Slick Rock Student Film Festival This Saturday

Submitted by Ashley Ritchie, KMPH News Anchor

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 3:14pm

Slick Rock Student Film Festival This Saturday

The 10th annual Slick Rock Student Film Festival – Central California’s largest student film competition – is scheduled for Saturday, May 18 at the Fox Theatre in downtown Visalia. This year, the festival received 192 films, representing the work of over 380 students. The high school films receiving a “Premiere Cut” designation will be screened at the theater beginning at 9:00 a.m. Saturday morning. A screening schedule will available at www.SlickRockFestival.org on Thursday, May 16. At 5:30 p.m., students who played a central role in producing "Premiere Cut" films (along with their advisors) are eligible to participate in the Limo/Red Carpet Walk. The awards ceremony will begin at 7:00 p.m.

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Legislation Could Expand Yosemite By 1,600 Acres

Submitted by Brian Maxey on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2:08 pm

A bill introduced on Tuesday by Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA) would help Yosemite National Park expand by 1,600 acres.

“This is a great day for Yosemite,” said Nathan Weaver with Environment California in a news release. “We applaud work by California’s leaders to preserve and strengthen one of the most beautiful places in California and the world.”

The current landowners, Pacific Forest Trust and a partnership of private individuals, support the land transfer. Pacific Forest Trust bought its share of the land to protect it from development, according to Paul Mason with the organization.

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Free Document Shredding

Submitted by Kim Stephens, KMPH News

Sunday, April 14th, 2013, 7:45am

Central Valley Community Bank is once again offering free shredding of legal documents for personal or business needs.

The mobile shredder will be in different locations throughout the San Joaquin Valley in the coming months. What makes this shredding safe is that papers will be shredded in different locations - to help combat identity theft concerns.

Click HERE for the full list of shredding locations.

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Student Filmmakers Wanted!

Submitted by Ashley Ritchie, KMPH News Anchor

Friday, April 12th, 2013, 4:37pm

The Tulare County Office of Education is preparing for the 10th annual Slick Rock Student Film Festival – Central California’s largest student film competition. The deadline for students to submit their films is Monday, April 15. Middle and high school students in the seven South Central Valley counties of Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced and Tulare are eligible to compete in the festival. Instructions for uploading films can be found at www.slickrockfestival.org.

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California Ag Leadership is Recruiting!

Submitted by Liz Gonzalez on Monday, April 8th, 7:56 am

Applications are now being accepted for Class 44 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program (CALP). Growers, farmers, ranchers and individuals working in allied businesses and organizations are encouraged to apply.

The Ag Leadership Program, operated by the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF), is considered to be one of the premier leadership development experiences in the United States. Nearly 1,200 men and women have participated in the program and are influential leaders and active volunteers in the agriculture industry, communities and other areas.

The 16-month program, from October 2013 to January 2015, is composed of monthly seminars delivered by Cal Poly, Pomona; Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo; California State University, Fresno; University of California, Davis; and other academic institutions. Fellows also participate in a 10-day national travel seminar and a 15-day international travel seminar.

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Clovis Big Hat Days This Weekend!

Submitted by Kim Stephens, KMPH News

Saturday, April 6th, 2013, 6:30am

The Clovis BIG Hat Days are this weekend - sponsored by Table Mountain Casino!

Craft and food booths will line Pollasky from 3rd to 8th Streets. Old favorites are returning with a lot of fresh new faces from across the country.

In the food court and along the streets you’ll find ice cream and strawberry treats, mini-donuts and corn dogs, Italian ice and kettle korn as well as shaved ice. There will also be traditional barbeques, Indian tacos, Chinese food, and French fries.

The bands are lined up for the Budweiser Beer Garden and the carnival is ready to set up.

Remember that there is free admission and free parking. Please leave your pets at home.

Date: April 6th and 7th

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Old Town Flea Market - Vendors Welcome

Submitted by Kim Stephens, KMPH News

Thursday, March 28th, 2013, 5:00am

Calling all Vendors – Vendor Space is Now Available For Reservation!

“The Central Valley is the home of many artisan crafters, antique dealers, and vintage salvagers. What better way to bring them all together, but in the heart of Old Town Clovis! We want to introduce the Old Town Clovis Flea Market. A one-of-a-kind market focused on antique, vintage, repurposed, and handmade goods.” says Julie Gomes, co-producer of the Old Town Flea Market with Karen Chisum, to be held Saturday & Sunday June 8-9th at the Clovis Rodeo Grounds, in Old Town Clovis.

The Old Town Flea Market, a first of its kind in the Central Valley, comes to the Clovis Rodeo Grounds on Saturday & Sunday, June 8-9th. Gates open for sales as early as 8:00 am on Saturday, June 8th, rain or shine.

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