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Giant lake suddenly returns 130 years after vanishing
Tulare Lake, located in California’s San Joaquin Valley, was once one of the largest bodies of freshwater in the whole of the US.But, some 130 years ago it disappeared – thanks largely to the greed of colonialists, who drained its waters to create arable farmland.And yet, last year, the once-cherished lake suddenly reemerged, bringing with it both positive and painful effects.Back in the late 19th Century, Tulare stretched more than 100 miles long and 30 miles wide, and was “the largest body of freshwater west of the Mississippi River”, Vivian Underhill of Northeastern University explained in a news release.At this...
Texas missionary dies in crash, Madera man arrested: CHP
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A Texas Missionary is dead following a vehicle crash, and a Madera man has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, the California Highway Patrol says. Officers were dispatched to a report of a three-car collision south of Easton Saturday night around 8:30 p.m. in the area of […]
Kings County Farm Bureau sues over state monitoring of groundwater
(AP) — A lawsuit has been filed over California’s decision to take over monitoring groundwater use in part of the The post Kings County Farm Bureau sues over state monitoring of groundwater appeared first on The Business Journal.
Softball Recap: Brynn Close leads Riverdale to victory over Mojave
With a playoff game on the line, Riverdale rose to the challenge on Friday. They never let the Mojave Mustangs onto the board and left with a 10-0 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Riverdale. Brynn Close was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow...
Wildfire burning near Coalinga
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Fire crews are battling a 186-acre wildland fire Friday morning in Fresno County near Coalinga, according to CAL FIRE Fresno-Kings Unit The “Petrol” fire was first reported at 12:18 a.m. near Highway 33, north of Coalinga is now 60% contained, according to Cal Fire There are no reports of injuries and […]
San Joaquin Valley residents can help make national biomedical research more diverse. Here’s how
San Joaquin Valley residents have multiple upcoming opportunities to take part in a cross-country health research tour designed to give researchers more information to better treat underrepresented groups. The national biomedical research program All of Us has touched down in the Central Valley. For the second year, the tour is...
Two teens arrested in JCPenny stabbing incident in Hanford
HANDFORD, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Hanford Police Department says they’ve arrested two juveniles on suspicion of a stabbing that occurred on May 11. Officials say at about 3:38 p.m. Handford Police received a 911 call regarding multiple juveniles fighting inside a JCPenny. Additional 911 callers reported one person was stabbed and multiple suspects were fleeing […]
CHSRA Spring 2024 Construction Update
FRESNO, Calif. – California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) gives its Spring 2024 construction update. The report details the progress on the high-speed rail project and includes work on the Hanford Viaduct, the Central Valley system’s largest construction site. In Kings County, crews are continuing work on the infrastructure that will carry electrified trains to the future Kings/Tulare Station.
Softball Recap: Isabelle Hendrickson leads Lemoore to victory over Coalinga
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Lemoore had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. They walked away with an 8-3 win over the Coalinga Horned Toads. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Lemoore. Isabelle Hendrickson made a splash no matter where...
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