Fresno woman sentenced for arming son, a gang member and convicted felon
Jawana Washington, 45, of Fresno, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for aiding and abetting a felon in possession of a firearm and disposing of a firearm to a felon. Washington was convicted on September 3rd, following a one-day trial. Court documents revealed that she knowingly provided her firearm...
South American woman pleads guilty to bank robbery charges, including in Fresno
A 27-year-old Chilean woman pleaded guilty to bank robbery and conspiracy to commit bank robbery stemming from a string of bank and ATM heists throughout California, Oregon, and Washington. Maite Celis Silva was part of a South American crime group that broke into multiple financial institutions from May through...
An ex-Fresno Arts Council employee is under investigation in $1.5 million embezzlement case, city...
This story was originally published by Fresnoland. The Fresno Police Department is investigating a report alleging that $1.5 million was reportedly embezzled by a now-former employee of the Fresno Arts Council, according to three high-ranking city sources. The matter was reported to local authorities last week. On...
Side-by-side fast-food restaurants near downtown Fresno close. What’s going on?
There are two fewer places to grab a quick bite near downtown Fresno and Highway 99. The KFC and Wendy’s on C and Fresno streets — which operated next door to each other for years — are now closed. The windows are boarded up and the buildings are surrounded by chain-link fence. The signs are gone, only the metal...
Alysa Liu, born in Clovis, wins gold medal at Winter Olympics
Alysa Liu, 20, was born in Clovis and earned a gold medal for Team USA in the short program event in Milan.
Three Pedestrians Injured in Madera Crosswalk Collision
Three pedestrians were hospitalized Saturday afternoon after being struck by a pickup truck while walking in a crosswalk, Madera police said. Officers responded around 2:35 p.m. to Granada Drive and Cleveland Avenue, where they found that a Ford pickup turning southbound had hit the pedestrians. All three were...
Family Tree Farms Appoints Ryan Howard as North American Sales Director
Reedley, CA – Family Tree Farms is pleased to announce the promotion of Ryan Howard to North American Sales Director, effective January 1, 2026. Howard has been an integral part of the Family Tree Farms sales organization for over a decade, playing key roles in expanding customer partnerships, leading sales strategy,...
Ag Watch: Robotic Harvester
A technically advanced citrus harvester is now being put to the test at Fresno State.
Central CA fishing spots ranked; Fresno-area lakes, San Luis Obispo, Millerton
Fresno Bee Feb. 11, 2026 Fishing report compiled by California Outdoors Hall of Fame member Dave Hurley and edited by Roger George, who guides in the greater Fresno area and holds the striper record at Millerton Lake. Best bets Bass Lake trout available, Mike Beighey reported, Don Pedro king salmon action good, Steve...
Fresno Chaffee Zoo ends IllumiNATURE with a Lunar New Year celebration
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — The Fresno Chaffee Zoo wrapped up IllumiNATURE with a bang and celebrated its final night with a special Lunar New Year event. Families packed the zoo to enjoy this new IllumiNature experience, featuring food trucks, craft corners, and live performances. One of the highlights of...
