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Parole denied for Chowchilla bus kidnapper

Frederick Woods was denied parole for his part of the infamous kidnapping a bus load of kids in 1976.Woods was convicted along with two brothers, Richard and James Schoenfeld, for the kidnapping of 26...

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Multiple agencies assist with search warrant

Several people were detained Thursday morning when multiple law enforcement agencies arrived to serve search warrants in west Fresno.SWAT teams from Fresno and Clovis assisted with the service of the...

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Keith Beyer says he killed his wife

In a surprise confession in court on Thursday, Keith Beyer says he killed his wife, Sandra in Sanger over the weekend.34-year-old Keith Beyer told the judge, "I took my wife's life and I am accepting...

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Shooting outside concert at Save Mart Center

Fresno State Police say a man was shot in a busy parking lot outside the Save  Mart Center following the Rick Ross Concert. Police say shots were fired after 10:30pm and the victim suffers non-life...

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Third suspect in custody for triple shooting

A third suspect is in custody for the triple shooting that happened Wednesday night in Madera.  18-year-old Alejandro Vasquez was killed.  Two others were injured.  Around 4pm Thursday, officers...

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Vigil for Murdered Sanger Woman

In Sanger Thursday night, dozens gathered for a candlelight vigil honoring a woman who was murdered over the weekend.  On Sunday, 41-year old Sandra Beyer was found dead inside her home.  Police later...

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Local reaction to U.N. Palestinian vote

A Fresno native just returned from serving in the Israeli army, just days before a big vote regarding Palestinian statehood. The United Nations voted overwhelmingly to recognize a Palestinian state as...

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Deadly house fire in Fresno County

A deadly house fire is under investigation at Jensen and Crawford in Fresno County, just east of Minkler. Flames were surrounding the mobile home when firefighters arrived around 7:30 p.m. Thursday...

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One wounded in shooting at Save Mart Center

Six people were detained for questioning following a shooting in the parking lot of the Save Mart Center following a rap concert.A man was hit around 10:30 p.m. Thursday night after a concert by rapper...

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Trash debate heating up

A public meeting was held Thursday night to address concerns about privatizing residential trash collection in Fresno.The city voted in favor of the hot button issue and more than a hundred city jobs...

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Highway 99 closed near Madera!

NOON UPDATE:CBS47's Diane Tuazon reported at noon that the highway will be closed for at least several more hours.The official cause has not been announced but it has been reported that some sort of...

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Valley Prepares For Major Weekend Storm

In Northern California, a series of intense storms flooded roads and knocked down big trees onto cars.“Thankfully it didn't hurt anyone but could be worse,” a bystander said. In the valley, the rain...

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A Soldier of Survival

A local army soldier celebrated his inspirational story of survival at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church.  Specialist Geoffrey Quevedo was joined by family and friends on what was the one year...

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Woman Stabbed in Fresno

A woman is the victim of a stabbing tonightIt happened in the area of Hawes and Fruit near the Chandler Airport.Early reports say the victim was stabbed by her boyfriend. The woman was taken to...

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Local Girl Scouts Hold Tree Lighting

Local girl scouts held a tree lighting event at the airport. It kicks off a display of trees featuring recycled materials. Some of the ornaments include soda cans and light bulbs. "We're celebrating...

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Christmas Tree Lane Opens in Fresno

Saturday night, Fresno’s Christmas tree lane opened for its 90th time.  Thousands of people turned out to the Old Fig Neighborhood for walk night, covering a 2-mile stretch of Van Ness Blvd. Christmas...

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Merced Double Murder

The Merced Police Department are still searching for suspects involved in the shooting murders of two men. The victims were found on Canal Street near M and 23rd in MercedThe victims are identified as...

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Suspicious Death Of 3-Year-Old Girl

Fresno Sheriff homicide detectives are investigating the suspicious death of a three-year-old girl. An emergency call was made from Congress Avenue near Central and Butler northeast of San Joaquin....

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Attempted kidnapping story made up

A Bullard High School student who told police a man tried to kidnap her made the story up.The 16-year-old girl said she fought off the suspect with a pair of scissors.The story alarmed students at...

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Ammonia leak forces evacuations

An ammonia leak caused a hazmat scare in the North Valley Tuesday night.Cal Fire says a 4" pipe exploded at the Dole plant in Atwater around 6:40 p.m. releasing 100 gallons of ammonia.Merced County...

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