Child, mother hit by truck at Clovis Trader Joe’s parking lot; driver arrested
A 5-year-old child and their mother were hit by a truck Saturday afternoon in the Trader Joe's parking lot on Willow and Nees Avenues, Clovis Police say.
Woman killed in suspected DUI crash in Madera County identified
One of the two people killed in a deadly New Year's Eve crash has been identified as 21-year-old Isabella Marlene Nevarez of Madera.
3 dogs die in Fresno trailer fire
Fresno Fire contained a trailer fire that killed three dogs and threatened neighboring homes, resulting in one person being treated for smoke inhalation.
21 Gigawatts of Solar for California Land That Can No Longer Be Used for...
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. There’s a water district in San Joaquin Valley in California where there’s empty land that “can no longer sustain irrigated agriculture.”. The Westlands Water District board of directors have decided on a plan for this land. They...
Hanford couple celebrates New Year’s with birth of daughter
REEDLEY, Calif. ( ) – A Hanford couple had an early surprise this New Year’s Day, with their daughter being born three days early. The couple, originally from Hanford, had their baby, Malaia, at Adventist Health in Reedley. The couple said they were not expecting her until the fourth.
Coarsegold Man Cited and Vehicle Impounded for 30 Days After Recklessly Eluding Fresno Police...
January 3, 2026 – Oakhurst CHP officials report that on December 30, 2025, a driver in a black Mercedes sedan fled from a Fresno PD officer as he attempted to pull the vehicle over on Shaw Avenue in Fresno. The officer discontinued pursuing the vehicle due to the reckless...
Dine and Dish: How Central Valley food brings community together
We start 2026 the same way we ended last year, by sampling from Central California menus.
New Year’s Eve marks busy night for Central Valley first responders
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – As families gathered to bring in the new year, Valley first responders were hard at work to keep our communities safe. The Clovis Police Department received nearly 300 calls for service in the span of 24 hours. “We ask that if you’re going to drink alcohol or consume narcotics to do […]
On The Map: Fresno
When Spanish explorers first came to the Central Valley back in the day, they encountered this river. And what they found was, it was surrounded by ash trees, or in Spanish, Fresno trees. And so this was named the Fresno River. When counties were being established in the new state of California, this was originally […]
This California Deli Serves Italian Classics That Could Fool a Roman
If you think you need a flight to Rome to taste the real deal, Fresno has a surprise waiting for you. Sam’s Italian Deli & Market has the kind of depth and soul that makes you pause between bites and smile. From the aroma of simmering sauce to shelves lined with imports, every detail whispers tradition. Come hungry,...
