Fresno news

• Construction on Fresno State's new student union progressing

  27-03-2021 23:58
  Staff, students and construction workers celebrated a major milestone as campus community members put their signatures on the very last beam at the construction site.
  
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• Bass Lake reopens for spring, resorts hiring for several positions

  27-03-2021 23:31
  Friday was opening day on the south short for Miller's Landing and Forks Resort and Marina. And if you're looking for a job, there are several opportunities available up in the area.
  
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• In likely California recall election against Gov. Newsom, energizing Latino voters is key

  27-03-2021 22:35
  California's Latinos, who have borne the brunt of coronavirus deaths and the pandemic's economic toll in the state, are a critical voting bloc for Gov. Gavin Newsom as he fights for his political life in a likely recall election driven by criticism of his handling of the health crisis.
  
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• CalViva Health warns members of data breach

  27-03-2021 22:30
  On Friday, the company issued a warning that one of their vendors was the victim of a cyber attack, allowing hackers to view or download data files.
  
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• Sequoia Brewing Co. owners file appeal to prevent Tower Theatre sale

  27-03-2021 22:10
  The owners of Sequoia Brewing Company have filed an appeal to try to prevent the sale of Fresno's historic Tower Theatre to Adventure Church.
  
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• NOT REAL NEWS: False stories from this week about Pfizer's COVID vaccine, Taco Bell, more

  27-03-2021 21:48
  No, Taco Bell is not offering $60 to customers who share and comment on their posts.
  
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• California unemployment: EDD reveals new data dashboard, information on extension of benefits

  27-03-2021 21:36
  The EDD call center received over 2.4 million calls in one week -- and answered just over 250,000 of those calls.
  
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• Canadian firefighters rescue small dog stuck in family's reclining sofa

  27-03-2021 21:33
  Bean, the dog, managed to get her head stuck in the reclining mechanism of the couch.
  
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• Driver crashes into parked cars in central Fresno neighborhood

  27-03-2021 21:30
  A group of neighbors stopped a driver from getting away after he slammed into several parked cars in central Fresno on Saturday.
  
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• First Lady Jill Biden to visit Delano next week

  27-03-2021 21:22
  
  Dr. Biden will travel to Delano on Wednesday, March 31, to join the César Chávez Foundation, United Farm Workers and UFW Foundation during the "Day of Action" during César Chávez Day.
  
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• 9-year-old migrant girl dies after attempt to cross Rio Grande

  27-03-2021 21:18
  The girl, her 3-year-old brother and mother were found unresponsive on an island in the river.
  
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• 'We're going to fight this' says attorney for Georgia lawmaker charged with 2 felonies after knocking on governor's door

  27-03-2021 20:42
  The episode unfolded while the governor spoke on live television about a sweeping overhaul of state elections.
  
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• Woman stabbed during fight in downtown Fresno

  27-03-2021 20:41
  A fight between a man and woman ended in a stabbing in downtown Fresno on Friday night.
  
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• Thousands of animals aboard cargo ships could die if Suez Canal remains blocked, NGO warns

  27-03-2021 18:13
  
  Animals being transported on 13 vessels -- mostly Romanian -- could be at risk of dying if the situation is not resolved in the next few days.
  
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• Quick-thinking Instacart shopper speaks out after spotting man with AR-15 in Atlanta supermarket

  27-03-2021 17:38
  
  Charles Russell told police he saw an AR-15 style rifle and heard what he believed was the sound of someone loading guns in a bathroom stall,
  
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• Fauci lays out scenario for when experts could loosen face mask recommendations; US COVID cases still way too high

  27-03-2021 16:55
  
  "Removing the mask he really going to depend on what the level of infection in the community is," Fauci said Saturday during a "GMA" interview.
  
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• 4-day work week: Spain experiments with cutting back 1 workday

  27-03-2021 16:02
  
  Reducing work hours from 40 to 35 per week in 2017 would have resulted in a 1.5% GDP growth and 560,000 new jobs, a study found.
  
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• New attempts planned to free huge ship stuck in Suez Canal

  27-03-2021 15:44
  Plans are in the works to pump water from interior spaces of the vessel, and two more tugs should arrive by Sunday.
  
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• Sharon Osbourne off 'The Talk' after inquiry into racism discussion

  27-03-2021 14:40
  
  No replacement has been announced. CBS said the show will not return until April 12.
  
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• Florida Gov. DeSantis threatens lawsuit if CDC does not allow US cruises this summer

  27-03-2021 13:24
  Florida Gov. DeSantis and major cruise line executives said they will sue if US cruises are not allowed this summer.
  
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• 2 dead, at least 8 injured in Virginia Beach oceanfront shootings, police say

  27-03-2021 08:31
  
  Two people are dead and at least eight people were injured in shootings along Virginia Beach's oceanfront, police said.
  
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• Hanford community comes together on football field to pay tribute to murdered siblings

  27-03-2021 07:44
  A touching tribute was held for Ryan and Zachary Hulbert, killed in a stabbing days ago, before kick-off at Hanford High School's football game on Friday night.
  
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• The artist behind "Entwined" art installation in Golden Gate Park

  27-03-2021 05:32
  
  San Francisco based artist, Charles Gadeken, creates large public art installations.
  
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• California releases guidance to hold graduation ceremonies

  27-03-2021 05:00
  
  Good news for seniors! This graduation season, they may be able to walk across the stage in front of their loved ones.
  
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• ECMO treatment at UCSF Fresno saves COVID patient's life

  27-03-2021 03:44
  ECMO is a form of life support that's become more important during the COVID pandemic. UCSF Fresno has the Valley's only ECMO for adults.
  
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• Mayor Dyer cleaning up homeless encampments, looking to clean up Highway 99 next

  27-03-2021 03:29
  Homeles encampments have been removed from Highway 41, East Tyler Avenue and an area known as 'The Triangle' near Ventura Street where Golden State Boulevard merges onto Highway 99 in Fresno.
  
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• Southwest Fresno residents frustrated over unreliable internet

  27-03-2021 03:19
  'We started seeing kids sitting in front of Taco Bell or sitting in front of a Burger King to access the internet so they can... go to school.'
  
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• Fresno Co. health officials ramping up resources as vaccine eligibility expands

  27-03-2021 01:58
  On April 15, even more Californians will be able to get a dose, with eligibility opening to those sixteen and older. Fresno County is preparing for that.
  
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• School districts encourage safe spring break to avoid COVID setback

  27-03-2021 01:50
  School districts across the Central Valley are hoping to avoid a spring break setback. When students come back to the classroom, they'll be returning to strict health and safety guidance.
  
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• Young Asian Americans speak up against violence, harassment

  27-03-2021 01:49
  An increase in hate crimes against Asian Americans is sparking difficult conversations and calls for change.
  
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• Tulare County movie theater reopens after yearlong closure

  27-03-2021 01:48
  After a yearlong closure, Galaxy Theatres in Tulare reopened on Friday.
  
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• Arkansas governor signs transgender sports ban into law

  27-03-2021 00:10
  Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson approved the measure despite objections from medical and child-welfare groups that it would have devastating impacts on transgender youth.
  
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