Leaders from Fresno County’s 15 cities, including law enforcement officers, gathered under one roof Monday in a special joint meeting called by the Fresno County board of Supervisors to talk about some of the county’s most pressing issues. Among the most pressing issues was illegal marijuana cultivation. Sheriff Margaret Mims gave the various leaders a …
Read More »People Flying Drones Over Wildfires Causing Problems
A drone is capable of taking aerial video and pictures giving drone pilots a perspective they can’t get from the ground, but wildland firefighters say they’re seeing too many of these contraptions flying over active wildfires. "A couple times yesterday we noticed some drones in our air space so I …
Read More »Investigation Underway in Shooting Involving CHP Officer; 2 Men Arrested
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting involving a California Highway Patrol officer. Meanwhile, two suspects have been arrested. Monday around 4:30 a.m., the CHP officer responded to the area of Shaw and Zediker east of Clovis for a report of stolen commercial vehicle after the victim tracked …
Read More »Four Sets of Triplets at Fresno Hospital
Doctors are amazed by how frequently triplets are being born at Community Regional Medical Center. In the last ten days three sets have been born and another set is on the way.
Read More »Possible Glitch in Samsung phones
Millions of Samsung Galaxy phones have a flaw that makes them vulnerable to hackers. It could allow strangers to *spy* on your phone. Security experts say Galaxy phone users need to take it seriously. Chances are your Samsung device has a security glitch on it that allows strangers to access your data. I-T …
Read More »Interview: Manuel Cunha Talks About Supreme Court Raisin Ruling
Supreme Court In Favor Of Local Farmer, Raisin Program ‘Unconstitutional’
History has been made in the Central Valley. A local raisin farmer, Marvin Horne, has been fighting for almost a decade to keep the government from taking his property. On Monday, the Supreme Court sided with him. It voted eight to one to strike down a reserve program that seizes …
Read More »Corrine Fire Evacuees Return Home
Days after several fires scorch the area, crews are still out working to fight the Corrine fire. Cal Fire officials say the blaze is now 75% percent contained. We’re here at the command post where as you can see behind me, crews are still here working hard, four days after …
Read More »Two dead after Caruthers crash
This afternoon two people are dead after a fiery accident in Caruthers. It happened on West Avenue near Henderson Road. Just after 2 a.m. a pick-up lost control, crashing into a home. According to the gas company, the vechicle hit a gas line, causing the fire. Cal Fire says the …
Read More »Day of Action helps local kids
A day of action is setting local kids up, with all the necessities. The United Way gave away free books, food, haircuts, even cell phones with a year of service as part of its day of action. The mission is to strengthen people’s incomes, health and education. "Wanting kids to …
Read More »Fresno Police to hold block parties
Fresno Police officers are reaching out to the community, by holding block parties. The events are in partnership with Cornerstone Community Care and the Hope Coalition. Families enjoyed music, food and entertainment. Officers also talked to residents and addressed problems that often lead to violence. "It’s going to take a …
Read More »Family Swim Night
Family Swim Nights Start June 22. The annual summer program is sponsored by Kaiser Permanente and Fresno United Neighborhoods. Starting today, the City of Fresno will be kicking off Free Family Swim Nights. During Family Swim Nights, Fink White, Quigley and Romain Pools will be open Monday through Friday from …
Read More »Fresno Chaffee Zoo announces new mascot
Are you ready to meet Taman? Today the Fresno Chaffee Zoo announced its first official mascot will be Taman the tiger. The Malayan tiger will be making the rounds at the zoo this week. The Chaffee Zoo is home to about 1% of the world’s Malayan tiger population, with less …
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