WATCH: Bear in Fresno neighborhood escapes wildlife officials
Several callers reported seeing a bear cub in northwest Fresno Thursday morning, prompting the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to send a team to the neighborhood.
California farmers must destroy 420,000 peach trees after Del Monte closes its canneries and...
One Del Monte canning facility processed 30% of the state’s cling peaches, and its closure left growers with a glut of crops with no one to process them.
New Fresno-based training teaches first responders to find human remains after wildfires
FRESNO, Calif. — On a recent morning, Fresno County Deputy Coroner Bianca Torres was kneeling at the base of a burned up car. Nearby was a grisly sight: a skeleton found in the driver's seat – but not the whole skeleton. “Because that person was seated there in...
WATCH: Fresno plumbers rescue trapped kittens two days in a row
A team of Fresno plumbers rescued two kittens, one from a sewer line and one from a storm drain, and both were adopted by families.
Mayor Jerry Dyer honors late parents in emotional State of City in Downtown Fresno
Mayor Jerry Dyer gave his State of the City address to a sold-out crowd in Downtown Fresno, highlighting major accomplishments over the past year and dedicating the speech to his late parents, while also awarding community activist Mary Curry with a key to the city.
Fresno Costco relocation approved after pausing over environmental concerns
The City Council of Fresno is set to consider the Costco Commercial Center proposal on May 21, which would move the current Costco location to a new 22.4 acre site and generate up to $15 million in tax revenue.
McDonald’s drive-thru surprise for Madera officer
A customer at a McDonald's drive-thru in Madera, California paid for a meal meant for a child in need, which was a surprise to the officer who was going to purchase the meal.
Yosemite ditches reservations, drawing huge crowds in a free-for-all
People heading to Yosemite to escape urban congestion fumed this weekend as they waited in a seemingly endless line of cars at the park entrance. Inside, they circled aimlessly around full parking lots, scanning for empty spots instead of majestic views. Near the summit of Half Dome, on the infamous...
Madera Grower Darren Schmall Expands Agriculture into Agritourism, Innovation, and Sustainability
The AgNet News Hour featured a conversation with Madera grower Darren Schmall, highlighting how one Central Valley farmer is blending traditional agriculture with innovation, agritourism, and sustainability to stay competitive in a changing industry. Schmall, a fourth-generation farmer, continues to grow almonds and raisins in Madera and Fresno counties, but...
Boy involved in deadly Fresno crash has lower leg amputated
A 12-year-old boy who was in a deadly crash in Fresno on Friday has had his lower leg amputated, and the family has set up an online fundraiser to help with his recovery.
