Fog machine, not fire, set off NorthPointe Church alarm in northwest Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Fresno firefighters responded to NorthPointe Church in northwest Fresno on Thursday night after receiving notification that the church’s fire alarm had been activated. When crews arrived at the church on Milburn Avenue, they found the building filled with smoke, but no flames. Firefighters...
Deputies seek public’s help locating missing 74-year-old man in Oakhurst
OAKHURST, Calif. (FOX26) — A 74-year-old man with dementia was reported to be missing in Madera County on Saturday. Madera County Deputies are asking for help to find 74-year-old Randy Howard, who was last seen in the area of Meadow Vista Drive and Highway 49 in Oakhurst. He was...
Surge of new restaurants coming to Fresno area. Here are 17 to keep an...
Restaurants keep closing , but plenty of new ones are lining up to take their place. At least 17 new restaurants are in the works in Fresno, Clovis and Madera. This is on top of the two dozen restaurants The Bee told you to expect this year in a story in January. This most recent wave of restaurants ranges from the...
Lilia Gonzáles Chávez, longtime executive director, is out at the Fresno Arts Council
Fallout from the alleged embezzlement at the Fresno Arts Council continues with a change in top leadership at the beleaguered organization. Lilia Gonzáles Chávez is out. One of her staffers, Andrea Mele, is the new interim executive director, according to a statement on Friday, March 20, from the Arts Council’s board...
Yes, Fresno should rename Cesar Chavez Boulevard | Opinion
Fresno should rename boulevard “ ‘Troubling’ allegations against Cesar Chavez prompt UFW to cancel celebrations ,” ( fresnobee.com , March 17) I am deeply concerned by the recent allegations against the late labor leader Cesar Chavez, especially given that we recently renamed Kings Canyon Boulevard to Cesar Chavez...
Spring travel ramps up amid TSA challenges, rising fuel costs
Spring break travel is picking up across the country, bringing packed roads and crowded airports as travelers also face rising fuel prices and staffing challenges tied to a partial government shutdown.
🏥 Multiple Healthcare Jobs Now Hiring Across Fresno County
Fresno County’s healthcare scene is buzzing with new openings — from hands-on patient care to behind-the-scenes support roles. If you’re ready to make a difference in your community, these local employers are looking for you.
Jury finds former boyfriend of Melanie Camacho guilty in 2023 murder
A jury has found a man guilty of murder for the death of 19-year-old Melanie Camacho, whose body was discovered nearly three years ago in a Madera County orchard.
Fire Safe Efforts Expand Across Eastern Madera County as New Projects Take Shape
MADERA COUNTY, CA – Residents across Eastern Madera County are seeing a growing push toward wildfire preparedness, as the Eastern Madera County Fire Safe Council rolls out a series of new and ongoing fuel reduction and community safety projects aimed at creating more fire-adapted communities. The local nonprofit is...
Students Set to Show Off Tech and Gaming Skills at Fresno Unified’s New Arena
Fresno Unified middle schoolers will compete in the annual Tournament of Technology on Saturday at the district’s new Technology Arena. There are 16 events, including long-standing fan favorites and new competitions, based on the Spider-Man theme. The competition allows students to build modern-day skills and boosts...

















