[aggregation-styles] FOX26 NEWS Subscription FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — A crash between a train and a family's mini van has left one child dead near Christmas Tree Lane in Fresno. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday on the train tracks on Shields and Wishon. The Fresno Police Department says...
Racing on Herndon Caught the Attention of Neighbors. Now It has the Attention of Police.
Tired of having a racetrack in their neighborhood, northwest Fresno residents banded together to lodge enough complaints about speeding violations on Herndon Avenue that the city is now taking action. "The reckless driving on Herndon has been happening for some time now without any police enforcement," resident Matthew Campanile told...
McRib Sandwich To Return To Fresno for First Time in Over 8 Years
[aggregation-styles] FOX26 NEWS Subscription FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — A fan-favorite at McDonald's will be making its return to the Central Valley after almost a decade. For the first time, the McRib sandwich will be offered at locations nationwide, including those in Fresno. Starting December 2nd, you'll be able to grab...
Fresno Homeless Efforts Lack ‘Clear Strategic Plan’ says Grand Jury
A “crib sheet” is required to keep track of all the local governmental and nonprofit entities working to resolve the homeless issue, the Fresno County grand jury says in findings released in its 2020 annual report. "As a result, duplicative and sometimes overlapping roles, fuzzy lines of authority, and a...
Fresno Pastor on COVID-19: “You’re Gonna Get It, Eventually”
Churches are supposed to move all their worship services outside under state COVID-19 rules for counties, like Fresno, in California's 'purple' reopening tier. 'The Well Community Church' said it will continue meeting indoors this weekend, but will require people who attend in person to wear masks. In a video posted to...
COVID-19 Vaccine Will Arrive in Fresno Next Month, Says Councilwoman
Fresno County will receive a supply of COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the year, says Fresno City Councilmember Esmeralda Soria. She said city officials are in regular contact with Fresno County's health officer, Dr. Rais Vohra, on the timing. "He just spoke to us and confirmed that we would...
Police Cite Dozens of Bicyclists and Pedestrians in Fresno Enforcement Operation
Bicyclists and pedestrians aren't usually the ones targeted for citation during police safety enforcement operations. Well, those tables turned on Monday when the Fresno Police Department cited dozens of them for multiple violations. Yes, jaywalking was included. In total, police issued 73 citations to bicyclists, pedestrians and some drivers between...
Police Say Gang Task Force Helping to Reduce Fresno Murders, Shootings by 50%
Fresno police say murders and shootings in the city have dropped 50% since a violence suppression task force was formed on October 6. "There were 99 shootings in the City 30 days prior to the start of the gang operation," says Deputy Chief Mark Salazar in a news release. "After...
Last Chance for Local Moviegoers? Only Remaining Indoor Theater Could Close Friday.
Regal Cinemas will immediately close 18 remaining open movie theatres the chain left open, Deadline reports, which includes Fresno's Manchester Center location. Despite closing down the entire chain last month, Regal kept selected sites open in California and New York. GV Wire℠ called the Manchester theatre Tuesday morning after noticing their website...
After Months of Hush-Hush Effort, Fresno’s Veterans Day Parade Will Go On
The Fresno Veteran's Day parade, according to organizers, was the last of its kind to to call off its traditional recognition event because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But, when it became clear in September that an actual parade wouldn't be possible with California's COVID restrictions in place - its leaders...