News across Greater Fresno

Man arrested for alleged arson along Kings River
REEDLEY – Local officers arrested a 48-year-old man on suspicion of starting a brush fire that burned along Kings River near Manning Bridge on Aug. 7. The Reedley Police Department […]

25 years after 9/11, these three stories connect the Central Valley to that day
Twenty-five years is long enough for a defining moment to become history — and for an entire generation of Americans

Reedley crowns 2026 Fiesta royalty
REEDLEY – As one of Reedley’s most historic traditions grows nearer, the community is preparing to celebrate a pair of local role models. The Reedley Lions Club has announced husband-and-wife […]

The People on the Move 9/11/2026
Courtesy of Soroptimist International of Fresno Members of the newly chartered Soroptimist International of Fresno gather following the club’s formation

US Forest Service shuts down Fresno Forest Laboratory
FRESNO — The U.S. Forest Service is shutting down Fresno Forest Science Laboratory along with over a dozen other national research laboratories in a major effort to cut down on […]

Reedley airport improvement plan maintains altitude
REEDLEY – Future plans for the local airport are now clear for takeoff following the most recent city council meeting. On Sept. 8, Community Services Director Sarah Reid presented the […]

The Valley’s next generation of farmers is learning how AI is changing the ag industry
In the Central Valley, where a quarter of the country’s fresh fruit and vegetables are grown, farmers are grappling with the idea of using AI to replenish a diminishing workforce, combat climate change and increase food production for a growing world population.

After years of defying the odds, California's David Valadao faces new test as Latinos turn on Trump
Republican congressman David Valadao has defied the odds before, winning elections in California districts with big Democratic registration advantages. But he could be facing his toughest test ever this year.

Measure S is heading to voters in Fresno County. Here’s what you should know about it
KVPR looked through the ballot measure in detail and provides the key things to know as voters head to the polls on Nov. 3.

4 dead following fiery plane crash in north Fresno
All passengers in a small airplane that crashed down into a neighborhood Saturday have died.

‘Doing whatever we can’ - Fresno State holds vigil to honor victims of Nepal floods
Fresno State leaders and students gathered in the Peace Garden on campus to remember the lives lost in the Nepal floods.

The Valley has 1,300+ fast-food drive-through restaurants. What do they mean for the region’s poor air quality?
Editor’s Note: This story was produced by the Climate Solutions Studio, a project of the Central Valley Journalism Collaborative and its partner newsrooms. The distinct fragrance of automotive exhaust hangs in the air in the parking lot of a popular commercial corner in north…