Kurtenbach: Why Ricky Pearsall is an A+ pick for the 49ers

I have spent more hours than I care to count watching the NFL draft class of 2024. I tried to watch every player that had a chance of being drafted in the first seven rounds, so I lost count of how many guys that was long ago. It’s all in my notes. And amid the countless players and countless hours, I came away with one thing I fully knew to be true — a conviction I felt deep, down in my bones: Ricky Pearsall was the truth. He was my favorite player in this draft, my pick not just for value, not just for a pick in the region the 49ers would be picking, but overall. No adjectives or caveats are needed. I am fully convinced he will be the standout from this draft. So for the 49ers to pick him with their first-round pick — No. 31 — deserves an A+ grade. There will be plenty of folks, beholden to baseless mock drafts, who say that Pearsall was a bad pick for the 49ers at No. 31. “They could have waited,” they’ll argue. “No

Kiwanis names its Student of Session | Snapshot

The Red Bluff Kiwanis Club recognized Student of the Session nominees from Salisbury High School. Pictured are nominees JR Ortega, MacKenzie Jenkins, and Jacob Schimpff. RBUHSD Superintendent and Kiwanis Past President Todd Brose presented certificates to the nominees and announced the winner. Congratulations to MacKenzie Jenkins for being awarded Student of the Session for Salisbury High School.

Bulldogs topple Quincy, showdown with Biggs next week

The Los Molinos varsity baseball team defeated Quincy 14 3 on Wednesday for the Bulldogs’ seventh straight win. Los Molinos (13-8, 5-1 in Mid-Valley league play) will now prepare for a two-game series against Biggs (17-3-1, 4-1 in MVL) next week that should decide the Mid-Valley League champion. The two teams met once this year, in the Los Molinos tournament opener, and the Bulldogs won 7-5. The two schools will meet on April 30 in Biggs at 4 p.m. and on May 1 they will play in Los Molinos at 1 p.m. In Wednesday’s victory over Quincy, Wyatt Gillett had three hits to lead the Bulldogs to victory. He had two doubles among his three hits. The Bulldogs trailed early as Quincy scored two runs in the first inning. But they took the lead back for good In the third inning when Ty Walker opened the inning with a double to right field. With one out, Harrison Hamre singled home Walker and then scored on Kyson Button’s double.  Karson Fox then doubled home Button to give the Bulldogs a 3-2 lead. Gillett doubled to open

Tehama County Sheriff Dave Kain supports Prop 47 repeal efforts

RED BLUFF — Tehama County Sheriff Dave Kain and other law enforcement agencies are seeking to put something on the November ballot that would repeal Prop 47. Prop 47 is a law that changed certain low-level crimes, like shoplifting, forgery and use of some personal drugs, from potential felonies to misdemeanors. The monetary value of the offense has a ceiling of $950 before it becomes more serious. Former San Francisco district attorney and current LA district attorney George Gascón and San Diego Police Chief William Lansdowne supported the prop. The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations said Prop 47 would reduce the impact of a felony conviction on communities, including increasing access to the ballot by those who have been disenfranchised—and encourages affiliate unions to communicate this important matter to their members. “Reducing sentences from felonies to misdemeanors also will reduce barriers to unemployment insurance, social services and housing brought about by felony convictions,” it added. Kain described Props 36, 47, and 57 as eroding punishments for criminals “Most of the time, they are released by the court, sometimes released by us

Horoscopes April 26, 2024: Channing Tatum, size up situations

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jemima Kirke, 39; Channing Tatum, 44; Tom Welling, 47; Kevin James, 59. Happy Birthday: It’s up to you to change what you don’t like. Set standards and be clear about what you expect of others and what you are willing to give in return. The changes you make this year will profoundly impact your life. Your power is in your ability to size up situations and follow through. Your actions will carry weight and boost your confidence. Your numbers are 6, 13, 23, 28, 31, 44, 47. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Use your imagination, charm and connections to get ahead. High energy and an eagerness to please will gain approval, support and the opportunity to use your skills to achieve financial success. Long-term investments will offer peace of mind. Address relationships that lack equality. 5 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t wait for someone to make the first move. If you don’t like something, change it; if you do, speak up and applaud. A unique approach to meaningful relationships will help bring you closer together. A personal change will lead

Clovis Rodeo expected to bring $30 million boost to local economy

Friday, April 26, 2024 6:33AM The Clovis Rodeo is back. Every year, tens of thousands of people fill the stands. CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) — The Clovis Rodeo is back. Every year, tens of thousands of people fill the stands. Clancy Wardle, president of the Clovis Rodeo Association, says a packed house significantly boosts the local economy. “When the rodeo comes to town, it always has a big impact on the city, and the city is always great about working with us. Bringing all these people into town, into the bars and restaurants, so it’s a big impact, bringing on 15 to 16 million a year,” said Wardle. Cora Shipley, owner of Soups, Scoops and More in Old Town Clovis, says her business has been around for 35 years and always notices an uptick in sales. “It brings a lot of out of town, and it always helps, and local people come into town, and anything with the cowboys, they love!” Shipley said. Shirley also adjusted her store hours to accommodate the busy influx of traffic before and after the rodeo. The City of Clovis’ business

Big turn out for day two of the Clovis Rodeo

CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) — Gates opened up a few hours ago to excited Clovis Rodeo fans on Thursday evening The Clovis Rodeo is anticipating a big turnout, especially heading into the weekend. Country music artist Michael Ray also performed on Thursday night. Organizers said they really take pride in making this an affordable event for families to come and enjoy. Rodeo fans dressed in their cowboy hats and boots came out on Thursday evening, to catch all the action in Old Town Clovis. From bareback riding to steer wrestling, people were excited and having a good time. “You’re going to see the best of the best cowboys,” said Mark Thompson, with the Clovis Rodeo Association’s Board of Directors. “We have the prize money, $50,000, this year to get more of the best contestants here.” Contestants travel from all over the country to be part of the Clovis Rodeo. But some are even coming from even as far as Canada, Mexico, and Australia. “This is a world where contestants work their whole lives to become good at what they do,” said Wayne Brooks, who serves as

Fresno native Xavier Worthy drafted in first round by the Kansas City Chiefs

WEATHER ALERT High Wind Warning WATCH LIVE Welcome, Manage MyDisney Account Log Out On the journey to the NFL Draft, Worthy broke the NFL Combine’s 40-yard dash record. Friday, April 26, 2024 6:25AM Fresno native and Central High alum Xavier Worthy has been selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2024 NFL Draft. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — The Central High School alum is off the board. Xavier Worthy has been drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs with the 28th overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The Chiefs have won the last two Super Bowls with quarterback Patrick Mahomes. He’s the first player from Central California taken in the first round since Firebaugh’s Josh Allen was taken 7th overall in the 2018 NFL Draft. RELATED: Xavier Worthy gifts childhood coach with 98″ TV Worthy’s career with the Texas Longhorns ended with a College Football Playoff semi-final appearance against the Washington Huskies, who were headed by former Bulldogs head coach Kalen DeBoer. Xavier Worthy reacts to being drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs during a watch party with his loved ones

Cultiva La Salud offers free fitness dance classes for Parlier community

The fitness dance classes happen every Monday from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Parlier High School’s cafeteria. Friday, April 26, 2024 6:03AM A local organization is taking action to improve the well-being of Latinas in rural areas of Fresno County. FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — A local organization is taking action to improve the well-being of Latinas in rural areas of Fresno County. Cultiva La Salud is now offering fitness classes in Parlier. Get ready to move and groove! You also don’t want to forget a towel because the class will have you sweating. “These classes combine cardio and dance,” explained Evelyn Morales, project coordinator. The non-profit is partnering with Parlier Unified to host the free classes to Latinas in the community. “Community members living in the rural areas of Fresno County have high incidence rates of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity, just to name a few,” Morales said. “This can be attributed to limited opportunity to engage in physical activity.” Cultiva La Salud wants to offer a safe and fun way to promote healthy and active living. According to Morales, taking

Nevin, Allen homer, Miller converts 4-out save as Oakland A’s beat New York, split four-game series at Yankee Stadium

NEW YORK (AP) — The legend of Mason Miller continues to grow. The A’s closer needed 17 pitches to get the four outs, three by strikeout, averaging 100.8 mph with eight fastballs to slam the door on the New York Yankees 3-1 on Thursday at Yankee Stadium. The A’s split the four-game series, with Miller also earning a save in the opener. Thursday, Miller got Aaron Judge to fly out to right on a slider with a runner on for his first four-out save. “Obviously it’s a pretty special fastball, but he’s got feel for his slider,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. “So he’s not just 80, here it comes. He mixes it up. It’s100-plus miles an hour and it looks like that up close. They, obviously, look like they’ve got a good one at the back end.” Miller, who is perfect in six save chances, struck out six of eight batters in the series and has fanned 23 in 11 1/3 innings this season. The A’s, who conclude a 10-game East Coast trip with three games at Baltimore, got an early lead when Nick

Fresno native Xavier Worthy drafted in first round by the Chiefs

WEATHER ALERT High Wind Warning WATCH LIVE Welcome, Manage MyDisney Account Log Out On the journey to the NFL Draft, Worthy broke the NFL Combine’s 40-yard dash record. Friday, April 26, 2024 3:31AM Fresno Native Xavier Worthy sits down with Action News for an exclusive interview to recap his record-breaking NFL combine and the upcoming NFL draft. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — The Central High School alum is off the board. Xavier Worthy has been drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs with the 28th overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The Chiefs have won the last two Super Bowls with quarterback Patrick Mahomes. He’s the first player from Central California taken in the first round since Firebaugh’s Josh Allen was taken 7th overall in the 2018 NFL Draft. RELATED: Xavier Worthy gifts childhood coach with 98″ TV Worthy’s career with the Texas Longhorns ended with a College Football Playoff semi-final appearance against the Washington Huskies, who were headed by former Bulldogs head coach Kalen DeBoer. He started in all 14 games of the Longhorns’ 2023 season and led the team with

Firefighters battling massive fire on historic wooden pier in California

WEATHER ALERT High Wind Warning WATCH LIVE Welcome, Manage MyDisney Account Log Out Pier originally built in 1888, has been destroyed twice before Friday, April 26, 2024 3:05AM According to officials, the fire started in a vacant building at the end of the pier, which used to be a Ruby’s Diner. OCEANSIDE, Calif. — Firefighters in California are battling a massive blaze that broke out on Oceanside’s historic wooden pier. The fire was reported just after 3 p.m. local time Thursday. According to officials, the fire started in a vacant building at the western end of the pier, which used to be a Ruby’s Diner that shut down three years ago. Aerial footage from the scene showed a large plume of smoke as fire-fighting boats shot water into the structure. Flames could be seen burning inside the building on an adjacent section of deck. There’s been no word of any injuries. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. SEE ALSO: First cargo ship passes through newly opened Baltimore channel The Oceanside Fire Department has asked all residents to avoid the area as first responders

Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye make it four NFL drafts with quarterbacks going 1-3

DETROIT — Caleb Williams is heading to the Windy City, aiming to become the franchise quarterback Chicago has sought for decades. The Bears selected Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night after deciding weeks ago to bank on the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner from USC. The Washington Commanders followed up by taking 2023 Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels from LSU and the New England Patriots took North Carolina’s Drake Maye at No. 3, making it the fourth draft with quarterbacks going with the first three picks. It matched 2021 (Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson, Trey Lance), 1971 (Jim Plunkett, Archie Manning, Dan Pastorini) and 1999 (Tim Couch, Donovan McNabb, Akili Smith). The Arizona Cardinals snapped the trend, choosing Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. with the fourth pick. Wearing a navy suit with silver accents, Williams swiftly walked on stage and screamed “Woooo! Yeah!” before giving Roger Goodell a bear hug, careful not to squeeze too hard because the NFL commissioner had back surgery three weeks ago. Rap icon Eminem walked on stage in a Lions sweatshirt and

Merriman’s Kapalua restaurant in Maui shares culture of kindness through rich culinary history

By Janel Andronico Friday, April 26, 2024 12:20AM Aloha spirit flows through every aspect of this Maui restaurant’s history. MAUI, Hawaii — Lead by culinary pioneer Peter Merriman, Merriman’s Restaurant showcases island grown and harvested foods with aloha spirit at the forefront. “I think aloha spirit is just respect, it’s that everybody is equal,” said Peter Merriman, the owner of Merriman’s Kapalua. “Aloha is love and so that’s the love we have for one another.” He added, “There’s a lot of places that have beautiful beaches, right? Hawaii has beautiful beaches, beautiful weather, and beautiful people.” Peter Merriman has been a culinary pioneer in Hawaii for over 30 years. Known as the original “locavore,” Peter is a vocal champion of Hawaii’s farmers, ranchers, and fishermen. “About 1986, we started working with farmers, and then in 1980, I opened my own restaurant on the Big Island of Hawaii in Waimea, it’s called Merriman’s,” shared Merriman. Peter’s restaurants reflect the flavors of Hawaii’s multiculturalism. “I started encouraging…farmers to grow stuff meant for consumption here in Hawaii, just for the flavor,” expressed Merriman. “As we started to do

2024 Clovis Rodeo: Full list of concerts, events, and shuttle times

WEATHER ALERT High Wind Warning WATCH LIVE Welcome, Manage MyDisney Account Log Out Friday, April 26, 2024 12:09AM It’s almost that time again to wrangle up your friends and family and head to the Clovis Rodeo! CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) — It’s time to dust off your boots! The 2024 Clovis Rodeo is kicking off this week. The action-packed rodeo week begins this Wednesday and will run through Sunday. Each day will feature a bull riding or PRCA event for fans to enjoy. The rodeo will be immediately followed by a concert on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday nights. This year’s performers include country music artists Bryan Martin, Michael Ray, and Matt Stell. The multi-day event brings thousands of people to Clovis each year. Shuttle Times: A shuttle service for the rodeo will run between the southeast corner of the Sierra Vista Mall parking lot and the corner of Veterans Parkway and 4th Street. The shuttle schedule is Wednesday through Friday from 4 pm to 7 pm, and return rides run from 9 pm to 11:30 pm. If you plan on leaving between 7 pm and 9