Central Valley Residents Urged to Prepare for Flooding, Possible Outages
Clovis residents fill sandbags and take precautions as incoming storms raise risks of downed power lines and infrastructure issues.
Firefighter Injured in Motel Blaze
California High School Students Disciplined for Homophobic Display
Business
National Workers' Comp Insurer Opens First Fresno Office
TheZenith Insurance Company celebrates new location as part of growth and community commitment.

California Bans Blackjack at Card Rooms, Fresno Casino Owner Warns of Tax Revenue, Job Losses
The new regulations, proposed by the state Attorney General, effectively ban card room blackjack and place stricter rules on player-dealers.
FoodsCo to close Fresno location by mid-March
Employees will be offered transfers to other FoodsCo stores in the area.
Crime
Man Arrested in Fresno USPS Worker Armed Robbery
Suspect Frankie Ochoa apprehended after January incident on Hammond Avenue

Fresno Sheriff's Office Urges Home Camera Use After Abduction
Officials stress the importance of surveillance video for investigations and community safety.
Truck Slams Into Downtown Fresno Coffee Shop After Running Red Light
Cornerstone Coffee suffers shattered storefront after crash near Fulton and Stanislaus streets.
Weather
Fresno County Offers Free Sandbags Ahead of Storm
Residents must bring their own shovels to fill the bags themselves at distribution sites across the county.

Four Escape Fresno House Fire
Firefighters extinguish blaze, cause under investigation
China Peak Relies on Snowmaking Machines to Stay Open During Drought
California resort uses advanced technology to keep slopes accessible despite lack of natural snow.
Health
Valley veteran regains control from tremors, looks forward to Valentine's Day dinner with wife
Retired Marine Corps veteran Danial Payne credits a breakthrough wearable device for restoring his music, service, and cherished moments with his wife.

Fresno Food Businesses Temporarily Closed for Repairs in January
Two Mexican restaurants and a gas station market were shut down for remodeling and other issues.
Fresno Cancer Survivor's Journey Inspires Mother-Daughter Business
20-year-old Frida Sofia's near-death experience led her mother to start a small gummy candy company to support the family.
Lifestyle
Fresno Offers Affordable California Living Without Sacrificing Quality of Life
Central Valley city provides budget-friendly housing, dining, and entertainment options just hours from major attractions

Fresno Celebrates Black History Month with Mardi Gras, Exhibits, and More
From parades to film screenings, Fresno is hosting a variety of events to commemorate Black history and culture.
Fresno Restaurants Brace for Valentine's Day Reservation Cancelations
Restaurants prepare for influx of reservations, but also expect many no-shows.