Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer shared his vision for 2025 at last week's swearing-in ceremony at City Hall. Fresno City Council President Mike Karbassi, second-term Councilmember Tyler Maxwell, and newly elected Councilmember Nick Richardson were also sworn in.
Veterans Are Bright Spot in Dismal National Homelessness Report. What Can We Learn?
The recent national report on homelessness had few bright spots considering the synchronized efforts and billions of dollars spent to get people off the street. The exception to rising numbers of homeless people? Veterans. The report highlighted the considerable progress in getting housing for those who have served our country....
How Much Did Beyoncé Donate to LA Wildfire Relief?
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Weaker winds and intense firefighting efforts over the weekend boosted containment of fires burning in and around Los Angeles, but the effects of the blazes on the entertainment world continue. The Oscar nominations have been delayed and the film academy announced Monday that it would cancel a gathering of...
Jeff Bezos’ Space Company Calls off Debut Launch in Final Minutes of Countdown
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.— Blue Origin called off the debut launch of its massive new rocket early Monday because of technical trouble. The 320-foot (98-meter) New Glenn rocket was supposed to blast off before dawn with a prototype satellite from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. But launch controllers had to...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Marquis Dennis Roberts
Update on Jan. 15, 2024 at 3:54 p.m. Roberts was arrested on Tuesday according to the Fresno County Sherriff's Office. Original Story Jan. 13, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Marquis Dennis Roberts Suspects Date of Birth: August 29, 1979 Physical Description: Black Male, 5’ 10, 175...
Los Angeles Wildfire Deaths Rise to 24 as More Fierce Winds Are Forecast
LOS ANGELES — After making some progress battling wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people in the Los Angeles area, firefighters prepared for a return of dangerous winds that could again stoke the flames. The relative calm Sunday allowed some people to return to previously evacuated...
Fresno County Fiery Crash Leaves Four Dead, Two Injured
Four people were killed, and two others were injured in a fiery two-vehicle collision late Friday night in Fresno County, authorities said. The crash occurred around 10:35 p.m. at the intersection of Floyd and Shaw avenues, according to the California Highway Patrol. A Ford Econoline van traveling southbound on Floyd...
Fresno Protesters Flood Streets, Demand End to Deportations
Hundreds of protesters lined both sides of Blackstone Avenue, near Nees Avenue, on Sunday, waving flags, chanting, and calling for an end to deportations in Fresno. Demonstrators, many carrying the national flag of Mexico, were joined by drivers honking in support, with some vehicles displaying their own flags and signs....
Fresno Hit-and-Run Collision Shuts Down Blackstone Avenue During Protest
A three-car collision during a large anti-deportation protest on Blackstone Avenue prompted Fresno police to close down a portion of the street Sunday afternoon. Hundreds of protesters gathered on foot and in vehicles to demonstrate against deportations, causing significant traffic disruptions. The crash occurred on the southbound lanes of Blackstone...
Herbert’s Interceptions Doom Chargers in Playoff Loss to Texans
HOUSTON — Justin Herbert had just three interceptions in the regular season. He surpassed that Saturday in just one playoff game. Herbert was picked off a career-high four times, including one that was returned for a touchdown, to help the Houston Texans coast to a 32-12 win over the Los Angeles Chargers....