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Crime Stoppers Makes Arrest

        Your tips are making a difference.                A Crime Stoppers tip lead to the arrest of 23-year-old Ryan Myles.        Fresno police arrested him for possession of a firearm by a felon....

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Plastic Bag Ban Agreement

        Legislators have reached an agreement that could lead to a ban on carry-out plastic bags.        The ban at supermarkets, liquor stores and pharmacies could go into effect by 2016....

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Tobacco Tax May Rise

        The American Lung Association released a report Friday.        It gave California an "F" for tobacco prevention efforts.        The Lung Association would like to see an additional $2 tax per...

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Barry Bauer Talks About New Gun Law

        If you want a new Smith & Wesson or Rugar pistol, you won't be able to buy it here in California        A new state law requires microstamping of guns which links shell casings to guns....

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Plastic Shopping Bags Face Statewide Ban

Some key California lawmakers have reached an agreement that could lead to a statewide ban on plastic shopping bags at supermarkets, liquor stores and pharmacies.San Francisco, Los Angeles and about a...

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Police Search for Suspects in Tower District Stabbing

Fresno Police are investigating a stabbing that took place around 2a.m. Saturday in this parking lot near Olive and Wishon in the Tower District. According to police a 21 year-old man was stabbed with...

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Forum Held for Fresno City Council Candidates

A number of candidates for Fresno City Council took part in a forum Saturday afternoon at Fresno City College. The forum was free and open to the public. The candidates were asked questions ranging...

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End nears for interchange project

It's almost time to wake up from what many consider a traffic nightmare. "It's been a pain in the rear for a little bit so it will be nice when it's over and done with," said Joshua. He is optimistic...

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Man Shot in Downtown Fresno

Fresno Police are investigating a shooting in Downtown Fresno.The shooting happened around 2:40a.m. Sunday in a parking lot on the West side of Van Ness Avenue across from the Mezcal Bar.Police say...

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3 Women Dead, 1 Injured in DUI Crash

Three women are dead after they were hit by a suspected drunk driver. The crash happened just after 6p.m. Saturday at Belmont and McCall near Sanger. The victims were in a Toyota Yaris that was hit by...

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Argument Leads to Stabbing in Porterville

An argument between two men ends with one of them being stabbed in Porterville. According to police it happened Friday evening on South G Street near Olive. The victim is a 24 year-old man. They have...

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People Dance for Snow in Shaver Lake

One of the worst droughts in California's history has taken its toll on Shaver Lake businesses.Residents and visitors took to dancing on Saturday in hopes of some much needed relief. 

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Man found shot in CVS parking lot

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Heald College To Host Career Fair Wednesday

More than 30 Valley companies will take part in a Career Fair at Heald College on Wednesday, January 29th. The event is open to the public. You're encouraged to dress professionally and bring copies...

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Educator of the Week: Melissa Penerian

Each week we honor a teacher in the valley who's making a difference. This week we visit McCardle Elementary School in Fresno.With a soothing voice and a nearly endless supply of patience, it' easy to...

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New Hope in the Fight Against a Citrus Tree Killing Disease

There is new hope in the fight against a citrus tree killing disease known as Huanglongbing. A multi-agency task force has been created to end the threat. A tiny insect called the Asian Citrus Psyllid...

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Clovis Unified Alters Dress Code

A big change has been made to all campuses within the Clovis Unified School District.  Every student is now allowed to wear shorts year-round.A group of high schoolers proposed the idea to the school...

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Meet Visalia's New Crime Prevention Coordinator

Samantha Ferrero is the Visalia Police Department's new Crime Prevention Coordinator. She'll serve as liaison between the public and police and help with education and crime prevention programs.

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Robot Cleans Rooms at Children's Hospital

A new state of the art robot is taking cleanliness to a whole new level.

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Drought Taking a Toll on Honey Bees

The drought is taking a toll on honey bees. Without rain, the bees don't have enough food to sustain strong colonies and honey production suffers. South Valley beekeepers say it's going to be a tough...

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