Deputies need help finding family of 2 who passed away in Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. ( ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help finding the family members of two residents who recently passed away. According to deputies, they cannot have a proper burial until their relatives are contacted. They say the man pictured below,...
Madera winery facing possible layoffs as contract to make box wine ends
The future of a long-running Madera winery is uncertain after it’s contract to produce a boxed wine for Gallo Winery is ending. Mission Bell Winery, founded in 1919 by farmer and entrepreneur Krikor Arakelian, has been a mainstay in the San Joaquin Valley’s wine industry. At one time, the company employed 400 people...
Elephant care at Fresno Chaffee Zoo called out again by animal protection group
Fresno Chaffee Zoo once again finds itself in the sights of the animal-protection-and-rights organization called In Defense of Animals. On Tuesday, the group released its annual list of Worst Zoos for Elephants, with Fresno ranked No. 9 along with zoos in Houston, Tulsa, Denver and Hamilton in Ontario, Canada, among...
Mother, son caught on video in Las Vegas shootout that left two dead: police...
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A woman and her son were caught on video firing rounds in a Las Vegas shootout that left two people dead last month, according to a police report. Marquita Wheeler, 42, and Tremaine Gentry, 18, were arrested in Fresno, California, on Dec. 29. They have since been extradited to Las Vegas and a...
Dine and Dish: Wagyu 2 Go in northwest Fresno
Wagyu 2 Go at Shaw and West in northwest Fresno blends a unique burger experience.
‘Pray for them’: Hundreds to be laid off in Madera County
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Close to 300 people are being laid off after two Madera County businesses announced their closures – but the county says they are here to help. One of those businesses is Mission Bell Winery, which has served the community for over 100 years. Assemblymember Esmerelda Soria...
Parlier’s mayor on downtown improvements, controversy over sports park
PARLIER, Calif. (KGPE) – Anchor Mederios Babb sits down with Parlier Mayor Alma Beltran to talk about the sports park put on hold, the reimagining of Measure C, and downtown improvements.
‘We’re in a divisive world.’ Fresno always proudly celebrates MLK, but even locally, unity...
For Pastor Booker Lewis, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is about more than just a parade — it is about remembering why people marched in the first place. This includes centering Dr. King celebrations around giving back to the community and fostering community engagement, with events led by residents and grassroots...
Hawaiian barbecue chain is planning to open its first Clovis location
Ono Hawaiian BBQ is planning its first Clovis location. The quick-service restaurant has signed a lease to move into The Trading Post shopping center, anchored by Sprouts, at Clovis and Herndon and avenues. It’s taking over the space on the end once occupied by Rubio’s Coastal Grill and before that, the second...
1 Dead and at Least 20 Others Injured in Multi-Vehicle Pile Up on California...
One person has died and at least 20 others were injured after a chain-reaction crash involving multiple vehicles on a California highway. The pileup happened around 9:15 a.m. local time on Sunday, Jan. 11, on State Route 99 in Fresno, according to SFGATE and Your Central Valley. Authorities said 17 vehicles were...
