Former Madera County Welfare Worker Charged With Stealing Over $40K in CalFresh Benefits
A former employee of the Madera County welfare benefits department has found herself on the wrong side of the law. The U.S. Attorney's Office has confirmed that Leticia Mariscal, a 55-year-old former benefits eligibility worker from Madera, was arrested on charges related to the theft of more than $40,000 in CalFresh...
Traffic stop leads to arrest and the recovery of a stolen vehicle
VISALIA, Calif. (FOX26) — A man was arrested, and a stolen car was recovered during a traffic stop on Saturday morning. Officers pulled over a car shortly before 11:00 a.m. near Mineral King Avenue and Woodland Street. During the stop, officers confirmed the car had been reported stolen out...
Young Santas in Fowler: Children shop for loved ones at festive Kids Shopping Day
FOWLER, Calif. (FOX26) — The City of Fowler gave kids a chance to play Santa on Saturday with the special event called Kids Shopping Day. The event kicked off at the Fowler High School cafeteria. kids ages four to 10 were able to shop for presents for their parents,...
Families flock to Gaston Middle for festive fun and gifts at Santa Village celebration
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — The Fresno Police Department hosted its 24th annual Santa Village event at Gaston Middle School on Saturday. Over 5,000 guests attended the event despite the cold weather. The event is a free community event where families have the opportunity to take pictures with Santa Claus...
Unsecured buildings, absent owners lead to fires in Fresno. Will city crack down?
After a structure built in the late 1800s burned down in Fresno’s Chinatown on Sunday, neighborhood leaders say they wish owners of vacant buildings in the area would work harder to keep their properties properly secured. They say some owners of vacant buildings are not present and virtually impossible to find....
Walmart in Clovis evacuated after bomb threat, police say
The Clovis Police Department evacuated the Walmart on Herndon Avenue following a bomb threat received Friday morning.
Fresno Residence Targeted in Early Morning Gunfire, Five Inside Unharmed
The Incident Unfolds (Image Credits: Unsplash) Fresno, Calif. – A quiet Saturday morning in northwest Fresno turned alarming when gunfire erupted outside a family home, leaving residents shaken but safe. The Incident Unfolds Authorities responded to reports of shots fired shortly after the incident occurred earlier...
Vehicle crash causes power lines to come down at major Fresno intersection
A vehicle collision Saturday caused power lines to come down in Fresno. The collision happened just after 11 a.m. at First Street and Ashlan Avenue. In a post, the Fresno Fire Department said the traffic accident “resulted in a damaged power pole and downed power lines.” The intersection is closed as well as north,...
December 14 is the anniversary of when a jet crashed on a Fresno street
FRESNO, Calif. ( ) – December 14, 1994, marks the day 31 years since a Learjet on a military training mission crashed in southeast Fresno, killing both pilots and injuring 21 people on the ground in southeast Fresno. According to the National Transportation Safety Board Report, around 11:45 a.m.,...
Clouds block the view as the Geminid Meteor Shower peaks
FRESNO, Calif. (KGPE) – The Geminid Meteor Shower peaks each December, and it provides stargazers with fast streaks of light across the night sky. The peak of the meteor shower will be Saturday night until dawn on Sunday morning. With perfect conditions, up to 150 meteors per hour are possible. It’s tough to find...
