Waterparks across Fresno and Clovis are taking the plunge, trying to decrease water use in one of the worst droughts in state history. Blackbeard’s Family Entertainment Center, The Island Waterpark and Wild Water Adventure Park have all made efforts to conserve; from letting lawns dry up, to hundreds of thousands …
Read More »Ride Along with Fresno PD Illustrates Rise in Robberies and Other Crimes
The Fresno Police Department has been kept extra busy the last few days, as a wave of shootings and robberies has hit the city. A ride along on Saturday showed exactly what the officers on the field deal with. Only an hour into Sergeant Mike Manfredi’s shift, and he …
Read More »Homicide in Firebaugh
Fresno County Sheriff’s are investigating a murder in Firebaugh. On Saturday, Deputies responded to an injured person near Nees and Jerrold Avenues. This is an unincorporated county area which is west of Firebaugh. When the Deputies arrived, they located a Hispanic male, 40-45 years of age deceased. The victim appears …
Read More »Heat and Crime
Heat and crime Police say for some reason when it gets hot crime goes up. They say maybe it’s because more people are out and about. But one thing, they say is for sure low staffing and prop-47 is not helping.
Read More »Fire Cadets Tackle First Live-Burn, Look to Future Careers
21 Fresno City College Fire Academy cadets entered a 1,000-degree burn box Saturday, some for the first time. Organizers say, fire agencies across the state are finally hiring. For cadets, that means a better chance of finding employment.
Read More »Avocado Lake Fire Burns Dangerously Close To Home
On Friday evening a fire began burning near Avocado Lake that scorched 65 acres. One family did everything they could to defend their home before fire crews arrived. With the work of 300 firefighters and assistance from air tankers and helicopters crews got a grip on the fire Friday evening. …
Read More »Canine Flu: What Dog Owners Need to Know
Flu season may be over for people. But that’s not the case for our four-legged family members. Michelle Knotts has three dogs who love to go to the dog park– they come about every day. News about the dog flu has her concerned. Michelle says, " It’s …
Read More »AAA: ‘100 Deadliest Days’ Begin for Teen Drivers
More teen drivers will be out on the roads now that the school year is ending. A report from AAA calls it the "100 deadliest days." And the CHP backs up the claim "Driving, auto collisions, distracted and reckless driving is the number one killer of teens in America, which is …
Read More »Deputy Interrupts Easton Burglary
A sheriff deputy caught two burglars in the act at a home in Easton. The Fresno County Sheriff’s office says the homes security system and quick response by a deputy saved a family from losing electronics and their car. "She notices that one of the windows is shattered she looks …
Read More »Golf Courses Cutting Back On Water Use
In his 30 years of golfing, Steve Amaro says he’s never seen courses this brown. "This is the driest I’ve seen it in years," Amaro said. Golfers of all levels feeling the effects of the drought and the impact it’s having on their game. "I figure the ball is going …
Read More »Storyland still needs funds to reopen
Storyland has been in jeopardy of shutting its doors forever for some time now. It’s a place near and dear to many families in the Valley, and there has been an ongoing effort to save the park. Friday morning the park received a donation from an unlikely group. It all …
Read More »Fresno State Sweet Corn Arrives
Every year fresno state students produce massive amounts of sweet corn and year after year, people line up and wait hours to get their hands on it.With their shopping carts ready the moment the doors opened at Gibson market, folks were already filling their bags. Before opening at 8:00 this …
Read More »13 Students Share with Clovis PD Ways to Better Improve Community
A little more than a dozen 6th graders from Clovis Unified Elementary Schools were picked out of a group of a thousand students to be asked the question, "What would you do if you were the police chief for a day"? Their answers caught the attention of Clovis Police …
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