Man shoots himself in Fresno movie theatre parking lot
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — One person was found dead in the parking lot of Regal Cinemas on Monday morning in northwest Fresno. The scene is at the Marketplace at El Paso shopping center near Highway 99 and Herndon. The Fresno Police Department says were called out around 7:30 for...
Construction begins on $130 million SR 41 Expressway project in Madera County
Construction has begun on the State Route 41 Expressway Project, a $130 million transportation improvement effort that county officials say is the largest infrastructure project in Madera County history. The project, announced last week, will widen a 4.6-mile segment of SR 41 between avenues 10½ and 15, a heavily trave
Miss California competition returns to Fresno at the Saroyan Theatre
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — After a four-year absence, the Miss California competition is returning to Fresno, bringing dozens of contestants back to the city that long served as the pageant’s home. Contestants gathered at River Park on Sunday afternoon to kick off competition week. Organizers said 63 contestants...
Relatives from across the United States visit to celebrate with Selma centenarian
SELMA, Calif. (FOX26) — Family from Texas, Arizona, Oregon, and more came to celebrate a Selma resident's 100th birthday. Annie Manfred Rossotti celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday. She was born in 1926 and is the oldest of 11 siblings. She traveled a lot with her husband. Rossotti said...
Truck rams into gas station in west Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — A truck rammed into a gas station early Monday morning in west Fresno. It happened at a Quest Mart Gas Station at McKinley and West Avenues. A worker said a group of thieves tried to steal their ATM back in December but failed. Nothing was...
Heat advisory sends Valley families searching for relief at water parks, cooling centers
Triple-digit temperatures are forecasted across the Valley, with a heat advisory in effect through Tuesday, prompting families to look for ways to stay cool ahead of the official start of summer.
Should Fresno highways have toll, carpool, truck-only lanes? See recommendations
The best way to manage the growing traffic problem on Fresno-Clovis area’s urban highway system might be to add toll lanes — though it will not happen fast or on a cheap budget. A new study presented Friday to the Fresno Council of Governments , the region’s transportation planning agency, found congestion has ramped u
Proactive patrols in Madera lead to four felony arrests, including warrant and burglaries
MADERA, Calif. (FOX26) — The Weekend Day Shift Team conducted proactive patrols throughout the City of Madera today, focusing on crime suppression, traffic enforcement, and community safety. Officers made four notable felony arrests. Madera Police Officer Rolfo was patrolling the area of Clinton Street and Pershing Str
Two arrested in Madera after $12,000 jewelry theft at Del Sol Jewelers, police say
MADERA, Calif. (FOX26) — Two people were arrested in Madera after police said they helped steal thousands of dollars' worth of jewelry from a local business. Officers responded Friday to Del Sol Jewelers on East Yosemite Avenue for a reported theft. Police said several people worked together to steal...
Wine industry layoffs hit California as major producer cuts more than 200 jobs
California’s wine industry continues to feel the effects of slowing demand and shifting consumer preferences. One of the sector’s biggest recent workforce reductions is impacting hundreds of employees in the…
