Known gang member runs away from officers in Fresno, police say
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A man who is a known gang member was arrested after he ran away from officers in Fresno, the Fresno Police Department said Thursday. Police said they contacted three men who were loitering in the area of Bond Street and Belmont Avenue. As officers approached, they said the man, who is […]
New entrance to Fresno’s Shinzen Garden with improved landscape
Action News was in the neighborhood for a partnership that's preserving cultural heritage. On Wednesday, there was a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Shinzen Garden inside Woodward Park. Many gathered to celebrate the garden's newly refreshed entrance. More than 100 new plants, shrubs and trees were planted around the...
Mini bike rider injured in collision with truck on Clinton Ave. in Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — A mini bike rider was hurt Thursday when he crashed into a truck at the intersection of Clinton and Maple Avenues. CHP says the rider suffered minor to moderate injuries when he was ejected from the bike. Both vehicles were traveling northbound on Maple when...
Buchanan High sophomore wins multiple awards for family-focused documentary
A Clovis student's history and heritage helped him earn multiple awards in a regional video competition. Austin Gejeian is a sophomore at Buchanan High School. The videography student grew up watching his grandfather work tirelessly on their family-owned farm and hearing stories about how it all began. "I always...
1 arrested, over 100 cited in Madera CHP operation
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A person was arrested and more than 100 citations were issued during a “special enforcement operation” in Madera County, the California Highway Patrol said. Madera area CHP says various motor officers from Fresno, Merced and Bakersfield joined them on Wednesday for a “special...
Drivers unite in extraordinary act of kindness to save stranded dog on Highway 41
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — A heartwarming event happened on Highway 41 on Monday when a woman driving an SUV brought traffic to a standstill to rescue a dog stranded on the road. The woman stopped in the left fast lane and walked across all three lanes to retrieve the...
Fresno pro golfer invites caddy for one more run at U.S. Open
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Local golfers will compete at Kings Country Club in Hanford beginning Thursday morning, hoping for a chance to qualify for what's called "America's Treasure." That is, competing in the U.S. Open in its 125th year. 2016 Mountain West men's golf individual champion Trevor Clayton is...
Madera County Sheriff’s Deputies save teenage girl with Narcan
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (FOX26) — A young girl’s life was saved Tuesday thanks to the quick action of Madera County Sheriff’s Office Deputies. Tuesday, deputies were called out to a home in Madera County for reports of a teenage girl who overdosed. When they arrived, they were...
Semi flips over near Chukchansi Casino w/ tons of trash
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (FOX26) — A semi truck and trailer flipped over Thursday morning near Chukchansi Gold Resort Casino. The crash is on Lucky Road, near Highway 41. CHP says the semi flipped over around 5 AM while trying to make a right-hand turn at the entrance of the casino.
Here’s why we should stop planting palms in Fresno and Clovis | Opinion
Opinion by Marek Warszawski: “No one will ever confuse north Clovis for a tropical setting.”