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Hundreds have signed a petition to make Fresno Pacific University a sanctuary for undocumented students in light of a Donald Trump presidency. The petition, which was created on Thursday, calls … Click to Continue »

The Salton Sea is in big trouble and plodding California officials are to blame, local authorities and environmentalists say. … Click to Continue »

Sheep rancher Dave Dashiell got to his feet and wiped the blood from his hands. A newborn lamb he had just delivered from a struggling ewe took one breath, then another. He laid the lamb down gently in front of its mother. "I hope he lives," Dashiell said. … Click …

     Breaking and entering is a homeowner’s worst nightmare.  But with smart planing, help from neighbors and even assistance from police, break-ins can be prevented.   Maria Knizevski of Clovis doesn’t leave town without letting her neighbors know.  And sometimes she even lets the police department know.  She locked her windows and …

It’s been exactly six months since Proposition 47 took effect. The measure reduced some crimes from felonies to misdemeanors. That means a ticket instead of a trip to jail in the back of a patrol car. Some cities have seen a rise in crime. In Fresno, there’s been an increase …

New rules will go into effect concerning conditions in ag, construction and other outdoor professions on May 1st. Shade must be made available when the temperature reaches 80 degrees and workers must be provided with free water. The changes are meant to prevent heat illness and give workers better access …

In housing matters, advocates in Fresno say it’s time to crack down on bad landlords. Groups like No More Slumlords, Faith in Community and Tenants Together stood together at Fresno City Hall to give councilmembers a list of demands. The coalition wants more protection for struggling renters, stronger enforcement of …