Fresno’s restaurant scene has been booming and bumpy this year. What to know
Fresno is seeing a wave of new restaurants — at least 17 are in the works — but one high-profile opening is already hitting trouble, with Horn Barbecue employees alleging bounced paychecks just weeks after its debut. From a Michelin-recognized Tijuana taco shop to a fine-dining brunch launch, here’s what’s happening...
Fresno hasn’t had a police auditor since last summer. Residents say it’s a big...
Fresno’s independent police auditor in charge of issuing quarterly reports hasn’t released a single one in nine months. That appears to coincide with John Gliatta’s retirement last August. The former FBI agent held the top role at Fresno’s Office of Independent Review since former Mayor Lee Brand hired him in 2017.
Fast-growing Southwest coffee chain is opening in major Clovis intersection
A rapidly growing Southwest-based coffee chain has chosen Clovis as one of the first California cities for its expansion. Arkansas-based 7 Brew Coffee, which gained popularity in Southwest states such as Texas and Arizona, plans to open a drive-through coffee stand with outdoor seating at the intersection of Clovis’s...
Two teenagers shot and killed in northeast Fresno identified
Two teenagers who were shot and killed in northeast Fresno on early Monday morning have been identified.
Man stabbed during road rage incident in Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — A man was hospitalized after getting stabbing during a road rage incident Wednesday afternoon in Central Fresno. Police say the incident began shortly after 3:00 p.m. near Blackstone Avenue and Dakota Avenue. During a confrontation, a man in his mid-30s is believed to have pulled...
Deceased Fresno Correctional Officer Inspires Proposed State Law
Bill would grant some correctional officers peace officer status. Debate continues over California’s elderly parole law. Mayor Jerry Dyer's father dies. A celebration of his life is scheduled for April. A bill to designate correctional officers as peace officers — inspired by a Fresno County correctional officer who...
Another mystery jet loops Central Valley skies, keeping locals guessing why
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Another odd-looking aircraft flew around the Central Valley on Wednesday. According to an online aircraft website, the plane was doing circles around the airport, then went east and did more circles between Reedley and Parlier. In the last couple of weeks, the Valley has seen...
‘An amazing job’: Madera student makes district history at mock trial finals
The Matilda Torres High mock trial team from Madera, California made history by winning the California mock trial finals and earning the award for "Outstanding Prosecution Pretrial Attorney" for sophomore Eliana Cantu.
Fresno’s record-breaking spring heat wave will cool off soon. Here’s the forecast
The warmer-than-usual March temperatures in the Fresno area will begin to cool down early next week, giving the Valley some respite from record-setting temperatures. Emily Wilson, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service office in Hanford, said temperatures will slightly dip starting Tuesday before warming up...
Fresno Police chief incorporates new technology as she marks 1 year as top cop
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – It’s been one year since Mindy Casto took over as Fresno’s Police chief. With 30 years at the department, she’s been able to step in and begin making changes she says will better serve the community. “The days are long, the year has been short. So much has happened in a year,” […]
