Fresno County Sheriff’s detectives are continuing to investigate the suspicious death of an Auberry woman who was reported missing in August 2021. Bessie Walker, 27, was last seen either Wednesday, Aug. 4, or Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. Family members filed a missing persons report with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office...
Strong Thunderstorm Threatens Fresno-Area Communities With Wind Gusts, Hail
A strong thunderstorm is moving through south central Madera and central Fresno counties Tuesday afternoon, bringing the potential for wind gusts up to 40 mph and half-inch hail, according to the National Weather Service. The agency issued a special weather statement at 3:54 p.m. PT, saying Doppler radar was tracking...
US Transportation Secretary Seeks $10 Billion for Air Traffic Control Overhaul
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he was seeking $10 billion from Congress for the next phase of a massive effort to modernize America's aging air traffic control system and reduce systemic flight disruptions. Last year, Congress awarded $12.5 billion for the project to replace outdated technology and boost understaffed...
What Changes Did Fresno Arts Council Make to Remain County’s Art Rep?
After a $1.8 million embezzlement fiasco involving taxpayer dollars mired the nonprofit in controversy, the Fresno Arts Council appeared before the Fresno County Board of Supervisors Tuesday, asking to remain as the region's representative for arts funding. The ask comes after the group says it has implemented substantive changes to...
Fresno Murder Suspect Arrested in Las Vegas After Fatal March Shooting
A man has been arrested in connection with a March shooting that left one person dead in Fresno, authorities said. On March 19, at approximately 10:02 p.m., Southwest Policing District officers responded to the area of Samson and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard for a report of a shooting victim....
National Weather Service Issues Tornado Warning in Madera, Fresno Counties
Update at 3:47 p.m. The Fresno County Sheriff's Office shared the original report of the tornado came in around 2:15 p.m. A resident in the county portion of Kerman reported a funnel cloud that may have briefly touched down near the intersection of Biola and Belmont avenues. The resident reported...
Clovis Council Approves Massive Water Rate Increase to Keep Up With Costs
Clovis City Councilmembers on Monday approved rate increases to cover what staff say will be a coming deficit in what it costs to deliver water. Over the next three years, Clovis water users will see not only a 60% increase to their rates, but also a change to how they...
Drone Show to Light Up Skies in Harry Potter 25th Anniversary Experience
A new immersive drone spectacle celebrating 25 Years of Magic from the Harry Potter film series is set to launch in Los Angeles on June 13 before traveling to cities across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe, Fever announced on Tuesday. The experience, titled DroneArt Show: Harry Potter™,...
Trump Extends Ceasefire Until Iranian Proposal Is Submitted, Talks Are Over
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he was extending the Iran ceasefire until an Iranian proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said he was acting at the request of Pakistan to hold off attacks until Iranian leaders and representatives could come...
Fresno Police Arrest Driver on DUI, Narcotics Charges After Traffic Stop
A driver was arrested Monday evening on suspicion of driving under the influence and drug-related offenses following a traffic stop in central Fresno, police said. Officers conducted a traffic enforcement stop at Ventura Avenue and Third Street around 5:57 p.m. During the stop, officers contacted the driver and detected the...