Fresno police are investigating a possible kidnapping attempt and another related incident after two females were accosted Monday morning in Central Fresno. The first incident took place in the Tower District around 8 30 a.m., where a woman told officers the man approached her in the parking lot of Bank of America. He asked for…… MORE
Fresno Fire Department Kicks Off Fire Prevention Week
FRESNO, CA – It is the beginning of National Fire Prevention Week and from October 4 through October 10, the Fresno Fire Department will be opening its doors to the fire stations throughout Fresno, each fire station will be open to the public from the hours of 10:00am to 5:00pm. This year’s theme is…… MORE
Spouts Market To Open Clovis Location Early 2016
( Sprouts Farmers Market, one of the fastest-growing retailers in the country, announced plans to add 12 locations to its growing roster of healthy grocery stores in early 2016. Sprouts stores scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2016 include: Alhambra, CA – 150 E. Main St., Suite 150 Atlanta, GA – 1853…… MORE
Person Of Interest In Porterville Couple’s Death
Tulare County Sheriff’s Deputies have nabbed a man — in the death of a Porterville couple in their 80s. On Sunday, the Tulare County Sheriff responded to a home in the 14400 block of Road 284, in Porterville to check on the welfare of an elderly couple. The two were found dead in the home…… MORE
Fresno State Flags Posted At Half-Staff
Fresno State flags are posted at half-staff as the university honors heroes. Fresno State President Joseph Castro ordered that U.S. and California flags flown on campus and athletic venues be posted at half-staff. Drive by the Save Mart Center, The Rose Garden, Bulldog Stadium and the North Gym and you will see it –all in memory…… MORE
TPP Trade Agreement Reached
The U.S. and 11 other countries have reached an agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal. Trade officials were expected to officially announce the deal Monday in Atlanta, Georgia. The Wall Street Journal reports For the U.S., the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement opens agricultural markets in Japan and Canada, among other things. Canada and Japan…… MORE
Fresno Falls Short in September Water Conservation
(KMJ) – The City of Fresno’s Department of Public Utilities says the City’s water production totals for September 2015 did not meet its water conservation target of 28% for the month. And that sets the city up for the possibility of receiving a fine from state water officials. The City says September water production totals…… MORE
Mariposa Sheriff Releases Name of Wounded Deputy
(KMJ) – Over the weekend, The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office released the name of its Deputy who was shot in the line of duty late last week. Rudy Mirelez is a 10-year veteran of that department. A Sheriff’s spokesman say Deputy Rudy Mirelez is still listed in critical condition in a Modesto hospital where he…… MORE
Storyland Kicks Off Artwork Contest
(KMJ) – As the Storyland reopening celebration continues, its a “Once Upon a Time . . .” artwork contest now invites Valley children to draw a scene depicting their favorite story, character, or Storyland experience. Selected artwork from four age categories will be printed in The Fresno Bee and appear on local Outfront Media Billboards.…… MORE
L.A. To Pay $3M to Family of Man Who Died in Police Custody
By Scott Glover CNN Justice Reporter The city of Los Angeles is poised to pay nearly $3 million to the family of a 56-year-old grandfather who died in police custody after a Los Angeles Police Department jail guard placed him in a chokehold, according to court records. Vachel Howard was unarmed, prone on the floor…… MORE
