Valley News

As many celebrated Mother’s Day on Sunday, one family in Merced was mourning the loss of a young mother.   The Tapetillo family of Merced spoke with us exclusively on Sunday, and said Vanessa Tapetillo and her boyfriend, Juan Barragan, were the victims killed in a suspected DUI crash on …

American legion post 509 car show. More then 100 cars entered into the competition. Trophies were handed out for the 20 classes including a few for motorcycles.

CHP officers passed along some of their skills to motorcyclists. It was part of an educational event held at River Park. Demonstrations were given on safe riding habits.

To drop off food, visit the Woodward Park Post Office at 755 E Nees Ave, Fresno.  For more on Community Food Bank programs and ways to donate, visit: http://www.communityfoodbank.net/get-involved/?_ga=1.14459127.1306547091.1431279270

The investigation continues into Friday’s deadly DUI crash in Chowchilla that has left a man and woman, both in their late twenties, dead. The California Highway Patrol says 65-year old Bruce Erickson of Winton was allegedly driving drunk on Friday before 5pm, when he lost control of his 2012 Ford …

Large scale gang operation focused on the Muhammad criminal street gang. Over 70 officers briefed at a downtown parking lot prior to serving search warrants. Chief Jerry Dyer led the briefing and stressed the importance of the operation and for recognizing the importance of the relationships that have been built in …

We’re learning new details about a major search warrant operation in the city of Fresno.It’s connected to two different gangs.On Wednesday, at least 70 police officers were briefed before serving search warrants at eight different locations in Southwest Fresno.The operation focused on the "Muhammad" criminal street gang.It comes at a …

CHP Officer Axel Reyes talks about a motorcycle safety event at River Park in Fresno Saturday May 9 from 10-2 p.m.

A 38-year old man has been arrested, and is facing multiple counts of rape and child molestation.Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Cha Yang after he turned himself in at the Fresno County Jail on Wednesday.The investigation began on Tuesday when a Fresno Unified staff member reported possible abuse.The Fresno County Sheriffs Office …

A group of students from Maple Creek Elementary in the Clovis Unified School District visited the burn center at Fresno Community Regional Medical Center Friday to deliver a gift to Fresno Fire Capt. Pete Dern, who was badly burned in March while fighting a house fire. Through their Dimes for Dern campaign, students at …

In the South Valley, investigators share a bazaar story of a suspect armed with a shovel and a very brave 85 year-old woman who stood her ground. Neighbors praise 85 year-old Lemoore resident Jessie Cotta after a confrontation with James Pena. A man she says tried to force his way …

Hundreds of mothers incarcerated in the women’s prison in Chowchilla received an early Mother’s Day present on Friday. They were able to spend hours with their children and caregivers, as the families traveled from all throughout the state thanks to the non-profit organization Get on the Bus. Get on the …

Two people were killed in a car accident north of Chowchilla that the California Highway Patrol says was caused by a drunk driver.  The crash happened around 5 p.m. Friday near Highway 99 and Avenue 27.  CHP investigators say the truck driven by the suspected drunk driver crashed into the …