Central Valley
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Korean War Veteran finds passion while serving overseas
Nov 9, 2016FRESNO, Calif.—During the Korean War, many who served were given jobs they had never thought of doing.
Ruben Alvarez, an Air Force veteran, was given a unique job while serving during the Korean War in French Morocco.
“They...
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Al Perry steps down
Nov 9, 2016FRESNO, Calif. — Three years ago, sportscaster Paul Loeffler wanted to bring Honor Flight to Fresno to give Veterans in the Central Valley a chance to see the war memorials that were built in their honor and to...
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Honor Flight: Love and War
Nov 9, 2016It’s been a long time since the Korean War came to an end. Almost as long as Robert and Barbara Powers have been married. The two served in the Navy during the Korean War, but they...
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Korean War Veterans
Nov 6, 2016It’s been a long time since the Korean war came to an end.
Waiting to ship out were Robert and Barbara Powers, but they never made it to Korea. They shipped to...
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64 World War II and Korean War Veterans Make Their Way To D.C.
Nov 6, 2016FRESNO, Calif. — The Central Valley Honor Flight is on its 11th tour, this time taking 64 World War II and Korean War Veterans to see the memorials in Washington, D.C. that were built in their...
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U.S. Marine Corps student
Nov 2, 2016CLOVIS, Calif.–October and November for high school seniors maybe a stressful time as they study for SAT / ACT exams and get letters of recommendation for college applications. However, not all seniors choose to go to...
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Tobacco Tax Initiative
Nov 2, 2016Supporters of Proposition 56 say the purpose is to protect children, save lives, and get smokers to do their part by giving back to healthcare.
Donnie Littleton, a current smoker, struggles with the pressure of life. She...
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Proposition 64
Nov 2, 2016If passed, Proposition 64 would make it legal for adults 21 and older to use marijuana recreationally in California.
Monica Cervantes says as a parent she doesn’t like the idea of legalizing marijuana because she has young children,...
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KOFP-FM New Beginnings
Nov 1, 2016In downtown Fresno KOFP 103.3 founder and CEO Patrick Okoegwale says he started the radio station to bring more awareness to the African American community. He says as a minority group, African Americans need better representation.
“We don’t...
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From the court to the studio
Oct 31, 2016Zoe Lee started off shooting hoops. Now he spits rhymes and goes by the name Zee Will. Lee suffered an injury in high school, which discouraged his dream to play basketball.
“It just led to me moving back...