Mariposa man killed in Coarsegold crash; passenger hurt
A 35-year-old man from Mariposa died after being ejected in a solo vehicle crash on Highway 41 in Coarsegold, while a 58-year-old passenger from Canada was airlifted to a nearby hospital with moderate injuries.
Swalwell wants more participation at USC debate. He’s a no-show for Fresno State’s showdown.
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D–Castro Valley) is calling on USC to allow certain candidates to participate in its gubernatorial debate, yet Swalwell himself is not participating in a Fresno debate that includes some of those same candidates. That led the CEO of Western Growers, one of the main sponsors of...
Kingsburg vintage market brings new life to home decor
KINGSBURG – While some may need three tries to make something work, entrepreneur Casey Hansen and her collaborators only needed one try to make both of her businesses successful. With help from the Kingsburg District Chamber of Commerce, Hansen officially opened her business 3rd Time’s a Charm Vintage Market...
Sanger council calls for chamber transparency
SANGER – As discussions regarding the city’s contract with the chamber of commerce continue, a new staff report has revealed a number of concerns regarding communication from the chamber. At the March 19 city council meeting, an agenda item dedicated time for a quarterly report from the Sanger...
Fresno Police Investigate Homicide of Man Found Shot After Disturbance Near Samson Avenue
March 24, 2026 – Fresno Police Department officials report that on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at approximately 10:02 P.M., Southwest Policing District officers responded to the area of Samson Avenue and Martin Luther King Boulevard regarding a shooting victim. Officers located Perry Paul Espinosa suffering from a...
Man killed outside a party in Downtown Fresno identified, police confirm
The man who was shot and killed outside a party in Downtown Fresno on Friday night has been identified as 38-year-old Meharie Kidane, Fresno Police Chief Mindy Casto confirmed Monday afternoon.
Gas sold for 59 cents in Fresno, hacking suspected
Gas at C's Oasis Mobil in Fresno was sold for 59 cents a gallon due to hackers, resulting in a loss of money for the store.
Fresno Jury Awards $15.4 Million to Worker After Supervisor Called Her ‘Entitle N-Word’
A California jury has awarded more than $15 million to a Black city employee who said she endured years of racial discrimination, including being called an “entitled N-word” by her supervisor. The unanimous verdict found the City of Fresno liable for creating a hostile work environment and retaliating...
Auto Thief Suspect on Probation Arrested After Pursuit and Crash in Fresno (Video)
March 22, 2026 – Fresno County Sheriff’s Office officials report that at around 10:00 a.m. on Friday deputies attempted to make a traffic stop on a stolen Ford pickup. The suspect sped away at the intersection of First and Shaw Ave. in Fresno. The suspect erratically weaved through traffic, reaching up to 75 mph....
Madera police offering $35,000 hiring bonus to new officers
Madera police are seeking to fill officer openings with a big incentive.
