Fresno in 2019 was filled with highs and lows. Here are some of the memorable news images from throughout the year and the stories behind them. January: Remembering David McDonald Fresno area businessman and philanthropist David McDonald died in January at the age of 69. McDonald built Pelco, which made security...
Fresno State Lands DeBoer as Tedford's Successor
Fresno State confirms that it will introduce Kalen DeBoer as its new football coach this afternoon. DeBoer, 45, comes to the Bulldogs from the Big Ten's Indiana University, where he was the offensive coordinator for the high-scoring 8-4 Hoosiers. It was Indiana's best season in a quarter-century, and the Hoosiers...
Tedford Saved the Bulldogs. Now He's Saving Himself.
Jeff Tedford, who breathed new life into Fresno State's down-on-its luck football program, has resigned in order to save his own life. "It is with a heavy heart, and there is no pun intended in that, I am announcing today I need to step down as head coach," Tedford said...
AP Source: Fresno State Coach Jeff Tedford Stepping Down
Fresno State football coach Jeff Tedford is stepping down from the job after three seasons at his alma mater. A person familiar with the decision says the 58-year-old Tedford will resign from his job. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday night because the decision has not been announced....
What Went Wrong for Fresno State Football This Season?
At 4-7, with a week to go, the Fresno State football team hasn't enjoyed the success its fans and the experts expected. It's hard to believe now, but back in July the Mountain West media overwhelmingly predicted the defending conference champs would again win the West Division and meet Boise...
Mistake-Prone Bulldogs Lose at Home to Colorado State
Logan Stewart made an interception to set up Warren Jackson's go-ahead touchdown with 3 minutes, 29 seconds remaining, and Colorado State held on for a 41-31 football victory over mistake-prone Fresno State on Saturday. Stewart intercepted Jorge Reyna's pass and returned it 25 yards to the Fresno State 13 with...
After 'Embarrassing' Loss, Bulldogs Focus on UNLV
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — Once Air Force got its ground game going, Fresno State had nowhere to go, run or pass. Donald Hammond III ran for two touchdowns and threw for another, Kyle Johnson returned an interception for a score and Air Force pulled away in the second half...
Big Fresno Fair Opens With Discounts and Chris Janson Concert
The Big Fresno Fair opens Wednesday with $5 entry, a concert featuring country music singer Chris Janson, and lots of buzz about a spicy chimichanga stuffed with chicken, mac and cheese, bacon, and dipped in Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. In addition, the fair will unveil a tribute Wednesday to Fresno State football coach Jeff...
Youngsters Free and Cropper Lead Fresno State Win
The Fresno State football team ended nonconference play at 2-2 with a business-like 30-17 victory at New Mexico State on Saturday, and now has two weeks to prepare for Air Force. Although a 13-point victory over the winless Aggies (0-5) is nothing to shout about, young Bulldogs Wylan Free and...
Next up in Fair's New Sculpture Garden: 'Tedford Tuff'
Art has always been part of the Big Fresno Fair, but never quite like this. A new sculpture garden, known as Iron Mountain, is open as the fair begins its 13-day run Wednesday. The featured piece unveiled Friday was a 14-foot, 3-ton homage to outgoing Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer....