Yearly Archives: 2015

Squaw Valley Accident Claims the Life of Extreme Sports Star

Squaw Valley Accident Claims the Life of Extreme Sports Star

(KMJ) – Investigators say extreme sports and MTV star Erik Roner died during a skydiving accident in Squaw Valley. The Placer County Sheriff’s Department says the 39-year old died early Monday during a skydiving accident at a golf course. Witnesses told deputies Roner was part of a group conducting a skydiving performance for a golf…MORE

Rough Fire Now 85% Contained

Rough Fire Now 85% Contained

(KMJ) –  At its peak, more than 3,700 fire personnel were on the front lines battling the Rough Fire.  Now, as the blaze enters its eight week of burning, that number is below 700. The U.S. Forest Service says this historic blaze is now 85% contained.  But no estimate has been given on when full…MORE

Exhibit Opens At Fresno State Featuring Shamanic Artist

Exhibit Opens At Fresno State Featuring Shamanic Artist

The Master of Arts Graduate Exhibition at Fresno State will feature the display “Entering the Circle-Journey of a Shamanic Artist” from Sept. 28 – Oct. 5 at the Phebe Conley Gallery in the Conley Art Building. The exhibition by graduate student Kristen R. Kennedy is presented by the Conley Art Gallery and kicks off with…MORE

Does water on Mars mean there’s hope for life?

Does water on Mars mean there’s hope for life?

Potentially life-giving water still flows across the ancient surface of Mars from time to time, NASA scientists said Monday in revealing a potential breakthrough in both the search for life beyond Earth and human hopes to one day travel there.MORE

Clovis Police Responds To Seven Vehicle Crash

Clovis Police Responds To Seven Vehicle Crash

Clovis Police responded to a call of a seven-vehicle collision on eastbound Herndon at Villa Avenue. No one was seriously hurt. About 9:15 in the morning on September 28th, a champagne colored Chevy hit a brown Toyota Camry, which then side-swiped a Ford Fiesta and the Camry the hit the back of a Ford Edge. The…MORE

Fresno State Observes Planned Parenthood’s National Pink Out Day

Fresno State Observes Planned Parenthood’s National Pink Out Day

Students and health educators at Fresno State are observing Planned Parenthood’s National Pink Out Day. The event at the Speaker’s Platform north of the Madden Library is sharing information about sexual health services.  Representatives from the Student Health and Counseling Center will also be providing information about its Family Pact, a program that provides family planning…MORE