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Large fire burning in Selma grape vineyard
SELMA , Calif. (FOX26) — Firefighters continue to battle a large grape vineyard fire in Selma. The vineyard is on Dockery and Dinuba Avenues. The fire started Friday morning around 10:00 a.m., and continues to spread. Around 8:30 p.m., parts of the vineyard were still on fire as a...
Decomposing body found in shed after dog drops human head on sidewalk
FRESNO, Calif. (KMPH) — A decomposing body was found in a shed after a dog dropped a human head on the sidewalk Thursday morning in Downtown Fresno. According to the Fresno Police Department, officers were called out to Nicholas and Florence Avenues after somebody saw the dog drop the object and noticed the skull.
Woman critically injured after DUI crash in Hanford, CHP says
HANFORD, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – California Highway Patrol in Hanford says one woman is in critical condition after a crash that led to her truck rolling over off the roadway. CHP officials say around 7 a.m. Wednesday the Fresno Communications Center received a call of a crash in the area of Flint Avenue, East of Highway […]
Hundreds of exposed animal bones found near Selma
FOWLER, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Several hundreds of exposed animal bones were found near the City of Selma after allegedly being illegally dumped, according to the Fowler Police Department. Police say a concerned citizen reported finding bones near Selma on Dinuba Avenue and De Wolf Avenue. Officers went out to investigate and found about a 350-foot-long […]
Unhoused man found dead in Fresno prompts investigation
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – An investigation is underway after a man was found dead in Fresno on Thursday, the Fresno Police Department said. Officers say they responded to the area of Van Ness and Olive Avenues in Fresno on Thursday evening. Upon arrival, they found what appeared to be an unhoused man deceased in a […]
Woman ‘kidnaps’ her kids after assaulting their caregiver in Hanford, police say
HANFORD, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A woman was arrested in Hanford on Tuesday afternoon after allegedly kidnapping her own children and assaulting their caregiver, police say. Officers were called to a home on the 700 block of E Myrtle Street around 4:30 p.m. regarding a possible restraining order violation. Inside, police say they found a woman […]
Pedestrian critical after being hit in Fresno, police say
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A person is now in critical condition after being hit by a vehicle at a Fresno intersection, the Fresno Police Department said. Officers say they responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic collision in the area of Shaw and Valentine Avenues at around 10:30 a.m. Police say a vehicle was traveling […]
IDENTIFIED: Man dead after being chased by a group in Fresno, police say
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The man who died after he was chased by a group of men while walking to a neighborhood store in Fresno over the weekend has been identified, according to the Fresno Police Department. Officers say a ShotSpotter activation alerted police to Modoc Street and Strother Avenue just before 11 p.m. on […]
Garrett Leyva sentenced to life in prison for double murder
A convicted murderer was sentenced to two life sentences with no chance of parole after being convicted of killing two young people in Hanford. Garrett Leyva was convicted of stabbing to death his ex-girlfriend, Ryan Hulbert, and her brother, Zachary. Leyva was angered by the break-up which led him to kill the siblings in 2021, according to police. He admitted to the killings in a 911 call shortly after committing the crimes.
Highway 99 Closed: Crews battling grass fire
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Southbound Highway 99, near Cedar Avenue in Fresno is closed. The California Highway Patrol say they're battling a grass fire that continues to spread. The fire started at 8:40 p.m., Friday night. Crews say a bush and post in the center northbound lane caught on...
Girl reported missing in Ventura who may have been heading to Sacramento located
The California Highway Patrol issued an Ebony Alert for 12-year-old Tiana Carter, who was last seen near Harper Drive and Santa Margarita Road in Ventura, CA, and is believed to be traveling to the Sacramento area in an unknown vehicle.
High-speed chase yields crop of charges for speeding driver hiding in Merced cornfield
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — A man was arrested after leading a Merced County sheriff's deputy on a high-speed chase on Thursday. The deputy tried to pull a car over around 6:30 p.m. for driving over 100 miles per hour near Santa Fe Drive and Highway 59. The driver, Gerardo...
Fresno homeowner's surveillance captures suspect setting house on fire
FRESNO, Calif (FOX26) — A Fresno homeowner is scared and angry that someone set his home on fire early Sunday morning. The homeowner has security footage of the suspect and he hopes someone in the neighborhood recognizes the fire starter and turns him in. At 3:30 last Sunday morning...
Fresno, Clovis Fire Departments offer support in Park Fire battle
Shocking video and photos show the rapid spread of the Park Fire, including the timelapse of a "fire whirl" captured by a UC San Diego camera.Firefighters from around the state were called on when the flames sparked on Wednesday crews from Clovis and Fresno soon deployed to help.Clovis offered an engine with 3 firefighters on board and Fresno sent some of their own."Currently we have 5 of our people from Fresno Fire that are up there supporting The Park incident," said Shane Brown, Fresno Fire Fire Captain. "So we have a taskforce leader and a fire engine that is up...
Motorcyclist Arrested After High-Speed Chase in Fresno
FRESNO, California — A motorcyclist was arrested after attempting to flee from officers during a high-speed chase, according to the California Highway Patrol. The incident occurred while most residents were asleep. Officers from CHP Fresno attempted to stop the rider for speeding, but the individual fled in a reckless manner. Fortunately, CHP officers coordinated to safely stop the motorcycle before anyone was hurt.
$15K in guitars stolen from music store in Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Back on July 21, Starving Artist Bistro was robbed of two guitars valued at $15,000. It’s a pain for the business -and a greater loss for local musicians. “Over 2200 performers between the inside stage and the outside stage and 14 record deals signed out,” Starving Artist Bistro’s Bob Sullivan said. […]
Sheriff's team solves 5-year-old Dinuba cold case, Fresno man charged with murder
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — The Fresno County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of a murder suspect from a shooting in 2019. Detectives arrested 29-year-old Angel Romero of Fresno on Sunday in connection to the cold case. He is accused of shooting and killing 75-year-old Andres Cardenas of Dinuba on...
Crime Stoppers Daily Most Wanted: Carol Lynn Hall
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Our Valley Crime Stoppers Daily Most Wanted is Carol Lynn Hall. Carol Hall is wanted on a Felony, No-bail Warrant of Assault. 39-year-old Hall is 5' 6" tall, 220 lbs., and has blonde hair and blue eyes. If you know where Carol Hall is hiding,...
Family seeks help finding missing 70-year-old Fresno woman
FRESNO, Calif (FOX26) — A family is seeking help to find a missing loved one. Fresno County Sheriff's Office says that a man reported to them that he had not spoken to his mother in a month, which he says is unusual for her. The man told FCSO that...
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