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A Berkeley Lab study compared two Fresno homes for a year; the reflective tile roof ran 13.8°C cooler on a summer day, cut cooling electricity by 26%, and peak demand by 37%

In Fresno, California, a comparative analysis of two houses revealed the advantages of reflective tile roofing. The home adorned with this roofing material utilized considerably less electricity for cooling and achieved a thirty-seven percent reduction in peak hour energy consumption. Annually, the reflective roof led to a savings of twenty…

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A Fresno home replaced dark asphalt shingles with reflective concrete roof tiles; a Lawrence Berkeley study reported 26% lower annual cooling energy use and 37% lower peak-hour demand

A recent study in Fresno demonstrated that reflective roofs could lower cooling energy consumption by an impressive twenty-six percent. Homeowners experienced a peak cooling demand decrease of thirty-seven percent, resulting in significant savings. The reflective material absorbs much less sunlight compared to traditional dark shingles, and the study also revealed…

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Renaming Streets "Cesar Chavez Boulevard" Didn't Violate First Amendment

From 1 Community Compact v. City of Fresno, decided Friday by California Court of Appeal Justice Jennifer Detjen, joined by… The post Renaming Streets "Cesar Chavez Boulevard" Didn't Violate First Amendment appeared first on Reason.com.

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California Records Its First Three West Nile Deaths as Human Cases Reach Thirty Across Fourteen Counties

California has confirmed three West Nile deaths and 30 human cases across 14 counties. Orange County leads the state in the number of infected mosquito samples.

Medical Daily

15-year-old girl found buried in a California vineyard in 1978 has finally been identified after 48 years, and her family has a chilling message for her killer

Nearly five decades after a teenage girl was discovered buried in a shallow grave beneath a California vineyard, investigators have finally restored her identity through advances in forensic DNA technology. The victim, known only as "Arvin Jane Doe" for 48 years, has been identified as Michelle Louise Collier, who disappeared…

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California West Nile Cases Are Running at Double Last Year's Pace as Three Valley Counties Report First Infections

California has six confirmed West Nile cases, double last year's pace. Tulare, Kings and Fresno counties report their first human infections of 2026.

Medical Daily

Three Central Valley Counties Confirm Their First West Nile Cases as Mosquito Samples Test Positive Statewide

Fresno, Kings and Tulare counties confirmed their first 2026 West Nile cases as California logged 670 positive mosquito samples.

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Ever wonder if there’s a song about your hometown or green beans and throwing up on grandma? The answer: probably

IN FOCUS: Singer-songwriter Matt Farley has written songs about everything from Fresno, California, to diarrhea and green beans, a result of his tireless pursuit to create music - without striving for perfection, Ariana Baio writes

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To escape the California heat, a Sicilian immigrant spent 40 years digging an underground world of gardens, rooms, and courtyards beneath Fresno entirely by hand

An Italian immigrant spent forty years creating an underground garden in Fresno. Baldassare Forestiere dug tunnels and rooms by hand to escape the heat. His unique underground complex features gardens and fruit trees which he cultivated. This handmade landmark is now a recognised site of unusual architecture. Visitors can explore…

The Times of India

California deploys 400 goats and sheep as 'firefighters' to eat an invasive weed fuelling wildfires and threatening native ecosystems

As California prepares for another intense wildfire season, an unlikely team of firefighters has taken to the fields of northeast Fresno. Around 400 goats and sheep have been deployed to graze across 180 acres of land overrun by yellow star-thistle, an invasive plant that not only crowds out native vegetation…

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For 40 years, a Sicilian immigrant dug an underground California world, carving 65 rooms, tunnels, and fruit gardens beneath Fresno

Baldassare Forestiere built an underground complex in Fresno to escape summer heat. He dug approximately sixty-five rooms and gardens by hand over forty years. This unique structure features passive cooling and underground fruit tree cultivation. The Forestiere Underground Gardens are now a registered historic landmark. Guided tours offer a glimpse…

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DOJ Threatens To Strip Police And Rape Kit Funding From Sanctuary Cities Blocking ICE

The Trump administration's threat to withhold federal funding from cities not complying with ICE directives endangers public safety services, prompting legal battles.

International Business Times UK

Google Aims to Debug California and Florida by Releasing 64 Million Mosquitoes

An earlier project already led to a 95 percent drop in biting females of one disease-carrying species in Fresno.

Reason

California hit-and-run: Indian man arrested by ICE after state releases him, 4-year-old victim expected to survive

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested an Indian man, Aman Kumar, who was charged with a hit-and-run case, was living in the US illegally and yet the California State released him from jail. Aman Kumar was arrested in April after he ran over a four-year-old boy in Fresno, California on…

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‘Going to kick me off the squad’: Fresno bride’s wedding weekend turns nightmare over DUI, except the cops knew she was sober

They only had one day for the honeymoon.

The Times of India

Indian-origin doctor in US seen wielding cane stick during a parking spot fight in viral video

An Indian-origin doctor, Jaipal Sidhu, found himself in a tough spot earlier this month after a video of him brandishing a large cane stick and then apparently slashing the tire of a car at a fight over a parking spot went viral. The incident took place in Fresno, California, and…

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Trump cut funding for gun violence prevention. California’s Latino communities are facing the fallout

Non-profits are scaling back programs, raising fears of worsening violence in historically underserved communities

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Not long after Hegseth’s cringe-worthy PR stunt, another doomsday plane sighting causes panic

Another “doomsday plane”, specifically the E-6B Mercury, was spotted flying low over Fresno, California, on March 9, sparking public unease, especially since President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had indicated March 10 would be an incredibly intense day of bombing in Iran.

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The Free Financial Advisor

The Rent Is Too High: 3 California Cities Still Under $1,700

Rent in California keeps climbing like it has somewhere to be in a hurry, leaving many people wondering if comfortable living still exists without spending half a paycheck. Apartment seekers walk through online listings, squint at numbers, and sometimes feel like the price tags belong to another planet. Yet pockets…

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Three arrested for trafficking elephant tusks, rhinoceros horns and other animal goods

One of the largest cases of trafficking illegal animal products in recent years

Reason

Brickbat: Both Sides of the Coin

Former Fresno police officer Rey Medeles has been charged with two counts each of grand theft and preparing false evidence.… The post Brickbat: Both Sides of the Coin appeared first on Reason.com.

SuperWest Sports

Week 9 MW Previews: Aztecs and Bulldogs Set for Slugfest

Fresno State is off to a 5-2 start with a 2-1 conference record, while San Diego State is 5-1 and 2-0 in conference play.

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NFL Players from Edison H.S. (Fresno, CA)

ere’s an up-to-date list of all NFL Players from Edison High School in Fresno, California. The list includes only those

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Americans Hate These 4 Cities — but That Might Make Them Hidden Gems for Buyers

Discover why cities like Detroit and Oakland, despite their low favorability, could offer smart opportunities for homebuyers and real estate investors.

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Three Men’s College Hoops Players Banned in Betting Probe

The NCAA found that athletes from Fresno State and San Jose State placed prop bets on their performances last season. The schools have not been penalized.

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