News across Greater Fresno
PG&E Planned Power Outage Scheduled for July 16-17
PG&E Planned Power Outage Scheduled for July 16-17 Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) has scheduled a planned overnight power outage in the vicinity of Whitson & 2nd Streets to safely replace an electric power pole. The outage is expected to begin on Thursday, July 16, at 9:30 p.m.…
Traffic Advisory: Temporary Four-Way Stop at 2nd St. & Whitson St.
The traffic signal at the intersection of 2nd Street and Whitson Street is temporarily out of normal operation. Temporary stop signs have been installed, and motorists should treat the intersection as a four-way stop . Please come to a complete stop, yield to other vehicles as…
Selma Police Department Relaunches Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) Program
The Selma Police Department is inviting community members to make a difference by joining its relaunched Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) Program. Originally established in 1996, the program gives volunteers the opportunity to support public safety, assist at community events,…
City of Selma Seeking Qualifications for On-Call Grant Writing and Procurement Services
FULL RFQ HERE The City of Selma is inviting qualified consulting firms and individuals to submit Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) to provide on-call grant writing and procurement services in support of City projects and programs. The selected consultant(s) will work alongside…
Selma Live! Now Accepting Vendors
🚨 Vendor applications are now OPEN for Selma Live! 🚨 Want to be part of one of Downtown Selma's biggest nights of the year? Join us Friday, September 4 at Lincoln Park as thousands gather for an evening of live music, great food, and community fun. 🎶 Live performances by The…
Power Outage Affecting Portions of Selma
Updated July 28, at 1:44 pm A power outage is currently affecting a large portion of the City of Selma. Residents and businesses in the impacted area are encouraged to visit PG&E's Outage Center for the latest information, including outage status and estimated restoration times.…
Selma Animal Services to Offer 100 Free Microchips on August 22
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Selma Police Department PRESS RELEASE
Selma Police DepartmentPRESS RELEASE FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Sergeant Caleb Garcia (559) 896-2525 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 16, 2026 The Selma Police Department has arrested Nicholas Salazar, 48, of Selma, in connection with the homicide investigation that occurred early…
New FCRTA Pickup and Drop-Off Location at Walmart
The City of Selma, in partnership with the Fresno County Rural Transit Agency (FCRTA), has added a new pickup and drop-off location near the Walmart shopping center at 3400 Floral Ave. A new bus bench has been installed along the Floral Avenue side of the shopping center, just…
2026 Selma Clean Up Event Coming October 29–31
The 2026 Selma Clean Up Event will take place October 29 through October 31 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at a new location, 1100 Valley View St., Selma. Participants should enter through Valley View Avenue. Community members can dispose of general household items including…

A melting glacier caused Nepal’s devastating floods. Could it happen in the Sierra Nevada?
The disaster a world away from California has raised a question for people who live along the state’s Sierra Nevada mountain range, where glaciers still populate its highest peaks.

Sanger High honors 25 years since 9/11
SANGER – An annual tradition carried some extra weight as community members recognized the 25th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center. On the morning of Sept. 11, […]