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The Hill
31-07-2025
- General
- The Hill
F-35 goes down in fiery crash in California; pilot safely ejects
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – An F-35C 'Rough Raiders' jet crashed into a field in Fresno County, California, on Wednesday. Naval Air Station Lemoore said the pilot is safe after successfully ejecting before the crash. Toni Botti, a public information officer for the Fresno County Sheriff's Office, said the pilot was located and transported to a hospital where he was 'doing OK' as of Wednesday night. 'The little that we know about the pilot is that he is a veteran pilot with lots of experience,' Botti told reporters. Turbulence on Delta flight sends 25 passengers to hospitals Deputies responded to the downed aircraft, which crashed near Cadillac and Dickenson avenues, at around 6:40 p.m. Naval Air Station Lemoore confirmed the F-35C attached to the VFA-125 Rough Raiders jet went down not far from base. NAS Lemoore reports no additional personnel were affected. The crash ignited a fire, however, which grew to encompass five acres. It had been 100% contained as of 9 p.m., according to Cal Fire, and was extinguished just before 11 p.m. Fresno County Supervisor Buddy Mendes, who oversees the district, told Nexstar' KSEE that aircraft actually crashed in his cottonfield. It's also not the first time an aircraft has crashed into his land: There was a deadly F-18 crash in the same area almost two decades ago. A federal investigation is underway. No further information on the incident has been officially released.
The Hill
13-06-2025
- General
- The Hill
Yosemite changes rulebook after trans pride flag hung on El Capitan
YOSEMITE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – An updated rulebook for Yosemite National Park would criminalize activists for flying certain flags within the world-renowned landscape. According to the Yosemite Superintendent's Compendium approved last month, flags bigger than 15 square feet are prohibited from being hung in designated areas, including on the park's iconic rock formation El Capitan. The ban also applies to a series or combination of banners, flags, or signs that total more than 15 square feet in aggregate (unless authorized by permit). Yosemite National Park's El Capitan has recently served as a medium from which activists have expressed messages of distress or protest. In February, park rangers held an upside-down American flag from the historic mountain as federal cuts were made to the National Park Service. More recently, on May 20, what was described as the largest flag hung from the mountainside showcased a transgender pride flag. Organizers said they flew the pride flag 'to make a statement: Trans people are natural and Trans people are loved. Let this flag fly higher than hate.' At the time, Yosemite National Park issued a statement confirming that park rangers were aware of the unauthorized display, adding that 'the NPS does not endorse such actions, and the flag was removed as soon as possible.' The trans pride was displayed on El Capitan on May 20, the same day the updated superintendent's compendium was approved. Nexstar's KSEE/KGPE has asked Yosemite National Park for a statement on the updated superintendent's compendium and whether or not it was changed in response to the display of the trans pride flag. Park officials did not respond to a request for information. In the updated compendium, it states that the restriction is needed to 'provide for an unimpaired visitor experience, protect natural and cultural resources in designated Wilderness and Potential Wilderness Addition portions of the park,' as well as public safety.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Rescue officials stunned after spotting massive wild animal far from its natural habitat: 'Like spotting a fish out of water'
Animal rescuers were stunned after being called upon to save an unusual visitor to California's Central Valley. A California brown pelican was found 70 miles away from the sea, prompting a rescue operation. "Talk about a surprise guest!" said the Fresno Humane Animal Services in a Facebook post. "Pelicans are usually beach lovers, so finding one so far from the ocean was like spotting a fish out of water." According to KSEE, the organization was able to get the animal to safety. California brown pelicans play a vital role in the coastal ecosystem. As top-tier predators, they keep fish populations in check. They also regurgitate enough of their food to enrich local plant life, as Eco Migrations observed. The California brown pelican was listed as endangered in California in 1971, per the National Park Service. This was due to the use of the insecticide DDT in crops being flushed out to sea and contaminating the fish that pelicans ate. DDT caused pelican egg shells to thin and break, but following the ban on the substance in 1972 the situation improved. The "endangered" status placed upon California brown pelicans was removed in 2009. Despite progress, the birds are still facing feeding challenges. Meanwhile, on the East Coast, pelicans may be getting intentionally hurt by humans. The coastal range of the California brown pelican extends up to British Columbia, Canada, and all the way down to Nayarit, Mexico. They generally travel no further than 5 miles inland and rarely go up to 40 miles inland. There are a number of factors that can lead animals to veer this far away from their natural habitat. Sound and light pollution can disorient animals, for starters, while violent weather patterns can thrust them into unfamiliar environments. Additionally, a lack of feeding or mating opportunities in native habitats may push them further afield. Should the U.S. invest in building more wildlife overpasses? Absolutely Depends on how we do it Depends on where we do it Nope Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Whatever the case, protecting wild habitats can help ensure animals have somewhere they can feed, mate, and live with all the resources they need. Reducing atmospheric pollution and, in this case, seaborne pollution can further protect ecosystems from damage. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
‘The people's voice was heard': GOP lawmaker slams Gov. Newsom over Prop 36 funding
(INSIDE CALIFORNIA POLITICS) — California State Senator Tony Strickland is slamming Governor Gavin Newsom for not funding Proposition 36 in his recent budget proposal. 'I think the most essential role of government is public safety. Prop 36, passed by 70% of the vote in California, in all 58 counties, including the most liberal counties in California, San Francisco and Marin, voted in the affirmative on Prop 36 to make crime illegal again. But this governor hasn't put the money in the implement the will of the people,' Strickland told Nikki Laurenzo on this week's edition of Inside California Politics. The Huntington Beach Republican has served in the state capitol since 2012. When asked about what has changed in his time as a lawmaker, Strickland noted there is not as much awareness in terms of subject matter on major issues. 'Its not easy, because we're dealing with 5,000 different bills, to be experts on all these different issues,' Strickland said. 'Elected leaders need to go out and in their community and hear from the citizens of their districts and people from around the state of California. And that's why I'm really in shock that this governor has not funded Prop 36. The people's voice was heard. They want to make crime illegal again in California, and now the governor is not funding that initiative. I am shocked.' Strickland also pushed back against Gov. Newsom's claim that the state's $12 billion deficit is due to President Donald Trump's tariff policies. He did, however, praise Newsom for allocating more funds toward water management and resources for firefighters. Nikki Laurenzo also sat down with democratic strategist Kevin Liao to discuss the party's weaknesses going into the 2026 elections. Inside California Politics airs this weekend during the following times: KTLA: Sunday, May 18 at 5:30 a.m. KRON: Saturday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m. KSEE: Saturday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 18 at 8:30 a.m. KSWB: Sunday, May 18 at 5:30 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. KGET: Sunday, May 18 at 11:30 p.m. KTXL: Saturday, May 17 at 11:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 18 at 7:30 a.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Fresno State women's hoops advances to semifinals in MW Tournament
LAS VEGAS (KSEE/KGPE) — The Fresno State women's basketball team is headed to the semifinals in the Mountain West Tournament. The No. 6 Bulldogs defeated No. 3 Colorado State in the quarterfinals 54-52. Colorado State had a first-round bye in the tournament. Advertisement The 'Dogs were fueled by junior forward Mia Jacobs who scored a team-high 20 points and collected 18 rebounds. The junior recorded her 19th double-double of the season. The Bulldogs will face No. 2 Wyoming on Tuesday in the semifinals at 7:30 pm at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to CBS47 and KSEE24 | News from
