Fresno news

• EXCLUSIVE: Dr. Fauci optimistic kids can start getting vaccinated this fall

  10-09-2021 23:55
  "If you go to the pediatric hospitals, particularly in the south where you are, you will see the pediatric hospitals are crowded with kids with COVID."
  
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• Homeland Security and FBI warn terrorists could exploit 9/11; NYPD ramps up security

  10-09-2021 23:25
  While "there is no credible threat" associated with 9/11, the NYPD is treating the event "as an elevated threat environment."
  
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• Mexican street vendor builds local tamale empire

  10-09-2021 23:24
  
  The owner of Tamales Liliana's started selling tamales on a street corner. Now he owns one of the most successful restaurants in East Los Angeles.
  
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• September 11th anniversary: NYC photo exhibit shows never-before-seen objects from 9/11 attacks

  10-09-2021 23:20
  A NatGeo exhibit by Henry Leutwyler features rare and never before seen objects from the attacks of September 11.
  
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• Gov. Newsom blasts Republicans, Pres. Trump for 'feigning' election fraud in CA recall

  10-09-2021 23:20
  "It's just a remarkable thing. We're four days out, the election hasn't even happened, and now they're all feigning election fraud."
  
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• Beverly Bass, real-life pilot featured in 'Come From Away,' reflects on 9/11, Broadway show

  10-09-2021 23:17
  
  "Come From Away" is a celebration of how 7,000 passengers in 40 jets were welcomed by the residents of a small town, but it is also the story of a trailblazing pilot who kept everyone calm on that tragic day.
  
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• Lightning strikes spark 11 new wildfires in Sequoia National Forest

  10-09-2021 22:53
  
  Firefighters are continuing to battle the blazes. Crews were also deployed to search for any other brush fires that were sparked by Thursday night's storm.
  
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• Homeland Security and FBI warn terrorists could exploit 9/11; NYPD ramps up security for anniversary

  10-09-2021 21:14
  While "there is no credible threat" associated with the 9/11 anniversary, the NYPD is treating the event "as an elevated threat environment."
  
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• $4 million grant aims to help fire crews prevent wildfires in Fresno County

  10-09-2021 20:28
  The fuel-break project is expected to slow wildfires if they burn toward several foothill communities, including Auberry, Meadow Lakes and Shaver Lake.
  
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• 1 arrested, guns seized in connection with Fresno gang shooting

  10-09-2021 19:41
  
  The shooting happened on July 21 at 9 pm near Sierra Madre Avenue and Fisher Avenue. Investigators say around 52 shots were fired in the area.
  
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• 51-year-old arrested, accused of hammer attack in Merced

  10-09-2021 18:32
  
  A 51-year-old man was arrested Friday morning after police said he hit a person in the head with a hammer.
  
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• Apple ordered to change how it handles App Store payments

  10-09-2021 18:24
  
  Months after a contentious court battle between the world's most valuable company and one of the world's most popular video games, a judge directed Apple to allow developers to use outside payment options, but stopped short of calling Apple a monopoly.
  
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• California may require menstrual products in public schools

  10-09-2021 18:16
  
  California public schools and colleges would have to stock their restrooms with free menstrual products under legislation sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
  
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• Ticket agent who helped Sept. 11 hijackers make Flight 77 finds forgiveness

  10-09-2021 18:06
  
  Two 9/11 hijackers arrived late that day, but with two full-fare, first-class passengers standing in front of him, instead of rebooking them, the ticket agent ensured they made flight 77.
  
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• Man honors firefighter brother killed on 9/11 by doing good for others every year

  10-09-2021 17:53
  Stephen Siller's family didn't want to stay in a dark place after he died a hero on 9/11, so they turned their focus into doing good in his memory and all the others who perished that day.
  
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• Pres. Biden blasts passengers who harass flight attendants over face masks

  10-09-2021 17:52
  "Show some respect. The anger you see on television toward flight attendants and others doing their job is wrong. It's ugly." President Biden is blasting airline passengers who are being combative over mask rules.
  
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• New York man continues late brother's fight to get 9/11 victims help

  10-09-2021 17:45
  Phil Alvarez is committed to honoring the work of his late brother, Luis, who died from health complications relating to his time in Lower Manhattan following the attacks.
  
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• 5 woman members of FDNY share their stories from 9/11

  10-09-2021 17:41
  Five woman members of the FDNY are sharing their experience and how they rose to leadership positions.
  
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• 9/11 20 years later: Victims' families still struggle with anger

  10-09-2021 17:34
  The terror attacks of 9/11 changed our lives forever, and even 20 years later, for those who lost loved ones, there remain questions and anger.
  
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• Family spokesperson says 'their world is shattered' after 6-year-old dies at amusement park

  10-09-2021 17:28
  
  "This is a parent's worst nightmare and something you don't wish on your worst enemy."
  
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• Food delivery companies sue NYC over price caps aimed at protecting restaurants during pandemic

  10-09-2021 16:44
  The delivery platforms that experienced explosive growth during the pandemic are increasingly clashing with local governments who say restaurants and consumers are getting hit with exorbitant fees and high costs.
  
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• Friday Morning Football - Sanger High School

  10-09-2021 16:24
  Students at Sanger High School were pumped and ready to go Friday morning for the Apaches game against Lemoore High School.
  
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• California man whose wife died on 9/11 remembers Flight 93 as '1st victory against hate'

  10-09-2021 16:01
  Lauren Grandcolas left a message for her husband Jack while aboard Flight 93. "We're having a little problem on the plane. I'm totally fine. I just love you more than anything, just know that. I'm OK. For now," she said before the plane crashed in Shanksville, Pa. on Sept. 11, 2001.
  
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• Storm brings lightning, thunder and rain to Central CA; some residents still without power

  10-09-2021 15:31
  Lightning flashed across the skies as a summer storm rolled through the Central Valley, knocking off the power in a few locations.
  
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• 2 killed after car collides with semi-truck, catches fire in Tulare

  10-09-2021 14:59
  
  California Highway Patrol officers say a car and a semi-truck collided just before 8:30 pm on northbound Highway 99 near Tulare Street.
  
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• Man with shotgun surrenders to police after shots fired at northeast Fresno apartments

  10-09-2021 14:41
  Dozens of police officers surrounded a northeast Fresno apartment complex early Friday morning as they worked to get a 41-year-old man to peacefully surrender after he allegedly fired several shots with a shotgun.
  
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• Taco Bell wants you to send back your used sauce packets so it can reuse them

  10-09-2021 13:25
  Taco Bell is telling customers to not throw away those hot sauce packets after squeezing the sauce on your tacos and burritos. Instead, they want you to send them back in the mail.
  
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• NFL is back! Tom Brady throws for 379 yards, 4 TDs, Bucs beat Cowboys 31-29

  10-09-2021 11:20
  
  Down one point with 1:24 to go in the kickoff to the NFL season, the defending Super Bowl champions were confident their 44-year-old quarterback would find a way to win again Thursday night.
  
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• 18-year-old shot in northwest Fresno, police say

  10-09-2021 08:32
  An investigation is underway after one person was shot in northwest Fresno Thursday night.
  
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• Fresno liquor store owner uses social media to deter people with fake IDs from trying to buy alcohol

  10-09-2021 08:27
  Harmanpreet Singh owns Red Wave Liquor and wanted a way to fight back against so many underage people trying to buy alcohol.
  
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• Motorcyclist killed after crashing into telephone pole in Clovis, police say

  10-09-2021 08:04
  
  A motorcyclist has died after police say he crashed into a telephone pole Thursday night.
  
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• Bay Area ICU doctor describes coronavirus patients 'pleading for vaccine' after being admitted

  10-09-2021 08:00
  "We are hearing so many people filled with regret from not getting the vaccine," said Dr. Vanessa Walker, an ICU critical-care physician with Sutter Health. "Many of them are actually asking for vaccine on arrival and it's too late."
  
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• Accuweather Alert: Storm brings lightning, thunder and rain to Central California

  10-09-2021 06:20
  
  The rain started to fall in parts of Fresno just before 8 pm. Shortly after, lightning started to strike around the Central Valley, knocking off the power in a few locations.
  
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• Officer's quick action saves choking infant outside Mountain View In-N-Out Burger

  10-09-2021 06:00
  Officer Garcia rushed over and found the baby boy was not breathing or moving, and successfully performed CPR.
  
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• Fresno fighter pilot recalls dramatic mission on 9/11

  10-09-2021 03:28
  Hours after the initial attacks of 9/11, two fighter pilots from the California Air National Guard 144th Fighter Wing intercepted a Bay Area-bound jetliner.
  
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• Appreciation shown for Valley healthcare workers during pandemic

  10-09-2021 02:39
  With more than 250 COVID-positive patients at Community medical centers, staff are using every inch of real estate to provide the best possible care.
  
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• FUSD and Fresno State partnership supports English learning students

  10-09-2021 02:14
  Fresno Unified is joining forces with Fresno State to support the district's English learners.
  
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• California recall election: How many ballots have been returned in your county?

  10-09-2021 02:14
  Have you returned your recall ballot yet? Find out how many in your county have been returned with our interactive map.
  
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• CA recall: Governor focused on just 1 opponent as recall race brings 3 campaigns to Fresno

  10-09-2021 01:29
  
  In this Fresno stop, Newsom framed himself as the only candidate who will protect the rights of women, immigrants, and workers.
  
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• CA recall: Republican candidate Larry Elder discusses drought while visiting Valley farmers

  10-09-2021 01:23
  With the gubernatorial recall election looming, Republican contender Larry Elder said he wants Valley farmers to know he's listening.
  
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• 17-year-old shot while walking home from school in southwest Fresno, police say

  10-09-2021 00:57
  
  A 17-year-old has been hospitalized after being shot while walking home from school in southwest Fresno Thursday afternoon.
  
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• Marc Brown to host Recall Roundtable on eve of Election Day

  10-09-2021 00:41
  On the eve of California's historic recall election, join us for a Recall Roundtable to break down what you can expect on Election Day.
  
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