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Lars Maischak, a history lecturer who sparked controversy with a tweet that stated “Trump must hang,” is speaking out about the intent of his posts and on how he has … Click to Continue »

Last November, 64 percent of California voters approved Proposition 57, which allows for the early release of so-called “non violent” offenders from state prison. Ahead of the vote, one of the biggest critics of the proposition was Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims, who criticized the proposal for the lack of …

The Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development has issued a new audit claiming the City of Fresno may have misused millions of dollars in community development block grant money. The audit claims the city misspent or failed to properly track money intended improving living standards in disadvantaged neighborhoods. In …

A Fresno City Councilmember has a new idea on dealing with the city’s homeless population – a law that would ban camping in the city. Councilmember Steve Brandau is set to take the proposed ordinance before the city council next Thursday. If adopted, the law would ban camping on both …

Merced’s Bella Luna Bistro recently won a taste competition in Fresno and was lauded for using locally-sourced ingredients. A dozen central San Joaquin Valley restaurants competed in the event, which … Click to Continue »

The first major piece of construction for high speed rail in downtown Fresno is complete. On Friday, officials cut the ribbon on a brand new Tuolumne Street bridge. The massive bridge is designed to carry traffic over the existing railways and create enough space below for the high speed trains. …

A Chowchilla man was killed early Tuesday in a solo vehicle crash along a Highway 41 interchange in Fresno. The California Highway Patrol said the man – identified later by … Click to Continue »

After Fresno Bee Reporter Mackenzie Mays launched her first story in her series on the lack of sex education in the region she had an interesting conversation. Her main source called in tears saying that over $ 4,000 had been raised through her GoFundMe account . At 14, Graciela Pacheco …

Next time you go to pay a traffic ticket or see a city employee looking for people watering their yards on banned watering days, that employee might be carrying a concealed fire arm. A proposal that could be before the Fresno City Council would allow just that. There are more …

Professional soccer is coming to Fresno. The creation of the Fresno Football Club was officially announced at Chukchansi Park Wednesday The Fresno Fire Squad fan club was on hand today to celebrate the creation of a new professional team playing in the United Soccer League. Team owner and luxury car …

Park Fire Incident Information: Last Updated: July 21, 2017 6:45 am Date/Time Started: July 17, 2017 1:15 pm Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE / Fresno County Fire County: Fresno County Location: Parkfield Rd and Hwy 198, 7 miles west of Coalinga Acres Burned – Containment: 1,649 acres – 85% contained Structures …

Fresno police this morning captured a murder suspect who escaped from police headquarters a week ago. Ibn Haqq, 21, was caught in the Sacramento area by a fugitive task force … Click to Continue »

Fresno Mayor Lee Brand focused on job creation as he delivered his first state of the city speech today at the Fresno Convention Center. Brand says he wants to build upon this year’s announcements of new fulfillment centers for retail giants Amazon and Ulta Beauty, which are both now under …