Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of September.
Good morning, Fresno.
Two sisters (Xandria and Annika Thatcher) received keys to their new home three weeks ago via Poverello House's Naomi's House program after years of living in shelters.
They are now settling in and joining career readiness classes to start fresh paths in life.
POM Wonderful announced on Tuesday its plan to build a new Boys & Girls Club in Del Rey with a full-size indoor basketball court at 5286 S.
Del Rey Ave. The investment will support local families and employees.
Downtown Tacos El Cabezon on Fulton Street remains closed after weeks of intermittent operation, and owner Armando Arias Jr., who went missing earlier this year, has not confirmed when it will reopen.
POM Wonderful said rising costs for fuel, utilities, and packaging force companies to adapt while some local farmers face tough choices with diesel nearly $8 per gallon — a report shows that businesses and farms statewide, including those in Fresno, are working to stay competitive.
Fresno drivers face higher gas prices as the average cost reached $6.09 per gallon, up 21 cents in the past week & many now use apps and fuel-saving tips to cut costs.
California regulators cleared a final rule for retailers to offer E15 (15% ethanol, 85% gasoline) after Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 795 in August.
The change should help lower fuel costs and reduce emissions drivers may soon notice statewide.
Supervisor Nathan Magsig showed videos from Tuesday of him tasting water from four wells at Shaver Springs to refute residents' claims of unsafe tap water.
He said the iron taste may be caused by home pipe issues while county officials continue testing after recent quality violation notices.
Fresno experts shared tips to help families spot reliable online medical sources through the Healthy Kids Healthy Futures initiative (a project with Valley Children’s Hospital and Fresno State).
Jim Boren from the Institute for Media and Public Trust explained key steps for checking trustworthy health information.
Fresno State Football is battling injuries as the Bulldogs adjust with a next man up strategy.
They will wrap up non-conference play with Rice this weekend.
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