Elisa Navarro

Fresno

South Valley Reporter at KFSN-TV (Fresno, CA)

Action News Anchor & Reporter @ABC30 Proud Latina & Central Valley native! [email protected]

Articles

Making sure your A/C unit is prepared as Valley temperatures rise

1 week ago | abc30.com | Elisa Navarro

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- For about a decade, Comfort Pro Heating and Cooling in Fresno has been serving customers up and down Highway 99. General Manager Richard Bueno says their workload has been steady but expects an abundance of calls this Spring. He says warmer days become important reminders for people to keep their HVAC units in tip-top shape.
State Route 99 Tagus Rehab Project completed in Tulare County

2 weeks ago | abc30.com | Elisa Navarro

TULARE, Calif. (KFSN) -- Thousands of drivers will now get to drive off a newly renovated off-ramp in Tulare County. "From city leaders to county leaders to my state partners and federal delegates, when we go talk to you about projects, as you can see, we don't just talk the talk, we deliver," said TCAG Board of Governors Rudy Mendoza. Friday morning, local and State officials celebrated the completion of the State Route 99 Tagus Rehab Project.
District says new aquatic center at Tranquility High will uplift community

3 weeks ago | abc30.com | Elisa Navarro

TRANQUILITY, Calif. (KFSN) -- The pool at Tranquility High School has sat empty for eight years, but that will change soon, creating new opportunities for families in the rural community. Tranquility High School Principal and alumni Louie Vallejo remembers the memories made in these once vibrant pools. "For some folks, it might not mean much, but out here this is a big thing," said Vallejo. In 2017, the gates were locked and the water was drained.
Transgender Day of Visibility celebration to be held in Fresno

3 weeks ago | abc30.com | Elisa Navarro

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The non-profit Casita Feliz has been a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community in the Central Valley for more than a year. And this weekend, the organization is proudly celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility. "When you are able to meet others like you or others who understand and care, it makes a world of difference," Casita Feliz board member Jessie Perales saidPerales says founder Lady Diana's story is an inspiration when it comes to authenticity.
Federal grant for Fresno's Arte Americas at risk

4 weeks ago | abc30.com | Elisa Navarro

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A longtime Fresno art hub may be forced to find creative ways to support its programs in the wake of federal budget cuts. Since 1987, Arte Americas in downtown Fresno has served the Central Valley by providing a dedicated space to highlight Hispanic culture through art. Executive director Arianna Paz Chavez says it has also made major strides in supporting arts education.
The first Hmong Mayor of Clovis, Vong Mouanoutoua, shares his passion for serving the community

1 month ago | abc30.com | Elisa Navarro

CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) -- "He is incredibly honest and proud, and he believes in what he is doing; he believes in the city of Clovis," Kate Zenovich said. In December of 2024, the City of Clovis announced its new Mayor, Vong Mouanoutoua. "It is an honor for me to be their mayor for these next 2 years and to hopefully live up to the reputation of the giant shoulders that we stand upon who have made Clovis great to this day."For nearly 30 years, Clovis has been his home.
Twisted Indian Street Food location now open in Reedley

1 month ago | abc30.com | Elisa Navarro

REEDLEY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A Fresno County couple's creative cooking has led to a first-of-its-kind restaurant in Reedley. When the owners of Twisted Indian Street Food aren't busy at one of their restaurants, they're often cooking in their own kitchen, playing with unique flavors from Indian and Mexican dishes. Their love for food is what fueled their creative business venture. Goldy and Patty Bedi have been married for 15 years, and their passion for food runs deep.
Bridging the mobility gap in Southwest Fresno

1 month ago | abc30.com | Elisa Navarro

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- For about a year now, Shane Edwards has relied on renting an electric vehicle at the Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce in Downtown Fresno. He had been in a crash and was left without a mode of transportation. "Finding these guys was a blessing in disguise. I enrolled here, and it's been smooth ever since," Edwards said. The Chamber launched Biz-Werx in 2023 to provide affordable and accessible rental options for the community, helping bridge a mobility gap.
International Women's Day celebration being held in Madera County

1 month ago | abc30.com | Elisa Navarro

MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A local organization is hosting a celebration of International Women's Day in Madera County this week. On Friday evening, music, Mexican food, informational booths, and several speakers of diverse backgrounds will welcome the community for a celebration at Courthouse Park. "Through theatre, through poetry, through music, through storytelling and powerful speeches," explained Estela Galvan, a coordinator with PAN Valley Institute.
Small Business Spotlight: Butterfly Crystals

1 month ago | abc30.com | Elisa Navarro

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Inside Fashion Fair Mall, not far from the food court, you'll come across the newest addition of shopping options: Butterfly Crystals. "There is this peaceful energy that the rocks give you, I just love the energy," says employee Victoria Hopper. Crystals of all shapes and sizes line the walls, as well as bracelets, rings, carved animals, plants, incense and more.