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,...
Fresno Deputies Seek Public Help After Catching Credit Card Thieves on Video
Theft Caught in Clear View (Image Credits: Yourcentralvalley.com) Fresno County – Surveillance cameras at local retail spots recently recorded four people making purchases with stolen credit cards, prompting deputies to launch a public appeal for identification tips. Theft Caught in Clear View Deputies from the...
Two Killed, Several Injured in Madera County Crash Involving Semi-Truck and Honda CR-V
An intersection in Madera County was the location of a fatal incident involving a Honda CR-V and a semi-truck, which led to two deaths and several injuries. The crash took place shortly before 11 a.m. near the city of Madera, at the intersection of Avenue 13 and Road 23. The California Highway Patrol reported that...
California water district plans up to 21 GW of solar on land fallowed due...
The board of California’s Westlands Water District has adopted a clean infrastructure plan that it projects could result in 21 GW of solar power at full buildout. The Valley Clean Infrastructure Plan is a “major land-repurposing initiative” in response to water shortages that “force large-scale land fallowing across...
Family gathering on New Year’s Day leads to stabbing at Fresno home, police say
A man was stabbed multiple times on Thursday in Fresno. Officers responded at 7:37 p.m. to the 1200 block E. Clinton Avenue to a “chaotic scene” outside a home involving family members, Fresno Police Lt. Michael Pierce said. Officers entered the home and found a 34-year-old man with multiple stab wounds in the upper...
History of the 99 Freeway
[Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Fresnoland, a nonprofit news organization.]. A new report from the UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies looks at the scale of destruction wrought by Highway 99 when it was built through West Fresno in the 1950s, as well as the alternative routes community...
Driver caught by CHP days after running from police in Fresno, CHP says
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The law caught up to a Madera County driver on Friday after CHP says they outran officers earlier this week. CHP says police tried pulling over the Mercedes pictured below on Dec. 30 on Shaw Avenue in Fresno. The driver allegedly fled, but CHP says the pursuit was quickly called […]
Central California: Rare Thunderstorm Risk Develops This Weekend
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Hanford, California – Multiple storm waves are expected to move through central California this weekend, bringing the potential for thunderstorms capable of producing strong winds, hail, and heavy rainfall....
Fresno Chaffee Zoo prices are changing – and some are going down
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Fresno Chaffee Zoo is changing its prices – and while most have gone up, some have actually gone down. They have also implemented a new pricing system, including value days. General admission has increased by $5 per adult and $4 per child on Fridays through Mondays, and $2 per adult […]
