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Man driving stolen car killed in hit and run

A man was killed in a hit and run in Tulare County.The victim was driving a stolen car on Highway 99 near Traver early Monday morning when the vehicle broke down.There were a total of 9 people in the...

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Report raises concerns about shrinking farmland

According to a new report, more Valley farmland is being replaced with homes and other developments, which could hurt the local economy.The report says if current trends continue, the Central Valley...

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Frightened Selma parents keep kids home

Extra police officers were at Selma High School on Tuesday after rumors a student was planning to shoot teachers and classmates.  Word started circulating on Facebook on Monday night."i just started...

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Trash privatization opponents file lawsuit

Fresnans for clean air, also known as FRESCA, walked into the city clerks office in Fresno and handed them a copy of the lawsuit filed Tuesday morning."We do not believe that they did a good job, it...

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Who's responsible for Ella VanLeeuwen's death?

Monday was opening arguments for the trial of Megan Martzen. She is the woman accused of killing 17 month old Ella VanLeeuwen back in 2009.Investigators say Ella died from blunt force trauma to the...

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Skimming Suspect Caught on Camera

The Madera County Sheriff has released video of a suspect in a credit card skimming operation that targeted customers of 22-Mile House on Highway 41 in Coarsegold.Take a look at your screen.Do you...

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Hundreds of Parents In Town Hall Demand Safety

A tradition in trouble. Bullard High School parents say their school isn't making the grade.Hundreds showed up at a town hall meeting Tuesday night. They listed problems like overcrowding, school...

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Charitable donations stolen in Exeter

A recent burglary of the Eagles Lodge in Exeter has community members searching for answers.Thieves emptied the lodge's safe Sunday night. Holes in the ceiling show where burglars ripped out security...

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Job fair at Fresno Veterans Home

A job fair is taking place until 4:00 p.m. Wednesday afternoon at the brand new Fresno Veterans Home.People began lining early Wednesday morning, even before the sun came up, for the chance to...

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Day 2 of testimony for Megan Martzen murder trial

Megan Martzen was escorted by her husband Wednesday morning as she entered the courtroom for the second day of testimony.Cameras were not allowed in court, but the room was once again filled with loved...

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Man tries selling stolen property back to victim

When his business was burlarized, Mike Garrison hoped the stolen items would be returned, but never imagined the thief would try selling the property back to him."We didn't know anything about it until...

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Parents Fight To Take Back Neighborhood School

 Angry parents meet again. Demanding a top Fresno high school get back in shape... Parents went before the Fresno Unified School Board, asking Superintendent Hanson to fix Bullard high school. Hundreds...

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Family dog missing after Clovis break-in

A Clovis family pleads for help, after burglars stole several items from their home... and their dog, too.Victim Shelly Fleeman says she came home Friday during her lunch hour to find suspicious tire...

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Shooting in Parlier

Police are investigating a shooting outside a laundromat in Parlier Wednesday night.Witnesses say the victim went out to his car to grab an item and that's when he was shot in the back and the arm.The...

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Scary situation for Fresno firefighter

A Fresno fire captain is recovering after falling through a floor while fighting a fire at an abandoned two story building.The fire happened Wednesday night at Blackstone and Floradora.The captain was...

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Fifth suspect arrested in gold heist

Another suspect has been arrested in connection with a gold and gem heist at the California State Mining and Mineral Museum in Mariposa.Investigators with the California Highway Patrol arrested...

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Governor gives State of the State

Governor Jerry Brown gave his Annual State of the State Address on Thursday.The governor applauded voters for passing Proposition 30 but also warned that the state needs to be thoughtful about...

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Students pledge not to text and drive

Texting and driving is a deadly problem... and it's against the law.Teens are especially at risk, so CBS47 is On Your Side with information teens and parents need to know.Texting and driving is risky...

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Community near Goshen without water

Around 80 homes in a rural community west of Goshen have been left high and dry. They have not had running water since Tuesday night and people living in the area, like Miriam Cortez, said they're...

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Man runs from police in his underwear

We've all seen the bad guys run from the cops, but rarely do you see them run to the cops. "Maybe it was just instant karma, it happened immediately, he got what he deserved," Manuel Ramirez said. The...

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