Inmate killed in Fresno prison; Shasta County widow demands answers
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. - Officials are investigating the death of an inmate from Shasta County at Pleasant Valley State Prison. Brion Spidle was found unconscious on January 17, 2026, and died 30 minutes later. Spidle was discovered on the floor in the dayroom of the prison's minimum support facility around...
Fatal crash closes lanes of Clovis Avenue near HWY 99
FOWLER, Calif. ( )- A pickup truck driver is dead after crashing into a big rig, the California Highway Patrol said. Just before 7:30 a.m. Sunday, the CHP was notified of a two-vehicle crash in the southbound lanes of Clovis Avenue, near Highway 99. The crash involved a Chevrolet S-10...
California Weather Alert Today: Dense Fog Drops Visibility Near Zero Across Hanford and San...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. California – Headlights fade into a gray wall across the San Joaquin Valley this morning as dense tule fog blankets highways, fields, and city streets. Visibility drops suddenly, forcing drivers to slow as...
Scholarship opportunity open for graduating Reedley students
REEDLEY – Judge Efren & Lite Iglesia Scholarships will be accepting applications from Reedley students that are looking to further their education. From the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC), Judge Efren & Lite Iglesia Scholarships are available for seniors graduating from Reedley High School and...
Kaiser Permanente doubling ER capacity in new expansion
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Kaiser Permanente in Fresno is doubling the size of its emergency department. “We usually only have two triage rooms, and now we’ve quadrupled our size of triage rooms, which means faster care, more efficient care,” Emergency Room Doctor Enid Picart said. Picart said this will make a...
Fresno County Sheriff Seeks Public’s Help Locating Missing Person Chasity Cooter, Last Seen in...
January 17, 2026 – Fresno County Sheriff's Office officials report that they are requesting the public’s help to find Chasity Cooter. She was last seen on November 22nd, 2025, near the intersection of Fresno and M Streets in downtown Fresno. Chasity is 33 years old with hazel eyes...
How Main Street Burgers Became Fresno’s Hidden Burger Gem – Fresno, CA
Fresno’s hidden burger gem at 6493 N Riverside Dr draws crowds with smashing patties and top-notch service. Family-owned and buzzing with locals, this spot turns simple meals into memorable feasts. Fresh ingredients shine in every bite, earning raves for juicy burgers and crispy sides. Discover why it’s a must-hit...
Clovis driver rolls over in Corvette
A man was pulled from a Corvette after it rolled over on Santa Ana Avenue in Clovis, California, sustaining scrapes and bruises, but was lucky to walk away from the crash.
Animal Rescue of Fresno: Time the Relevator
I go out to the kitchen to feed the dog, but that’s about as much cooking as I do. I’ve written about our Golden Girl Betty White before, but she deserves to be revisited. Contrary to her namesake, she’s only about two years old, without a gray hair in sight. Instead, her coat is like a caramel-coated sundae, with...
Fight leads to man shot in Central Fresno, police say
A man has been shot and taken to the hospital after a fight broke out Sunday afternoon in Central Fresno.

















