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Dozens of bronze/brass vases were stolen from graves at Fresno Memorial Gardens, upsetting families as Memorial Day preparations were underway; thieves target metal items to resell, prompting some to replace metal vases with plastic and prompting heightened security at other cemeteries.
Milano Restaurants International, the Fresno-based parent of Me-N-Ed's Pizzeria, has sold 100% of the company to its employees via an ESOP to preserve independence and the brand’s legacy. Milano operates more than 60 company-owned restaurants in California and franchises in California and Arizona, including Me-N-Ed's, Coney Island, Victory Grill, Blast & Brew, and Piazza del Pane; leadership says the employee-ownership model gives staff a meaningful stake in the company's future.
A Fresno Humane Animal Services officer responding to four dogs abandoned at an orchard discovers two pregnant dogs and ends up rescuing 13 dogs in total. The two mothers and their puppies were transferred to Ruff Day Rescue, where the puppies eventually found forever homes, while an adult dog named Hope remained at the facility until she was adopted.
Dense fog on Highway 99 in Fresno triggered a 17-vehicle pileup, including a big rig, leaving a 61-year-old man dead and several others injured, including children. First responders from the CHP, Fresno Fire Department, and medical teams conducted a coordinated rescue, marking vehicles to avoid duplication as investigators work to determine the cause.
Dense fog on Highway 99 in Fresno sparked a 17-vehicle pileup that left at least one person dead and several injured; a Clovis mother survived with bruises and whiplash and expressed gratitude after reuniting with her children as investigators from the California Highway Patrol probe the crash.
A Clovis mother and her husband escaped serious injury in a 17-vehicle pileup on Highway 99 near Fresno caused by dense fog, with at least two dozen people involved. One fatality, 61-year-old Gustavo Villanueva Vargas, occurred at the scene, and his wife was hospitalized; the couple Melissa Culver and her husband were unharmed but shaken. The CHP says visibility was as low as 10–15 feet and the crash remains under investigation as authorities urge drivers to exercise caution in foggy conditions.
A young man, believed to be 18 or 19, was shot in the chest Saturday night in the Elite Liquors parking lot at Peach and Belmont in East Central Fresno. He was transported to Community Regional Medical Center. Police have no suspect information and are reviewing security footage as the investigation continues.
A deadly multi-vehicle crash on southbound SR-99 in Fresno between North and Cedar avenues left a 61-year-old man dead and injured several others as 17 vehicles were involved. Limited visibility and subsequent high speeds were cited as contributing factors, with CHP investigating. One lane reopened by 8:15 p.m. and two lanes remained closed; drivers were urged to use alternate routes. A Fresno FAX bus helped transport those with minor injuries.
Benaddiction, a beloved breakfast spot in Fresno known for its eggs Benedict and pancakes, is closing after 13 years due to financial struggles caused by rising costs and a decline in sales, leaving a strong community of loyal customers saddened by the loss.
Two people were stabbed outside Bobby Salazar's in Fresno's Tower District just after New Year's, with the fight reportedly starting inside the restaurant and spilling onto the sidewalk; police are investigating, and the incident has led to the closure of Splash Fresno's bar for safety.
A man was killed and two women injured in a shooting following a fight at an apartment complex in central Fresno, with the incident occurring on Sunday afternoon and the man succumbing to his injuries later.
Health officials have confirmed a measles case involving a passenger on United Airlines flight 5591 from Los Angeles to Fresno on May 19. The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases emphasizes the seriousness and high contagion level of measles, urging unvaccinated passengers to take precautions. Vaccinated individuals are generally safe, but those exposed should avoid public places for 21 days. The CDC reports nearly 150 measles cases in the U.S. this year, despite the availability of an effective vaccine.
An E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese from Fresno has sickened at least 10 people in California, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado. Raw Farm LLC, the company associated with the outbreak, has issued a voluntary recall for its raw cheddar cheese products and is working with the FDA. Consumers are advised not to eat the affected cheese and to seek medical attention if experiencing severe E. coli symptoms. Businesses are instructed not to sell or serve the recalled cheese and to sanitize any items or surfaces that may have come into contact with it. Symptoms of E. coli include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting, with some cases potentially leading to serious kidney problems.
Fresno, California, has become the second city in the United States to ban caste discrimination, following a unanimous city council vote that added caste and indigeneity as protected categories in its municipal code. This movement against caste discrimination has gained momentum in North America, with Seattle being the first U.S. city to outlaw caste discrimination earlier this year. Activists aim to fight against caste discrimination throughout the United States, and a bill in California that aims to ban caste discrimination statewide is currently awaiting Governor Gavin Newsom's signature. The caste system, one of the world's oldest forms of social stratification, continues to oppress lower castes, particularly the Dalit community, in India and beyond.
A 19-year-old inmate who walked off a minimum-security conservation camp in Nevada County, California, was captured in Fresno after being missing for seven days. Malachi D. Thomas was apprehended without incident and taken to North Kern State Prison. He will face escape charges, and his case will be referred to the Nevada County District Attorney. Thomas was serving a seven-year sentence for assault and was admitted to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation from Fresno County.