May 2, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Dexter Marvin Francis Suspects Date of Birth: January 24, 2004 Physical Description: Black male, 6'1", 160 lbs., Black Hair, Brown Eyes Charges: Assault with a deadly weapon Warrant Number: F23904330 If you know where Dexter Marvin Francis is hiding,...
Fresno Police Arrest Suspect Linked to Nine-Round Shooting
Fresno police have arrested a man linked to a shooting last month that triggered a ShotSpotter alert and left several people fleeing for safety, the Fresno Police Department reported. On April 22, officers responded around 3:45 p.m. to a nine-round ShotSpotter activation at Channing Way and Michigan Avenue, where they...
Hundreds Rally in Fresno for Immigrant Rights
Hundreds of people gathered at Blackstone and Alluvial avenues on Thursday as passing motorists honked their support of immigrant rights as part of the May 1st Coalition’s annual rally and march. Stan Santos, a spokesperson for the coalition, said the event aimed to show solidarity with working immigrant families in...
Visalia Man Arrested Again in Child Exploitation Case After National Tip
A Visalia man previously arrested on child exploitation charges was taken into custody again Thursday after police received a tip from a national child protection group. Visalia Police Department Youth Services detectives launched an investigation in February following a report from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. The...
Fresno State Announces 2025 Undergraduate Deans’ Medalists
The eight schools and colleges at Fresno State, along with the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, each selected an outstanding student to honor as part of the class of 2025 Undergraduate Deans’ Medalists. The deans selected an undergraduate and graduate medalist based on academic excellence, community involvement and...
Familiar Husband-and-Wife-Duo Bring Thai Food to Northeast Fresno
Many may know David Rasavong and Anna Nguyen for Banzai Japanese Bar & Kitchen in the Tower District and Love & Thai in southeast Fresno. Now, the husband-and-wife team have partnered with Rasavong's cousin and his wife to open a new Thai restaurant with a modern twist in northeast Fresno....
Fresno’s Downtown Kern Street Market Set for Return. Get Your Produce Baskets Ready
The Downtown Fresno Partnership announced that they will be bringing back its Market on Kern event, this time with longer hours. The weekly farmers market on Kern Street alongside the Fresno Convention Center brings together farmers, cooks, bakers, musicians, DJs, and artists every Wednesday from May through October — so...
Retired Madera County Sheriff Edward Bates Dies at 99
Retired Madera County Sheriff Edward Bryant Bates, a towering figure in local law enforcement and a key leader during one of the county’s most harrowing moments, has died at the age of 99. Bates passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, the Madera County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday. Madera...
Military Parade on Trump’s Birthday Could Include More Than 6,500 Troops
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. military is working on plans that could see more than 6,500 troops, about 150 vehicles and 50 aircraft moving to Washington D.C. for twin celebrations of President Donald Trump's birthday and the Army's 250th anniversary, according to officials and documents. U.S. military service branches take...
Israeli Security Cabinet Backs Plans to Expand Gaza Operation, Media Reports Say
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel's security cabinet approved plans for an expanded operation in the Gaza Strip, Israeli media reported on Friday, adding to signs that attempts to stop the fighting and return hostages held by Hamas have made no progress. The decision came after comments from both Prime Minister Benjamin...