Fresno news

• PG&E substation outage leaves more than 20,000 people without power in Fresno and Clovis

  05-06-2019 23:29
  PG&E is reporting that more than 20,000 customers are without power from Northeast Fresno to East Central Fresno and into parts of Clovis.
  
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• Detroit police seek possible serial killer in deaths of 3 women

  05-06-2019 23:29
  Investigators believe a "serial murderer and rapist" targeting prostitutes is at large in Detroit after the decomposed body of a third woman was found Wednesday in a vacant house, the police chief said.
  
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• 'Emily Doe,' woman sexually assaulted by former Stanford swimmer Brock Turner, is writing memoir

  05-06-2019 23:20
  The woman who was sexually assaulted by former Stanford University swimmer Brock Turner and confronted him in court before his sentencing is writing a memoir.
  
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• Taco Bell emergency: Louisiana woman calls 911 after her local Taco Bell runs out of tacos

  05-06-2019 23:12
  A Louisiana woman called 911 after her local Taco Bell ran out of tacos.
  
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• Millennials admit they're afraid of doorbells in Twitter thread

  05-06-2019 23:10
  It seems many millennials prefer a simple text saying "here." Others say they hide when they hear the bell.
  
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• FBI releases documents from Bigfoot investigation, finding hair and tissue belonged to deer

  05-06-2019 22:13
  Fifteen hair and tissue samples sent to the FBI turned out to belong to a deer, a forensic analysis found.
  
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• Workout Wednesday: Importance of listening to your body when you workout

  05-06-2019 21:59
  We all want to be healthy as we age, but it's also important to be smart and listen to your body when working out.
  
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• PHOTOS: Inaugural SaMo PRIDE brings monthlong LGBTQ+ Pride celebration to Santa Monica

  05-06-2019 20:53
  The first-ever month-long LGBTQ+ Pride celebration in Santa Monica is underway. SaMo Pride includes a large calendar of fun, family-friendly events and experiences in the seaside city.
  
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• Nickelodeon greenlights 'SpongeBob SquarePants' prequel series

  05-06-2019 20:35
  ARE YOU READY KIDS? Your favorite yellow friend is getting a spinoff series, Nickelodeon has announced.
  
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• Animal abuse allegations spark an investigation into an Indiana dairy farm

  05-06-2019 20:29
  Jewel Osco has announced they are pulling Fairlife products from their shelves following claims of animal abuse at the Fair Oaks Dairy Farm in Indiana. Police say they have launched an investigation in to the claims.
  
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• YouTube to prohibit white supremacist, neo-Nazi content and Holocaust denial

  05-06-2019 20:05
  YouTube said it has already made it more difficult to find such videos, but it's now removing them outright.
  
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• Workout Wednesday: Importance of listening to your body when your workout

  05-06-2019 19:40
  We all want to be healthy as we age, but it's also important to be smart and listen to your body when working out.
  
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• Nationally-known glassblowing company celebrates 25 years in Fresno

  05-06-2019 19:40
  Kliszewski Glass, a nationally-known glassblowing company, is celebrating 25 years in Downtown Fresno.
  
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• National Donut Day 2019: Free doughnuts and other sweet deals coming Friday

  05-06-2019 19:01
  Krispy Kreme has already announced its deal, which involves a giveaway of 1 million free doughnuts.
  
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• Swastika symbol in California man's front yard has some neighbors upset

  05-06-2019 18:20
  A massive swastika in the front yard of an El Sobrante, Calif. man's home is upsetting some neighbors but he insists it's Tibetan symbol.
  
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• Oakland 2nd US city to decriminalize magic mushrooms

  05-06-2019 17:59
  Oakland City Council unanimously voted to decriminalize the adult use and possession of magic mushrooms and other entheogenic, or psychoactive, plants and fungi.
  
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• Alabama bill would require chemical castration for child molesters

  05-06-2019 17:49
  The bill affects criminals who commit sex crimes against children age 13 and younger.
  
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• Madera County deputies arrest man accused of raping and kidnapping teenage girl

  05-06-2019 17:25
  The Madera County Sheriff's Office arrested a man Tuesday accused of raping and kidnapping a teenage girl in April.
  
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• Minnesota teenager sells cupcakes to treat family to Walt Disney World

  05-06-2019 16:51
  Isaiah Tuckett had long wanted to take a trip to Disney World, but the price tag of taking his family of seven was too much for his parents.
  
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• Tracy Morgan gets in crash an hour after buying $2 million Bugatti

  05-06-2019 16:49
  Comedian Tracy Morgan was involved in a minor traffic crash while driving his 2019 Bugatti in midtown Manhattan.
  
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• Nearly 8 million LabCorp patients may be affected in collection agency breach

  05-06-2019 16:41
  LabCorp. said approximately 7.7 million consumers are affected by a breach at third-party collections firm American Medical Collection Agency.
  
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• Cuba restrictions take effect following cruise ship, education travel ban

  05-06-2019 16:05
  The Trump administration is imposing major new travel restrictions on visits to Cuba by U.S. citizens.
  
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• Oakland 2nd US city to legalize magic mushrooms

  05-06-2019 15:53
  Oakland City Council unanimously voted to decriminalize the adult use and possession of magic mushrooms and other entheogenic, or psychoactive, plants and fungi.
  
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• Chlorine sickens about 50 people in 'freak accident' at Utah pool, police say

  05-06-2019 15:29
  About 50 people were sickened on Tuesday -- some of them becoming "violently ill" -- due to chlorine gas at a pool in Utah in what police are calling a "freak accident."
  
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• WW2 veteran tops charts with D-Day tribute song 'Shores of Normandy'

  05-06-2019 15:24
  A 90-year-old World War II veteran is topping the U.K. singles chart with a veterans tribute song.
  
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• Popular northeast Fresno dog park reopens after more than a year of renovations

  05-06-2019 15:15
  A popular northeast Fresno dog park is back open after being closed for more than a year for renovations.
  
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• Texas teacher fired after tweeting Pres. Trump to round up 'illegal students'

  05-06-2019 14:51
  The teacher has been in hot water before when she separated her class by race and made racial comments to students.
  
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• Texas 4-year-old hilariously calls out woman for bad behavior during his first airplane flight

  05-06-2019 14:41
  'Why do you have your feet behind me?' Rodney, 4, was on his first flight when he noticed something unwanted on his armrest.
  
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• Man who played fortune cookie numbers wins $344.6 million Powerball jackpot

  05-06-2019 14:13
  The man plans to donate part of his winnings to charity, including St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Shriners Hospitals for Children and Wounded Warriors.
  
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• Bay Area animal shelters seeing increase in huskies after Game of Thrones ends

  05-06-2019 14:13
  Game of Thrones has created a husky boom at Bay Area animal shelters. Now that the show has ended so has the fondness to own a pet that resembles the "direwolf."
  
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• Trump administration halts cruises to Cuba under new rules

  05-06-2019 14:03
  The Trump administration is imposing major new travel restrictions on visits to Cuba by U.S. citizens, including a ban on many forms of educational and recreational travel.
  
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• Trump joins Queen Elizabeth II, Theresa May at 75th D-Day anniversary ceremony

  05-06-2019 13:58
  President Donald Trump traveled to the southern coast of England Wednesday to pay respects to American service members and allies who helped rescue Europe from Nazi Germany.
  
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• Helicopter rescue goes awry in Arizona

  05-06-2019 13:45
  Dramatic video shows a helicopter rescue that went awry in Phoenix on Tuesday
  
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• Mega Millions winning numbers drawing yields no winner; lottery jackpot at $530M

  05-06-2019 13:14
  The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to $530 million after Tuesday's winning numbers drawing yielded no winner.
  
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• Families prepare to brace the heat at McLane and Buchanan graduation ceremonies

  05-06-2019 08:19
  Despite the temperatures reaching the mid-90s, families braved the heat to watch them receive their diplomas.
  
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• Man suffers smoke inhalation in Central Fresno apartment fire

  05-06-2019 08:17
  Fire crews say the flames were isolated to a second story apartment unit near Clay Avenue and First Street.
  
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• Flowing rivers are dangerous but another water danger lurks closer to home

  05-06-2019 08:16
  Fresno Fire's swift water training covers both rivers and canals, but the canals could be more dangerous.
  
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• Central Valley native Ron Adams leads Warriors defensive game plan

  05-06-2019 06:35
  The Warriors assistant is former Fresno State and Fresno Pacific head coach.
  
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• Beverly Hills City Council approves ban on sale of tobacco products

  05-06-2019 06:31
  The Beverly Hills City Council has given final approval to a ban on the sales of tobacco products in the city starting in 2021.
  
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• Lee Daniels says Jussie Smollett not returning for final season of 'Empire'

  05-06-2019 05:46
  Lee Daniels, co-creator of Empire, said on Twitter Tuesday night that embattled actor Jussie Smollett will not be returning to the show for its final season.
  
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• Emergency triage centers approved by Board of Supervisors to help Fresno County homeless

  05-06-2019 05:39
  The centers will focus on helping homeless individuals who struggle with substance abuse and behavioral issues.
  
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• Pennsylvania woman found dead days before couple at same Dominican Republic resort

  05-06-2019 05:33
  Miranda Schaupp-Werner was found dead at the Grand Bahia Principe hotel on May 25.
  
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• World's largest Nutella factory shuts down amid employee strike

  05-06-2019 02:04
  Approximately 160 employees have been striking against low wages since May 28th at the factory in northern France.
  
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• Temperatures to hit triple digits, here's how to stay cool during the extreme heat

  05-06-2019 02:04
  The first full week of June has us sweating. Temperatures are expected to reach triple digits by tomorrow.
  
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• 'I ain't no killer' Derion Vence denies killing Maleah Davis

  05-06-2019 01:50
  "I ain't no killer, bro," Vence said. "Chauncy, I loved Maleah so much. I did for her more than her own parents."
  
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• New York Legislature passes ban on cat declawing, poised to be 1st state to outlaw procedure

  05-06-2019 01:01
  The bill, which would subject veterinarians to $1,000 fines for performing the operation, now heads to the desk of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, whose representatives said he will review the bill before deciding if he will sign it.
  
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• 'She didn't deserve that': Maleah Davis' mom talks with ABC13 about reality of daughter's death

  05-06-2019 00:48
  Brittany Bowens gave ABC13 her first interview after her child's death was confirmed.
  
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