A new skilled nursing facility in downtown Fresno means expanded care options for Community Health patients needing extra recovery. The 154-bed Burnett Extended Care Center across the street from the downtown office offers long-term and short-term skilled nursing and will begin accepting patients this fall, said Cory Belliston, chief operating...
Fresno Man Arrested in Orange Cove Homicide After Years-Long Investigation
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 59-year-old Fresno man in connection with a 2016 Orange Cove homicide. Basilio Rodriguez Jr. was booked into the Fresno County Jail on a murder charge, with bail set at $1 million, the agency said in a statement. The case stems from an assault...
Kern County Deputies Uncover Stolen Property, Chop Shops in Ongoing Investigation
A series of probation and search warrant operations in eastern Kern County led to multiple arrests, the recovery of stolen property, and the discovery of two chop shops and an illegal marijuana cultivation site, authorities said Wednesday. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said deputies from the Ridgecrest Substation began the...
Shutdown Forces Shasta, Siskiyou, Lassen National Forests and Parks to Reduce Services
Federal parks and forests in Shasta, Siskiyou, Lassen and other North State counties felt the effects of partisan politics and the federal government shutdown on Wednesday after Congress failed to approve funding to keep the government operating past Sept. 30. The U.S. Forest Service posted an alert on the Shasta-Trinity...
Chargers vs. Commanders: 4 Key Things to Know About Los Angeles’ Week 5 Opponent
The Chargers continue the 2025 regular season at SoFi Stadium against the Commanders on Sunday, October 5, at 1:25 p.m. PT. To get you prepped for the Week 5 bout, here are five key things to know about Los Angeles’ opponent ahead of the matchup. Where the Commanders Stand The Commanders are currently 2-2,...
Wired Wednesday: Why Are Fresno Unified Test Scores Improving?
GV Wire’s Anya Ellis talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Liz Gonzalez about the recent release of Fresno Unified student test scores. Student scores improved by 2% in English Language Arts and math, rising to near pre-pandemic levels. Recently, the district implemented a strategy of identifying high performing...
Was a Shutdown Necessary? Valley Lawmakers Jump Into the Debate
With the U.S. government closed for business and the federal budget held up in the U.S. Senate, local lawmakers await the call to return to Washington D.C. to approve any changes that may come out of negotiations. Republican representatives David Valadao, R-Hanford, and Vince Fong, R-Bakersfield, said congressional Democrats' refusal...
California DMV Unveils New Driver’s License With Security Upgrades
The California DMV has unveiled new driver's license and ID card designs, which include updated security features. State officials began issuing the redesigned cards on Wednesday, Oct. 1, the DMV announced. They include background images depicting "the unique beauty of the state’s landscape," the agency said in a written statement....
49ers Rule out 3 Key Starters vs. Rams, Including QB Brock Purdy
The Los Angeles Rams will be facing a severely shorthanded San Francisco 49ers team on Thursday night. Ahead of this marquee game between NFC West rivals, the 49ers ruled out several key starters. They will not have Brock Purdy, Ricky Pearsall or Jauan Jennings, as all three have been ruled...
Fresno Police to Hold Weekend Motorcycle Safety Operation
The Fresno Police Department will have extra officers on patrol Saturday to target traffic violations involving drivers and motorcyclists, the agency said. The enforcement operation will run from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. and focus on common crash factors such as unsafe speed, improper turning, right-of-way violations, impaired driving and...