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9 Charming California Valley Towns Worth Considering For A Relaxed Retirement
Retirement sounds pretty good when your biggest morning decision is which local bakery to visit or where to take your next walk. But finding a California town that feels comfortable without giving up the things you enjoy? That takes a little searching. Some of the state’s valley communities deserve a...
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Fresno State outlasts Georgia State in overtime basketball thriller
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — The Fresno State men’s basketball team survived an 11-point comeback by Georgia State, thanks to clutch 3-pointers from Ross Candelino in overtime, and the Bulldogs earned their second win of the season, 95-92. It was back and forth at the Save Mart Center throughout Tuesday night. There were 14 lead changes and 11 ties - including at the end of regulation.
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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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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
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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...