Winds calm down today and temperatures warm up fast into Easter Weekend. Clouds will increase late Saturday into Sunday. No rain but it may feel a little humid on the holiday. Highs will be unseasonably warm. #FRIDAY #GoodFriday #Easter #Easter2026 #April #April2026 #cawx #Merced #Fresno #Visalia

Second Dog Walking Forecast photos on this Good Friday. Perfect spring day to get out for a walk with your pup.
Thank you to Merrill Birkner for sharing photo of her dog Sierra. Apparently Sierra's Basketball bracket is still standing. She picked UConn and they are in the Final Four. #cawx #Fresno

Clear, calm and chilly this morning across the Central Valley. Temperatures this afternoon will be warmer and just slightly above average. Highs will be in the low to mid-70s. Skies will be sunny and winds will be light. #Friday #GoodFriday #April #April2026 #cawx #Merced #Madera #Fresno #Visalia

Hmm. Leggings? Undies? Other patterned products? Thoughts?

Winds are gusty across the Central Valley this midday and that will continue into this afternoon. So that will make it tough to walk your pup. After sunset it will be breezy but not as windy.
Thank you to Lupita Garza for sharing this photo of her dog and Los Angeles Dodgers fan Perla. #cawx #Fresno

## What's at stake? The departments facing the biggest budgetary hit include public health, behavioral health and social services departments. President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” punctured a nearly $300 million hole in Fresno County’s budget for the coming fiscal year. The most immediate effects of the federal bill will lead to millions of dollars in losses to funding for social services like Medi-Cal and CalFresh — two of the country’s premier social safety net programs for low-income residents. CalFresh will lose half of its usual federal funding contribution, a loss of about $7.5 million for Fresno County residents. The projected deficit — first shared with the board of supervisors at its March 17 meeting — is still being refined, though early estimates range anywhere between about $69 and $295 million. The departments facing the biggest budgetary hit include public health, behavioral health and social services departments. Tania Pacheco-Werner is the executive director of the Central Valley Health Policy Institute at Fresno State, a research organization that tracks the state of healthcare in the region. She said the magnitude of these cuts are by design. Never miss the top stories in Fresno — sign up for our free, daily newsletter. Subscribe “These changes were done on purpose,” Pacheco-Werner said. “This is not a mistake, and that’s important for people to remember now when we’re faced with the consequences of it.” The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” formally known as H.R. 1, was signed into law last year. The bill largely slashed federal spending, a longtime goal for the newly elected conservative congressional majority, by either cutting funding for safety net programs, or by altering funding obligations for those programs to have states and counties pick up more of the bill – a policy change dubbed “The Big Shift’. The impacts of the bill may be felt as far out as 2034, as parts of the policy kick in on a staggered basis. A news release shared by Fresno County last week announced that they, alongside a coalition of counties across the state, will continue to lobby state lawmakers to cover the expected budgetary shortfall caused by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. But with a volatile fiscal climate currently clouding both the federal and state governments, it’s far from a guarantee that Fresno can remain insulated from a range of consequences that could overwhelm a laundry list of local services. ### The federal cuts will affect pretty much everyone The county highlighted, among other core community services, “election administration” as being at risk. James Kus, the Fresno County Clerk/Registrar of Voters told Fresnoland that “the public would experience these reductions through reduced County Voter Information Guides, reduced staffing at Vote Centers potentially causing much longer wait times, and slower election results tabulation and reporting.” Kus added that the elections office’s budget is settled for the next two fiscal years, but impacts could start being felt between 2027 and 2029 — which coincides with the next presidential election. County staff said at the March 17 meeting that they’re already feeling the changes as work gets underway to craft the next budget. And while it remains too early to tell how many recipients may be barred from CalFresh following new requirements, thousands are bracing for impact. Sanja Bugay, director of the county’s department of social services, said that data, and a clearer picture on the projected budget shortfall overall, might not come until the new requirements kick in on June 1. “That’s when we’ll really know who falls in and who falls out,” Bugay said at the March 17 meeting. New federal requirements for CalFresh mandates recipients ages 18-64 to serve a minimum amount of hours on a job to stay eligible for the program. The new requirement, which has few exceptions, could impact over a million residents across the state, according to a report shared by the Public Policy Institute of California last year. Over a quarter of a million Fresno County residents were enrolled for CalFresh in 2025, according to a report released last year by the California Association of Food Banks. On top of that, the county will need to allocate resources to more closely monitor their error rates because of higher penalties for mistakes in payment amounts. Bugay said that the most recent error rate was about 4%. That rate was an improvement for the county, but she added that she believes “we are going to have a higher error rate just on the natural because of H.R. 1 implementation.” Other changes to Medi-Cal, like newly established work requirements, could also lead to as many as 30,000 residents losing coverage, according to Tuesday’s presentation. Pacheco-Werner said that requirements like these can sometimes pass by nationally through a narrative that “lazy” workers are taking advantage of these programs. But she added that those narratives typically ignore the struggle prospective workers have in finding a job, “especially the disabled.” “Requirements like these will always have a stronger burden on places like the Valley,” Pacheco-Werner said. “We are talking about a region that is already economically depressed, where people already have a hard time finding a job, any job…” Fresno County has an unemployment rate of about 8.5%, according to data from the Federal Reserve Bank. That’s higher than the state’s rate, and almost double the nation’s average. Early last year, the Trump Administration cut $12 billion in funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The effect of those cuts trickled down to Fresno by way of an $11 million loss in federal grants, leading to job losses and early contract terminations. The West Family Fresno Resource Center was among the local organizations affected by those cuts. Yolanda Randles, the Center’s executive director, said there are losses that happen beyond the reported loss of jobs and funding. “We’re that trusted entity that folks rely on for support,” Randles said. “If we’re not there, then where can those people turn to?” When asked how many people were affected by last year’s fiscal cuts last year, Randles did not have an exact number to share, but she was comfortable enough to say that the number was in the “thousands.” Last fall also saw multiple local leaders and organizations financially step up to cover a brief stop in CalFresh funding during the federal government shutdown. Natalie Caples, co-CEO of the Central California Food Bank, told Fresnoland that they saw more than 67,000 new* visitors between October and November last year during that stretch. Though the shutdown ended in early November, Caples added that the increased services for the food bank lasted until December. Caples said the food bank is preparing to see an influx of visitors impacted by the changes from H.R. 1 starting in October, and is already lobbying with state lawmakers to help as a result. Alongside the California Association of Food Banks, they’re lobbying for among other things, an extra $50 million in one-time funding to help mitigate the effects of the federal policy. Since the state legally requires counties to provide basic and necessary health coverage to many of these individuals, Fresno’s health departments could see an exponential increase in health costs. Fresno County Administrative Officer Paul Nerland said that among the county’s future considerations will be to decide if they should reevaluate Fresno’s eligibility criteria for indignant care following an anticipated increase in the population, and considering how to financially handle the hiring of new workers necessary to monitor Medi-Cal’s updated work requirements. Over the next 12 months alone, immigrants living lawfully in the U.S. will lose their healthcare coverage, and the work requirements will kick in — both moves that will surely affect health providers across the state. ### Is the state government likely to help ? Last week’s news release shared that the counties are asking the state for a commitment of more than $6 billion dollars over the next two years. California Gov. Gavin Newsom released his proposed budget plan in January. The plan included investments that would cover an estimated amount anticipated to be lost in state funds due to the Big Beautiful Bill. However, state budget analysts believe the governor’s estimates are off by billions. The next state budget revised proposal will be released in May. ### Does the county have funding alternatives to shore up these losses? Fresno County staff says there are some tools at their disposal that could help bring in more revenue, money that could partially offset some of these changes. Earlier this year, board supervisors initiated the process of introducing a transient occupancy tax to the county, a move that could bring in millions in annual revenue. An ordinance in April would put that tax on this year’s ballot. Starting in 2027, new solar projects will be subject to property taxes following the end to a state incentive policy. Offsetting measures like these, however, are not guaranteed to cover the sizable hole created by the federal government. The county will resume budget discussions in June following the unveiling of their recommended budget, which should also include more accurate revenue estimates for the next fiscal year. Budget hearings will begin on Sept. 14 for the final plan. Randles and her organization were advised to try and maintain multiple streams of revenue following the cuts. The Center regularly holds fundraisers, including one planned for this fall to celebrate its 25 years of service. Those fundraisers happened often, but Randles said following last year’s experience, the success of those fundraisers are “extremely important. Now more than ever before.” When asked how other local organizations might want to prepare for their own worst-case scenarios following these funding cuts, Randles said it was virtually impossible. “You can’t,” Randles said. “I don’t know how you can…that was a hard lesson to learn.” * * * ## Support our hyperlocal reporting with a donation today. Every week we bring you deeply reported stories about the essential issues facing our region. Please help us continue our work by becoming a monthly member. One-time Monthly Annually One-time Donation amount $ Monthly Donation amount per month $ Annually Donation amount per year $ Thank you for supporting local, nonprofit news! Donate ### _Related_ ← Back #### Thank you for your response. ✨ Did this story have an impact on you? If so, please tell us how. 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#Fresno County braces for impact to #MediCal and #CalFresh following federal budget cuts
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Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story On Stage at Roger Rocka’s by Terrance McArthurBuddy Holly (1936-1939), born Charles Hardin Holley, one of the early stars of rock-and-roll, influenced and inspired Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Eric Clapton, the Rolling Stones, Don ...

Up on KRL last night a review of "Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story" on stage at Roger Rocka's Dinner Theater, presented by Good Company Players kingsriverlife.com/04/01/buddy-... @rogerrockas.bsky.social #TowerDistrict #Fresno #theatre #buddyholly 🎭

Chilly with some clouds and a light breeze this morning. Clouds clear and winds pick up into this afternoon. Winds will be northwest at 10 to 20 m.p.h. Gusts of 25 to 30 m.p.h. possible. Highs will be in the upper 60s to low 70s. #THURSDAY #cawx #Merced #Madera #Fresno #Lemoore #Hanford #Visalia

DEEP CANVASSING CONVERSATIONS | April 10, 11, 12 in Fresno! · California Democratic Party **It's time to talk to voters in CD22!** Let's build the grassroots power Democrats need to win in 2026 and to defend democracy long term. Join us in going door-to-door talking to voters. We'll emplo...

Look, Trump is delusional, the GOP is complicity - so we're active as a community. Come on over, get involved in canvassing! It'll be fun and help us take our country back!

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Gusty conditions return to the Central Valley. Right now on KSEE24 Sunrise... how much temperatures drop for today and when the winds calm down. We're here until 7 a.m. Join us! #THURSDAY #April2026 #cawx #Merced #Madera #Fresno #Lemoore #Hanford #Visalia #Porterville #CentralValley #California

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Please share: ‘Scared’ Puppy Left Heartbroken After Third Return To Shelter in 11 Months  - Newsweek share.google/r5tcY3OiJhWW... #adoptdontshop #adopt #Fresno #california

Thanks to Tuesday's rainfall Fresno did not tie the record for the driest March on record. That still stands with March 1972 with no measurable rain. We picked up 0.05" on Tuesday. March 2026 will now be the 6th driest on record. Data from National Weather Service in Hanford #caclimate #Fresno #rain

New tshirt sketch idea! What do you think? Fresno Night Crawlers need more merch!

A cool start to the morning with a few clouds. Expect to see more clouds into the afternoon with a few sprinkles possible. Temperatures will be seasonable. Today's highs will be in the low to mid-70s. Southeast winds at 5 to 10 m.p.h.
#WEDNESDAY #April #cawx #Merced #Madera #Fresno #Hanford #Visalia

A fresh start to the month of April after some rain to end the month of March. Right now on KSEE24 Sunrise... where we could still see some showers today and when the next warm up begins. We're here until 7 AM. Join us! #WEDNESDAY #cawx #Merced #Madera #Fresno #Lemoore #Hanford #Visalia #Porterville

DEEP CANVASSING CONVERSATIONS | April 10, 11, 12 in Fresno! · California Democratic Party **It's time to talk to voters in CD22!** Let's build the grassroots power Democrats need to win in 2026 and to defend democracy long term. Join us in going door-to-door talking to voters. We'll emplo...

It's time to talk to voters in CD22! Let's build the grassroots power Democrats need to win in 2026 and to defend democracy long term. Join us in going door-to-door talking to voters.

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RED PALINOCAM: Información diaria de niveles de polen - 1 de abril de 2026 #PolenMadrid #Madrid #Polen #RedPalinocam #Palinocam #ComunidadDeMadrid #Cupresaceas #Aliso #Fresno #Platano
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Plancorp's Landmark Acquisition Marks New Era in Wealth Management Industry Plancorp's recent acquisition of Regency Investment Advisors signifies a groundbreaking move in wealth management, integrating $1B in assets.

Plancorp's Landmark Acquisition Marks New Era in Wealth Management Industry #United_States #Fresno #Plancorp #Regency_Investment #Fresno_Office

Paul McCobb desk! Back in the shop at 11 am #midcentury #paulmccobb #fresno #fresnocalifornia

DEEP CANVASSING CONVERSATIONS | April 10, 11, 12 in Fresno! · California Democratic Party **It's time to talk to voters in CD22!** Let's build the grassroots power Democrats need to win in 2026 and to defend democracy long term. Join us in going door-to-door talking to voters. We'll emplo...

It's time to talk to voters in CD22! Let's build the grassroots power Democrats need to win in 2026 and to defend democracy long term. Join us in going door-to-door talking to voters.

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For the first time in over a month... a few raindrops falling in the Central Valley. Right now on KSEE24 Sunrise... how much rain we can expect and when the next warm up begins. We're here until 7 AM. Join us! #TUESDAY #March2026 #cawx #Merced #Madera #Fresno #Lemoore #Hanford #Visalia #Porterville

RED PALINOCAM: Información diaria de niveles de polen - 31 de marzo de 2026 #PolenMadrid #Madrid #Polen #RedPalinocam #Palinocam #ComunidadDeMadrid #Cupresaceas #Aliso #Fresno #Platano
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She’s a good one…. Back in the shop tomorrow at 11am. #midcentury #danish #dining #fresno #fresnocalifornia

New work car is totally working! Bringing in some killer art and we can’t wait to share. #art #fresno #artist #fresnocalifornia

Clouds increase and highs stay unseasonably warm. Cooler and cloudy tomorrow. A light shower or 2 possible late day into the evening. Sprinkles possible Wednesday morning. Winds pick up on Thursday. Skies clear and temperatures warm up fast into Easter Weekend. Mid-80s for the holiday. #cawx #Fresno

Great Food Search: Rogue Food 2026 by Terrance Mc ArthurAnother Fresno Rogue Performance Festival has come and gone, but memories remain . . . of food. This is my annual listing of places I ate before and/or after shows I saw in the To...

The latest Great Food Search from Terrance Mc Arthur, this one shares about some of the food he had in the Tower District during @roguefestival.bsky.social Festival this year kingsriverlife.com/03/28/great-... #food #TowerDistrict #Fresno

A cool start to the morning with some haze and clouds. Clouds increase into this afternoon but temperatures stay unseasonably warm. Conditions stay dry. Today's highs will be in the mid to upper 80s. Winds will be from the southeast at 5 to 10 MPH #cawx #Merced #Madera #Fresno #Hanford #Visalia

Still unseasonably warm and dry in the Central Valley but that could soon change. Right now on KSEE24 Sunrise... the chance of showers as we wrap up the month of March and move forward into April. We're here until 7 a.m. Join us! #MONDAY #cawx #Merced #Madera #Fresno #Lemoore #Hanford #Visalia

RED PALINOCAM: Información diaria de niveles de polen - 30 de marzo de 2026 #PolenMadrid #Madrid #Polen #RedPalinocam #Palinocam #ComunidadDeMadrid #Cupresaceas #Aliso #Fresno #Platano
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