Downtown Fresno’s La Jacka vegan Mexican restaurant is closing
FRESNO, Calif. — After more than a decade serving the community, La Jacka, a family-owned Mexican vegan restaurant in downtown Fresno, is closing its doors. Owner Miriam Martinez says the decision was difficult. According to Martinez, she says this is not the end of the business but a transition...
Man stabbed after allegedly attacking 65-year-old with wrench near Fresno State
A man was stabbed Thursday morning after allegedly attacking a 65-year-old man with a wrench near Valley Children’s Stadium. Officers responded to a reported altercation at 8:48 a.m. in the 1300 block of San Ramon Avenue. When they arrived, they contacted the two men involved. According to Fresno Police Sgt. Diana True
Top stories: Dyer’s homeless math; Flauta Kings rule; raisin baron arrested, and more
The Fresno Bee published several top stories Wednesday covering news across the central San Joaquin Valley. From a family’s legal action over a student’s death to Mayor Jerry Dyer’s claims about homeless encampments, plus a local restaurant success story and felony charges against a former raisin industry figure, here
Police evacuate Fresno hardware store after reports of armed man. Gun was fake
A Fresno hardware store was evacuated following reports of an armed suspect making threats inside the business. The situation unfolded at the Ace Hardware store near Belmont and Maple avenues around 4 p.m. Wednesday, Fresno police Lt. Larry Bowlan said. Police received a report of an armed subject. Officers established
Teen in critical condition after being hit by car while on E-Bike in Selma,...
A teenager is in critical condition after being hit by a car in Selma on Tuesday.
Blackstone makeover in Fresno includes wider sidewalks, bike lanes – fewer car lanes
Construction is underway for a major road project that will reduce car lanes to make room for bicycles, pedestrians and bus platforms on the southern stretch of Blackstone Avenue — part of a corridor often referred to as the “spine” of Fresno. Roadwork to reduce three vehicle lanes to two each way began June 8 on Black
Man on e-bike hospitalized after crash in Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — A man riding an electric bicycle was hospitalized Wednesday evening after colliding with a vehicle at a busy Fresno intersection. Officers responded around 6:50 p.m. to a report of a vehicle versus pedestrian crash at Palm and Shields avenues. When officers arrived, they found an...
$27 million makeover set to transform downtown Madera, construction to begin soon
MADERA, Calif. (FOX26) — A long-awaited transformation is finally coming to downtown Madera, an area many residents say has looked largely unchanged for decades. For some who live and work in the area, the need for change has been clear for years. “It’s been, you know, the same for...
CA Governor awards Fresno sergeant who fought until unconscious from blood loss
Fresno Police Sergeant George Imirian was presented with the Medal of Valor by California Governor Gavin Newsom for his bravery during a shootout at the scene of a homicide in 2024, in which he sustained multiple gunshot wounds while pursuing and engaging the suspect.
Parents and educators urge Fresno Unified to seek input on layoffs and admin reassignments
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Parents, teachers and community members urged Fresno Unified School District leaders Wednesday, expressing growing concerns over a pattern of district decisions being made without meaningful input from the people most affected by them. The comments centered on proposed educator layoffs and the

















