DOJ: Man sentenced for assaulting Veterans Affairs employee in Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. ( ) – A man was sentenced Monday for assaulting a Veterans Affairs employee in Fresno, the Department of Justice said. According to the DOJ, the man, identified as 43-year-old Joseph Luis Alamo, committed the assault the day before Veterans’ Day. The DOJ says that’s when...
Woman dies after she was hit walking Madera crosswalk with children
A 72-year-old woman died after being hit by a truck in a crosswalk in Madera, while two children were injured and released from the hospital.
DOJ: Fresno felon who fought officers during arrest pleads guilty
FRESNO, Calif. ( ) – A felon pleaded guilty Monday for having a firearm while fighting officers when they were trying to arrest him during a traffic stop in Fresno County in 2024. The Department of Justice announced Tuesday that 27-year-old Joseph Rocha of Fresno pleaded guilty to being...
The power of representation: How the all-Black fire crew in Fresno is making an...
Their power lies in showing others a reality most could have never imagined.
Fresno educators and parents rally against proposed school layoffs
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Teachers, classified school workers, and parents voiced their concerns during public comment at FUSD Board meeting to oppose proposed layoffs and job freezes. Many classified school workers warned that the reductions would threaten classroom instruction, student transportation, and school...
Adults seen ‘actively encouraging’ Clovis student protestors to face charges
CLOVIS, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Police say they are planning to file charges against adults who were seen “actively encouraging, organizing, and facilitating students leaving” Clovis schools on Tuesday to protest ICE. “These actions are unacceptable. Adults who contribute to or promote truancy place minors at risk...
California Braces for Back-to-Back Pacific Storms Bringing Flood Risk and Sierra Snow
Sacramento, California – After a brief lull in storm activity, multiple Pacific systems are set to move south along the West Coast beginning mid-February, bringing heavy rain, mountain snow, travel disruptions, and possible flooding to large portions of California and the broader western United States. Forecasters...
Tower District Vendors Facing Potential Fines After Ordinance Seeks to Prohibit Vending
If you live in Fresno, you have likely heard of Tower District and its lively atmosphere during the day and night. During the day people go to have lunch or grab a coffee, while at night it is filled with energetic music and dancing. Throughout the whole day, you’ll see people grabbing food from vendors on the...
Fresno’s $7.7M Electric Car and Bike Sharing Programs Beset by Vandalism, Underuse
Transform Fresno got $7.7 million for an electric car and bike sharing program from the state's Transformative Climate Communities program in 2019. The Clean Shared Mobility Network has been troubled by vandalism, especially of the car chargers installed at public housing sites in southwest Fresno. Biz-Werx is taking...
‘It’s a philosophy’: Why a Fresno kitchen is putting people first before profit
My Homies Kitchen is a non-profit in downtown Fresno that is serving culture, connection, and a second chance to many in the community through its food, workshops, and focus on harm reduction and law and policy.
