A coordinated domestic violence enforcement operation led by the Fresno Police Department on April 16 resulted in the arrest of 17 individuals, authorities said. The sweep, focused in Southwest Fresno, targeted suspects with outstanding warrants and individuals on probation or parole for domestic violence-related offenses, the Fresno Police Department said...
What’s Next for Fresno Smoke Shop Ordinance: Lawsuit, Veto, Override?
The city of Fresno is bracing for a lawsuit after passing tighter regulations on smoke shops and vape stores. The 4-1 vote — with one abstention and one absence — by the city council on Thursday means only 49 of the approximate 170 tobacco shops will be legally allowed to...
Visalia Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2019 Fatal Stabbing
A 25-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison Friday for fatally stabbing another man during a fight at a party in 2019, the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office said. Isaiah Elias Garcia was convicted last month of second-degree murder and the use of a deadly weapon in the killing,...
Fresno Man Arrested in 2004 Cold Case Rape and Murder
A Fresno man has been arrested in connection with a decades-old cold case after DNA technology linked him to the 2004 murder and sexual assault of a woman found dead in a field, authorities said Thursday. Detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office arrested Robert Castillo, 61, on April 10....
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Willie Ray Butler
April 25, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Willie Ray Butler Suspects Date of Birth: August 29, 1992 Physical Description: Black Male, 5’ 10, 200 lbs., Black Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Carrying concealed dirk/dagger Warrant Number: F24902144 Synopsis of the Case: Willie Ray Butler is wanted on...
California’s Economy Ranks Fourth Worldwide, Surpasses Japan
California's economy has outpaced Japan's, securing its position as the fourth-largest economic powerhouse globally. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the milestone on Thursday, citing data from the International Monetary Fund and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. The Golden State's gross domestic product reached $4.10 trillion in 2024, surpassing Japan's $4.01...
Fresno County Traffic Stop Leads to $600K Cocaine Bust
A routine traffic stop on Interstate 5 in Fresno County led to the discovery of 13 pounds of cocaine with an estimated street value of more than $600,000, the California Highway Patrol said in a statement. A CHP Central Division K-9 sergeant pulled over a 2018 Honda Accord for a...
Fresno Ranks Fourth in US for an Affordable Night Out
A study by OnlineCasinoCalifornia.io finds you can enjoy a night out in Fresno and it will cost you less than practically anywhere else in the U.S. Fresno ranked No. 4 on the website's list, trailing only San Antonio, Sacramento, and Tucson. The study analyzed data from cities with populations over...
New US SEC Chair Says Crypto Sector Deserves Clear Regulations
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The new head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday said that the agency has stifled innovation for the cryptocurrency sector by fostering "regulatory uncertainty" in prior years. "Market participants engaging in this technology deserve clear regulatory rules of the road," Paul Atkins said in...
US Officials Arrest Milwaukee Judge for Obstructing Immigration Operation
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. officials arrested a Wisconsin judge on Friday and charged her with helping a man evade immigration authorities in what appeared to be a dispute between President Donald Trump's administration and local officials over immigration enforcement. In a criminal complaint, the U.S. Justice Department said Hannah Dugan,...