Fresno police have arrested a suspect in connection with a July 6 shooting that left one person injured in a northwest Fresno parking lot, the Fresno Police Department said in a statement. Officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation just after 9 p.m. near Shaw and Marks avenues and found four...
What You Need to Know About Trump, Epstein and the MAGA Controversy
WASHINGTON- The 2019 suicide of disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a New York jail cell generated conspiracy theories, fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump's conservative MAGA movement, that he was killed by one of his famous connections. Here are some facts about Epstein and the current controversy:...
How Many Millions of Dollars Will Fresno Get From Airport Car Rentals?
There's big money in car rentals at Fresno Yosemite International Airport. At Thursday's meeting, Fresno City Councilmembers gave a thumbs-up to the renewals of rent-a-car contracts that are expected to net the city $24 million over five years. Hertz, Avis and Enterprise entered into new five-year contracts, with a five-year...
DOJ Wants California Jail Data on Noncitizen Inmates. Fresno Sheriff Reviews Request.
The U.S. Department of Justice has issued formal data requests to sheriff’s departments across California seeking information on jail inmates who are not U.S. citizens, and the Fresno County Sheriff's Office is contemplating whether to comply. “The Fresno County Sheriff's Office is currently reviewing this request," a department spokesperson said....
Fresno Police Arrest Three in Drug Raid, Recover Firearms and Narcotics
Three people were arrested after Fresno police served a narcotics search warrant and discovered drugs, firearms, and body armor inside a home, authorities said. The Major Narcotic Unit, with assistance from Central District officers, executed the search on Thursday, in the area of Pleasant and Fedora avenues. Several people were...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Lavisha Denise Beard
July 18, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Lavisha Denise Beard Suspects Date of Birth: June 9, 1991 Physical Description: Black Female, 5’ 1, 180 lbs., Black Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Criminal threats Warrant Number: F21908734 Synopsis of the Case: Lavisha Denise Beard is wanted on a felony, no...
Blast at Los Angeles Sheriff’s Facility Leaves Three Dead, Media Reports
An explosion at a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department training facility has killed three deputies, local media reported on Friday, though officials have yet to confirm any deaths. A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department said an explosion occurred at the Biscailuz Center Academy Training in East Los Angeles....
Clovis Unified Mourns Passing of Former Superintendent Terry Bradley
Former Clovis Unified superintendent and long-time administrator Terry Bradley died Thursday, according to the school district. He is survived by his wife, Jeannie, two children, Kelly and Billy, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was 81 years old. "Anyone who knew him well will tell you that he had a...
Clovis At-Risk Missing Person Found Dead in Fresno Canal
A Clovis business owner who had been reported missing last month was found dead Thursday in a canal in Fresno, authorities said. Surinder Pal, 55, was last seen around 6 p.m. on June 22 near Blackstone and Dakota avenues in Fresno. His vehicle was found abandoned the following day near...
Handsome Lugosi’s Winning ‘Purrsonality’ Will Win You Over
Lovable, good-looking 9-year-old-Lugosi (Lou to his friends!) is ready to bring his winning "purrsonality" and classic handsomeness to a lucky forever home! If you have a wand with feathers or a cat tree to climb, he'll be endlessly entertained! And if you don't, he has no trouble finding things to...