Seven thriving business opening stories renew Fresno’s economic vibrancy
Seven thriving business opening stories renew Fresno's economic vibrancy Stories by Fresno Bee journalists, with AI summarization Recent articles highlight a surge of new businesses opening in Fresno, reflecting a renewal in the local economy. These stories share a common theme of growth and diversification, as...
Revitalization of downtown Fresno stuck in second gear. What’s the hold up? | Opinion
Eight years ago this week, I exited The Bee’s former building on E Street on foot, ignored a “Road Closed” sign in front of the newly built Tuolumne Street bridge and delved into the mystery and possibility of downtown Fresno. Fulton Street was a maze of chain-link fences as construction crews made final preparations...
A top Fresno restaurateur shares details of new Clovis eatery. What he told us
One of Fresno’s most popular restaurateurs shared details of his next restaurant with The Bee, from intimate dining nooks to lots of pasta. Jimmy Pardini — founder of restaurants The Annex Kitchen and Annesso Pizzeria — is planning an Italian restaurant in Clovis. He’s been keeping the details under wraps for months,...
Man carjacked, kidnapped, driven to Clovis bank, police say
A man was carjacked and kidnapped in Fresno, driven to a bank in Clovis, and escaped, while the suspects fled in his vehicle and remain at large.
Former Fresno Police sergeant sentenced in court
Former Fresno police sergeant Donald Dinnell pleaded guilty to misdemeanor DUI and possession of a controlled substance and was sentenced to 20 days in jail.
Hawk rescued, released after falling from nest in Clovis
CLOVIS, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A hawk was released back into the community after it fell out of its nest from the Old Town Clovis water tower. Clovis Animal Services intervened when they received a call from a concerned citizen earlier this week. According to the citizen, the young hawk fell out of its nest from […]
‘I hope you never see the streets’: Man sentenced for deadly 2023 shooting in...
Montray Skinner heard his fate in court on Friday. It's been over two years since he was charged with the shooting death of 45-year-old Nathaniel Casteneda during a fight in central Fresno.
No adult means no entry to Madera fair after dark
The Madera District Fair has implemented a new rule that bans under-18s from entering after 7 p.m. unless accompanied by someone over 21, in order to improve safety and keep families together.
Man wanted in connection to 2023 Fresno murder case arrested in Texas
FRESNO, Calif (FOX26) — The Fresno Police Department confirmed the arrest of a man wanted for the 2023 murder of Paul Fierro. 48-year-old Cristino Rocha was identified as the man suspected of shooting and killing Fierro on May 28, 2023. An arrest warrant was issued in June for Rocha,...
Search for missing mother and 8-month-old baby, pair disappeared between Fresno and Sacramento
An urgent search is underway for a missing mother and her baby, stretching from Fresno all the way up to Sacramento.