opening, the top three submissions will receive placement ribbons for their work, with the first place winner also receiving four free ice-skating passes.
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Dru Hill Sets 2027 “History Of R&B” Tour
Dru Hill has announced their 2027 “The History of R&B Tour.” Universal Attractions Agency’s Adam Zagor and Joel Brandes booked the tour exclusively. The new trek is “a high-impact, multimedia concert experience powered by cinematic production that will bring audiences the iconic hits and era-defining moments of R&B’s musical journey, plus their own hits, in a bold, immersive live experience,” a press release reads. The all-new live experience premieres on Jan. 16, at the Tachi Palace Casino Resort in Fresno, then hits casinos and theaters nationwide, including Yaamava, Foxwoods Resort, Paramount Baltimore, and Texas Trust CU Theatre.
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Sanger honors local veterans with street fair celebration
SANGER — Decades apart, Sanger residents Lee Delap, Robert “Bob” Hoffman and Elaine Lynn each served long careers in the military. Delap served six years in the U.S. Army, including a 1969 deployment to South Vietnam with the First Infantry Division, where he earned the Bronze Star. Hoffman spent more than 28 years in the Army, serving in Germany before deploying to Iraq and retiring in 2008. Lynn, a former Clovis Unified teacher, served in the Civil Air Patrol during World War II and recently received the Congressional Gold Medal for her service.
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Veterans Day events and discounts for Valley vets
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Wednesday, Nov. 11th is Veterans Day, a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served to protect our freedoms. Below are a few events happening to show appreciation for their service and sacrifice. Many local and national restaurants and retailers also...
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Thomas Rhett to headline Fresno’s Boots in the Park this spring
FRESNO, Calif. ( ) – Boots in the Park in Fresno just dropped its spring 2027 lineup. On April 17, Grammy-nominated musician Thomas Rhett will be taking the stage at Woodward Park with Jordan Davis, Corey Kent, Ashley Cook, Joe Peters, and returning DJ Lewiss Luxx. While you listen,...
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Fresno local wins 2026 Broadway’s Biggest Fan contest
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Broadway.com announced that Angelica Lopez of Fresno was chosen from hundreds of applicants from all over the country. The first prize includes tickets to three Broadway shows, a three-night hotel stay in Midtown Manhattan, a round-trip flight, and an invitation to attend Broadway.com’s 2027 Audience Choice Awards.
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Central Valley Today – University Theatre Presents ‘The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane’
Central Valley Today is joined by Diego J. Sosa, Actor, Julia Bentley, Actor, and Jose Angel Estrada, Doll Designer & Builder. Fresno State has a 60+ year tradition of Theatre for Young Audiences tours, but this is the beginning of a new precedent: offering programming for youth on our main stage as part of their […]
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Rescued bald eagle Luci settles in at Fresno Chaffee Zoo
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — The Fresno Chaffee Zoo has a new resident, Luci, a rescued bald eagle from Alaska. Luci received an injury to her wing when she was young and had to have the wing amputated. Luci is estimated to be 15 years old. Luci has been busy...
The Fresno Bee
Celebrating Diwali in Fresno County? Find events, fireworks and shopping deals
From temples and gurdwaras to local grocery stores, the Fresno area is gearing up for Diwali, the South Asian festival of lights . Worldwide, nearly 1 billion people across Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Buddhist communities celebrate Diwali , which falls on Sunday, Nov. 8. For the nearly 24,000 Indian residents living In the Fresno metropolitan area , the holiday holds deep religious and cultural significance. Celebrations across California and the county will feature traditional prayers, festive shopping deals and public firework displays. How is Hindu temple observing Diwali in Fresno? During Diwali, worshipers gather at local temples and gurdwaras to offer prayers and share meals, many of them dressed in traditional attire. A representative for BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Fresno, said the Hindu temple will remain open all day Sunday for devotees and visitors. For Hindus, Diwali symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. “The holiday commemorates the return of Lord Rama and his wife Sita to their kingdom of Ayodhya after defeating the demon king Ravana, leading townspeople to light clay lamps (known as diyas) to guide their path home,” The Washington Post reported. How does Sikh community celebrate holiday? In the Sikh community,
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Golden Eagles win 2026 CCAA Tournament Championship!
POMONA -- Cal State LA's women's soccer team added another championship to its history Saturday, rallying past UC Merced, 3-1, to capture the program's fourth California Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament title at Kellogg Stadium. Carisia Raygoza scored the equalizer late in the first half before Celine Gehrig and Briana Chagolla...