Karen Cruz-Orduña

Fresno

Weather Anchor and News Reporter at KSEE-TV (Fresno, CA)

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Slight chance of light scattered showers, windy conditions for part of region Tuesday

1 month ago | keyt.com | Karen Cruz-Orduña

Karen Cruz-Orduña is a Weather Anchor and Reporter for NewsChannel 3-12. You will see her on air from time to time, but will be mostly doing her main role full-time off-camera. Karen has six years of on-air experience and has been a journalist for the last eight years. She was with NewsChannel 3-12 for the three year before going to Fresno as a Weather Anchor and Reporter for a year. She was also a bilingual digital reporter in Bakersfield at the NBC/Telemundo affiliate.
Tracking some wind and showers for parts of the region Monday night, gusty N-NE winds Tuesday

Nov 11, 2024 | keyt.com | Karen Cruz-Orduña

New Published November 11, 2024 4:43 pm Hello and happy Monday! I hope everyone enjoyed the dry and mild days over the weekend. We have some changes in the forecast as we are expected to see a weak cold front with a chance of light rain into Monday night. This is mainly for north of Point Conception and north facing slopes. We could possibly see a chance of rain reaching the Mountain Fire, though it is slight between 10-20%.
This is the new fire station coming to Friant

May 22, 2024 | yourcentralvalley.com | Karen Cruz-Orduña

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The new Fire Department in Friant was announced by Fire Chief Dustin Hail on Wednesday during a groundbreaking ceremony. Chief Dustin says this is the first building that will be built from the ground in about 20 to 30 years. The Fire Department says the project will begin in a few weeks and is expected to be completed by late spring 2025. “Fire Station 72 is more than just a building.
Suspect sought in Fresno brush fire

May 21, 2024 | yourcentralvalley.com | Karen Cruz-Orduña

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – It has been a busy time for the Fresno Fire Department as crews are already responding to several grass fires. Investigators are searching for suspects who set one grass fire in Fresno. Detectives are looking for this vehicle pictured below. They are asking for the community’s help in identifying this car as whoever was inside may be responsible for one of the grass fires that happened Monday afternoon. No structures were damaged or injuries were reported.
Below average day Monday, slight warm-up

May 20, 2024 | yourcentralvalley.com | Karen Cruz-Orduña

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE) – Below average day Monday, slightly warm up, then cool down during the weekHappy Sunday! We are sticking with the below-average temperatures and some breeze on Monday. We are slightly warming up on Tuesday and Wednesday before the cool down. We could see 90-degree temperatures for parts of the region on Wednesday.
Fresno mayor announces proposed city budget for 2025

May 15, 2024 | yourcentralvalley.com | Karen Cruz-Orduña

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer publicly presented his proposed 2025 fiscal year budget at Fresno City Hall Wednesday morning. The proposed budget for 2025 is close to $2 billion. “The general fund accounts for $483 million, while enterprise and internal services total $898.7 million,” said Mayor Dyer.
‘Absolutely treacherous’: Search continues for teen swept by Merced Co. river

May 14, 2024 | yourcentralvalley.com | Karen Cruz-Orduña

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The search continues for a 17-year-old who was swept away in a river in Merced County. The sheriff’s office says recovery efforts are underway and are reminding the community of water safety. Deputies say this river- the Merced River in McConnell State Park is where a 17-year-old was swept away over the weekend. The department said the San Joaquin River and Merced River are closed in Merced County.
Staying warm until Friday, cooling trend begins this weekend

May 14, 2024 | yourcentralvalley.com | John Houghton |Karen Cruz-Orduña

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) — Temperatures are sticking to the 90s until Friday. We could see some rain showers and possible thunderstorms in the Sierra Nevada on Tuesday.
High temperatures remain across the region, chance of thunderstorms in Sierra Nevada

May 13, 2024 | yourcentralvalley.com | Karen Cruz-Orduña

We are sticking with the 90s across the Central Valley. We could possibly see some thunderstorms in the Sierra Nevada. The high temperatures will remain through Saturday. A cooling trend is expected beginning Sunday.
Very warm Mother’s Day, 90s continue through next week

May 12, 2024 | yourcentralvalley.com | Karen Cruz-Orduña

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE) – If you have plans for Mother’s Day on Sunday, it will be a good and warm day to celebrate!We are anticipating warm temperatures as we are experiencing a warming trend. We could see some thunderstorms in the mountains, there is a slight chance in the forecast between now until Tuesday. Happy Mother’s Day!