News across Greater Fresno

Privatizing Fresno County’s library is an uphill fight
This article was originally published by the nonprofit newsroom Frensoland, sign up for their newsletter at fresnoland.org. FRESNO COUNTY – Conversations around privatizing Fresno County libraries are heating up, and […]

Aircraft company identifies 2nd pilot killed in Yosemite helicopter firefighting crash
A contract aircraft company has identified the second pilot killed in the weekend crash of a firefighting helicopter in Yosemite National Park as Ryan Cutter. The Super Puma helicopter crash Sunday afternoon also killed pilot Greg King.

California farmers are struggling to sell grapes as demand for wine drops
It's harvest time in California wine country, but many growers are struggling to sell their grapes as changing drinking habits have caused demand to plunge.

Judge rules federal government must protect endangered Sierra Nevada red fox
One of California’s rarest mammals will get critical habitat protections following legal ruling.

Fowler celebrates community at 2026 gala
FRESNO – Local officials, business owners and community leaders of Fowler were dressed to the nines to celebrate a year of progress and citizen achievements. On Sept. 19, attendees packed […]

Firefighting helicopter crashes near Yosemite, killing both pilots
Two helicopter pilots were killed when their aircraft crashed Sunday afternoon while conducting water drops on a wildfire at Yosemite National Park, officials say.

Some Valley schools see kindergarten vaccine rates for measles fall short of ‘herd immunity’
A growing number of schools in the San Joaquin Valley have vaccination rates under 95%, a level that is considered to head off measles outbreaks.
Butcher Boss keeps family tri-tip tradition alive as beef costs climb
Along Avenue 12 near Madera Ranchos, The Butcher Boss has found an old-fashioned way to advertise: smoke from the barbecue.

Reedley Fiesta returns for 61st annual celebration
Reedley – Generations of Reedleyites will come together for the city’s biggest celebration of the year at the 61st Annual Reedley Fiesta, which will take place on Oct. 2-3. This […]
Public Notices 9/21/2026
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La Tapatia opens bigger Fresno store after rail construction hurts business
La Tapatia Tortilleria has opened a new retail store in Downtown Fresno after construction for the California High-Speed Rail cut

Fast food from the US and China catches on in both countries
China and the United States are divided on many issues, from tariffs and technology to Taiwan. But there is one