Coroner IDs man with knife shot dead by Fresno officer

A man fatally shot after Fresno police say he confronted an officer with a large knife Wednesday has been identified.

Fresno man arrested in shooting death of brother-in-law at Clovis home

A Fresno man has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of his brother-in-law in Clovis last year, police said today.

Visalia man dies in motorcycle accident

A man died this morning in Visalia when his motorcycle hit a curb, causing him to crash, police said.

Fresno jailer accused of sex with inmate

A warrant was issued today for the arrest of a former Fresno County Jail correctional officer on suspicion of having sexual contact with a female inmate.

Work on California water bill exposes D.C. divide

Republican lawmakers led by Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Elk Grove, have been quietly overseeing the rewrite of a huge California water bill since last summer. The bill could shape everything from the San Joaquin River to Sacramento Valley water deliveries. But despite the broad-based impact, Democrats feel shut out.

Resident punched in Selma home robbery

Two men punched a resident of a home near Selma and took a rifle and the victim’s wallet during a home-invasion robbery this morning, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office said.

Woman struck, killed on Highway 41 identified

A woman struck and killed by a truck on Highway 41 in Madera County early Thursday has been identified.

Northeast Fresno family OK after house fire

A family of four escaped injury this morning when a fire broke out in their northeast Fresno home.

Downtown Fresno 2-alarm fire quenched

Fresno firefighters battled a two-alarm structure fire this morning in downtown Fresno.

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Moore, Fresno State slam way to softball win

Courtney Moore hit a grand slam to erase an early deficit and Fresno State finished with three home runs for the night in a 9-1 season-opening victory Thursday against Toledo at Bulldog Diamond.

Fresno State men fall in OT at San Jose State

Fresno State failed to capitalize on chances to put away San Jose State, losing in double overtime Thursday night to the host Spartans.

Woodlake farmer, Visalia pediatrician convicted of tax evasion

A Woodlake couple was convicted today of tax evasion, U.S. Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner said. Elisabeth Ann Bossingham, 53, and Brett Allen Bossingham, 51, were found guilty of four counts of tax evasion and one count of conspiracy to impede the Internal Revenue Service from collecting taxes. She is a Visalia pediatrician and he is a farmer, Wagner said.

Fresno County, union agree to March talks

Fresno County has reversed course and will come back to the bargaining table with workers from a union that walked off the job for three days in January.

Madera man held in child porn investigation

A 47-year-old Madera man was arrested today on suspicion of possessing child pornography, the Madera County Sheriff's Department said. Detectives serving a search warrant at the man's home also found a small pile of children's undergarments and a bag of processed marijuana.

Family of girl allegedly molested by Clovis teacher gets attorney

The family of the girl a Clovis schoolteacher is accused of molesting has retained a Fresno attorney. Also Thursday, a federal grand jury in Fresno handed up a four-count indictment charging the teacher with producing child pornography.

Counterfeit license, ID card ring busted in Madera County

Four Madera-area men were arrested Wednesday night on charges of possessing counterfeit documents and a fifth was taken into custody on charges of making the bogus papers, the Department of Motor Vehicles said today. The documents included driver's licenses, Social Security cards and U.S. residence cards.

Visalia woman indicted in real-estate Ponzi scheme

A federal grand jury in Fresno on Thursday indicted a Visalia woman on charges that she conspired to scam more than $1.5 million in a Ponzi scheme in which victims believed they were investing in Arizona real estate.

Tulare man sentenced to 25 years for robberies

A 22-year-old Tulare man was sentenced to 25 years in prison today for two armed robberies in 2009, the Tulare County District Attorney's Office said.

Couple loses suit against Fresno Police Dept.

After being on the losing end of some costly civil cases, Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer finally got to enjoy a victory lap Thursday when a jury rejected a couple's claim that they were unfairly forced to resign from the Police Department.

Witness in Fresno murder-for-hire case dressed as cop

A Fresno murder-for-hire case took another bizarre twist Thursday when it emerged in court that the key witness in the case photographed himself wearing a Fresno police uniform and riding in a police helicopter.

Collision near Los Banos kills motorcyclist

A motorcycle rider killed this morning in a crash near Los Banos has been identified.

RDA's $59m debt to Fresno faces investigation

The Fresno City Council on Thursday authorized its Finance and Audit Committee to investigate a $59 million debt that the now-defunct Redevelopment Agency allegedly owes the city.

Nick Watney among leaders at Pebble

Former Fresno State golfer Nick Watney shot a 6-under-par 66 today to rank among the leaders at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.

Woman standing on Highway 41 struck, killed

A woman standing on Highway 41 in Madera County was struck and killed by a truck early this morning, the California Highway Patrol reported.

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Vote delayed on Jesse Morrow mining plan

Hundreds packed into a standing-room-only hearing Thursday to have their say on whether to mine Jesse Morrow Mountain. But after hours of public comment, mostly against the proposed 100-acre rock quarry in the Sierra foothills, the Fresno County Planning Commission postponed its vote.

Fresno Mayor Swearengin seeks re-election

Ashley Swearengin announced Thursday that she will seek a second term as Fresno's mayor, saying the city is well on its way toward a dramatic turnaround, but much work remains.

Fresno woman dies in Highway 99 crash in Tulare County

A 50-year-old Fresno woman died after a one-car crash this morning in southern Tulare County.

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Fresno school named after Hmong Gen. Vang Pao

Southeast Fresno's new elementary school will bear the name Vang Pao Elementary School, honoring the Hmong leader who died more than a year ago.

Donations help Children's Hospital replace stolen sports equipment

Children's Hospital Central California has received $5,000 in donations to replace stolen adaptive water sports equipment, a hospital spokeswoman said Wednesday.

Planners may vote today on Jesse Morrow mining project

The Fresno County Planning Commission is scheduled to decide today whether to allow mining on Jesse Morrow Mountain.

Fresno Unified tries to avoid layoffs in '12-13 budget

Fresno Unified plans to avoid layoffs next school year and expand transitional kindergarten to all elementary schools over the next two years, district officials said Wednesday.

Transportation secretary LaHood in Fresno, defends high-speed rail

America's top transportation official offered a spirited defense of high-speed rail plans Wednesday in Fresno but said that he and other supporters are aware of "serious concerns that people may have."

Lawyer for accused Clovis teacher seeks deal

An attorney defending Clovis teacher Neng Yang, accused of molesting one of his second-grade students, wants him be to tried by federal prosecutors first in hopes of ensuring his safety.

Ron Hoggard named interim Hanford city manager

Ron Hoggard has been named interim city manager of Hanford while the Hanford City Council searches for a permanent replacement.

Robbery tied to cell phone sales prompts warning from Fresno police

The robbery of two people who used the Internet to sell cellular phones has prompted Fresno police to issue a warning about online commerce.

Visalia police: 2 men tried to ship marijuana to Florida

Two men who tried to ship 10 pounds of marijuana to Florida are in custody, Visalia police say.

Fresno police fatally shoot knife-wielding man

A Fresno police officer shot and killed a man who ran toward him with a knife early Wednesday morning, police Chief Jerry Dyer said.

One hurt in Orange Cove shooting

Orange Cove police are investigating a shooting that wounded a 27-year-old man around 2:15 p.m. Tuesday.

Joyride in NE Fresno ends in two smashed houses

7:58 p.m.: A 16-year-old boy joyriding in his mother's minivan lost control and smashed into two homes in northeast Fresno Tuesday afternoon, causing $10,000 damage, officials said.

Fresno man killed at Arizona Super Bowl party

An Arizona man is in custody in connection with a fatal shooting of a Fresno man at a Super Bowl party last weekend in Arizona.

Amgen Tour of California cycling race returns to Clovis

Route for Tour of California's Clovis stage same as 2009

Amgen Tour of California organizers unveiled course details about the 2012 race Wednesday, and Stage 4 between Sonora and Clovis has a familiar look.

Fresno police seek suspect in police radio thefts

Fresno police arrested one person and are looking for another in the burglary of 13 police radios from a repair shop on Jan. 30.

Fresno State to host spring football game March 25

Fresno State's annual end-of-spring football scrimmage will be March 25 at Bulldog Stadium.

Fresno County expects less revenue, more budget cuts

Fresno County is bracing for a dip in revenue in the coming year, threatening to squeeze programs already hit hard by budget cuts, from public safety to road maintenance.

Fresno police: Man shot twice may be tied to tagging violence

A man shot in east-central Fresno on Tuesday afternoon is the same person wounded nearly two weeks ago in another shooting that police say may be tied to graffiti tagging crews.

Pilot killed in crash of reportedly stolen plane ID'd

The man who died in the crash of a stolen plane west of Fresno on Sunday had crash-landed once before -- in a plane he owns but was not licensed to fly, according to federal aviation records.

Mentally ill man sentenced for Fresno double slayings

A mentally ill man was sentenced Tuesday to 32 years to life in prison for the stabbing deaths of two people, including his 70-year-old aunt, in separate killings in southwest Fresno in 2010.

Fresno Unified forms task force to boost graduation rates

Fresno Unified Superintendent Michael Hanson announced Tuesday that he is creating a high-level task force to find ways to keep students in school until they graduate.

Jesse David Alvarez gets life in prison for Fresno attempted murder

Jesse David Alvarez, convicted of attempted murder of two Fresno residents in one of the county's longest criminal cases in recent memory, was sentenced Monday to 25 years to life in prison plus two life prison sentences.

Man convicted of attempted murder in lengthy Fresno County case gets two life terms

Jesse David Alvarez, convicted of attempted murder of two Fresno residents in one of the county’s longest criminal cases in recent memory, was sentenced Monday to 25 years to life in prison plus two life prison sentences.

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