Authorities arrested a Lerdo inmate Monday after he escaped from Kern County Sheriff’s custody over the weekend, officials said. Francisco Garcia, 23, fled on foot east from Kern Medical around 11 p.m. Saturday while awaiting sentencing on convictions including attempted homicide, assault with a semi-automatic firearm, shooting at an inhabited...
Former 49ers RB Who Was Let Go Because of an Injury Finds New NFL Home
The Minnesota Vikings have become a new landing spot for former San Francisco 49ers running backs. Former 49ers undrafted free agent RB Jordan Mason was traded there this offseason, and now undrafted rookie Corey Kiner is joining the Vikings after spending the offseason with San Francisco. Kiner suffered an ankle...
Sheriff’s Deputy Gets Probation, No Prison Time for Killing Romantic Rival
A former Riverside County sheriff's deputy convicted of killing a romantic rival while on duty was spared prison time Tuesday, sentenced instead to one year in jail and 10 years of probation. The decision angered the family of the man who was killed, Luis Morin. Five relatives spoke during the...
Fresno County Confirms First Local Death From West Nile Virus in 2025
A Fresno County resident has passed away after contracting the West Nile virus from a mosquito bite, marking Fresno County’s first WNV human death of 2025 The Fresno County Department of Public Health confirmed the death Tuesday. So far, the FCDPH has reported five additional human cases of WNV, and...
Road Delays Ahead for Fresno Drivers as City Begins $100M in Repairs.
Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer said Tuesday that residents should prepare for traffic delays as workers take on fixing roads paid for with a $100 million bond to tackle some of the city's worst roads. "As you look down at your GPS and you see that solid red line that means...
Merced Police Seek Public’s Help in Deadly Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Crash
Authorities are investigating a fatal hit-and-run collision that killed a man in his 40s in North Merced. Merced police said the pedestrian was crossing Yosemite Avenue near Cordova Avenue at about 8:57 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, when a possible Toyota traveling eastbound struck him and fled the scene. The pedestrian...
Tulare County Public Defender’s Office Will Pay $200K to Settle Sexual Harassment Claim
The Tulare County Public Defender's Office has settled an employee's sexual harassment allegations by agreeing to pay the complainant $200,000. The office also agreed to take steps to prevent future out-of-bounds behavior. The California Civil Rights Department announced the settlement Monday of claims filed in 2024. “Leaders have an obligation...
Trump’s Approval Dips as Americans Worry About Economy, Reuters/Ipsos Poll Finds
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's approval ticked slightly lower in recent weeks as Americans worried about the health of the U.S. economy and the Republican's ability to contain rising prices, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. The three-day poll, which closed on Sunday, showed 41% of respondents approved of Trump's...
Kings County Appoints Rick Bradford as New Sheriff
The Kings County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously voted to appoint Undersheriff Rick Bradford as the county’s next sheriff, effective Nov. 24, following the retirement of longtime Sheriff Dave Robinson. Robinson, the county’s 15th sheriff, took office in 2011 after beginning his county service in 1995. He cited recent...
Fresno DUI Suspect Recorded .269% BAC, CHP Says
A 24-year-old unlicensed driver was arrested early Tuesday after California Highway Patrol officers saw the driver weaving near Shields and Cedar avenues and determined they were impaired. The driver’s blood alcohol content measured .269%, more than three times California’s legal limit of .08%, CHP said. “Even at low levels, alcohol...