One of the men who led a takeover attempt at the Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino is out of jail today. Tex McDonald made a deal after spending 242 days in jail. He was arrested last year after he led a group of armed men into the casino. It ultimately …
Read More »Speed could’ve been factor in fatal accident, deputies say
The Madera County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate a boating accident that left a 13-year-old boy dead and a 16-year-old girl in critical condition. Deputies say the kids were on an inner tube with the boy’s dad when they were hit by a jet ski.
Read More »West Nile has been found in Fresno County
Mosquitoes with West Nile Virus have been found in Fresno County for the first time this year. The Fresno County Health Department has been notified. Last year, Fresno County reported 43 human cases of West Nile, but no deaths. It serves as reminder to remove all standing water from around …
Read More »EXCLUSIVE: Janessa Ramirez Remembered on What Would’ve Been Her 10th Birthday
Family and friends gathered to remember the life of Janessa Ramirez, who would’ve been 10 years old Monday. Earlier this year, Janessa was an innocent victim killed in the crossfire of a rival gang shooting. It happened Jan. 18 while Janessa and her mother stood outside a Laundromat in west …
Read More »Arrested: Julia Harper has been arrested for the fire that injured Fresno Fire Captain Pete Dern.
Julia Harper has been arrested for the fire that injured Fresno Fire Captain Pete Dern.
Read More »PG&E Claims Damaged Pipeline Had Been Checked and Evaluated Multiple Times
Six people remain hospitalized on Sunday night following Friday’s massive gas line explosion in Northwest Fresno. PG&E crews are getting ready to repair that damaged 12-inch gas transmission pipeline at the Fresno County Peace Officers Range, and said it is waiting for the California Public Utilities Commission to remove the …
Read More »First quarter audit of Fresno city has been released
An independent review on the City of Fresno has been released. How well is the city handling issues with the Police Department? A report from an independent review on the City of Fresno gives new insight into how the city is handling the recent troubles within the Police Department. It …
Read More »Woman killed by train may have been trying to save dog
Pedestrian struck and killed today near Diana Street and Grant Avenue. The accident was reported around 2:27 p.m. The pedestrian was declared dead at the scene. Early reports say the 50-year-old woman had been seen jumping up and down on the tracks as the train approached. It is possible she …
Read More »Parker B. has been placed on the disabled list
The Fresno Grizzlies’ mascot, Parker, has been placed on the disabled list. Apparently, he was hit in the head by a pitch during a spring training workout at Chukchansi Park. Parker took a fastball to the face during batting practice this week. He was rushed to Valley Children’s Hospital where …
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