California Women’s Prison Faces Backlash Following Mass Assault
CHOWCHILLA, Calif. — State lawmakers are demanding answers from prison officials following the state’s $1.9 million settlement nearly two years after guards inside California’s largest women’s prison sprayed dozens of incarcerated women with pepper spray. On Aug. 2, 2024, correctional officers gathered numerous incarcerated women in...
Big Fresno Fair adds five concerts to 2026 lineup
The Big Fresno Fair has added five concerts to its 2026 entertainment lineup, including performances by BigXthaPlug, Matt Maher, Bush, Russell Dickerson, and Los Tigres del Norte, with tickets available for pre-sale on May 6 and general sale on May 18.
Clovis Unified sets student enrollment record, now CA’s 11th largest district
Student enrollment in the Clovis Unified School District has reached a record high, making it the 11th largest school district in California, according to enrollment data released by the California Department of Education. State records show that Clovis Unified added 382 students in the 2025–26 school year, representing a 0.9% increase from the last school year. This number places Clovis Unified fourth in...
Police make 27 alcohol-related arrests during 112th Clovis Rodeo
Police say 27 rodeo-goers were arrested due to alcohol-related antics during the five-day Clovis Rodeo. The Clovis Police Department conducted the operation along with the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control over the five-day event, an annual tradition for the city. In addition to patrolling the event, officers also worked with bars to identify and arrest people presenting fake IDs. Of...
Clovis Unified bus driver honored with state award for heroic response during emergency
Neri was named the 2025 Bus Driver of the Year for Northern California, an award given to only two drivers statewide each year.
4-year-old Fresno girl dies after battle with leukemia
4-year-old Gloria Salas, who was battling leukemia and needed a rare blood type to stay alive, has passed away.
Watch: Cat lost in California reunited with Georgia family 7 years later
A Georgia family was reunited with their pet cat seven years after the feline vanished during a move in California.
More students can get a guaranteed spot at Fresno State
California State University, Fresno has expanded its Bulldog Bound admission program to include eight community colleges in the Central Valley, providing students with a guaranteed pathway to a Fresno State degree and various resources and scholarships.
Kingsburg turns up the heat with Burn Pilates
KINGSBURG – From biceps, triceps, abs and beyond, downtown’s newest fitness hub is keeping residents active from head-to-toe. On April 25, community members gathered in front of 1467 Marion St. to officially welcome Burn Pilates to the community of Kingsburg. While some eager residents have already begun taking classes since the studio’s soft opening, the turnout for the grand opening and ribbon cutting...
‘Her legacy is not lost’: Potential Madera County Supervisor talks lifetime of service for...
Charles Brook Allen, a convicted felon turned potential Madera County supervisor, has dedicated his life to service after a tragic accident that took a life, and is now running for office to push boundaries and do the will of the people.

















