Wildfire in Central California spreads to nearly 71,000 acres
A wildfire in a wilderness area of Central California continued to spread Friday amid dry, windy conditions. The Madre Fire is California's largest blaze so far this year, igniting in dry brush Wednesday in southeastern San Luis Obispo County. By Friday, it had swiftly grown to nearly 71,000 acres, and there was just...
Woman arrested after Bullard High firework stand theft, officials say
The suspect who stole nearly $40,000 worth of fireworks from the Bullard High School fireworks stand has been arrested, but the booster club is still trying to make a profit by selling the remaining inventory before the end of the week.
Hairless Puppy Found Covered in Strange Paint Gets a Second Chance at Life
At a crowded municipal shelter in Fresno, California, a frail, three-month-old puppy waited quietly in his kennel. His body was nearly hairless, ravaged by mange and inflamed by painful skin ... Read more The post Hairless Puppy Found Covered in Strange Paint Gets a Second Chance at Life appeared first on...
Zoo’s operational changes lead to outsourcing, impacting local employees
The Fresno Chaffee Zoo released a statement about changes that will be coming to the zoo, which resulted in several employees losing their jobs. The zoo announced that it will be moving to an outside custodial service to meet the needs of the zoo, which resulted in 10 employees losing their jobs.
Toddler in critical condition after near drowning in Fresno, police say
A two-year-old toddler is in critical condition after a near-drowning incident in Fresno, and the circumstances surrounding the incident are currently unknown.
2-year-old girl found unresponsive in Fresno pool, rushed to hospital
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — American Ambulance rushed a 2-year-old girl to Community Hospital with Fresno Fire and Fresno Police escorting them. Just after 1:00 p.m. Friday, a call came in to 911 of a child found in a small inflatable jump house type pool and was unresponsive. The water...
Clovis, Sanger, Madera, and Bass Lake Will Light the Sky With Fireworks Shows Tonight
Clovis, Sanger, Madera, Bass Lake, and the Fresno Grizzlies will light the sky with July 4 fireworks shows. Many Independence Day celebrations include vendors, drinks, live music, and firework shows. The Chowchilla Lions Club caps the festivities with its annual Independence Day Fireworks Show on Sunday. Getting your...
Evacuation order in place for Elwood Fire near Sanger
Evacuation orders are in place for the area southeast of Winton Park in Sanger, California, due to a 50-acre fire at Elwood Road and Piedra Road, with Cal Fire and Fresno County Fire responding to the scene.
Missing 82-year-old at-risk woman found dead in Mariposa County, police say
CLOVIS, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – An 82-year-old woman who was reported missing a week ago was found dead in Mariposa County on Thursday, the Clovis Police Department said. California Highway Patrol issued a Silver Alert on June 30 for 82-year-old Pathmani Goonawardena. Police said she was considered at-risk and missing....
SWAT responds to standoff at suspected drug house in Sanger
SANGER, Calif. (FOX26) — The Fresno County Sheriff's Office SWAT team responded to a tense standoff at a suspected drug house in Sanger early Wednesday morning after receiving reports of suspicious activity at the location, which was supposed to be vacant. Officers and deputies arrived at the scene around...
