Tag Archives: Fresno

Before this week, gunshots in some of Fresno’s most crime-ridden areas could go unreported, unnoticed and undetected. Not anymore. A gunshot detection program called Shot Spotter is changing the way Fresno police officers learn about and respond to gun violence. "We have a technological system in place today that will …

A state report is placing the blame on Fresno County in the PG&E pipeline explosion that happened April 17 at the Fresno County Peace Officers gun range in northwest Fresno. The explosion happened when a county worker was doing some work with a front loader. He was injured, along with two deputies, and eight inmates, …

Local supporters gathered at Peeve’s Public House in Downtown Fresno to cheer on the women, as they took on Japan in the final.

Police are investigating a shooting in Southeast Fresno that wounded a man in his 20’s. It happened just before 6 p.m.at Platt and Sierra Vista Avenues. Investigators say the victim is not cooperating with officers and they are unsure what the suspects motive for the shooting is. The victim is …

As many celebrated the July Fourth holiday, Fresno Firefighters concentrated on making sure people in the community stay safe. On Saturday, the firefighters braved the heat and battled spot fires, but with fireworks in full fledge as the night goes on, the firefighters are bracing for a possible long night. …

"It’s going to be a record year as far as fire response", says Tony Escobedo, fire battalion chief for fire station 11. Battalion chief Tony Escobedo works at fire station 11 on the north end of town, he says that crews are extremely busy this summer and year. "In Fresno …

A murder suspect is now in custody. The Fresno County District Attorney’s office filed murder charges against 21-year-old Sebastian Gonzales on Thursday. On June 14th, officers were called out to a home on Florence, near Chestnut and Church in southeast Fresno. Officers located Andrew Tristan, a 21-year-old Hispanic male, of Fresno, suffering …

Family-owned ag company Gar Tootelian has been in business here in the central valley more than 65-years. It started as a fertilizer distributor and now the company is one of four in North America receiving an award for it’s ag and community efforts.

Wednesday night officers tried to make a traffic stop in Southeast Fresno. The driver of the car police were trying to stop got out and ran, starting an evening of chaos for the surrounding neighborhood. Search helicopters, 15 patrol cars, and a canine unit were called into action Wednesday night …

  Some match books, an ashtray, an old menu…  Memories from years gone by.  When downtown Fresno was the main part of town, and the Hotel Fresno was the place to be. Christopher Rocha of Fresno is of course too young to remember the hey days of the Hotel Fresno– it’s been …

  Some match books, an ashtray, an old menu…  Memories from years gone by.  When downtown Fresno was the main part of town, and the Hotel Fresno was the place to be. Christopher Rocha of Fresno is of course too young to remember the hey days of the Hotel Fresno– it’s been …

Investigators say a drug cooking operation is to blame for an explosion that blasted-out windows and caused a fire at an apartment complex in Fresno. First responders say only one person is hurt, but the explosion in East Central Fresno was strong enough to kill someone. Investigators say a honey …

"The Gallows" premieres in Fresno Tuesday night, at Maya Cinemas. The film is special because much of it was shot in the Central Valley.  Tonight’s premiere brings Hollywood to Fresno, with a special "black carpet" media debut.