Downtown Fresno arsonist sentenced, must register with local police
A young Fresno man is now a convicted arsonist following a series of attacks downtown two years ago.
Top retail news: Restaurant openings, closings, expansions; high-speed rail disrupts; Mercedes flexes
The Fresno area’s retail and dining landscape has seen plenty of action this month, with new openings, sudden closures and a contentious Clovis city council vote. This roundup covers the top retail stories shaping the central San Joaquin Valley, including a craft brewery shutting its doors, a Korean fried chicken chain expanding and a downtown restaurant fighting to survive High-Speed Rail construction. Barnes...
Popular Japanese-inspired market opens its third Central Valley location this year
Miniso, a popular Japanese lifestyle brand, is opening its newest location in Fresno's Villaggio shopping center on May 2, offering discounts to celebrate the grand opening.
Monarch hubs are popping up across the Central Valley
FRESNO, Calif. ( ) – “Monarch Hubs” are popping up across the Central Valley, and many more may be coming. The Monarch Fellowship says there are over 400 hubs across the state, but they all have one purpose: rebuilding habitats for monarchs and other pollinators. Each hub...
Mono Casino Announces Early Rewards Program Signups at Local Community Events
North Fork Mono Casino is excited to announce the launch of its official New Signup events that are happening throughout the summer. These community events offer future guests the first opportunity to join the Rewards Program and win prizes before the highly anticipated property officially opens its doors. By registering...
Suspects sought after attempted robbery at Fresno business complex leaves man injured
An attempted robbery on Thursday sent a man to a Fresno hospital. Officers were initially responding to reports of a shooting victim around 10 p.m. at Willow and Shepherd avenues, but learned there was no actual victim. Instead, they were told an armed robbery had taken place in the parking lot of the business complex that includes popular restaurant Saizon. Fresno police Lt. Marcus...
Clovis Rodeo fans pack the bleachers for 112th year
The Clovis Rodeo celebrates its 112th anniversary this week, featuring a variety of events from saddle bronc to mutton busting, as well as a specialty act from Rider and Bethany Kiesner, who perform trick roping, whip cracking, and gymnastics on horseback.
See a top Fresno chef’s new restaurant before it opens. It’s a sandwich shop
Inside Look is a Fresno Bee series where we take readers behind the scenes at restaurants, new businesses, local landmarks and news stories. It’s not an exaggeration to say chef Jimmy Pardini’s new sandwich shop is unlike any other sandwich place in Fresno. Inspired by his time in Italy, the sandwiches have ingredients like a creamy fresh mozzarella spread and Tuscan salami, served on...
Crews battle house fire in central Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Fire crews are battling a house fire Friday afternoon. Fire crews responded to the home around 12 p.m. near San Ramon Avenue and 3rd Street in central Fresno. Smoke was seen coming from the home as crews battled the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and no other […]
Missing Auberry Woman Found Deceased, Sheriff’s Need Help
Fresno County Sheriff’s detectives continue to investigate the suspicious death of 27 year-old Bessie Walker. The Auberry woman was last seen on either Wednesday, August 4th or Thursday, August 5th, 2021. Family members filed a missing persons report with our office on August 8th, 2021. Her last reported sighting was near Mono Wind Casino in Auberry and she was wearing a pink dress...

















