Fresno news

• Don't expect a second stimulus check this year. Here's what Congress is talking about instead

  30-11-2020 23:11
  Even with coronavirus spiking and new restrictions taking effect, Congress remains stalled on fresh relief for Americans in need.
  
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• Gov. Newsom considers reinstating stay-at-home order for most of California if COVID-19 trends continue

  30-11-2020 22:56
  "If these trends continue, we're going to have to take much more dramatic, arguably drastic action," Newsom said,including "the potential for a stay-at-home order for those regions in purple."
  
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• Wisconsin confirms Joe Biden as winner following recount

  30-11-2020 22:50
  Trump paid $3 million for recounts in the two largest Democratic counties in Wisconsin, but the recount ended up increasing Biden's lead by 87 votes.
  
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• How to prevent Christmas tree fires this holiday season

  30-11-2020 22:40
  
  Try using a humidifier to create extra humidity in the room where your tree is located to prevent the tree and its needles from drying out.
  
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• Oakland-based 'Cat Town' is a cat-sized city for rescue pets

  30-11-2020 22:22
  
  Featuring scaled-down models of popular Oakland landmarks, Cat Town is a cat-sized city for adoptable pets.
  
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• Chicago alley lined with bright murals on West Side

  30-11-2020 22:22
  
  One Chicago alleyway is turning into a colorful art exhibit!
  
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• VIDEO: Dangerous waves knock down bicyclist along Chicago bike trail

  30-11-2020 22:18
  A bicyclist was knocked down by big waves on a bike path along Lake Michigan.
  
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• One stolen bird returned to Fresno Chaffee Zoo, second still missing

  30-11-2020 22:02
  Fresno Chaffee Zoo officials have confirmed to Action News that the stolen Nicobar pigeon from the Australian Asian Aviary has been returned.
  
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• Jigsaw puzzles from Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce aim to save neighborhood small businesses

  30-11-2020 21:54
  
  This Chicago community is trying to keep their local chamber of commerce afloat with some special jigsaw puzzles.
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Gov. Newsom considers reinstating stay-at-home order for most of California if COVID-19 trends continue

  30-11-2020 21:51
  
  "If these trends continue, we're going to have to take much more dramatic, arguably drastic action," Newsom said,including "the potential for a stay-at-home order for those regions in purple."
  
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• Joe Biden to nominate Janet Yellen, highlight diversity on economics team

  30-11-2020 21:49
  Janet Yellen would be the first woman to lead the Treasury Department and Wally Adeyemo the first Black deputy secretary.
  
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• 2 bystanders injured after shootout between cars in southwest Fresno

  30-11-2020 21:34
  
  Two people were injured after becoming caught in the crossfire of a shootout in southwest Fresno on Monday morning.
  
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• Joe Biden's win over Pres. Trump in Wisconsin set to be certified

  30-11-2020 21:27
  Trump paid $3 million for recounts in the two largest Democratic counties in Wisconsin, increasing Biden's lead by 74 votes.
  
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• Teen celebrates 10 years of giving back to kids in hospitals with her annual toy drive

  30-11-2020 21:10
  
  This Long Island teen has spent the past 10 years collecting toys for children in hospitals after she spent the night in the hospital on Christmas herself. See how Emily Meyer's been able to create holiday magic for kids across Long Island with 'Emily's Awesome Toy Drive'.
  
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• LIVE SOON: Gov. Gavin Newsom gives California COVID-19 update

  30-11-2020 21:10
  
  We haven't heard from the governor since before the Thanksgiving holiday, but the coronavirus situation in the state has only worsened since then.
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Gov. Gavin Newsom gives California COVID-19 update

  30-11-2020 20:53
  
  We haven't heard from the governor since before the Thanksgiving holiday, but the coronavirus situation in the state has only worsened since then.
  
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• Fauci: Expect similar COVID-19 travel restrictions, advisories for Christmas holiday

  30-11-2020 20:26
  "We may see a surge upon a surge. We don't want to frighten people, but that's just the reality," he said.
  
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• Rockefeller tree in NYC has new rules, sets 5 minute time limit for viewers during holidays

  30-11-2020 20:24
  Experiencing this holiday tradition is going to be much different this year than any before.
  
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• Artificial Christmas tree owners turn to the real thing amid coronavirus pandemic

  30-11-2020 20:13
  The real Christmas tree industry is glad to see that more Americans appear to be flocking to fresh-cut evergreens this season.
  
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• Madera Co. deputies searching for 17-year-old girl who went missing on Halloween

  30-11-2020 20:10
  
  Authorities say Miranda Moles was last seen at a Halloween party on Crescent Drive in Madera on October 31.
  
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• Deputies searching for 17-year-old girl who went missing on Halloween

  30-11-2020 20:07
  
  Authorities say Miranda Moles was last seen at a Halloween party on Crescent Drive in Madera on October 31.
  
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• Bulldog Breakdown: Breaking down Fresno State basketball's season opener

  30-11-2020 20:07
  The team was able to get on the court Wednesday and pick up their season-opening win against William Jessup.
  
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• Arizona certifies Joe Biden's 2020 election victory over President Donald Trump

  30-11-2020 19:59
  Biden won Arizona by 0.3% of the nearly 3.4 million ballots cast, a margin of just under 10,500 votes
  
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• Rockefeller tree in NYC requires tickets, sets 5 minute time limit for viewers during holidays

  30-11-2020 19:46
  Experiencing this holiday tradition is going to be much different this year than any before.
  
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• Pedestrian hit and killed by driver in Visalia identified

  30-11-2020 19:39
  The man who was hit and killed by a driver in Visalia on Sunday night has been identified as 67-year-old Enrique Renteria.
  
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• Pedestrian hit, killed by driver in Visalia, police say

  30-11-2020 19:10
  Officers said the collision happened in a dark area with very few street lights.
  
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• Florida boater missing for 2 days found alive while clinging to capsized vessel

  30-11-2020 18:21
  
  The 62-year-old set off on the day after Thanksgiving but never returned. The Coast Guard found him holding on for dear life.
  
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• WATCH TODAY: Gov. Gavin Newsom gives California COVID-19 update

  30-11-2020 18:18
  
  We haven't heard from the governor since before the Thanksgiving holiday, but the coronavirus situation in the state has only worsened since then.
  
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• You can help decorate Christmas tree placed where Cressman's store once stood

  30-11-2020 17:43
  The owners of the iconic store put up a Christmas tree where their business once stood, and they're asking for the community's help to decorate it.
  
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• 49ers coach blindsided by new COVID-19 restrictions, unsure where team will play

  30-11-2020 17:29
  The new coronavirus regulations put in place by county officials will force the 49ers to find a temporary new home for practice and games.
  
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• Want a PS5 or Xbox Series X? Watch out for these scam warning signs

  30-11-2020 17:16
  We all want that PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X for Christmas! But, beware not to fall for a scam when trying to buy the sold-out product.
  
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• White House Christmas decorations: Melania Trump's 2020 holiday display spotlights essential workers

  30-11-2020 17:13
  'Tis the holiday season at the White House.
  
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• Source: Pennsylvania lawmaker gets positive COVID-19 test at Trump meeting

  30-11-2020 16:35
  A Pa. state senator abruptly left a West Wing meeting with President Trump after being informed he had tested positive for the coronavirus, a source tells the AP.
  
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• Joe Biden fractures foot while playing with dog, will wear a boot

  30-11-2020 16:34
  Fractures are a concern generally as people age, but Biden's appears to be a relatively mild one based on his doctor's statement and the planned treatment.
  
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• Want a PS5 or Xbox One? Watch out for these scam warning signs

  30-11-2020 16:29
  We all want that PlayStation 5 or Xbox One for Christmas! But, beware not to fall for a scam when trying to buy the sold-out product.
  
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• Fire sparks inside small Parlier home, firefighters say

  30-11-2020 15:54
  Authorities say one person lived inside the home, but no one was injured.
  
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• Vacant house catches fire in southwest Fresno

  30-11-2020 15:51
  Fire crews arrived to find the boarded house near Kearney and Hughes engulfed in flames just after 5:30 am.
  
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• Hawaii seeks to be seen as a remote workplace with a view

  30-11-2020 15:24
  A group of Hawaii leaders are throwing in roundtrip tickets to Honolulu for the first 50 approved applicants.
  
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• Amid COVID-19 travel warnings, LAX busy over holiday weekend

  30-11-2020 15:22
  LAX and other airports around the country were busy this holiday weekend amid travel warnings and a surge in COVID-19 cases.
  
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• Fresno Chaffee Zoo asking for public's help in finding 2 stolen birds

  30-11-2020 15:07
  "The staff is hurt. They are heartbroken. They are concerned. They feel violated and disrespected." Both birds have age-related health issues and require special care.
  
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• Man treated for gunshot wound in Fresno, police investigating

  30-11-2020 14:45
  The man told the police he had been shot in central Fresno after getting into an argument with several people earlier in the night.
  
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• California sees record number of COVID-19 hospitalizations

  30-11-2020 14:27
  California broke a record Sunday with more than 7,400 coronavirus hospitalizations as counties statewide prepared for stricter COVID-19 restrictions.
  
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• Moderna asking US, European regulators to OK its virus shots

  30-11-2020 13:17
  If the FDA allows emergency use, Moderna expects to have 20 million doses ready for the U.S. by year's end.
  
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• Doctor says President-elect Biden sprained foot while playing with his dog

  30-11-2020 05:27
  President-elect Biden twisted his ankle while playing with one of his dogs this weekend.
  
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• UC application deadline extended after 'technical difficulties', University of California says

  30-11-2020 05:18
  Due to "technical difficulties," the deadline for UC applications has been extended to 11:59 pm PST, Friday, Dec. 4.
  
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• Boy celebrates birthday with city after losing both parents

  30-11-2020 04:27
  Happy birthday sweet Raiden! The newly turned 5-year-old was also visited by Batman, a dinosaur family and got to ride around in a fire truck!
  
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• Community celebrates local World War II veteran's 100th birthday

  30-11-2020 03:43
  Dorothy Jones was one of the first women in the Navy's WAVES division, or Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Services.
  
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• California Governor Gavin Newsom reverses parole for Manson follower Leslie Van Houten

  30-11-2020 03:42
  California Governor Gavin Newsom's latest decision on Leslie Van Houten's parole marks the fourth time a governor has blocked her release from jail.
  
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• Fresno Fire urging community to be safe when putting up Christmas lights

  30-11-2020 03:30
  Fresno Fire says so far this year, 721 people have been displaced by house fires and December is typically the department's busiest month.
  
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• Crowd gathers in central Fresno to voice concerns over attacks on street vendors

  30-11-2020 03:29
  Dozens gathered in central Fresno to voice their concerns over a recent increase in violent and even deadly attacks on street vendors.
  
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