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Free lunches starting in June at the Tulare County Library

2 days ago | abc30.com | Kassandra Gutierrez

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Food for the body and food for the mind is Tulare County Library's goal for the summer. Staff is gearing up for their annual free lunches, starting June 17th at various branches. The program goes beyond making sure children are fed.
Hinds Hospice offers support groups for those coping with grief

2 days ago | abc30.com | Ana Torrea

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- In January 2020, Lynn Horton lost her son, Zachary, to an accidental drug overdose. "It's hard for me to even explain, Zach was our only child and he was our life..." " Lynn said. "It's like you don't even know what to do. The lost it is just so significant."Zach was 19 years old at the time and had just graduated from Clovis North High School in 2019. Lynn remembers her son as funny, compassionate, and handsome. The grief of losing him left her feeling lonely and isolated.
Lake Success spillway project completed, boosting flood protection and water storage

3 days ago | abc30.com | Kassandra Gutierrez

PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KFSN) -- After decades of planning and construction, the Richard L. Schafer Dam Spillway at Lake Success is officially complete. Leaders say this large reservoir will dramatically improve flood control, protecting homes and lives in the area. This is a historic milestone for our community," said Congressman Vince Fong.
17-year-old Atwater High valedictorian accepted into Stanford, earns $220K scholarship

3 days ago | abc30.com | Brisa Colon

ATWATER, Calif. (KFSN) -- Ever since he was a little boy, Cash Lee Jones dreamed of attending Stanford University. At just 16 years old and a junior in high school, his dream came early. ''It's in my dream school since I was a little kid, I was like OK I'll apply early and see what happens, and thankfully I got in and it blew my mind," Cash said. Born in Merced and raised in Atwater, Cash attended St. Anthony's School and then went on to Atwater High.
Clovis North's McKay Madsen makes history with double gold at CIF State Championships; full list of local medalists

4 days ago | abc30.com | Stephen Hicks

CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) -- A Clovis North senior has accomplished something not seen in 103 years at the CIF State Track & Field Championships. McKay Madsen repeated as state champion in both the discus and the shot put, a feat last achieved in 1922. The only other athlete to win back-to-back titles in both events was Clarence Houser of Oxnard High School, more than 100 years ago. "Since I woke up last year after winning state, there hasn't been a single day where I haven't thought about it again.
Robotic surgical system helping St. Agnes doctors catch lung cancer early

6 days ago | abc30.com | Ana Torrea

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Saving lives and saving lungs. "This is a 3D navigational bronchoscopy platform that allows us to biopsy the lungs, especially in very small lung nodules," says Dr. Catalin Nicola. "It allows us to diagnose lung cancer in its early stages."Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women in the U.S.The American Cancer Society says the disease accounts for about 1 in 5 of all cancer deaths.
Parents divided over transgender athlete's participation in California Track Championship

6 days ago | abc30.com | Vince Ybarra

CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) -- A transgender athlete's participation in the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Track and Field Championship has sparked a wave of mixed reactions from parents attending the event, with some voicing support and others expressing concern over fairness in competition. A.B. Hernandez, a transgender student-athlete, competed Friday at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Clovis, drawing national attention and a divided response from the crowd.
Good Sports: Fresno Pacific women's relay team wins national championship

6 days ago | abc30.com | Alec Nolan

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fast and fashionable. The Fresno Pacific women's 4x100 relay team is the real deal. "When the lights go on, we'll be ready," says coach Robert Foster. The five Sunbirds have returned to the Valley with the title of DII national champions. "Shocking to know that we did it," says Shaniya Randolph. "We knew we could do it, but to actually see it done is kind of insane," says Brianna Green. Foster knows a thing or two on the track.
Hanford school reduces chronic absenteeism, named CA Distinguished School

1 week ago | abc30.com | Jessica Harrington

HANFORD, Calif. (KFSN) -- The students at Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School on the south side of Hanford are celebrated for all of their wins. That includes learning new words and completing assignments, but also just showing up to school each day. Principal Kelly Bekedam says attendance has been a priority since students returned to class after the pandemic. "We had a chronic absenteeism rate of 42%, which is very high. Pre-COVID, our school was actually at about 17%," Bekedam said.
Landlord working to address bat infestation at Hanford Auction House

1 week ago | abc30.com | Kassandra Gutierrez

HANFORD, Calif. (KFSN) -- A South Valley company is dealing with an infestation of some creepy critters. To the eye, it looks like there is a caved-in ceiling at the Hanford Auction House, but there is a lot more behind it. "Bats everywhere- they come out usually between 6 and 7 in the evening every day from the same spot. Not 20 or 30 of them, more like hundreds of them," said Geordyn Glory, owner of the business. "I've been recording myself because I'm scared.