UC Davis grad student wins thousands for almond research
UC Davis grad student wins thousands for almond research. Graduate student Aileen Salas has won the Milton D. and Mary M. Miller Plant Science Award, granting her $3,000 for her almond research. Salas is a part of the horticulture and agronomy graduate group, based in the UC Davis Department of Plant Sciences.
Man’s ‘senseless act of violence’ threatened Madera family, police say
Andrew Murillo was arrested in Madera after intentionally firing several rounds into an apartment with a family inside, and is now facing charges of attempted murder and multiple firearm-related charges.
Ugliest public buildings in America? 2 Central Valley landmarks made the list
Not every public building is a work of art — and two Central Valley structures are proof of that. The New Jersey Real Estate Network recently ranked Modesto and Fresno landmarks among the 15 ugliest public buildings in America. The real estate group surveyed more than 3,000 people, asking them to vote on the nation’s...
Clovis tattoo shop owner speaking out after near-death motorcycle crash
A cherished Clovis tattoo shop owner and motorcycle rider is speaking out for the first time to Action News following his traumatic near-death accident.
Central Valley groundwater pumping, land-sinking stressing Aqueduct. Is there a fix?
Years of collapsing areas of land in the San Joaquin Valley — caused primarily by the over-pumping of groundwater for farming — has taken a toll on California’s largest water delivery system that relies on stable land to work well. A state report released this year determined its 2023 annual water delivery capability...
This Cozy Restaurant In California Serves Up The Best Lobster Garlic Noodles You’ll Ever...
Ever had one of those days when your taste buds are screaming for something extraordinary, but your brain can’t quite figure out what that something is?. Yard House in Fresno might just be the answer to your culinary conundrum. In the heart of California’s Central Valley, where farm-to-table isn’t...
Clovis firefighters return home from the Gifford fire
CLOVIS, Calif. (FOX26) — The Clovis firefighter returned home from helping contain the Gifford Fire on Saturday. Fire crews from Clovis, Tulare County, Kings County, Merced, and Orange Cove were sent to contain the Gifford fire that started on August 2nd. The Gifford fire grew to be classified as...
Suspected DUI driver collides with pedestrian, killing her, Fresno police say
A pedestrian was killed Sunday afternoon after a suspected DUI driver struck her on a sidewalk in Fresno. Officers responded to the collision at 3 p.m. at Olive Avenue and First Street and found the unidentified woman with major injuries, as she was struck by a gray Honda Accord. The pedestrian was pronounced dead....
Fresno police search for gun after boy assaulted, robbed
Fresno Police are investigating a robbery of a boy on Sunday morning, in which a gun may have been involved, and have detained two persons of interest and recovered stolen property.
Search for missing 79-year-old Fresno man with medical needs
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Authorities are actively searching for a missing 79-year-old Fresno man, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says. Deputies say around 11p.m. Friday, Ramiro Ortiz walked away from a medical care facility near Belmont and Cornelia Avenues. He was being treated for a number of medical issues...
