The Garnet Fire in the Sierra National Forest has burned 57,412 acres and is 23% contained, officials reported Friday morning. A total of 3,069 personnel are assigned to the fire, which continued to smolder overnight with modest fire behavior. Evacuation Orders, Warnings Evacuation orders are in effect for zones K27,...
Madera County Authorities Seek Next of Kin for 88-Year-Old Veteran
Authorities are asking for the public’s help locating the next of kin for an 88-year-old military veteran who recently passed away. The Madera County Sheriff’s Office said Gary Wood of Madera died on Aug. 20. Despite their efforts, deputies have not been able to locate any of his family members....
Fresno State Defense Aims to Toughen Up Against Southern
Two of Fresno State's top defensive stars say the Bulldogs are striving to tighten things up Saturday night against FCS opponent Southern. Though the Bulldogs made stops at opportune times in last week's victory at Oregon State, the defense surrendered 528 yards. Senior linebacker Jadon Pearson said the Bulldogs' gameplan...
Kern County Authorities Investigate Homicide After Man Found Dead on South Union Avenue
Kern County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead early Friday on the shoulder of South Union Avenue. Deputies responded around 4:20 a.m. to the 2500 block of South Union Avenue, where they located a deceased adult male with visible signs of trauma, the Kern...
Multi-Vehicle Crash Blocks Southbound Lanes of Highway 99 in Fresno, Drivers Told to Expect Delays
A multi-vehicle collision blocked the southbound No. 1 and No. 2 lanes of Highway 99 just north of Clinton Avenue on Friday, officials said. Caltrans said drivers should expect delays in the area and proceed with caution while crews work to clear the roadway. This story will be update when...
Amid Political Violence, America Must Remember ‘While We Are Many, We Are Still One’
“E Pluribus Unum.” Out of many, one. This Latin motto is not just etched on the Great Seal of the United States, but a promise of what America is meant to be. It captures both the challenge and the promise of our democracy: that people from a diverse array of...
Who Is Tyler Robinson? What to Know About the Suspect in Charlie Kirk Shooting
The suspect arrested in the shooting death of right-wing talk show host and activist Charlie Kirk at a college speaking event is in custody, authorities said in a news conference. The shooter was identified as Tyler Robinson on Friday morning, Sept. 12, said Gov. Spencer Cox. He was taken into...
Delano Police Arrest Suspect on Child-Related Charges, Relative for Assault
A man was arrested Wednesday on multiple child-related charges after police say he tried to lure two juveniles into a vehicle, prompting a relative of the children to confront and assault him. Delano police said officers responded around 10:20 a.m. to the area of Garces Highway and Ellington Street after...
More Than 90,000 Toyota, Lexus, Subaru Vehicles Recalled. What to Know
More than 90,000 Toyota, Lexus and Subaru vehicles have been recalled for ventilation issues that could impact visibility for drivers, increasing the risk of crashing. A recall notice was released on Sept. 5 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall...
UN Overwhelmingly Endorses Declaration on Two-State Solution for Israel, Palestinians
The United Nations General Assembly on Friday overwhelmingly voted to endorse a declaration outlining "tangible, timebound, and irreversible steps" towards a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians ahead of a meeting of world leaders. The seven-page declaration is the result of an international conference at the U.N. in July...