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The Fresno Bee
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
The Fresno Bee
Top stories: New Fresno hotel. Tulare sheriff allegations. Underdog judge candidate surges
Tuesday brought major developments across the central San Joaquin Valley, from serious allegations against a sitting Tulare County sheriff to a shifting race for a Fresno County judicial seat. The Fresno Bee covered the news shaping local communities, courts, campaigns and public safety. Here are the top stories of the day from our newsroom. Here are the top stories of the day Downtown Fresno hotel opens after decades of delays After decades of stalled proposals, Fresno’s downtown hotel is opening Tuesday. The five-story Courtyard by Marriott Fresno Downtown has 144 rooms, suites, a bistro, pool, fitness center and nearly 5,500 square feet of meeting space. Axis Hotel Group’s $30 million-plus project occupies a once-empty lot near the convention center; construction delays and redesigns pushed its opening beyond schedule by several years. Tulare County sheriff who ran for Congress accused of sexually abusing 2 girls, one age 11 Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux faces a complaint filed with the California Department of Justice accusing him of sexually abusing two minor girls in the 1980s and assaulting an adult woman in 2018. The complaint alleges that accusations against Boudreaux were reported to Tulare County Child Welfare Services as far back as 1991,
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
KMPH.com
Mountain lion marks second wild animal sighting within months in Fresno neighborhood
Anita Marino’s Tuesday morning took an unexpected turn when she reviewed her overnight security camera footage and saw a mountain lion outside her northwest Fresno home around midnight. Mountain lion marks second wild animal sighting within months in Fresno neighborhood (FOX26) The sighting is the second major instance of...
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‘Getting a lot done’: California High-Speed Rail finishes largest civil structure in Hanford
California transportation officials celebrated the completion of the Hanford Viaduct, a major overpass marking a significant milestone in the first 119 miles of the California High-Speed Rail project.
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The Fresno Bee
How to find TV channel for Fresno State and Texas State college football game
Fresno State will try to get back in the win column when they visit Texas State on Saturday. The game will air on The CW, beginning at 1 p.m. Rick Allen (play-by-play), Will Blackmon (analyst) and Michael Bumpus (sideline) will call the action. The Bulldogs lost to Utah State 17-10 to drop to 5-4 overall and 2-3 in the Pac-12. The Bobcats (5-4, 3-2) defeated Oregon State 42-21. DraftKings listed Texas State as -9.5-point favorites. Here are the CW channels in the Fresno area: Comcast Xfinity: 5 AT&T U-verse : 59 DirecTV: 59 Dish Network: 59
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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...