Fresno news

• Odell Beckham Jr. downplays showdown against Josh Norman

  17-12-2015 23:41
  
  Odell Beckham Jr. said his "Why so serious?" joker cleats from Monday night's game in Miami had nothing to do with Carolina cornerback Josh Norman.
  
  Read more

• San Bernardino Shooter's Neighbor Arrested On Terror Charges

  17-12-2015 23:36
  
  Enrique Marquez purchased the rifles used in the California shooting.
  
  Read more

• Quarterback Kyler Murray transferring from Texas A&M

  17-12-2015 23:30
  
  Texas A&M quarterback Kyler Murray has decided to transfer, the second quarterback to leave Texas A&M in the past week.
  
  Read more

• Iman Shumpert helps as fiancée gives birth in bathroom

  17-12-2015 23:19
  
  According to an Instagram post from his wife, Iman Shumpert helped deliver his infant daughter in a bathroom on Wednesday.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Pajama Pants Burglar caught on camera again at Fresno car wash

  17-12-2015 23:18
  
  The Fresno Bee is pleased to provide this opportunity to share information, experiences and observations about what's in the news. Some of the comments may be reprinted elsewhere on the site or in the newspaper. We encourage lively, open debate on the issues of the day, and ask that you refrain from profanity, hate speech, personal comments and remarks that are off point. Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts.
  
  Read more

• Pajama Pants Bandit caught on camera again at Fresno car wash

  17-12-2015 23:18
  
  13, the man used the crowbar to break into Surf Thru Express Car Wash on the 4100 block of North First Street. He is suspected of stealing checks from an office at Maple Grove apartments in southeast Fresno and attempting to break into a Century 21 real estate office in northwest Fresno. Related story Fresno Police Department He is described as 5 feet, 5 inches tall and about 140 pounds with a shaved head. Anyone with information about the suspect can call police detective John Mendes at 559-621
  
  Read more

• RB Montee Ball happy for fresh start with Patriots

  17-12-2015 23:07
  
  RB Montee Ball went from second-round pick in 2013 to the Patriots' practice squad, but being with New England, "you cannot complain at all."
  
  Read more

• Dodgers, Hisashi Iwakuma continue talks after red flag in physical

  17-12-2015 23:07
  
  An agreed-to deal between Hisashi Iwakuma and the Dodgers has been hung up after the team reviewed the free agent's physical, but negotiations are not dead, a source confirmed to ESPN.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• The Best Moments of Putin's Annual Press Conference

  17-12-2015 22:53
  
  Putin spoke about everything from his daughters to U.S. relations.
  
  Read more

• Putin Reveals How He Feels About Donald Trump

  17-12-2015 22:53
  
  Russian president cautions "it's not our affair to determine his worthiness."
  
  Read more

• LeBron James hails Kevin Durant's skills ahead of matchup

  17-12-2015 22:23
  
  LeBron James offered high praise for star counterpart Kevin Durant on Thursday, saying the OKC forward brings a rare combination of size and speed that the league never has seen before.
  
  Read more

• DHS to Expand Social Media Vetting for Visa Applicants

  17-12-2015 22:18
  
  ABC News investigation revealed department generally doesn’t vet social media.
  
  Read more

• $32,000 accidentally left at Fresno Applebee's

  17-12-2015 22:01
  
  According to police, the owner of the money was eating at the restaurant Wednesday evening and left the money there by mistake.
  
  Read more

• 'Mistake' to Use Personal Email for Work, Defense Secretary Admits

  17-12-2015 21:35
  
  Carter admits he was at fault for using a personal email account.
  
  Read more

• New York Man Pleads Guilty to Trying to Help ISIS

  17-12-2015 21:28
  
  Mufid Elfgeeh, 31, was arrested in May 2014.
  
  Read more

• Fresno programs try to repair racial imbalance in student suspensions

  17-12-2015 21:12
  
  Today's lesson is about tolerance, and the quote of the day comes from Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" speech. "They needed African American men," he said. Last year in Fresno County schools, about 64 percent of suspended students were Hispanic, 15 percent were black and 15 percent were white. I would always get kicked out for being late, but they never asked me why I was late. At Cambridge High, 75 percent of the student body is Hispanic and 12 percent is black. "I don't think
  
  Read more

• Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Suffers Stroke

  17-12-2015 21:07
  
  The 73-year-old former speaker is awaiting sentencing in hush money scandal
  
  Read more

• Shaquille O'Neal sells rights to future business endeavors

  17-12-2015 20:44
  
  Shaquille O'Neal has sold the rights to his future business endeavors to Authentic Brands Group, one of the biggest brand management companies in the world.
  
  Read more

• What's Inside the $600 Billion Tax Bill Approved Today

  17-12-2015 20:39
  
  Part of must-pass $1.1 trillion spending deal Congress must pass by Tuesday.
  
  Read more

• Obama Reassures Americans There Is No Credible Threat of Terror

  17-12-2015 19:28
  
  President Obama provided an update to the terror threat to the U.S. homeland ahead of the holidays.
  
  Read more

• CEO Who Hiked Price of Drug Arrested After Securities Probe

  17-12-2015 19:28
  
  Martin Shkreli was arrested this morning by federal prosecutors.
  
  Read more

• What's Next After the Freddie Gray Mistrial

  17-12-2015 19:21
  
  The case against the first of six police officers charged ended in a hung jury.
  
  Read more

• Netflix releases first teaser for 'Full House' reboot

  17-12-2015 19:18
  
  ''Fuller House'' will center around Candice Cameron Bure's character DJ Tanner. Now a 30-something widow, she will be joined by her sister and best friend in raising her three children.
  
  Read more

• Top-ranked running back Kareem Walker chooses Michigan

  17-12-2015 19:16
  
  Top running back Devin Bush Jr. has committed to Michigan over Arizona State, Auburn and Florida State.
  
  Read more

• Mike Pettine: Not my job to rank quarterbacks

  17-12-2015 19:16
  
  Browns head coach Mike Pettine clarified his comments about Russell Wilson on Thursday, bringing some levity to his comments that the Seahawks quarterback is in the second tier at the position.
  
  Read more

• Teammates, friends express love and admiration for retiring soccer star Abby Wambach

  17-12-2015 19:04
  
  Friends and teammates expressed their love, support and admiration for soccer star Abby Wambach after her career came to a close on Wednesday night.
  
  Read more

• Defense Secretary: It Was a 'Mistake' to Use Personal Email for Work

  17-12-2015 18:59
  
  Carter admits he was at fault for using a personal email account.
  
  Read more

• Jets must send sixth-rounder based on Ryan Fitzpatrick's time played

  17-12-2015 18:54
  
  The Jets will send the Texans a 6th-round pick for QB Ryan Fitzpatrick now that he has played in 70 percent of the team's plays, according to sources.
  
  Read more

• Sacramento recycling plant employees rescue kitten from conveyor belt

  17-12-2015 18:40
  A recycling facility worker in Sacramento County was sorting recyclables along a conveyor belt when the load operator spotted something out of the ordinary heading his way.
  
  Read more

• Amazon delivery driver carjacked; packages stolen

  17-12-2015 18:37
  Some South Florida residents waiting for holiday packages from Amazon are going to be disappointed.
  
  Read more

• Dummy cop improves highway safety in California

  17-12-2015 18:31
  You can call him a dummy if you want, but some California police officers say their new decoy has become an effective public safety tool.
  
  Read more

• 2 Dead in Apparent Road Rage Shooting on Oklahoma Highway

  17-12-2015 18:17
  
  The road rage incident stretched across 50 miles on I-40 in Western Oklahoma.
  
  Read more

• Carson Cancels Trip to Africa, Israel Due to 'Significant Security Concerns'

  17-12-2015 18:10
  
  His campaign said they did not "make this decision lightly."
  
  Read more

• Large asteroid to pass by Earth on Christmas Eve

  17-12-2015 17:48
  
  Asteroid 2003 SD220 will pass within 7 million miles of Earth on Dec. 24.
  
  Read more

• Mike Pettine: I respect Russell Wilson, but QB not in top tier

  17-12-2015 17:37
  
  Browns coach Mike Pettine said he does not consider Russell Wilson of the Seahawks to be among the top tier of quarterbacks in the NFL.
  
  Read more

• Terra Bella farmer operates R2-D2 at 'The Force Awakens' world premiere

  17-12-2015 17:27
  A Tulare County orange farmer was at this weeks world premiere of "The Force Awakens" in Hollywood operating R2-D2.
  
  Read more

• Fresno fans getting ready for Star Wars debut

  17-12-2015 17:16
  Fans are already packing theaters in Fresno - for the Star Wars debut later Thursday.
  
  Read more

• From eggnog ice cream and cheesecake to special lattes, holiday flavors hit the Valley

  17-12-2015 16:56
  
  Tis the season for eggnog ice cream, pumpkin spice lattes and so many other luscious flavors that roll around this time of year. Here's what magic is being whipped up at local places and chains alike this holiday season. These flavors won't last long, so get 'em while you can. The always creative people at Ampersand Ice Cream across from Fresno High have a ton of holiday flavors. Fruit cake ice cream : This one is a test flavor that is stuffed with dried fruit, candied ginger, Three Sisters Orga
  
  Read more

• San Bernardino Neighbor Likely to Be Charged: Sources

  17-12-2015 15:55
  
  Enrique Marquez purchased the rifles used in the California shooting.
  
  Read more

• Lobbyists Declare Victory After Visa Reform Measure Dies Quietly

  17-12-2015 15:48
  
  Despite security concerns unearthed by ABC News, EB-5 program to go on as is.
  
  Read more

• Utah's Viliseni Fauonuku calls BYU team dirty at welcome reception

  17-12-2015 15:35
  
  Utah defensive tackle Viliseni Fauonuku called BYU a dirty team at a Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl welcome reception Wednesday night.
  
  Read more

• 2 Dead After Man Shoots From Car Window on Oklahoma Interstate

  17-12-2015 14:59
  
  A woman died in her car, and a man died while driving with his wife in Oklahoma.
  
  Read more

• Putin Praises Trump as 'Talented' and 'Very Colorful'

  17-12-2015 14:30
  
  Russian president cautions "it's not our affair to determine his worthiness."
  
  Read more

• Donald Trump talks Muslim ban, illegal immigration on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'

  17-12-2015 13:57
  
  Donald Trump appeared on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Wednesday night to discuss his presidential candidacy, and he said that some of his friends who are Muslims backed his plan to temporarily ban Muslims from moving into the country.
  
  Read more

• Onboard Disturbance Cancels Houston Flight

  17-12-2015 13:34
  
  A KLM flight out of Houston was canceled Wednesday after airport officials reported a disagreement between passengers while the plane was on the runway.
  
  Read more

• Michael D. Evans: Democrats are unified for our community

  17-12-2015 12:41
  
  Not since the election of 1860 has the future of our country seen as much as at stake as will be on the line next year. Perhaps the most critical element to this analysis is the Supreme Court. Your local Democratic Party is committed to a better America, a better California and a better Fresno County. The coalitions we have built in and around Fresno speak to the success of our local party. That's the real story in Fresno County. We have a headquarters in downtown Fresno and a Facebook page. Eva
  
  Read more

• Steph Curry, Warriors: Revenge vs. Bucks a dish best served cold

  17-12-2015 11:00
  
  Stephen Curry and Co. didn't take kindly to the Bucks' celebration Saturday after breaking the Warriors' 27-game win streak. They said Wednesday they are relishing Friday's rematch.
  
  Read more

• Calm In Baltimore Overnight After Freddie Gray Mistrial

  17-12-2015 10:59
  
  Activists and officials urged peace in the community.
  
  Read more

• VA to provide robotic legs to paralyzed vets

  17-12-2015 09:50
  
  The Department of Veterans Affairs has agreed to pay for robotic legs that could allow scores of paralyzed veterans with spinal cord injuries to walk again.
  
  Read more

• Pajama Bottom Bandit strikes again, breaks into car wash in Central Fresno

  17-12-2015 09:11
  A man Fresno police are now calling the "Pajama Bottom Bandit" appears to have struck again.
  
  Read more

Follow @Fresno_News_ on Twitter!