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The Fresno Mission is inviting community members to join their team of volunteers helping homeless neighbors year-round. Beyond donations, hands-on volunteer opportunities let locals make a direct difference in their city.
When a good Samaritan climbed a tree to rescue a stranded cat in Fresno, he fell and needed rescuing himself. Thanks to quick-thinking family and skilled firefighters, he's recovering in the hospital after a successful rescue from difficult terrain.
A Fresno woman who survived cancer thanks to a stem cell transplant finally embraced the Scottish stranger who saved her life. Their first meeting happened at Walt Disney World during a special running event.
Former Fresno State basketball standout Chris Herren is coming back to campus, but this time it's not about the game. The former NBA player will share his powerful journey from addiction to over 16 years of recovery.
A 20-year-old who nearly died from stomach tumors on prom night is now cancer-free and helping her mom run a candy business that funded her recovery. Frida Sofia is studying to become an oncologist to help other patients beat the same rare cancer she conquered.
A new healthcare innovation center at Fresno State is bringing cutting-edge medical technology to California's Central Valley, a region desperately lacking healthcare resources. The center unites five colleges to train the next generation of digital health leaders.
A Fresno woman hugged the Scottish stranger whose stem cells saved her life during an emotional reunion at Disney World. Abby Hudak and Lewis Haggerty ran a 5K together three years after his donation gave her a second chance.
A decade after poet Mireyda Barraza Martinez died just months before graduation, two students received the first scholarships created in her memory. Small monthly donations from dozens of community members turned grief into an enduring legacy.
A California city just turned on a revolutionary solar system that ditches traditional steel racks, saving millions and proving clean energy can get cheaper. The innovative design is already producing more power than expected.
Tesla Thompson is turning her cancer survival story into hope for others by encouraging donations at California's Pint for a Pint Blood Drive. The statewide drive runs through September 7th, offering donors ice cream and the chance to save up to three lives.
Google wants to release millions of sterilized mosquitoes in California to combat disease-carrying insects using breakthrough technology. A 2018 trial in Fresno saw a stunning 95% drop in the biting mosquito population.
Kings Canyon and Sanger school districts in Fresno County just earned national recognition for helping thousands of students catch up in math. Harvard researchers named them "Districts on the Rise" as part of a recovery from a decade-long learning slide.
Grand Canyon University's women's tennis team dominated their first Mountain West Championship match with a decisive 5-0 victory over Fresno State. The Lopes didn't drop a single doubles match or completed singles match in their tournament debut.
The University of New Mexico Lobos broke a 21-year tournament drought with a decisive 7-2 victory over Fresno State in the Mountain West Softball Championship. Three home runs powered the team's first conference tournament win since 2005.
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A microchip helped Dodger the cat find his way back to the Davidson family seven years after disappearing during an emergency move. The heartwarming reunion happened after an animal rescuer flew the cat across the country for free.
A pediatric hospital in California's Central Valley has become an economic powerhouse, supporting over 6,000 jobs and generating more than $1 billion in annual economic activity. The healthcare system now serves 1.3 million children while helping families build financial stability across 12 counties.
A group of eight and nine-year-old girls from tiny Nipomo, California, entered their tournament in 7th place and left as champions. The Icebreakers beat teams from much bigger cities to claim the Midseason Madness championship title.
A wildlife officer freed a trapped great horned owl from barbed wire, then rescued a baby fox from an attic hours later. Both animals are recovering at rehabilitation centers with plans to return to the wild.
Thirty Madera students celebrated their hard work with a gift that'll help them reach their college dreams: brand new laptops. Thanks to AT&T's generous grant, these high-achieving students now have the technology they need to succeed.
Colorado Rockies' top prospect Ethan Holliday shook off a hit-by-pitch injury to deliver a three-hit, four-RBI performance just two days later. The teenage shortstop is heating up at Single-A, posting a stunning 1.157 OPS over his last 13 games.
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