Fresno news

• Camp Fire started by PG&E owned power transmission lines: CAL FIRE

  15-05-2019 23:11
  CAL FIRE has determined the Camp Fire, the deadliest and most destructive in California history was caused by electrical transmission lines owned and operated by Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E).
  
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• Helicopter goes down in Hudson River near Manhattan's West Side

  15-05-2019 21:02
  A helicopter landing on the West Side of Manhattan came up short of the landing pad and ended up in the Hudson River Wednesday afternoon.
  
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• Yosemite road to close ahead of snowstorms

  15-05-2019 21:01
  Glacier Point Road will close at 6 p.m. Wednesday ahead of a series of storms.
  
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• FCC to vote on letting wireless carriers block scam calls, robocalls

  15-05-2019 20:32
  Right now, customers have to take the extra step of requesting tools from their carriers or downloading apps to help them weed out unwanted calls.
  
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• Live Norman Lear special, starring Woody Harrelson, Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington and more, to air on ABC on May 22

  15-05-2019 20:00
  Kerry Washington is the latest cast member announced in a star-studded special that will recreate one episode of each classic show.
  
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• Mick Jagger has moves back after health problems, tweets dancing video

  15-05-2019 19:57
  The 75-year-old rocker tweeted a video Wednesday of him dancing around a studio in front of a mirror weeks after he underwent medical treatment.
  
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• Passenger in truck during hit and run crash that killed Gavin Gladding sentenced

  15-05-2019 19:38
  Fernanda Lopez was sentenced to 210 days in jail and probation.
  
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• Dog in fraternity keg stand video now in care of SPCA

  15-05-2019 18:18
  The dog seen in a video being forced to do a keg stand at a fraternity party on Long Island is now in the care of the SPCA.
  
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• Sex offender with GPS ankle monitor accused of sexually assaulting 4 women along popular trail

  15-05-2019 17:00
  A registered sex offender was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting four women along a popular SoCal trail. He was wearing a GPS ankle monitor the whole time, due to a prior conviction.
  
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• Illinois high school celebrates 100 percent college acceptance rate, students' $50M in scholarships

  15-05-2019 16:55
  A high school is taking great pride in its senior class, which has a 100% acceptance rate to college and has been offered more than $50 million in scholarships.
  
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• Keanu Reeves immortalized in cement at TCL Chinese Theatre

  15-05-2019 16:41
  Actor Keanu Reeves placed his handprints and signature in cement outside the famous TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
  
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• Boy, 5, brings more than 20 vials of crack cocaine to preschool

  15-05-2019 16:36
  Philadelphia police are investigating after a 5-year-old boy brought over 20 vials of crack cocaine in a plastic bag to a Cobbs Creek preschool.
  
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• Ohio teen loses 115 pounds walking to school every day

  15-05-2019 16:00
  An Ohio teenager lost more than 100 pounds while walking to school each day.
  
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• Study: Half of Americans use swimming pools as communal bath tub

  15-05-2019 15:58
  A new study says half of all Americans use the swimming pool to get rid of sweat or dirt instead of just taking a shower.
  
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• Workout Wednesday: Burn fat, build muscle and transform your body

  15-05-2019 15:57
  Here are a few ways to build muscle, burn fat and transform your body.
  
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• Window washers rescued from basket swinging at top of tower in Oklahoma City

  15-05-2019 15:57
  At one point, the out-of-control basket moved wildly back and forth like a pendulum, even hitting the side of a building.
  
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• Las Vegas police release video of woman pushing elderly man from bus

  15-05-2019 15:18
  Witnesses said Cadesha Bishop got in an argument with the victim and other passengers on the bus in Las Vegas and she pushed the victim out the door.
  
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• BTS GMA concert takes Central Park by storm, fans camped out for days

  15-05-2019 14:57
  Fans of the world-famous K-Pop group BTS camped out for their concert in Central Park -- and many lined up a week early.
  
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• Bagel causes New York mom to test positive for drugs while in labor

  15-05-2019 14:40
  A mother is warning others after her urine sample came back positive for opioids while in labor -- even though she doesn't do drugs.
  
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• California dioceses create clergy abuse compensation program

  15-05-2019 14:35
  Those who accept compensation agree not to file lawsuits over abuse.
  
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• Forrest Gump returning to theaters for 25th anniversary

  15-05-2019 13:37
  Forest Grump is running -- back to theaters that is!
  
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• 8-year-old accidentally shot mom at baseball game, police say

  15-05-2019 13:32
  Police say the child found the gun in an antique World War II vehicle that was on display at the stadium.
  
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• Alaska floatplane crash: 6 dead, 10 injured after midair collision

  15-05-2019 13:04
  Two float planes collided in mid-air near the Alaska town of Ketchikan. Six people were killed and 10 were hospitalized.
  
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• Fans camped out for days in anticipation of BTS Central Park GMA concert

  15-05-2019 11:36
  Fans of the world-famous K-Pop group BTS have been camping out for their concert in Central Park -- and many lined up a week early.
  
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• Teenager loses 115 pounds walking to school every day

  15-05-2019 11:21
  An Ohio teenager lost more than 100 pounds while walking to school each day.
  
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• Big changes could be in store for California DMV

  15-05-2019 08:19
  In a 110 page report sent to lawmakers, the department outlines ways to address customer service, long wait times, better training and restructuring.
  
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• Police look for women who assaulted security guard at Fresno 99 cent store

  15-05-2019 08:18
  Police are looking for two women who fought with a security guard while trying to steal from the 99 Cent Store at Willow and Kings Canyon two weeks ago.
  
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• Police search for man who robbed Southeast Fresno AT&T store

  15-05-2019 08:17
  Police are asking the public's help to find the man who fought with a security guard an AT&T store in Southeast Fresno Monday morning.
  
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• Madera Ranchos couple jump into action when robber threatens to kill grocery store manager

  15-05-2019 08:17
  Many of Amy Osbourn's friends are calling the couple heroes, but she says all they were trying to do was help a member of their community.
  
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• Local orthodontist wants you to vote for a Fresno-Clovis teacher to win a smile makeover

  15-05-2019 06:55
  Nalchajian Orthodontics is offering free braces to one teacher in the Fresno-Clovis area who goes above and beyond for their students in an effort to say thanks for all they do.
  
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• California ranked one of the sexiest accents in America

  15-05-2019 06:47
  Big Seven Travel surveyed its 1.5 million social followers and ranked them from most attractive to least.
  
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• Mother of four found stabbed to death in Houston home

  15-05-2019 05:52
  MOTHER MURDERED: Four children are now without their mother after someone stabbed her to death while they were at school.
  
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• Madera road shut down while crews battle house fire

  15-05-2019 05:34
  The eastbound lane of Ellis Street just west of Road 26 has been shut down until the fire is contained.
  
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• Couple accused of stealing $100K from state in food stamps

  15-05-2019 04:56
  A Portland wife and husband have been accused of stealing more than $100,000 from the State of Oregon in food stamp benefits and public assistance funds
  
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• Alabama Senate passes near-total ban on abortion

  15-05-2019 04:29
  Alabama's Senate passed a near-total ban on abortion Tuesday, sending what would be the nation's most stringent abortion ban to the state's Republican governor
  
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• 'Vegan Beer Fest' happening Sunday in Downtown Fresno

  15-05-2019 04:00
  The event allows guests to enjoy incredible vendors while you eat, drink and shop everything Vegan.
  
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• Gov. Newsom aims to restore health insurance mandate

  15-05-2019 03:52
  California Gov. Gavin Newsom has launched a statewide tour to promote his health care proposals, which include requiring everyone to purchase health insurance and offering subsidies to families of four with incomes as high as $150,000 a year.
  
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• Facebook follower becomes lifeline for Kingsburg toddler in need of kidney

  15-05-2019 02:39
  A Fresno woman who follows Kaleb's story on Facebook was willing to get tested, and it turns out she's a perfect match.
  
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• Fresno Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula admits harshest ever discipline, denies abuse

  15-05-2019 02:29
  Fresno Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula says he only used physical discipline on his daughter one time - the night before police arrested him for misdemeanor child abuse.
  
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• Fresno State senior overcomes life's adversities to graduate with top honors

  15-05-2019 02:23
  Shannon Muzio says she never let any of her setbacks define her. Instead, she used them to fuel her passion. The 4.0 student is now one of the dean's medalists, and she's also graduating with a minor in agricultural business and two certificates.
  
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• Man severely burns one-third of his body while working on car in East Central Fresno

  15-05-2019 02:22
  Firefighters say the victim's pants literally burned right off of him. He is being cared for in the burn center for burns on one-third of his body.
  
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• ABC Upfronts 2019: Focus on familiar favorites for Fall 2019-20 Schedule

  15-05-2019 02:18
  In her inaugural upfront presentation as president of ABC Entertainment, Karey Burke unveiled a slate of programming for the 2019-2020 season that is bolstered by the strength of established, fan-favorite shows and captivating new programs energized by bold characters and storytelling.
  
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• 'Vegan Beer Fest' happening Saturday in Downtown Fresno

  15-05-2019 01:36
  The event allows guests to enjoy incredible vendors while you eat, drink and shop everything Vegan.
  
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• Ike's Love and Sandwiches to open at Campus Pointe Friday

  15-05-2019 01:28
  The first 50 guests to visit Ike's will receive a free sandwich.
  
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• AP sources: Trump Jr. agrees to interview with Senate Intelligence Committee

  15-05-2019 00:37
  The Senate Intelligence Committee has struck a deal with Donald Trump Jr. to appear for an interview next month
  
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• Central Valley Honor Flight: Special bond formed from loss

  15-05-2019 00:17
  Day two of the 19th Central Valley Honor Flight brought 67 Vietnam veterans to the Vietnam War Memorial Wall, a place that brought heartbreak and healing.
  
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