The Fresno Police Department will step up enforcement efforts this Fourth of July, deploying additional patrols and setting up a DUI checkpoint to keep impaired drivers off city streets. The checkpoint will operate from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. at an undisclosed location, police said Wednesday. Officers will be screening...
July 4th Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of the Founding Fathers
In the muggy summer of 1776, 56 men met in Philadelphia and pledged their “lives, fortunes, and sacred honor” to America’s future with the Declaration of Independence. None of them was a full-time politician. How much do you know about the signers and their occupations? Test your knowledge with this short quiz....
Fresno Crash Involving Unlicensed Teen Driver Sends Woman to Hospital
A two-vehicle collision sent a woman driving one of the vehicles to the hospital with a head injury Thursday afternoon in Fresno. Fresno police said the drivers collided at Fruit and Herndon avenues before one of the vehicles struck a light pole. Authorities said one of the drivers was a...
Madre Fire Burns More Than 52,000 Acres in San Luis Obispo County
A fast-moving wildfire in San Luis Obispo County has scorched 52,593 acres as of Thursday near Highway 166 and the community of New Cuyama, CalFire reported. The Madre Fire, which ignited Wednesday afternoon, is just 5% contained and continues to threaten about 50 structures. Evacuation orders are in place for...
RIP John Harris: Fresno County Rancher, Racehorse Breeder Was a Visionary Leader Who Leaves a ‘Profound Legacy’
John C. Harris, who cast a large shadow across the worlds of agriculture, ranching, horseracing, politics, and philanthropy, has died. He was 81. His passing sparked a bouquet of tributes Thursday about the deep impact that Mr. Harris had, and not just in the Central Valley where his eponymous Harris...
Valadao, Costa Spar on What Passage of Trump’s Bill Means for Medicaid Recipients
As the drama unfolded Wednesday night into Thursday, Rep. David Valadao was one of the initial holdouts on voting for the "One Big Beautiful Bill." Valadao, R-Hanford, did not immediately cast "aye" on a procedural vote for President Donald Trump's spending and tax cut plan. For hours, Speaker of the...
US Military Says 200 Marines Being Sent to Support ICE in Florida
ASHINGTON - The U.S. military said on Thursday it will send 200 Marines to Florida to provide administrative and logistical support to Immigrations and Customs Enforcement. The Marines are the first wave of U.S. Northern Command's support to the immigration enforcement agency's mission, it said. "Service members participating in this...
Boeing Secures $2.8 Billion US Satellite Contract
Boeing Co said on Thursday it had secured a $2.8 billion U.S. contract to develop and produce two satellites with options for two more. The Evolved Strategic Satellite Communications (ESS) program will deliver space-based nuclear, command, control, and communications for the U.S. president and joint strategic global forces. Boeing is...
Kaweah Health Names Its New Chief Nurse. She’s From Texas
Kaweah Health is elevating its interim chief nursing officer to the permanent position. Schlene Peet came to the Visalia hospital several months ago by way of Frisco, Texas, where she also served as chief nursing officer. In addition to holding master's degrees in nursing, business administration, and health service administration,...
Clovis Police Say At-Risk Missing Woman Found Dead in Mariposa County
An 82-year-old woman reported missing by Clovis police was found dead Thursday morning near her vehicle in Mariposa County, the Clovis Police Department said. Pathmani Goonawardena was last seen on June 26 driving in the area of Copper Avenue and Auberry Road in Clovis. A Silver Alert was issued due...