McDonald’s drive-thru surprise for Madera officer
A customer at a McDonald's drive-thru in Madera, California paid for a meal meant for a child in need, which was a surprise to the officer who was going to purchase the meal.
Yosemite ditches reservations, drawing huge crowds in a free-for-all
People heading to Yosemite to escape urban congestion fumed this weekend as they waited in a seemingly endless line of cars at the park entrance. Inside, they circled aimlessly around full parking lots, scanning for empty spots instead of majestic views. Near the summit of Half Dome, on the infamous...
Madera Grower Darren Schmall Expands Agriculture into Agritourism, Innovation, and Sustainability
The AgNet News Hour featured a conversation with Madera grower Darren Schmall, highlighting how one Central Valley farmer is blending traditional agriculture with innovation, agritourism, and sustainability to stay competitive in a changing industry. Schmall, a fourth-generation farmer, continues to grow almonds and raisins in Madera and Fresno counties, but...
Boy involved in deadly Fresno crash has lower leg amputated
A 12-year-old boy who was in a deadly crash in Fresno on Friday has had his lower leg amputated, and the family has set up an online fundraiser to help with his recovery.
Merced Man, Three Passengers Seriously Injured After Vehicle Hits Horse on Highway 41
CHP says the crash happened early Wednesday south of Coarsegold and involved two vehicles and a horse standing in the highway. Coarsegold, CA (May 6, 2026) — A Merced man and three passengers from Merced were transported to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno after an early morning crash involving two vehicles and a horse on State Route 41 south of Mecca Lane, according to...
Jim Pardini opens new Italian deli in Fresno
Jimmy Pardini, a Fresno food entrepreneur, has opened Strada Italian Sandwiches, his fourth project in the city, offering an array of Italian flavors at 8492 N. Friant Rd.
Clovis ranks among top cities for retirees in California
CLOVIS, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The City of Clovis has topped another list, and this time for being one of the best places to retire in the state. Retirement Living listed the five top cities to retire in California, basing it on affordability, safety and quality of health care. Chico in NorCal took the number one […]
Reedley Bio Lab: Jury convicts Chinese national of $4M COVID test fraud, lying to...
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — A federal jury has convicted a 64-year-old Chinese national of running a Fresno-based scheme that sold more than a million COVID-19 tests nationwide for nearly $4 million, despite the tests being faulty and falsely marketed as FDA-authorized. Following a two-week trial, the jury found Jia...
Fresno tire disposal event planned this weekend
Fresno residents can dispose of up to nine unwanted waste tires for free at the Waste Tire Amnesty Day event on Saturday, with proof of residency required.
Family launches GoFundMe to raise funds for Dominiq Giovani Puentes
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — The family of Dominiq Giovani Puentes has started a GoFundMe for funeral expenses. According to the family, Puentes and his cousin were riding a motorcycle when they got hit by a car in the area of Bullard and Palm. Previous reports claimed it was an...

















