Msgr. Petersen of Fresno remembered as eloquent priest with heart and humor
Msgr. Edwin James Petersen of Fresno died May 2 Catholic priest preached for more than 50 years in the Valley Kind, intelligent, funny and ‘forward-thinking’ priest was admired by many … Click to Continue »
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Two Fresno men will stand trial in 2014 double murder
Gustavo Duenas and Jorge Rodriguez face life in prison if convicted Duenas’ father, Jose Duenas, is one of the murder victims Prosecutor contends Rodriguez is the shooter … Click to Continue »
Read More »Teen charged with hate crime on Fresno Sikh man commits suicide
Alexis Mendoza, 17, died on April 19 Mendoza and another man charged with beating, running over Sikh man … Click to Continue »
Read More »Black students protest CSU chancellor’s visit to Fresno State
Critics say university doesn’t do enough to attract, retain African Americans Only 3 percent of Fresno State’s student population is black CSU Chancellor White visited campus Wednesday … Click to Continue »
Read More »Former Fresno High teacher pleads no contest to sex with student
Darren Klassen faces five years, eight months in prison Lawyer says Klassen ‘very sorry’ about his conduct Prosecutor says victim, her family ‘on board’ with deal … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fresno homeowner hit with bat, homeless man shot
Incident took place in neighborhood near Fresno Street and Dakota Avenue Homeowner claims he didn’t shoot the homeless man Police said the two men have known each other about 10 years … Click to Continue »
Read More »Former student’s case against Fresno State to be revived
Plaintiff argues university punished him for his conservative political views University says student was threat to Latino students … Click to Continue »
Read More »Proposed soccer complex in Madera County being eyed by Fresno Fuego
Complex for soccer, football, rugby in high demand Madera County will work with developers, tribes, schools and other area cities Fresno Fuego officials say they would consider relocating to Madera County … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fresno woman extremely critical after mauling by two pit bulls
Victim walking in alley when dogs escaped through fence She was rushed to hospital with bites on most of her body Four dogs taken away by animal control; two will be euthanized … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fresno police search for suspect in garden tool stabbing
Sirvon Beasley, 31, also hit the 62-year-old victim in head with pole or bat, police say … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fresno civil-rights activist Ben Benavídez dies
Benavídez had a heart attack, battled leukemia and suffered two strokes over the years. … Click to Continue »
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