Armenian Genocide Vigil at Fresno State
A vigil was held Tuesday night at Fresno State to remember the victims of the Armenian Genocide.Tuesday marked the 98th anniversary of the genocide, where more than one million Armenians lost their...
View ArticleGas leak closes Kings Canyon
A gas leak has forced the closure of East Kings Canyon Road between Peach and Willow Avenues in Southeast Fresno.The line was accidentally stuck by a contractor doing work in the area.As a precaution,...
View ArticleMadera teachers threaten to strike
For the second time this month, Madera teachers are threatening a strike.Local school board members heard from hundreds of angry teachers.One of the key sticking points is the rising cost of health...
View ArticleCat Haven not blamed for intern death
Walking us though the security gates of the lion enclosure, Cat Haven explains what happened in the accident that killed a volunteer intern last month. The USDA recently released its report saying Cat...
View ArticleFirefighters Prepare for an Early Fire Season
It's a sight and sound homeowners along the bluffs in Northwest Fresno have become accustomed too. “Since March we have already had 60 brush fires, which is 200 percent more than last year," said Koby...
View ArticleFewer veterans showing up for job fairs
(Joe Ybarra Reporting)The annual Veterans Opportunity Day took place in Tulare on Wednesday but organizers say fewer vets show up each year.The annual resource fair gave veterans a chance to find work...
View ArticleFresno libraries celebrate the Big Read
The library system has a series of events to get everyone involved in the Big Read, including some outdoor activities.This year's book was selected to honor Latino culture. It's the Rudolfo Anaya...
View ArticleUnique healthcare partnership in the Valley
(Megan Munro Reporting)There is partnership to improve healthcare in the Central Valley.San Joaquin Valley Program in Medical Education (PRIME) offers medical students from UC Merced, Davis and Fresno...
View ArticlePorterville Iris Festival on Saturday
The annual Porterville Iris Festival is Saturday, April 27th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in downtown Porterville.There will be arts and crafts, food and vendor booths, music, kids zone, car show, beer...
View ArticleCandlelight vigil for teen found buried in backyard
Friends and family gathered to remember 15-year-old Steven Humphrey, whose body was found last week buried in the Southeast Fresno backyard.Steven disappeared four years ago. Family and friends...
View ArticleGang Shooting Leaves Man Dead in Front Yard
A Fresno community is still reeling from a violent afternoon.A man was shot dead in a front yard.Another is in custody. It happened on the 4400 block of East Nevada Street in Southeast FresnoGunfire...
View ArticlePorterville police arrest woman after violent attack
Porterville police arrested a 28-year-old woman for attempted murder and DUI.Officers were called to a home on West Morton Avenue around 10:00 a.m. Wednesday morning.They say the woman rammed her SUV...
View ArticleArmenian Genocide Remembered
Members of the Armenian community gathered at Fresno City Hall for a flag-raising ceremony to mark the 98th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. More than one million Armenians lost their lives under...
View ArticleClovis Rodeo begins its 99th weekend
The Clovis Rodeo is back for the 99th year. All day long, organizers and vendors have been setting up for the big event. Over the course of four days, tens of thousands of people come out to enjoy...
View ArticleCommunity members work for change
It's a scene that plays out every week, El Dorado community members coming together in the back room of a local church. And while the topics may change the purpose remains constant. "Neighborhood...
View ArticleClovis Rodeo Cowboys and Caution
It’s time to dust off that cowboy hat and shine up those boots.It’s rodeo time in Clovis. The 99throdeo officially kicked-off with some bull riding action. It's the excitement the town waits for all...
View ArticleOversize load topples utility poles like dominoes
A truck carrying an oversize load knocked down several utility poles along Golden State and Cherry Avenue.The area was closed Friday morning because of all the lines that had to be replaced. The poles...
View ArticleSpencer Scarber has a new attorney
A Fresno County judge is allowing a convicted rapist to switch attorneys. Charles Magill will now represent Spencer Scarber. Scarber was convicted of rape but was never sentenced and his new attorney...
View ArticleTwo murder suspects in custody in Merced
(Angela Greewood Reporting)Two men are facing murder charges in the North Valley after shell casing led Merced police to 27-year-old Pete Valenzuela and 22-year-old Patrick Cervantes.It's been a long...
View ArticleStatewide highway cleanup campaign under way
Caltrans launched a statewide cleanup operation to encourage drivers to not litter the highways.In 2012, the Valley's five major counties gathering enough waste to fill 37,000 trash bags. Locally, that...
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