Choose your location
LATEST NEWS
Free life jackets to be given out at four popular Fresno County parks on Saturday
Lakes and rivers in the Central Valley are popular places to cool down as we experience triple-digit heat.Those waterways, although fun, are not always the safest.So far this year, nine people have drowned in Fresno County's natural waterways."One drowning is too many, and when we look at the drownings we've had in the month of June, we've seen incidents that have been tragic but have been preventable had people been wearing life jackets that properly were fitted and secured on them and may not have suffered a tragic ending," Fresno County Sheriff John Zanoni said.Kyrie Schaeffer of Kingsburg saw the...
‘It only takes one’: Fresno County, fire officials prepare for storms
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – As lightning storms are in the weekend forecast, fire and Fresno County officials are preparing for the possibility of wildfires. The June Complex Fire and the Basin Fire were caused by lightning. Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig said this time, if a fire starts, it could be severe. “One of […]
City of Selma could have been named ‘Sandwich’
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Did you know that the City of Selma could have been named Sandwich? According to a Fresno County social media post, they said that Fresno County’s second incorporated city could have been named Sandwich. In the post, they don’t give an exact reason why it could have been named Sandwich, […]
Guaranteed basic income programs proliferate across California
Beginning Monday, 150 households in Fresno County are expected to receive a $500 prepaid card to spend on anything they’d like — no strings attached. It will be the first of 12 monthly recurring payments those Southwest Fresno and Huron residents will receive as part of a guaranteed basic income program for low-income families. For […]
Fresno County firefighters brace for critical fire weather heading into the weekend
Central California firefighters are bracing for lightning storms heading into the weekend.Crews have been battling multiple fires in the area, some of which were started by lightning strikes.But for people who just went through the June Lightning Complex Fire, they're already feeling on edge."Can you imagine just watching that come over slightly and the firefighters working backwards up the hill," said Raine Bumatay.The Bolt Fire, which made up part of the June Lightning Complex Fire, burned just yards away from her house."They started fighting the fire about a 100 yards away," said Bumatay. "That's how close it got. I think...
Free life jackets to be distributed at these Fresno County parks
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Life jackets will be distributed at several locations within Fresno County on Saturday by officials and local volunteers, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office announced on Friday. On Saturday, July 13, at 10 a.m., deputies say nearly 100 life jackets will be distributed free of charge at the following locations: These […]
Son and father arrested after man found dead in Mendota corn field
A father and son have been arrested in connection to the killing of a Mendota man.The Fresno County Sheriff's Office says 39-year-old Javier Medina, known as Juju, is facing a murder charge after investigators identified him as the primary suspect in the crime.His father, 61-year-old Javier Medina, was arrested for being an accessory to the murder.He also had an outstanding warrant for child molestation.Deputies found 37-year-old Antonio Torres Ochoa dead in a corn field on the morning of July 5th in the area of Shield and Fairfax. That's east of Mendota.Investigators say the suspects and victim knew each other but they are still working to determine a motive for the crime.
Armed carjacking leads to crash near Kerman; female suspect on the run
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (FOX26) — A person was carjacked at gunpoint near Kerman Thursday afternoon. It happened around 1:45 p.m. at Jensen and Lassen Avenues. A female took the victim's Dodge Challenger and sped away. She eventually abandoned the car about 2 miles away on West North Avenue around...
IDENTIFIED: Man dead, found in cornfields outside of Mendota
MENDOTA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A man who was found dead in a cornfield outside of Mendota has been identified, and two men, who are father and son, have been arrested for their alleged involvement in his death, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies say they were dispatched shortly before 8:30 a.m. on July 5 […]
‘Yes, we caused some illnesses’: Raw milk supplier from Fresno County responds to claims
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The CEO of a Fresno County-based supplier of “raw milk” is firing back against claims his products were the cause of a salmonella outbreak. Raw Farm CEO Mark Mcafee acknowledged an outbreak happened – but claims it was far smaller and less severe than what was reported. “There’s nothing new here […]
Homicide Detectives Arrest Two Suspects for Mendota Murder
Homicide detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a father and son for their roles in a recent murder. Both share the same names of Javier Medina and have been booked into the Fresno County Jail. The 61-year-old Medina faces a charge of accessory to murder and he also had an outstanding warrant for child molestation. The 38-year-old Medina faces a charge of murder.
Evacuation warnings lifted for Basin Fire as containment grows
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Evacuation warnings for the Basin Fire have been lifted, according to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office announced on Thursday all the remaining evacuation warnings have been lifted as containment for the Basin Fire grows. The remaining zones were K30, K31 and K40. As of Thursday evening, the […]
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.