Best read: Mysterious pillar destroyed; 74-year-old charged; Central Valley job losses
Here are The Fresno Bee's best read stories from last week.
California CDL crackdown leaves immigrant truckers in limbo as deadlines shift
FRESNO — In the corner of Sammy Gill’s sprawling Fresno truck yard, among other gargantuan rigs with 20-plus-inch rims, a bright red 2022 Mack Anthem sits idle. The truck hasn’t moved since mid-November — not because it’s broken down, but because its owner, an immigrant driver, had his commercial driver’s license...
City of Clovis seeking part-time Animal Services Officer to support community and animal care
December 31, 2025 — The City of Clovis is accepting applications for a part-time Animal Services Officer, a role that supports animal care, public safety and regulatory enforcement within the community. The extra-help, part-time position is based in Clovis and falls under the Police Department’s Animal Services...
Crunch Fitness Holds Grand Opening in North Fresno
It’s that time of year when people are making those New Year’s resolutions — with many listing getting fit as their number one goal. Crunch Fitness is ready to welcome those new members to its latest location on Blackstone Avenue in north Fresno. Sunday’s grand opening was...
City of Clovis installs new water meters to boost conservation and detect leaks quicker
CLOVIS, Calif. (FOX26) — The City of Clovis is rolling out new water meters designed to help neighbors conserve water and quickly identify potential leaks. The modern meters feature a digital display and provide daily updates on water usage, unlike the old meters that collectively reported data every two months.
Highway 41 reopens after rockslide blocks part of the roadway
Highway 41 between State Route 33 and 46 re-opened today after a rockslide covered part of the lanes.
Hidden camera found outside North Auburn home tied to theft groups linked to Fresno...
AUBURN, Calif. (FOX26) — Detectives with the Placer County Sheriff's Office are warning community members after discovering a hidden surveillance camera disguised with fake leaves outside a home in North Auburn. Investigators say the camera was hidden in landscaping, and its location was not random. “This is part of...
CHP Arrests Impaired Driver Found Passed Out in Roadway in Fresno
California Highway Patrol officers in Fresno arrested an impaired driver who was found passed out in the driver’s seat while parked in the middle of a roadway, authorities said Tuesday. The driver was determined to be over three times the legal alcohol limit, according to the California Highway Patrol....
This woman has been missing from Clovis for over 1 month
CLOVIS, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Clovis Police Department is asking for the community’s help finding a woman who has been missing for over a month now. Police say 66-year-old Kathleen Rodriguez was last seen on Nov. 23, near Clovis Community Hospital at Temperance and Herndon avenues. She is 5 feet 6 inches tall, 150...
Car fires in central Fresno being investigated as possible arson
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Two cars found on fire early Wednesday afternoon are being investigated as possible arson in central Fresno. The Fresno Fire Department says they were called out to Pontiac and Hulbert Avenues, near Dakota and West Avenues, around 5:17 a.m. for reports of a car fire.
