Historic part of Fresno zoo is closing due to animal welfare, safety standards
Fresno Chaffee Zoo is closing one of its oldest attractions, ending a nearly 40-year run on an exhibit that invited “nature lovers to take a walk on the wild side.” So, wrote The Fresno Bee on the opening of the Tropical Rainforest Aviary in 1988. The half-acre enclosure was designed with mesh roping, vines and tropica
Fresno Chaffee Zoo’s Tropical Rainforest Aviary closing after nearly 40 years
The Fresno Chaffee Zoo's Tropical Rainforest Aviary will be closing down after nearly 40 years.
Crime Stoppers Daily Most Wanted: Hunter Lee Mitchell
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Our Valley Crime Stoppers Daily Most Wanted is Hunter Lee Mitchell. Hunter Mitchell is wanted on a felony warrant for Prohibited Person in Possession of Firearms and Ammo. 36-year-old Mitchell is 5' 11" tall, 220 lbs., and has brown eyes and brown hair. If you...
Top stories: High-Speed Rail tax fight; $1 tacos in Fresno; hard seltzer medal sweep
Here are The Fresno Bee's top stories from Wednesday to catch you up.
HWY 168 lanes blocked after motorcycle crash
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Lanes are blocked on the westbound Highway 168 near McKinley after a crash on Thursday morning. CHP and firefighters are on scene. Our photojournalist is also on scene and can see a crashed motorcycle in one of the lanes. As of 7:20, officers have moved...
Groundwater summit moves to Clovis from Sacramento, changing focus to farmers
An annual groundwater conference is being moved this year from downtown Sacramento to Clovis in an attempt to reach those most affected by the state’s new groundwater law – farmers. The conference, “Faces of SGMA Implementation Summit” put on by the Groundwater Resources Association will be held June 2-3 at the Clovis
Lottery ticket winner waits over eight weeks for $2,000 prize
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — A Fresno couple had to wait eight weeks to claim their $2,000 lottery prize from the California State Lottery. “I scratched the ticket and couldn't believe that I won.”. On March 13th, Nicholas Wilcken bought a $ 20 “red carpet riches” lottery scratch-off.
Person killed after being hit by train in Fresno
A person was killed after being hit by a train near Shields and Wishon avenues in Fresno on Wednesday night.
Fresno Unified staff helps remodel bedrooms for family
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Staff members and school resource officers of Fresno Unified volunteered to help remodel bedrooms for a family. The makeover was a part of the Healthy Room Project, an initiative that is aimed at creating “safe positive spaces, for at-risk children in vulnerable communities.” School resourc
Fresno Mayor proposes $2.55 billion budget for 2026-2027 fiscal year
Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer is proposing a $2.55 billion budget for the 2026 to 2027 fiscal year. He says rising costs are being driven by previously negotiated contracts, facility leases, software agreements, and inflation.
