Missing taco restaurant owner says he was in Fresno hospital – shares a fundraiser
The taco truck and restaurant owner who went missing earlier this week in Fresno has surfaced – and says he was in the hospital for six days. Armando Arias, Jr., owner of Tacos El Cabezon , said in an Instagram story Tuesday evening that he was in the hospital, but did not say why. Police had confirmed Arias had been found safe Monday, but no additional...
Madera man arrested, vehicle stuck in mud with stolen chemicals
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A man was arrested after he got stuck in a field with water and mud up to the vehicles’ doors, according to the Madera County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say on Tuesday, after the storm, they were called to the area of Road 32 and Avenue 12 regarding a vehicle stuck […]
Driver Reported Making Death Threats on 90 Freeway
DEL REY - A woman in a black BMW was reported making death threats to someone in a black Mercedes on the eastbound 90 Freeway near Mindanao Way on Monday afternoon, according to LAPD. Officers responded around 1:52 p.m. to a criminal threats call near CA-90 East and Mindanao Way, but the suspect was gone before they arrived, police said. LAPD took a...
Fresno-area breweries keep closing as craft beer faces tough times. Here’s a list
Incinerati Brewing Co. in Clovis is the latest central San Joaquin Valley craft brewery to shut down, joining a growing list of local closures as small beer makers struggle nationwide. Rising costs, slower foot traffic and an industry where closures now outpace openings are squeezing breweries across the region. Full Stories Another Fresno-area brewery closes. ‘I’m just sitting there by myself for hours...
Gov. Gavin Newsom announces three new state parks, including one along Fresno-Madera County line
Governor Gavin Newsom toured Sycamore Island in Madera County on Wednesday, which is part of one of California's next state parks.
Twister Slams Rural Fresno County, Sends Clovis Classrooms Scrambling
A tornado touched down in Fresno County Tuesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service, snapping and uprooting trees across a rural stretch northeast of Clovis and jolting the Central Valley with blaring cellphone alerts. Tornado warnings briefly sent students in several local school districts into shelter-in-place mode while the same spring storm system churned out damaging straight-line winds and reports...
1-year-old, 3-year-old kidnapped in Fresno, suspect arrested
Two children were kidnapped in Fresno on Wednesday morning, but were later rescued after two witnesses held the suspect down until police arrived.
Bullard High School teacher and coach Steve Cox dies unexpectedly
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Bullard High School is mourning the unexpected death of staff member Steve Cox, known to many students as “Coach Cox,” who died Wednesday morning. "After thoughtful consideration, and with the guidance of the district’s psychology team, we are informing Mr. Cox’s classes of...
Sanger Chamber of Commerce reveals $50,000 in invoices, debt
The Sanger Chamber of Commerce revealed that it is dealing with $50,000 in outstanding invoices and debt after facing questions about its financial transparency. The chamber revealed its financial situation to the Sanger City Council last week one month after it failed to present financial information. The backstory: City staff...
Fresno Police Arrest Driver on DUI, Narcotics Charges After Traffic Stop
A driver was arrested Monday evening on suspicion of driving under the influence and drug-related offenses following a traffic stop in central Fresno, police said. Officers conducted a traffic enforcement stop at Ventura Avenue and Third Street around 5:57 p.m. During the stop, officers contacted the driver and detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath.
