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  • Fresno Chaffee Zoo Loses Black Leopard

    CBS 47 Fresno – Thu Dec 10, 5:37 pm ET  

    The Fresno Chaffee Zoo announced on Thursday that “Kalika” the black leopard, often called a panther, had to be euthanized following an illness. Kalika, also called Kali, died following an extended treatment for renal failure, a chronic condition in which the kidneys fail to function properly. Chaffee Zoo Director Scott Barton said, “One of the saddest aspects of working in a zoo is when these ... Full Story »

  • CBS47 Thursday Afternoon News Update

    CBS 47 Fresno – Thu Dec 10, 5:07 pm ET  

    Get the Latest CBS47 News Update from Thursday Afternoon, December 10th. Clovis police continue to look for the people responsible for a drive-by shooting early Thursday morning where more than a dozen rounds were fired into a home off National Avenue. The two men accused in the murder of a delivery driver appeared in court Thursday. 27-year-old Joey Lopez of Fresno faces a first-degree murder ... Full Story »

  • New Marijuana Ordinance in Tulare County

    CBS 47 Fresno – Thu Dec 10, 4:52 pm ET  

    An ordinance for medical marijuana shops went into effect Thursday in Tulare County. Sheriff's deputies will be visiting the cooperatives throughout the day to see if they're complying with the new rules. The ordinance limits the number of plants to 99 per co-op. They must also get business licenses renewed annually and smoking medical marijuana within the co-op is not permitted. Full Story »

  • Clovis Woman Injured in Drive-By Shooting

    CBS 47 Fresno – Thu Dec 10, 4:52 pm ET  

    Clovis police continue to look for the people responsible for a drive-by shooting early Thursday morning where more than a dozen rounds were fired into a home off National Avenue. A woman inside the home was hit by one of the bullets and is currently listed in fair condition at Community Regional Medical Center. The shooting happened around 2:30 a.m. Thursday morning and police were still on the ... Full Story »

  • CBS47 Thursday Morning News Update

    CBS 47 Fresno – Thu Dec 10, 1:22 pm ET  

    Get the Latest CBS47 News Update from Thursday Morning, December 10th. Three people, suspected of killing a 16-year-old Visalia boy, have been arrested. A group of children from Pinedale gathered in front of Fresno City Hall, protesting a budget plan that will close four community centers and cut back the hours of seven others. The Clovis Unified School District is looking to cut millions from ... Full Story »

KSEE 24 Fresno

  • Budget Cuts Having An Immediate Impact On Community Centers

    KSEE 24 Fresno – 2 hrs 23 mins ago  

    Families and children in the neighborhoods surrounding the community centers facing reduced hours or closures are already feeling the impact. 4 community centers are being closed in Fresno, and 11 others are seeing reduced hours and a major loss of activity hours for kids. Pinedale is one of those communites. Kids are now trying to find other places to keep busy. Full Story »

  • FCC Quarterback Arrested in Drug Bust

    KSEE 24 Fresno – 2 hrs 23 mins ago  

    Fresno City Rams Quarterback, Emmanuel Lewis, has been arrested on drug charges. Clovis Police during a four month investigation, undercover officers were able to buy ecstasy and cocaine from Lewis. Lewis also faces charges of child endangerment, because police say he brought his child with him to a drug deal. Full Story »

  • Fresno Job Summit

    KSEE 24 Fresno – Thu Dec 10, 9:27 pm ET  

    Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin hosted a job summit Thursday afternoon. She gathered input from local business owners, economic experts and others. The information collected will be relayed to President Obama's economic team for legislative proposals. The Mayor's meeting follows a trip that she made to Washington, D.C. with other mayors across the country. The trip involved a number of ... Full Story »

  • Homeless Being Forced Out of Fresno Camp

    KSEE 24 Fresno – Thu Dec 10, 8:42 pm ET  

    Dozens of homeless living in a makeshift camp in Downtown Fresno are being forced out. Notices have been put up in the area of Ventura and F streets, warning that the city will be clearing out tents and other personal belongings on January 6th. The city says the people living in the encampment are trespassing on private property and must leave. Many who call the camp home are upset and say they ... Full Story »

  • Suspects Open Fire on Home

    KSEE 24 Fresno – Thu Dec 10, 8:42 pm ET  

    Clovis Police are looking for the gunman who fired into a home and injured a woman. The victim was shot around 2:30 Thursday morning while standing inside a home near National and Minnewawa. At least 10 other people were also inside the home at the time of the shooting. The woman is expected to recover. If you have any information, you are asked to call Crimestoppers at (559) 498-STOP. Full Story »

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The Kingsburg Recorder

  • Former head of Kingsburg hospital killed in car crash

    The Kingsburg Recorder – Wed Dec 9, 3:22 pm ET  

    Doug Skubitz, former head of Kingsburg District Hospital, was killed Dec. 7 when his car was struck by a vehicle that ran a stop sign at a Highway 41 intersection in Lemoore, authorities said. Skubitz, 46, lived in Fresno and was based in Hanford for his new employer, Adventist Health. He was driving south when the accident occurred about 6 a.m., the California Highway Patrol reported. Skubitz ... Full Story »

  • Local father killed in Fresno robbery

    The Kingsburg Recorder – Wed Dec 9, 3:21 pm ET  

    A local family is grieving the loss of their son Richard Hernandez, who was killed in a Fresno robbery Dec. 7. Hernandez, a 27-year old father of two young children, lived in Fresno, but grew up in Kingsburg and attended Selma High. Fresno police are questioning one man and searching for a second in connection with an early morning shooting in central Fresno that left Hernandez, a beverage ... Full Story »

  • Student charged in stabbing incident expelled from junior high

    The Kingsburg Recorder – Wed Dec 9, 3:21 pm ET  

    The Kingsburg elementary school board voted unanimously on Dec. 7 to expel the 12-year-old boy accused of stabbing his female classmate in October. However, the boy's lawyers plan to ask a judge to overturn the decision. The boy's sister, Angela Rodriguez, said she was "very disappointed" by the board's decision. She and the lawyers say that the boy acted in self defense. Nevertheless, the boy ... Full Story »

  • Council agrees to hire clerical worker instead of police officer

    The Kingsburg Recorder – Wed Dec 9, 3:21 pm ET  

    The Kingsburg Police Department won't get one more officer on the streets to fight crime, but will add an administrative position instead -- and that's how the chief wants it. Full Story »

  • Attacks against kenneled dogs

    The Kingsburg Recorder – Wed Dec 9, 3:21 pm ET  

    Stray dogs picked up by the city and kept until their owner is found are being attacked while in the city kennel. Full Story »

Madera Tribune

  • Tip leads to arrest of wanted felon

    Madera Tribune – Fri Dec 11, 2:17 am ET  

    A tip from Crime Stoppers led to the arrest of a Chowchilla man wanted for burglary. Miguel Vasquez Rogoff, 32, was arrested Tuesday around noon, according to Erica H. Stuart, the Madera County Sheriff's Department's spokeswoman. Full Story »

  • Winery dubbed top US producer for '09

    Madera Tribune – Fri Dec 11, 2:17 am ET  

    The London-based International Wine and Spirit Competition has honored Madera's Quady Winery as the U.S. Wine Producer of the Year. Winery owners Andrew and Laurel Quady will travel to England in January to accept the award. Full Story »

  • Janzen to head MUSD

    Madera Tribune – Fri Dec 11, 2:17 am ET  

    Philip D. Janzen, a two-term member of the Madera Unified School District's Board of Education, has been named its president in a vote by his fellow trustees. He replaces former board president Michael H. Westley. Full Story »

  • Citrus damage largely averted

    Madera Tribune – Fri Dec 11, 2:16 am ET  

    The hum of wind machines carried for miles just before sunrise Wednesday, the second day of a deep chill that settled in Madera and neighboring areas. Full Story »

  • Kroeger chosen auditor

    Madera Tribune – Fri Dec 11, 2:02 am ET  

    Madera County finally has a new auditor-controller. Janet Kroeger was chosen Tuesday to fill the remainder of the term of Robert DeWall, who resigned almost a year ago. Full Story »

The Selma Enterprise

  • Local father killed in Fresno robbery

    The Selma Enterprise – Wed Dec 9, 2:20 pm ET  

    A local family is grieving the loss of their son Richard Hernandez, who was killed in a Fresno robbery Dec. 7. Hernandez, a 27-year old father of two young children, lived in Fresno, but grew up in Kingsburg and attended Selma High. Fresno police are questioning one man and searching for a second in connection with an early morning shooting in central Fresno that left Hernandez, a beverage ... Full Story »

  • Food giveaway Thursday

    The Selma Enterprise – Wed Dec 9, 2:20 pm ET  

    Selma and the Community Food Bank are having another food giveaway Dec. 10 for families affected by the drought. The giveaway will be Thursday at the Selma Flea Market, 10951 E. Mountain View Ave. Registration begins at 9 a.m. The distribution will continue until the supplies run out. The Community Food Bank is working with The Emergency Food Assistance Program and the cities of Firebaugh and ... Full Story »

  • A time to reflect

    The Selma Enterprise – Wed Dec 9, 2:20 pm ET  

    Steven Gonzales' son was murdered almost three years ago, and he's still searching for answers and a way to ease his grief. A counselor encouraged him to do something positive to fight the depression that surrounds him like a cold, gray fog. So Gonzales has organized a candlelight remembrance for victims of crime and violence. It will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at Lincoln Plaza in downtown ... Full Story »

  • Donors give money to Selma High

    The Selma Enterprise – Wed Dec 9, 2:19 pm ET  

    Nine donors with obvious and not so obvious ties to Selma High School have given $5,000 to the campus' general athletic program and specific teams. Full Story »

  • Selma student attends national leadership meet

    The Selma Enterprise – Wed Dec 9, 2:19 pm ET  

    Selma High senior Ashley Garza gazed into the face of Abraham Lincoln in Washington, D.C. Full Story »

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