It's well above 110 degrees inside the small gym a stone's throw from the Clinton overpass in west-central Fresno on a recent Saturday afternoon. "Boom-boom, boom-boom," grunts 19-year-old Marc Castro when his rapidly firing gloves strike the mitts of his dad and trainer, Tony Castro. Listen to this article:...
Overwhelmed and Understaffed, Fresno and Caltrans Discuss Highway Clutter
Caltrans representatives told members of the Fresno City Council that they also are frustrated, overwhelmed and understaffed when it comes to cleaning up the areas near highways. It wasn't an official council meeting, but about two dozen representatives from the city, Caltrans law enforcement, and state legislative staffers met at...
Council Wants Answers on Fires, Homeless, and Trash on Highways
For weeks, Fresno councilmen Miguel Arias and Garry Bredefeld have sounded the alarm on social and broadcast media about trash and homeless encampments along Caltrans property in Fresno. A conversation on the topic was supposed to come to City Hall via a special Fresno City Council meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday....
Suspect in Murder of Valley Auto Dealer Reportedly a Longtime Friend
SAN JOSE DEL CABO, Mexico — Mexican authorities say they have arrested a suspect in the murder of Jose Arredondo, a San Joaquin Valley auto dealer and the father of K-pop star Samuel. Arredondo, a U.S. citizen, who was found dead earlier this month in a condominium in Baja California Sur...
How Does Amazon Deliver So Fast? This Video Shows How.
I attended the grand opening of Amazon's robotics fulfillment center in Fresno on July 24. Headed to the event, I hoped to find out the secret to the company's fast deliveries to customers. As you can see from my video, it's all about teamwork involving technology and 2,500 employees.
New Head of School Named for San Joaquin Memorial
After a national search, an award-winning and veteran Catholic school administrator is the new head of school at San Joaquin Memorial High School in Fresno. Michael C. Burke, who has spent more than 35 years as a Catholic school administrator, teacher, and coach, most recently worked as president of Melbourne...
Mayor Brand: Amazon 'Put Fresno on Corporate Map'
The opening of the Amazon Fulfillment Center in southwest Fresno last year has meant much more to the city of Fresno than the addition of thousands of new jobs, Mayor Lee Brand said Wednesday at a grand opening ceremony heralding the facility. Amazon built an 850,000-square-foot, $200 million facility that...
PINC Goes Big in Support of Breaking the Chains
The 50 young professional women of PINC continue to raise their game on behalf of Greater Fresno. On Tuesday, the group presented a $150,000 check to Breaking the Chains, a nonprofit dedicated to combatting human trafficking and helping survivors. "This opportunity is a game-changer for our community," said Debra Rush,...
Final Suspect Arrested in Alleged Modesto Hells Angels Meth Ring
Michael Pack, 32, a prospect with the Modesto Hells Angels Motorcycle Club, has been arrested in connection with an alleged methamphetamine distribution ring. A Department of Justice spokeswoman said that Pack was subsequently arrested after federal agents failed to locate him during a June 25 sweep that netted club president...
Fresno Auto Dealer, Father of K-Pop Star Samuel, Killed in Mexico
Prosecutors in the Mexico resort town of San Jose del Cabo say they are investigating the death of Jose Arredondo, a U.S. citizen who was apparently beaten to death. Arredondo, 58, owns Fresno Buck GMC, as well as Family Motors Group in Bakersfield, according to the Better Business Bureau. Inside...