Valley Animal Center introduces adorable adoptable, Elliot
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Fresno councilmember proposes child care pilot program amid budget shortfall
A new proposal at Fresno City Hall on Monday aims to address child care needs by directing city funding to providers and families.
Pedestrian killed after being hit by car in Fresno, police confirm
A person was killed after being hit by a car near the Fresno Yosemite International Airport on Monday night.
Fresno-Madera homeless count rises 9.2% as California sees overall decline
The homeless population in Fresno and Madera counties saw a modest increase in the latest Point-in-Time count, even as overall numbers declined across California and the nation.
Fresno Councilmember Maxwell looking for millions to help you with ‘disastrous’ childcare costs
Fresno City Councilmember Tyler Maxwell on Monday morning unveiled a two-pronged plan to address high childcare costs in the city, an issue he said “is nothing short of disastrous” and is “the No. 1 issue” brought up by his constituents. Maxwell said he wants to allocate...
Scrutiny rises over street-drinking ordinance for downtown Fresno events. Here’s why
A new ordinance that aims to allow street drinking at permitted downtown Fresno events has some residents concerned it will lead to an uptick in drunk driving and public safety issues. The one-year pilot plan establishes three “entertainment zones” along Fulton Street in Fresno’s Brewery District, which was initially i
Family of man fatally shot by Fresno Police speaks to Action News
Tense moments unfolded Friday in a southeast Fresno neighborhood near Calwa after gunshots were reported just before noon during a police response to a family disturbance.
Building that caught fire was going to be sold, Fresno City College says
A fire at the former Fresno City College Career and Technology Center caused extensive damage to the building, which was due to be sold off, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Officer punched, family members arrested after fight outside Kerman graduation, police say
A fight broke out between two students outside a Kerman HS Graduation, resulting in an officer being punched, a mother being hospitalized and charged with obstruction, and a graduate being charged with challenging to fight, resisting officers, and a probation violation.
Motorcyclist dies after dog runs into roadway in Madera County, CHP says
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A motorcyclist died Friday after a dog ran into the roadway in Madera County, the California Highway Patrol said. At around 6:05 p.m., officers were called to the area of Avenue 7 and Road 35 for a solo vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. Upon arrival, officers talked to the motorc
