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Fresno County Wildfire Grows to More Than 30 Square Miles

A Fresno County wildfire west of Coalinga grew larger but firefighters also increased containment, authorities said Friday. The Mineral Fire expanded to more than 30 square miles and was 30% contained. Four structures have been destroyed and 60 remained threatened. No injuries were reported. Evacuations encompassed the community of Bingham Springs...

Three Valley Prisons Hit with Mumps Outbreak

SACRAMENTO — Authorities are trying to deal with an outbreak of mumps at four California prisons, including three in the Central Valley. Six confirmed cases and 22 suspected cases of mumps have been found at Wasco State Prison in Central California since Dec. 12, the California Department of Corrections and...

Japan Will Be New Home for Champion Racehorse California Chrome

California Chrome, the Valley bred racehorse that went on to become the richest Kentucky Derby winner in history, appears headed to Japan. Listen to this article: The thoroughbred's owners have announced an agreement to sell the 8-year old stallion to a Japanese stud farm, according to Blood-Horse magazine. The sale is...

Valley Bred California Chrome Slated for Sale to Japan

California Chrome, the Valley bred racehorse that went on to become the richest Kentucky Derby winner in history, appears headed to Japan. The thoroughbred's owners have announced an agreement to sell the 8-year old stallion to a Japanese stud farm, according to Blood-Horse magazine  The sale is awaiting approval from the...

VP Pence to Make Fresno County Stop Next Week

Vice President Mike Pence will make a fundraising stop in Coalinga next week, GV Wire has confirmed. While details of the event have not been released by the Republican National Committee, an invitation first posted by ABC30’s Corin Hoggard shows ranchers and major Republican donors John and Carole Harris are...

Task Force Hits Heart of Nuestra Familia Prison Gang in Coalinga

When Salvador Castro Jr. and Raymond Lopez were sent to Pleasant Valley State Prison in Coalinga, they continued to be large-scale drug dealers. But thanks to the work of local, state and federal law enforcement officers, the Nuestra Familia prison gang's dirty dealings have been disrupted. Authorities announced Wednesday the...

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