On the stairs of St. Alphonsus, a century-old, ornate Catholic church in West Fresno, generations of families are lining up. “Hey you guys we’re taking a group picture,” someone calls out. The young and the old inch a little this way and that to squeeze in more closely. They’re all …
Read More »The Neighborhood Has Changed, But Central Fish Remains A Staple In Fresno’s Chinatown
When it comes to fulfilling the needs of a neighborhood, the neighborhood grocery store fills a big role. In Fresno’s Chinatown, that store has been Central Fish. It’s been in the community since 1950, carrying the usual kitchen staples one might expect. But the place also has some unexpected treasures. …
Read More »High-speed rail could transform Fresno’s poorest neighborhood. Will Trump get on the train?
The plan: cover one of the most destitute tracts of California’s poorest major city with a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course and watch dust turn to dollars. But soon, funding for the project known as Running Horse evaporated. Debt ballooned. Across the continent, Donald Trump smelled opportunity. He wooed city officials, …
Read More »FFA goats mangled by neighborhood dogs in Merced County
One Pacheco High School FFA goat had to be put down after it was attacked by dogs at the school’s farm, while other goats suffered injuries to their ears and … Click to Continue »
Read More »Police investigate dead body found in field behind north Merced neighborhood
Merced police are investigating a dead body found in a park area near the Rascal Bike Path off of Highway 59, officials said. Officers responded Saturday to a field area … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s the easy way to see what crime is happening in your neighborhood
Residents now have full view of police calls, arrests and crime happening in the city. The Los Banos Police Department has unveiled Citizen RIMS, a free online tool that maps … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s how to check the crime in your Los Banos neighborhood
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Read More »Atwater man shot in same neighborhood as his two brothers
A 23-year-old Atwater man was shot twice Saturday night while standing in the doorway of his home on Atwater Boulevard, the Police Department has confirmed. Xavier Tucker was shot in … Click to Continue »
Read More »Teens arrested after rampage through Fresno neighborhood
Three 17-year-old boys were in custody Monday morning after rampaging through a neighborhood in east-central Fresno, smashing windows, stealing a television out of a home, kicking and vandalizing cars, and … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced residents light up neighborhood with annual Christmas display
The annual Christmas lights display by Merced residents John and Jena Libecki and their neighbors Sean and Michelle Ryan located at 252 Sunset Drive in Merced, Calif., on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Madera police officer shot at during pursuit through neighborhood
Madera police are looking for the people who fired more than a dozen rounds at an officer as he tried to pull over their vehicle early Sunday morning. The officer was unhurt, but a civilian who was doing a ride-along received minor cuts from glass from the patrol car’s windshield. …
Read More »10 homeless after 4-alarm fire sweeps through neighborhood
The Red Cross is providing 10 people with food, housing and financial assistance after a fire swept through their central Fresno neighborhood Tuesday. Fire crews are continuing to investigate the cause, but say as of now, they don’t believe it’s arson.
Read More »4-Alarm Fire Burns in Central Fresno Neighborhood
As many as 10 structures, including two homes, were damaged in a four-alarm fire that affected a central Fresno neighborhood Tuesday. No injuries were reported. The fire broke out around 3:30 p.m. behind a home in the 1300 block of Calaveras near Blackstone and McKinley. The cause of the fire is unknown. …
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