Families

Fireworks are Not a Blast for your Pets!

Submitted by Ashley Ritchie, KMPH News Anchor

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012, 10:11am

Fireworks are Not a Blast for your Pets!

Fireworks can be a nightmare for your animals. No matter how calm your dog usually is, the panic that those loud noises create is enough to have them jump over a fence, run into traffic, dig holes under fences or chew through their leash or a screen. A lot of pets get lost during this time of celebration, and you have to help them get through it. More than ever, make sure your dog is wearing a sturdy collar and a tag with updated information, and your cat should be wearing a breakaway collar and a tag and license as well. If you haven't done it, implant a microchip in your cats and dogs, and if they already have one, make sure the company has all the updated information. Keep the number of the microchip handy. Some owners microchip their pets and then forget to give out their information, rendering the chip totally useless.

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Camp For Children Of Military Families Starts July 1

Submitted by Juan Flores, KMPH News Webmaster

Friday, June 29th, 2012, 3:24pm

Children of local military families are getting ready for Heroes Camp at Sequoia Lake.

YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake is partnering with Armed Services YMCA to put on the summer camp.

The camp is open to kids from July 1st through the 6th. It will then open to teenagers from July 22nd through the 27th.

The cost is $15 per child.

For more information, call 1-877-55-YCAMP or visit campsequoialake.org.

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Logger’s Jamboree Adds Events

Submitted by Juan Flores, KMPH News Webmaster

Thursday, June 28th, 2012, 11:13am

Story submitted by Jarrod Lyman, Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau Director of Media

The annual Logger’s Jamboree in North Fork, taking place Saturday June 30 and Sunday July 1, will be bigger than ever this year

North Fork, located in the exact center of California, started as a logging community more than 100 years ago. The annual Logger’s Jamboree celebrates that heritage.

“The Jamboree began in 1959 to raise money for our Recreation Center in which we use to provide a safe location for our free summer kids programs,” said Scott Marsh, President of the North Fork Chamber of Commerce. “All we had was the logging industry, and it was our local loggers that decided we needed to raise some money to get a facility and some programs going for our youth.”

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Summer Fun Arrives At China Peak

Submitted by Juan Flores, KMPH News Webmaster

Thursday, June 21st, 2012, 11:35am

Wednesday marked the official first day of summer, and if you're looking for a spot to cool off that's not too far from home, we may have just the place for you.

This weekend is the kickoff to fun and excitement all summer long at the China Peak resort.

Owner Tim Cohee joined us on Great Day Thursday morning to tell us all about the 2012 China Sun Music Series.

The first concert will be held on Saturday, June 23rd. Three tribute bands featuring music from The Police, Tom Petty and U2 will perform.

The gates open at 12 p.m., and the first band starts playing at 2 p.m.

Parking is $5.

For more information, visit www.skichinapeak.com.

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Pay a Lasting Tribute to WWII Vets This Weekend in Visalia

Submitted by Liz Gonzalez on Thursday, June 21st, 7:14 am

If you are a World War II Veteran-- or know one-- here's a chance to help them get the recognition they deserve for FREE.

On Saturday, June 23rd from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., volunteers will be scanning Head Shot Pictures of World War II Veterans-- alive or deceased-- at the Visalia Mall. You can stop by anytime. The process takes only about five minutes, and you get to keep the original picture.

The head shots will be placed on a 8' x 80' banner to be displayed at the capital building in Sacramento, other locations and marched in a parade in Washington, D.C. in August.

Hewlett Packard has offered to produce a banner for any state that can gather 1,945 pictures of WWII Vets by the end of June. This is part of the national "Spirit of 45" project.

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Attorneys to Provide Free Legal Services to Low-Wage Workers

Submitted by Liz Gonzalez on Wednesday, June 20th, 7:05 am

Central California Legal Services' will be holding its Workers' Rights monthly clinic on June 20 at its offices at 2115 Kern Street, Suite 1, in downtown Fresno.

The clinic is the first of its kind collaborative effort between CCLS, Legal Aid Society-Employment Law Center (Legal Aid), and the Consulate of Mexico in Fresno, with the support of local law firm of Perez, Williams, Medina and Rodriguez

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Free Admission To National Parks On June 9

Submitted by Juan Flores, KMPH News Webmaster

Friday, June 8th, 2012, 3:28pm

Free Admission To National Parks On June 9

It's expected to be beautiful this weekend, and that makes it a perfect time to head to our local national parks.

Saturday, June 9 is National Get Outdoors Day. To celebrate, all national parks will offer free admission.

The goal of National Get Outdoors Day is to encourage healthy, active outdoor fun at public lands across the nation. It's sponsored by nonprofit organizations, federal agencies and the recreation industry.

All other fees associated with camping, lodging, or activities within the parks are not waived.

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