‘We can still do good’: How Chowchilla incarcerated women are making a difference
CHOWCHILLA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – At the Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla, a powerful new voice is emerging. “The Paper Trail” is a monthly newspaper written entirely by incarcerated women, giving them a chance to share their stories, their struggles, and their hope. “We are hoping to show people that we’re also people you know, […]
An iconic donut shop celebrated its grand opening in Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) — Before sunrise, a line wrapped around the new Randy’s Donuts location on Shaw Avenue as Fresno’s donut lovers waited to get their hands on some iconic donuts. “I lived in L.A. for ten years. I lived near that Inglewood location with that big giant donut, and we have a lot of memories with […]
Why a Latino’s art exhibit in Fresno may bring you to tears
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A series of large, almost life-sized photographs now grace the walls of Arte Americas, showcasing emerging Latinx talent as part of their featured artist program. The exhibition highlights work that represents the struggles and triumphs of communities across the region. “These are photographs that represent us, that represent our region and […]
TikTok star Itati Lopez meets with fans at her Fresno restaurant
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – On Saturday, people lined up outside of On a Roll Sushi Mexican Japanese Bar in Downtown Fresno, not just for the food but to meet new owner Itati Lopez, a social media star from Bakersfield with millions of followers. “I came out in hopes to meet and get a picture with her and also to […]
‘More brown on the green’: What Raza Golf Co. is bringing to Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A new golf tournament is coming to the Central Valley in April offering a one-of-a one-of-a-kind golfing experience for all. Putting more brown on the green, while also encouraging everyone to never forget their roots, that’s the mission behind Raza Golf Co. “One of the big things about Latinos in golf is […]
Non-profit organization opens new center in Fresno for Latine LGBTQ+
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Casita Feliz, a non-profit organization in Fresno celebrated the grand opening of a new location with a ribbon cutting and resource fair Wednesday. The celebration was more than a grand opening, Lady Diana Feliz Oliva calls it a grand revolution of love. “I want to be the one every day to tell […]
‘Time to set a precedent’: Action wanted after claims Fresno Unified substitute teacher asked about immigration
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Parents and students are calling for Fresno Unified to put an end to alleged discrimination in the classroom after a substitute teacher was removed from school after claims of inappropriate remarks to students at Roosevelt High School. Students recorded substitute teacher Craig Cleveland allegedly questioning them about their immigration status and […]
Porterville students inspired by speakers at leadership event
PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Motivational speakers arrived at Burton Middle School in Porterville to help guide young students as part of its 4th annual leadership conference. On Friday morning, students from the Burton Middle School Hype Squad cheered as over 500 students made their way into the gym for the “Lead The Way Conference.” The […]
‘For the raza’: Fresno fans meet with rapper Reverie Love
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Los Angeles rapper “Reverie Love” is sharing her story of battling addiction and overcoming dark times with her music. She was in Fresno over the weekend to meet with fans. Surrounded by fans and records, Reverie Love, a rapper from northwest Los Angeles hosted a pop up in Fresno for the second […]
La Tapatia: From part-time business to thriving Central Valley enterprise
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Decades ago, Helen Chavez Hansen turned a dream into a part-time business, which has since grown into a thriving enterprise and delivering some of the valley’s tortilla products. “It was interesting growing up because we always knew my mom made tortillas for a living, that was our company, and we always […]