Fresno County Superior Court is seeking approval to substantially cut operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the court said in a news release Tuesday night. If the emergency request is granted by state Chief Supreme Court Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, there would be a maximum of seven courtrooms used among the county's...
Canadian Group Buys Hanford Sentinel Newspaper
The Hanford Sentinel was among several California newspapers sold by Lee Enterprises to a Canadian publishing group that owns the Bakersfield Californian. Lee announced on March 13 the sale of its newspapers and digital media platforms in Santa Maria, Lompoc and Hanford, to Santa Maria News Media, Inc. Lee purchased...
Monday's Drenching, Coming Storm Brighten Valley Water Outlook
Nearly an inch of rain fell Monday in Fresno and the Sierra received several feet of snow over two days, brightening the summer water outlook. In addition, the National Weather Service forecast calls for up to a half-inch of Fresno rain over three days beginning Sunday. Fresh snow in Shaver...
Fresno Diocese Catholic Masses Canceled Through March 29
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno said late Friday afternoon that all daily and Sunday masses will be suspended starting Monday through Sunday, March 29, because of the coronavirus. In addition, the diocese is closing all of its schools during the same time frame. The suspension of activities extends to...
PG&E Won't Disconnect Late Payers During Coronavirus Crisis
PG&E customers who are behind on their power and gas bills won't have their service disconnected because of nonpayment, the company said Friday. The decision is in reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic, PG&E said. Applies to Residential, Business Customers This suspension of disconnections will apply to residential and commercial customers and...
Man Charged With Murder in DUI Crash Killing Tulare Educator
A man arrested in a February drunk driving collision that killed the dean of students at Tulare Western High School has been charged with second-degree murder. Tulare County District Attorney Tim Ward announced Tuesday that Izeah Almaguer, 23, faces life in prison if he is convicted. Almaguer faces multiple charges, including driving...
Fresno State Cancels In-Person Classes Beginning Monday as Coronavirus Precaution
Fresno State will cancel in-person classes starting Monday based on concerns over the coronavirus. University President Joseph Castro discussed the announcement at a Thursday news conference at the Madden Library. "This is a significant decision for us, which is why we took time to make it," Castro said. "We've been...
Fresno State Cancels In-Person Classes Beginning Monday
Fresno State will move to virtual instruction and halt most face-to-face classroom instruction as of Monday, said University President Joseph Castro in an email message. "This decision was made with an abundance of caution and care for our campus community and after deliberation with the CSU Chancellor’s Office, the Academic...
Fresno County Deputy Recovering From Bullet Wound in Attack
A Fresno County sheriff’s deputy was wounded in the leg when his gun discharged during a struggle with a suspect Wednesday, the sheriff's office said. The injured deputy was transported to the hospital, treated for a minor injury, and released later that evening. Assault Occurred at 4:30 Wednesday Afternoon The...
Valley Children's Kids Day Goes Digital Because of Coronavirus
Coronavirus concerns caused Valley Children's Hospital to cancel this year's Kids Day fundraiser in which 8,000 volunteers would have sold copies of The Fresno Bee. But the giving will continue Tuesday with "Kids Day: Digital Edition." “This year’s Kids Day may take the volunteers off of street corners but it...