Kate Nemarich

Fresno

News Reporter at KFSN-TV (Fresno, CA)

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Fresno fire and police chiefs defend budget to city council

3 days ago | abc30.com | Kate Nemarich

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The City of Fresno is working on next year's budget. Wednesday, City Council members heard from Fresno Fire Chief Billy Alcorn and Fresno Police Chief Mindy Casto about their proposed spending plans and what the funding would cover. The biggest ask from the fire department was more than five million dollars in continued funding for SAFER Grant positions. The city has received federal grants for several years in a row to add more than 60 positions.
Fresno family fights Rare KCNT1 diagnosis in newborn, hosts fundraiser

5 days ago | abc30.com | Kate Nemarich

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A Fresno couple eager to welcome their new baby received a heavy diagnosis and now, while they're son is still in the hospital, they're looking for a solution. Baby Bodie has spent the first 10 weeks of his life in the Community Regional Medical Center Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, but even before he was born, his mom, Ali, suspected something just wasn't right.
Small group protests transgender athlete at Clovis track meet

1 week ago | abc30.com | Kate Nemarich

CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fans and family made their way into Veterans Memorial Stadium Friday afternoon for the California Interscholastic Federation State Track and Field Championships. Dozens of cops were stationed by entryways and patrolled parking lots in anticipation of any protests. AB Hernandez, a transgender athlete from Southern California who won titles in the triple and long jump at the CIF Southern Section, is competing this weekend.
Clovis leaders call for transgender athlete to be removed from CIF championship

1 week ago | abc30.com | Kate Nemarich

24/7 LiveFresno CountyNorth ValleySouth ValleyFoothills/SierraWelcome, [email protected] MyDisney AccountLog OutCLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) -- Leaders repressing the Clovis area, Fresno County, and supporters gathered Thursday afternoon with a call to the California Interscholastic Federation leadership. "Today I call on CIF to do the right thing. Updates one and two were not enough, but the third time can be the charm," said Clovis Mayor Pro Tem Diane Pearce.
Trump threatens to withhold federal funding to California over transgender athlete

1 week ago | abc30.com | Kate Nemarich

CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) -- The track and stands at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Clovis sat empty Tuesday afternoon, offering no hint of the controversy brewing ahead of the California Interscholastic Federation Track and Field Championships it's set to host this weekend. At the center of it all is AB Hernandez, a transgender athlete from Southern California, who recently won titles in the triple and long jump at the CIF Southern Section.
62nd VFW Memorial Day Service at Fresno Memorial Gardens

1 week ago | abc30.com | Kate Nemarich

Surrounded by thousands of American Flags, people gathered in the Fresno Memorial Gardens to honor those who lost their lives fighting for our country. Wrapping fallen service members and their families in prayer. "We thank you again for this privilege to be here today and to honor those who gave their all for us," said Rev. Bob Small, who is a veteran.
New data shows increase in fatal police encounters 5 years after George Floyd's death

2 weeks ago | abc30.com | Kate Nemarich

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- New data tracks local and nationwide law enforcement encounters five years since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer in May 2020 sparked outrage, fear, and conversation. "Black men, it seemed like, were at a high risk of police brutality. It appeared that way at the time, and there was just a lot of fear," said Dr. Lataria Hall with Fresno City College. Dr. Hall saw the importance of those conversations.
Southwest Fresno residents fight rezone, citing health concerns

2 weeks ago | abc30.com | Kate Nemarich

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Quality of life and air pollution are concerns for the southwest Fresno community if rezoning is allowed. Landowners near Annadale and Elm are asking for the area to be changed from neighborhood mixed use to light industrial. Opponents said this goes against a 2017 agreement. This resolution is on the City Council's agenda for Thursday, but those involved think it will be continued.
Heat illness prevention training held amid concerns about federal impacts

3 weeks ago | abc30.com | Kate Nemarich

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Before the summer sun comes in full force, employers are getting Heat Illness Prevention Training. For nearly twenty years now, Cal OSHA and Nthe isei Farmers League have hosted this free seminar. "We have reduced worker deaths and injuries because of all of the educational materials that we work together on," said Manuel Cunha, Nisei Farmers League. In recent years, they've added information about workplace violence and air quality due to wildfires.
Fireworks as Fresno city council member questions mayor's budget proposal

3 weeks ago | abc30.com | Kate Nemarich

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- It's budget season. Thursday, Mayor Jerry Dyer stood in front of the Fresno City Council facing contentious questioning and some compliments. An apology... "My apologies for raising your blood pressure," said Miguel Arias, Fresno City Council. "My apologies for responding and allowing my blood pressure to be increased," said Mayor Jerry Dyer. There were some heated moments in the Fresno City Council chambers as Mayor Jerry Dyer presented his 2025-2026 budget on Thursday.