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Last week, Fresno Mayor Lee Brand introduced a new initiative aimed at combating a huge problem here in the Valley: Human trafficking. The initiative brings together city government, law enforcement, and aid organizations, many of which have been addressing trafficking for years. In this interview, we hear from Miiko Anderson, …

The people of Earth are traveling more often and farther than they ever have before, and it’s taking a toll on the environment. For the first time, researchers have measured … Click to Continue »

Less than eight months after Hurricane Harvey pelted the Texas Gulf Coast with torrential rainfall, drought has returned to Texas and other parts of the West, Southwest and Southeast, rekindling … Click to Continue »

The cash-strapped city of Atwater is looking at cutting more than $ 1 million from its $ 42.4 million budget in a city that already mostly shuts down on Fridays and is … Click to Continue »

With prospects dimming for a deal this year to prevent young Dreamers from deportation, sympathetic groups are planning a massive push over the next few weeks to force the issue … Click to Continue »

The annual Los Banos community police event was rescheduled after two officers were shot in the line of duty. But it was still a successful event, Los Banos Police Chief Gary Brizzee said. … Click to Continue »

A Stanislaus State University student from Oakdale is a central figure in Saturday’s white supremacist demonstration in Charlottesville that turned violent. Nathan Damigo, 31, was arrested and released soon after … Click to Continue »

Great news for the kid in all of us.An anonymous donor has pledged to give $ 200,000 to help re-open Fresno’s Storyland and Playland parks.But there’s still work to be done.The community will need to match that amount for the gift with a matching amount to get the ball rolling.Scott …

Firefighters are battling a huge power pole fire at Brawley and Golden State.  The fire started just around 3:30 a.m. Thursday morning.  Flames can be seen from Highway 99.  A crew is on scene and gathering more information. 

County Health Status Profile reports released last week show Fresno County’s progress and struggles in treating a number of diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease. The fifth leading cause of death in the state, we have one local family’s search for a cure in the face of the devastating disease.

Expect huge crowds at Roeding and Woodward parks this Easter Sunday. The city of Fresno is extending hours on that date the entrances to both parks will be staffed and open at six in the morning. The entry fee on Easter will be $ 5 per vehicle at each location. …