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Harbor seal dies at Fresno's zoo

One of the beloved creatures at Fresno's Chaffee Zoo has died. 'Buck' the harbor seal died overnight after several days of declining health. Buck has been at the Chaffee Zoo for nine years and just...

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Suspects in Shooting Arrested

Four gang members are arrested and guns and drugs are taken off the street.Fresno police made the arrests at Cedar and Church and at McKenzie and Calaveras.These three men are now under investigation...

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Neighbors hold suspected drunk driver

A suspected drunk driver slammed into three cars parked on a Fresno street Wednesday night.The crash happened in the area of Clinton and Winery Avenues around 11:00 p.m.The man's vehicle was not...

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Person of interest is now wanted for homicide

Miguel Martinez has gone from a person of interest in a deadly crash to a homicide suspect. The California Highway Patrol is looking for 32-year-old Miguel Martinez. Martinez has been identified as the...

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Fresno coach attempting world skateboard record

Myster Holliman, the head track coach at Fresno Christian High School, will attempt to skateboard across the United States.On Wednesday, Holliman said, "Tonight I will leave for Seattle and on the 1st,...

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Illegal gambling bust in South Valley

(Joe Ybarra Reporting)Visalia police busted an illegal gambling operation. Officers closed the Dreamland and Wonderland Internet Cafes on Tuesday following a three month undercover...

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Local leaders speak out about Rail Authority

A group of elected officials are speaking out on their concerns about the High Speed Rail Authority.They gathered in downtown Fresno Wednesday to discuss the difficulties they've had with the Rail...

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PG&E proposing rate hikes

(Dan Rubin Reporting)The Public Utility Commission is considering PG&E's request for a $12 per customer rate hike over the next 3 years.A public meeting was held in downtown Fresno Wednesday night...

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Hate crime added in Sikh beating case

A Fresno man accused of attempted murder is now facing charges of committing a hate crime.Gilbert Garcia is accused of beating an elderly Sikh man with an iron rod, nearly killing him. At the time of...

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Man stabs girlfriend in Fresno

A Fresno woman was stabbed by her boyfriend following an argument early Thursday morning.Fresno police were called out several times during the night to the apartment near Fruit and Ashlan for reports...

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New option coming for senior transportation

A new transportation option for seniors is getting ready to launch in Fresno and Clovis.  The non-profit Hands On Central California is starting a service called "Fresno Area Silver Transit."  All is...

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Fresno Teens Shot

Two Fresno teens were shot Thursday night near Inyo and B-street. Fresno Police say the 15 and 16 year old boys were riding their bikes when a brown van pulled up along side and opened fire.“Both were...

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Mayor Swearengin talking about Measure G

Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin visited CBS47 to talk about why Measure G is necessary.If approved, Measure G will allow the City of Fresno to move forward with privatizing residential trash...

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Thousands of Valley teens enter the workforce

(Justin Willis Reporting)Another school year comes to an end, which means thousands of teens are looking for work.Unfortunately there are not enough jobs to place all of them, so candidates need to do...

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State Track Finals in Clovis

(Dan Rubin Reporting)The top high school track and field athletes from across the state are in the Valley this weekend for the state finals.The event takes place in Clovis at Veterans Memorial Stadium...

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Kings County SPCA opens Saturday

(Angela Greenwood Reporting)A project years in the making is just about finished. The Kings County SPCA is putting the final touches on its brand new animal shelter. The new facility is on the...

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Getting to know Dr. Castro

Dr. Joseph Castro says getting the job at Fresno State was a dream come true and hopes to be an inspiration to Valley youth.Castro has roots in the Valley, growing up in Hanford with farmworker parents...

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Fundraising Fresnans go "Over the Edge"

This is the second year a local group has organized the fundraiser for locals to go “Over the Edge.” They'll be able to rappel down one of Fresno’s landmark buildings. It all goes to support the Fresno...

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Tornado Links

The threat of severe weather continues for Oklahoma City until early Saturday morning then decreases slightly and shifts to the east Saturday afternoon.The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) in Norman,...

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Fresno City Councilman Repairing Street Lights

Some burned out street lights are back on in some Fresno neighborhoods thanks to the work of Fresno City Councilman, Steve Brandau.  He is volunteering his time to personally replace broken light bulbs...

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