A court hearing on President Donald Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook ended on Friday with no immediate ruling from the judge hearing the unprecedented legal fight, meaning the U.S. central bank policymaker will remain in place for now. After hearing oral arguments for two hours in...
Gov. Newsom Launches New Task Force To Clear CA Homeless Encampments
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom launched a new homeless response task force Friday, marking the latest escalation in his ongoing campaign to eradicate encampments, including in Fresno. Newsom’s office expects to deploy the team within the next month to camps...
Fresno Supervisor Nathan Magsig Says Crews Gaining Ground on Garnet Fire
As of Friday afternoon, the Garnet Fire in Fresno County has grown to 17,159 acres and is at 8% containment. Officials confirmed that the cause of the fire was lightning. Evacuation orders remain in effect for zones K27, K30, K31, K32-A, and K40, while warnings are in place for K28,...
Judge Allows Release of Accused Arsonist Bobby Salazar on $1M Bond
Accused arsonist Bobby Salazar can be released from custody later Friday if he posts a $1 million bond, a federal judge ruled. He appeared in Fresno federal court in front of U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe. The bond can be posted after his release. Salazar, 63, the operator of...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Curtis Wayne Recek
August 29, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Curtis Wayne Recek Suspects Date of Birth: April 22, 1966 Physical Description: White male, 6'0", 170 lbs., Grey Hair, Blue Eyes. Charges: Mandatory supervised release violation warrant Warrant Number: F22901816 Synopsis of the Case: Curtis Wayne Recek is wanted...
Fresno Area Schools Prep for Football With Stout Security Measures
High school football season is underway and local school districts are working to ensure student and guest safety with strong screening procedures. The measures include screening attendees using metal detectors and wands alongside bag checks. Items not allowed into football games include weapons of any kind — even for individuals...
Fresno Blaze Damages Yosemite Falls Café, Restaurant to Remain Temporarily Closed
A fire broke out early Friday morning at Yosemite Falls Café in north Fresno, forcing the restaurant to close indefinitely, the Fresno Fire Department said in a statement. Around 6:40 a.m., Fresno firefighters responded to the 5100 block of North Blackstone Avenue after multiple callers reported smoke coming from the...
Florida Man Indicted for Fentanyl Smuggling Scheme Using Drones
A Florida man has been indicted on federal charges on Thursday accusing him of conspiring with inmates to smuggle fentanyl and contraband cellphones into prisons using drones, federal prosecutors said Friday. A federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment against James Key III, 45, of Eustis, Florida, charging him with...
Egypt Rounds up Teenaged TikTokkers in Crackdown on Social Media
Egyptian authorities have been rounding up teenaged TikTokkers with millions of followers, detaining dozens in recent weeks on accusations ranging from violating family values to laundering money. Police have announced dozens of arrests and prosecutors say they are investigating at least 10 cases of alleged unlawful financial gains. They have...
Fresno Shelter Helps Homeless Recover from Hospital Stays. It’s Also a ‘Good Neighbor’
When hospitals release homeless patients, California law requires they be discharged to a safe location. The trouble for hospitals is finding somewhere secure to send people. The trouble can also be finding a location that doesn't upset neighbors. In May, a new pilot recuperative housing project called Soul Housing quietly...