KSEE 24 Fresno

Central High School is hosting the Central Valley Fall Band Festival this weekend. KSEE 24's Pamela Prado spent the morning with the band to preview of the event. The band is awesome! However, since they're hosting the event, they won't be performing. Ten bands from around the valley will be competing in a field show. The event is Saturday, November 14th, beginning at 5 p.m. at Koligian Stadium ... Full Story »

This morning on KSEE Sunrise, Faith Sidlow talked with mother and daughter team Donna and Natalie Neely who have started a business teaching would be hosts and hostesses how to get through the holidays stress free. Full Story »

Mayor Ashley Swearengin hosted her third town hall meeting since taking office in January and gave the public an opportunity to sound off about the issues they felt were most pressing to the city of Fresno. many in the standing room only crowd wanted to talk about water meters. Full Story »

Fresno County Sheriff's Detectives have released the name of a suspect in a stabbing death in San Joaquin Monday. 21 year old Carlos Rodriguez is wanted for robbery, and questioning regarding the incident. Earlier today, detectives say a man was stabbed in broad daylight in front of the Los Amigos Market near Colorado and 9th. Full Story »

It's no secret. Everyone has germs, but certain body parts harbor more bacteria than others. Full Story »

A toddler who was murdered last week was laid to rest Monday. Funeral services were held in Kerman for Alex Mercado Friends and family described Alex as an energetic 4 year old, who was inquisitive, and always singing. Full Story »

The Salvation Army is seeing an increase of needy families, and expects to hand out double the amount of food this year than last. Salvation Army officials say they high unemployment rate, and the drought have caused people to seek help. Many of them found their way to it’s downtown Fresno location. Around 8 this morning, the line stretched around the corner of Fulton and Van Ness. The Salvation ... Full Story »

Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin will hold a town hall meeting tonight. With major cuts and layoffs expected, the Mayor will also touch on the city’s budget. Water meters are also on tape, after metered rates were approved last week. This will be the Mayor’s third town hall meeting since taking office in January. If you would like to attend the meeting begins tonight at 6:30 at the Woodward park ... Full Story »

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger came to Central California today to sign a historic bill today. The Governor stood in front of the Friant Dam and signed an $11 billion water bond bill. It’s particularly important to Valley farmers on the west side who have been suffering through a water shortage crisis. Full Story »

The family wineries of the Madera Wine Trail will host “Holiday Spirit Weekend” on November 14th & 15th from 10am to 5pm. Wine lovers may purchase a Passport Glass for $25 at any of the participating wineries both days of the event, or pre-purchase tickets online for $20 before November 9th. Full Story »

The Two Cities Marathon completed its second running on Sunday with thousands of participants and volunteers taking part. Click here for race results Full Story »

FORT HOOD, Texas – A key U.S. senator said Sunday he would begin an investigation into whether the Army missed signs that the man accused of opening fire at Fort Hood had embraced an increasingly extremist view of Islamic ideology. Full Story »

The Bulldogs get their sixth victory against the Vandals in Idaho. Ryan Mathews rushed for 144 yards and 3 touch downs in the 31-21 Fresno State win. Full Story »

A historical vote in Washington tonight as the debatable health care bill finally garnered enough votes to pass. Lawmakers are calling it a huge victory for President Obama. Republicans are seeing it as an addition to the trillions of dollars of debt already alotted for by Medicare and Medicaid. Full Story »

A singer goes on the record about abuse, a golden girl undergoes surgery and an academy award winning actor takes a turn behind the camera. Carolyn Bruck has your Entertainment Jackpot. Full Story »

The international non-profit organization Convoy of Hope brings their larger than life community services project to Edison Computech on Saturday. They'll be handing out 160,000 lbs. of food, in addition to providing health services, haircuts, a carnival, and employment services. Organizers say this could be the most volunteers they've had at an event, and that they'll be ready to serve an ... Full Story »

Cold and flu prevention can involve more than hand sanitizing or even vaccines. Herbal experts recommend daily vitamin and herbal supplements: natural immunity boosters. Full Story »

The body of a fallen soldier from Merced returned home from Iraq Friday. Servicemen carried the casket that held the body of Private First-Class Lukas Hopper. Hopper was killed in Iraq when his vehicle rolled over last week. The 20 year old had been in Iraq for more than a year, and was just nine days away from coming home before the accident. A public viewing will be held at Stratford Evans ... Full Story »

Positive economic news continues to come from congress in the form stimulus dollars extending unemployment benefits and first time and now existing homeowner tax credits. In this exclusive Central Valley Focus interview. Jon Brent speaks with financial analyst Monique Runge. She believes the stimulus dollars are good, but if the economy is ever going to stand on it's own...the dog will have to ... Full Story »

This morning on KSEE Sunrise Faith Sidlow talked with Dick Beardsley of Boston Marathon fame. Beardsley is the guest speaker at the Two Cities Marathon pasta dinner Saturday, November 7. Full Story »

George Clooney stars as a psychic spy in "The Men Who Stare At Goats." Ron Edens reviews the film, and has a battle of the minds with some goats himself. Full Story »

Fresno City Council voted to approve the implementation of metered water rates for Fresno residents. The meters will be installed beginning in January 2010. Public Utilities officials say if your water usage is at a constant pace, you won't see much difference, but that you will see a seasonal fluctuation. The city gave the public one last opportunity to protest the metered rates. Full Story »

It's been said that "clothes make the man", but it appears they can also say a lot about a woman, too. An Australian study finds the clothes women buy reflect how they think about themselves. Full Story »

An accused killer has accepted a plea deal, based on a somewhat unorthodox request. 30 year old Kenneth Wilson is accused of shooting to death 41 year old Julio Barajas during a car jacking back in February of 2008. Wilson took a deal today in Fresno County Court, agreeing to serve life in prison without the possibility of parole, but only if he was allowed hug his sisters in jail for at least ... Full Story »

After hours of searching for a man involved in an officer involved shooting, the suspect is now behind bars. 22 year old Dedrick Mitchell was found at around 1am in an apartment in the 2000 block of South Chance. Police say that is the area where Mitchell tried to rob a food vendor before police intervened. Mitchell was struck by the officer’s bullets multiple times, and had to be treated at an ... Full Story »