Shawna Khalafi
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Fresno, CA, United States
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Family of five killed in Dos Palos house fire
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE) — A family of five was killed in a house fire Thursday in a rural area of Dos Palos in Merced County. Merced County Sheriff’s deputies and CAL Fire arrived at the home near Batten Road and Julip Avenue around 5:00 a.m. They found two adults and three children already dead […] → Read More
About 35 students safe after escaping school bus fire in Visalia
VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE)- About 35 students had to be evacuated from a school bus in Visalia Thursday after the engine caught fire at the intersection of Noble Avenue and Demaree Street. The bus driver was dropping students off after school from Central Valley Christian when she noticed the smoke. “I looked out my window and […] → Read More
Doctor says COVID-19 rapid tests are not reliable as UCSF Fresno testing site runs out of supply
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE) – As COVID-19 cases are increasing in Fresno County, so is the demand for testing. “Probably last month I’d say back of the hand, we probably were testing somewhere in the neighborhood of 50 to 100 a day, and now we’re testing about 550 a day,” said Dr. Kenny Banh, director of […] → Read More
Fresno Unified Trustee Slatic on chaotic board meeting: ‘They are trying to silence me’
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE) – The voice of Fresno Unified Trustee Terry Slatic dominated the Fresno Unified school board meeting on Wednesday. Sharing a list of grievances, including school safety and COVID-19 concerns, Slatic continued to speak over fellow board members and parents. It forced the meeting to end prematurely. “They are trying to silence me […] → Read More
Fresno Unified prepares for students’ return to campus
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE) – Schools within Fresno Unified are preparing to welcome students back to campus next week. Teachers will return on Monday to get their classrooms ready, and students come back on Thursday, with some changes. “We’re going to do our best to social distance as possible, but also weigh that with returning to […] → Read More
Family of 10-year-old killed in hit-and-run on charges filed against suspect: ‘He doesn’t understand the pain’
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE) – Angel Hernandez, known as Bubba to his five sisters, was a 10-year-old with a bright future. “He was a loving person. He cared about everybody,” said Angel’s mother Reyna Murphy. “And now I only have left of memories, pictures, and that’s it.” Angel was killed in a hit-and-run while crossing the […] → Read More
Picayune Rancheria sign agreement to expand Madera County’s sheriff, fire services
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE) – The Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians celebrated the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding with Madera County on Friday, an agreement designed to expand sheriff’s office and fire services in the tribal land and the surrounding community near Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino. It will add to services […] → Read More
Food to Share project will help feed Fresno’s families in need
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE) – “It is an honor and a privilege to finally say that the food desert of southwest Fresno will be no longer,” said Pastor D.J. Criner on Wednesday. Pastor Criner was among a group of Fresno’s city leaders at the St. Rest Baptist Church to kick off the Food to Share Hub […] → Read More
FUSD Trustee Carol Mills passes away after battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease
FRESNO, California. (KSEE) – First elected to the board of trustees in 2004, Carol Mills served the Fresno Unified community for 17 years. The district said she passed away Wednesday after battling Lou Gehrig’s disease, also known as ALS. “An amazing person in the community,” said Fresno Unified Trustee Keshia Thomas. “She will be deeply […] → Read More
‘Leave the show to the pros’: Doctor warns at-home fireworks shows can be dangerous
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE) – It’s a warning we hear every year around the Fourth of July: at-home fireworks, even the legal ones, can be extremely dangerous and unpredictable. “Fireworks are really exciting and they’re really beautiful, but they’re also really dangerous, so we implore everyone to please leave the show to the pros,” said Community […] → Read More
Funeral held for 144th Fighter Wing pilot killed in crash at Porterville airport
FRESNO, California. (KSEE/KGPE) – A funeral service was held Saturday for Lieutenant Colonel William Sullivan. At the request of Sullivan’s family, the service was aired live on the one 144th Fighter Wing’s Facebook page. Sullivan was part of the 144th Fighter Wing at the Air National Guard base in Fresno. And was recently named director […] → Read More
‘He was a great kid, he loved life’: Family remembers 10-year-old killed in Fresno hit and run
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE) – After 10-year-old Angel Hernandez was killed in a hit-and-run near Fresno’s Woodward Park Thursday night, his family described him as someone with a big heart. “He was a great kid, he loved life,” said Angel’s aunt Tina, “and he meant a lot to us all.” Police said a driver heading south […] → Read More
Water-lot of fun: Fresno’s 8 Splash Parks can make you cool again
FRESNO, California (KSEE) – The City of Fresno has eight free splash parks to help kids and parents cool down during the hot summer months. “They like it – and I enjoy it too,” said Fresno resident David Barboza. “Because it’s like when you’re low on money and you can’t make it to the water […] → Read More
Fresno Muslim groups celebrate end of Ramadan with in-person prayers
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE) — Muslims around the world are celebrating the end of Ramadan, also known as the Festival of Breaking the Fast. “The ending of the month of Ramadan, which we call Eid al-Fitr, is actually the celebration of breaking the fast,” said Dr. El Sayed Ramadan, Imam at Masjid Fresno Islamic Center. After […] → Read More
Fresno Fire crews respond to two major fires within hours during record-breaking month
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE) — “It was a really challenging night for our crews,” said Fresno Fire spokesperson Shane Brown. Fresno fire crews were called out to a mobile home park near Sierra and Blackstone just before 11 p.m. Thursday. RELATED: Trailer park fire in Fresno puts 1 in the hospital They arrived to find two […] → Read More
Petition calls for more security at Fashion Fair after recent incidents: ‘It’s scary going to work’
FRESNO, California (KSEE) – After several incidents at Fresno’s Fashion Fair Mall over the last year, including a January shooting inside the mall and an April shooting outside the mall, some employees who work at stores in the building are concerned for their safety. “That shooting that happened inside the mall, I can remember just […] → Read More
The Clovis Rodeo will return – with some changes
CLOVIS, California (KSEE) – The Clovis rodeo will be back this year, with some changes for its April 21 to April 25 run. “This is by far the hardest rodeo we’ve ever put on. There’s more challenges this year than we’ve ever met,” said Ken Elliott, President of the Clovis Rodeo Association. The rodeo will […] → Read More
2002 Madera case has similarities to Daunte Wright shooting death
MADERA, California (KSEE) – It’s been more than 18 years since 24-year-old Everardo Torres was killed by an officer in Madera Police custody. It’s an incident with distinct similarities to the shooting death of 20-year-old Daunte Wright in Minnesota earlier this week. In both cases, the officers claimed they mistook their gun for a Taser. […] → Read More
City leaders say Fresno’s first solar farm with benefit residents environmentally and economically
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE) — The city of Fresno is partnering with Fresno Community Solar Developers LLC to build Fresno’s first solar farm. “This is exactly the kind of project that is used across the country as an example of what a green economy can look like,” said Fresno City Councilmember Miguel Arias. The solar farm […] → Read More
Fresno’s police chief on how the department manages pursuits
FRESNO, California (KSEE) – Speeds, time of day, weather conditions, whether there’s a lot of traffic out, whether it’s in a neighborhood: Fresno’s Chief of Police Paco Balderrama says they are all factors that officers consider when deciding if they should chase a suspect in a car or call off of pursuit already in progress. […] → Read More