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1 day ago | 
yourcentralvalley.com | Jennifer Zucker
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Fourth of July is next week, and people are already getting a head start on celebrating this weekend. Nearly 62 million people are expected to hit the road to celebrate Independence Day. AAA is projecting people will travel at least 50 miles for the Independence Day period starting this weekend through July 6. The national average is $3.23 per gallon for regular unleaded. In Fresno, it is around $4.69. Ariana Garcia plans on celebrating the Fourth of July in San Diego.
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2 days ago | 
yourcentralvalley.com | Jennifer Zucker
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) — The Central California Food Bank needs the community to help provide meals for kids this summer. During the school year, the Central California Food Bank normally provides around 450,000 meals to kids in low-income families. They want kids to have a summer filled with play and fun without worrying about where the next meal is coming from.
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3 days ago | 
yourcentralvalley.com | Jennifer Zucker
KERMAN, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Solace Lavender Farm in Kerman is having its final summer picking event. Dallas Nord said this is a unique way for lavender lovers to enjoy a summer morning of picking lavender. “People make it their annual tradition now. They come every summer, or some people will come every week, bringing new friends or bringing their best buds, as we say,” Nord said. Nord said the farm has about 3,000 plants.
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4 days ago | 
yourcentralvalley.com | Jennifer Zucker
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – After celebrating Founders Day of Caring with a donation drive, the Fresno Mission is overwhelmed with ways to give back. Making a difference, one donation at a time. From gently used clothing items to hygiene products, Desmond Camacho with the Fresno Mission said the donation drive made a significant impact on people needing extra help.
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5 days ago | 
yourcentralvalley.com | Jennifer Zucker
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is educating the community on Concealed Carry Weapons permits. Starting this year, out-of-state residents can now qualify for a CCW permit. Fresno County Sheriff John Zanoni said it’s important for community members to have a better understanding of the process. “Hopefully they’ll appreciate the value in having a CCW in order to protect themselves and their family and their loved ones,” Zanoni said.
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6 days ago | 
yourcentralvalley.com | Jennifer Zucker
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A major escalation in the military conflict between Iran and Israel on Saturday, with local lawmakers reacting to the strikes on Iran. President Trump announced in a social media post on Saturday, the United States had bombed multiple nuclear sites in Iran. Fresno County Supervisor Garry Bredefeld says Trump’s decision to strike Iran was long overdue. “Iran has been at war with the United States.
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1 week ago | 
yourcentralvalley.com | Jennifer Zucker
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) — Fresno County is cracking down on illegal dog breeding operations in unincorporated areas of the county with a new ordinance that aims to reduce overpopulation, shelter overcrowding and illegal breeding. Fresno County Supervisors Garry Bredefeld and Brian Pacheco are introducing an ordinance that will hold unlicensed dog breeders accountable. “We’re not messing around. Some of these dog breeders have been talked to by animal control. They’ve been very uncooperative.
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1 week ago | 
yourcentralvalley.com | Jennifer Zucker
CLOVIS, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) — Fresno County residents are seeing increased traffic due to new developments in Clovis. The Dry Creek Preserve is home to residents north of Nees Avenue and south of Shepherd Avenue, surrounded by the City of Clovis. It’s also home to the family-owned 3 Oaks Vineyard since 2007. Its owner, Steve Shoemaker, says he is feeling the effects of the increased traffic on Sunnyside Avenue. “I go to the front of the property, and it stinks out there. It smells.
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1 week ago | 
yourcentralvalley.com | Jennifer Zucker
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – People in support of a nationwide movement are bringing the cause to Fresno. “Fast for Gaza” is a week of action, with the support of Veterans for Peace and other peace and justice organizations. Veterans for Peace across the country launched a 40-day Fast for Gaza beginning on May 22. Protestors in downtown Fresno on Wednesday held up signs, showing their support and solidarity for Palestinians. Rocio Estrada said she wants to use her voice for the children in Gaza.
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1 week ago | 
yourcentralvalley.com | Jennifer Zucker
MADERA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – An annual community-driven Oaxacan festival in Madera was canceled due to ICE raid concerns. Every October since 2023, the Madera Sunrise Rotary Sports Complex is filled with music, dancing and food, celebrating Oaxacan culture. But members of the Comité Guelaguetza Madera announced Saturday in a social media post, the Guelaguetza Madera is canceled this year. That statement read in part:Hosting a large public event under these conditions would put their safety at risk.
