MYSTERY SOLVED: Antique lanterns’ purpose to be revealed by Fresno Historical Society
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — After a five-month investigation, the Fresno City & County Historical Society have discovered the purpose of nearly seven dozen antique lanterns discovered by High-Speed Rail contractors on June 9, 2025. The society says they have also located an image by famed Fresno photographer Pop Laval...
Amazon workers in Fresno train Santa’s next generation of helpers
Amazon employees in Fresno are helping to ensure Christmas presents across the country get to their destinations in time, and now they're getting help from their own families.
‘We’ve come such a long way.’ The Valley’s Hmong community at 50: From ashes...
The war was secret. The journey was forced. The arrival was quiet. Fifty years later, the Hmong story in California’s Central Valley is loud with life. It echoes through farm fields, school gyms, courtrooms, and city council chambers. This month, the Hmong community will gather at the Merced County...
‘Local favorite’ in Fresno receives grant for upgrades
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A “local favorite” received a $15,000 grant from the city of Fresno. Mayor Jerry Dyer announced Monday that Yoshino Japanese Restaurant, which has been in business for nearly 45 years, received a grant from the energy efficiency program. Dyer also said that the restaurant is “a local...
Fresno home shot at 3 times, first suspect arrested, police say
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The first suspect has been arrested in connection with a series of shootings that have plagued a Fresno home. Police say they arrested 22-year-old Jordan Rios, who is a criminal street gang member, for two of the three shootings at a home near West San Carlos and North Pope avenues. The […]
Northeast Fresno Bobby Salazar’s franchise rebrands to Mama Iguana’s
A Bobby Salazar's franchise has rebranded, cutting ties with its namesake as Fresno businessman Bobby Salazar continues his legal battle.
Couple dies trying to stay warm in tent near Fresno highway. ‘They’d help out...
Family and friends are grieving the loss of two unhoused individuals who died while trying to stay warm in their tent along a highway in Fresno last week. Fresno police responded to a call Friday afternoon about two individuals who were found dead in their tent in an encampment near the Highway 180 on-ramp and Abby...
Jasper the meerkat passes away at Fresno Chaffee Zoo
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Jasper, a beloved 15-year-old meerkat at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo, has passed away. The Fresno Chaffee Zoo says their animal care and veterinary teams made the difficult decision to humanely euthanize him due to age-related issues following a recent health exam. Jasper was one of...
Downtown Fresno Christmas Parade dazzles with first-ever night start
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — The 96th annual Downtown Fresno Christmas Parade took place over the weekend, drawing over 20,000 people to Fulton Street. Attendees braved the chilly air to witness floats adorned with dazzling lights. This year marked the first time the parade began at night, enhancing the magical...
City of Fresno poised to strengthen anti-encampment law by adding new penalties
The Fresno City Council on Thursday is expected to adopt a handful of changes to city code, with most aimed at granting the Fresno City Attorney more power to pursue legal action against violators of its anti-encampment law. The updates to city code will come through a single item with...
