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  • Delivery Driver Killers Charged with Murder

    CBS 47 Fresno – Wed Dec 9, 7:37 pm ET  

    Fresno County District Attorney Elizabeth Egan announced that 27-year-old Joey Jesse Lopez of Fresno has been charged with the First Degree Murder of Richard Hernandez. A second suspect, 20-year-old Christopher Gonzalez of Fresno, has been charged with being an Accessory to Murder after the fact and Felony Evading. The maximum penalty for Lopez is 55 years to Life and the maximum penalty for ... Full Story »

  • Kenneth Wilson Sentenced to Life for 2008 Murder

    CBS 47 Fresno – Wed Dec 9, 6:22 pm ET  

    Kenneth Wilson, who was convicted of killing a man back in 2008, has been sentenced to life in prison. Wilson was convicted of carjacking and murdering Julian Barajas. After a two month search Fresno County Deputies tracked Wilson down at an Auberry campsite. Wilson told officers he was guilty but his attorney said he was mentally unstable and needed to be on medication. Full Story »

  • CBS47 Wednesday Afternoon News Update

    CBS 47 Fresno – Wed Dec 9, 5:52 pm ET  

    Get the Latest CBS47 News Update from Wednesday Afternoon, December 9th. Black ice formed on roadways all around the Valley overnight making difficult driving for early morning commuters. The Atwater Police Department is investigating its second homicide of the year. It happened just after 8:00 p.m. Tuesday night at a fast food restaurant on Winton Way and Mitchell Street. Kenneth Wilson, who ... Full Story »

  • Cold Temperatures Continue to Threaten Citrus Crops

    CBS 47 Fresno – Wed Dec 9, 5:22 pm ET  

    The freezing temperatures in the Valley are keeping citrus growers working overtime to protect their crops from the frost. Significant damage was subverted over Monday and Tuesday night, when temperatures dropped into the 20s. Oranges, lemons, grapefruit and Mandarin oranges are on the trees right now and it’s too early too early to pick them, so growers are working very hard to protect them ... Full Story »

  • CBS47 Wednesday Morning News Update

    CBS 47 Fresno – Wed Dec 9, 3:07 pm ET  

    Get the Latest CBS47 News Update from Wednesday Morning, December 9th. The Atwater Police Department is investigating its second homicide of the year. It happened just after 8:00 p.m. Tuesday night at a fast food restaurant on Winton Way and Mitchell Street. The Visalia Police Department is investigating the murder of a 16-year-old, who was shot to death around 10:00 p.m. Tuesday night in the ... Full Story »

KSEE 24 Fresno

  • California 25Th In Protecting Kids From Smoking

    KSEE 24 Fresno – Wed Dec 9, 8:57 pm ET  

    California ranks 25Th in the nation in funding programs to prevent kids from smoking and helping smokers quit. Full Story »

  • Valley Citrus Growers Hopeful

    KSEE 24 Fresno – Wed Dec 9, 8:57 pm ET  

    After another tense and chilly night, Valley citrus growers say, their efforts appear to have paid off. The freezing temperatures had the potential to kill entire crops, but other weather conditions, like cloud cover and consistent breezes helped out. Frost protection methods are more effective when skies are not clear, which was the case overnight. Full Story »

  • Fresno City Manager Resigns

    KSEE 24 Fresno – Wed Dec 9, 7:42 pm ET  

    Fresno City Manager Andy Souza has resigned his position with the city. City officials made the announcement today. Souza says its time to pursue other opportunities. Full Story »

  • Wheels of Hope: SUV Giveaway

    KSEE 24 Fresno – Wed Dec 9, 6:27 pm ET  

    9 Fresno auto repair shops are giving away a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer to a family in need. Each business had a hand in repairing the vehicle so that it could be ready to drive away. For details and an application for the giveaway visit www.napafsg.com. Applications will be accepted through Dec. 18. The drawing will be held Dec. 23. Full Story »

  • Convicted Killer Sentenced to Life in Prison

    KSEE 24 Fresno – Wed Dec 9, 6:12 pm ET  

    The man convicted of a murder committed in cold blood learned his punishment Wednesday morning. Kenneth Wilson will spend the rest of his life in prison for the killing of Julian Barajas, 41. Barajas was shot to death February 19, 2008, while trying to sell his vehicle. Full Story »

Visalia Times-Delta / Tulare Advance-Register

  • Visalia Unified School District OKs $10 million in budget cuts

    Visalia Times-Delta / Tulare Advance-Register – Wed Dec 9, 7:12 am ET  

    On Tuesday night, the Visalia Unified School District approved $10 million in budget cuts to be implemented during a two-year plan. Full Story »

  • Cold continues icy grip over Valley

    Visalia Times-Delta / Tulare Advance-Register – Wed Dec 9, 7:12 am ET  

    No damage to the Valley's citrus crop from this week's rain and low temperatures was reported Tuesday, but growers aren't safe yet. Full Story »

  • Tulare County confirms hiring of HHSA workers

    Visalia Times-Delta / Tulare Advance-Register – Wed Dec 9, 7:12 am ET  

    A year after announcing the layoff of 200 workers at the county's Health and Human Services Agency, county officials announced Tuesday they will be hiring 66 workers. Full Story »

  • Top stories of 2009: what do you think?

    Visalia Times-Delta / Tulare Advance-Register – Wed Dec 9, 7:12 am ET  

    The year 2010 is almost here. But the Times-Delta isn't letting 2009 pass without looking back at the stories — good, bad and in between — that gave it a distinct flavor. Full Story »

  • Corrections

    Visalia Times-Delta / Tulare Advance-Register – Wed Dec 9, 7:12 am ET  

    Planned Parenthood's weekly clinic hours at 211 N. Stevenson St., Visalia, have changed to 2-6 p.m. Tuesdays. A story in the weekend edition of the Times-Delta included the old hours. Full Story »

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

  • Some US Catholic sisters uncooperative with study

    Madera Tribune – Tue Dec 8, 6:17 am ET  

    Leaders of a significant number of the nation's Roman Catholic sisters are challenging aspects of a Vatican investigation of their communities, declining to answer questions they say are ambiguous, inappropriate and out of step with the probe's stated purpose. Full Story »

  • California schools to get masks to curb H1N1

    Madera Tribune – Tue Dec 8, 6:17 am ET  

    SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) - California school districts will receive 23 million masks and pairs of gloves to help curb the spread of swine flu, the state schools chief announced Friday. Full Story »

  • More H1N1 flu clinics announced

    Madera Tribune – Tue Dec 8, 6:17 am ET  

    Madera County Public Health Department has announced the dates for H1N1 and seasonal flu clinics in December. Four preschool and five public H1N1 flu clinics have been scheduled. Full Story »

  • Hurt local airman is healing

    Madera Tribune – Tue Dec 8, 6:17 am ET  

    An airman from Madera stationed in Iraq faces a challenging road to recovery after suffering a severe wound to one of his legs earlier this autumn, according to his father. Full Story »

  • Students briefly revive old Egypt

    Madera Tribune – Tue Dec 8, 6:17 am ET  

    Students embodied historic and mythological figures from Egypt's ancient past this week as Lincoln Elementary School presented its 13th annual Living Wax Museum. 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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