Fresno Unified HR director accused of forcing ex-college basketball player into sex and threatening his family: lawsuit
A married human resources executive in a California school district is accused of conducting a persistent campaign of sexual harassment, coercion, and threats against a subordinate, which included intimidation toward his family and pressuring him for sexual favors, according to a recent lawsuit. Ja’Vance Coleman, a 42-year-old who had previously been a basketball prospect at […]
USC football overwhelms Fresno State with a complete shutout
USC Dominates Fresno State in 39-0 Victory It was another commanding halftime lead for USC. Quarterback Jayden Maiava showcased his impressive efficiency once again. And Trent Mosley made a strong case for being the top freshman receiver in the nation. The major difference between No. 14 USC’s 39-0 victory over Fresno State at the Coliseum […]
Matt Leinart addresses the story about USC’s attendance ahead of the Fresno State matchup
If anyone knows about the Coliseum’s attendance and how it didn’t spark debates on social media, it’s Matt Leinart. Back when Leinart played quarterback for the USC Trojans, the Coliseum was truly the heart of football in Los Angeles. Each game, the stands were filled with fans cheering for two Heisman Trophy winners leading the […]
Voters in Fresno County will make a choice about a debated road tax.
A debated road tax is set to appear on the ballot later this year, despite Fresno County’s ongoing lawsuit against California for mandating it to go before voters, as stipulated in a bill recently signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Last week, Newsom endorsed Assembly Bill 1923, compelling Fresno County to include the Better Roads, Safer […]
Man found without clothes hiding in ceiling of Fresno plasma center fights against arrest
In Fresno, a man was arrested after he was found hiding in the ceiling of a plasma donation center. Interestingly, he had no clothes on at all. On Wednesday, Fresno police reported that they received calls about someone lurking in the walls and ceiling of the Grifols Biomat USA Plasma Center, located at Blackstone and […]
14-year-old Fresno student fatally attacked while riding an e-scooter to football practice
A promising high school football player lost his life just a day shy of his 15th birthday while riding his electric scooter to practice. On Wednesday evening, a large crowd gathered at the football field of Sunnyside High School in Fresno to honor Robert Peel, who was tragically hit by a sedan near the school […]
Fresno community assists 90-year-old veteran in finding lost cane
Wooden Cane Returned to 90-Year-Old Veteran in California A wooden cane, hand-carved and of great sentimental value to a 90-year-old veteran from California, has been returned after his family sought help from the community to locate it. Kim Manriquez, the daughter of Jim Price, turned to social media to ask the Fresno community for assistance […]
Fresno serial rapist receives sentencing for brutal assaults on five women and two children
A man from Fresno County has been sentenced to 46 years in prison after sexually assaulting five women, which, shockingly, included his own daughter, along with two minors. Cesar Flores, aged 57, will face lifelong registration as a sex offender in the United States. The ruling was delivered on Monday by Fresno County Superior Court […]
Lion at Fresno Chaffee Zoo welcomes two cubs on July 4th
Life, it seems, has its own rhythm. On Independence Day, the Fresno Chaffee Zoo in Northern California experienced a delightful surprise as one of its African lions gave birth to several charming cubs. As the town buzzed with preparations for America’s 250th birthday celebrations, Zamaya, one of the zoo’s lions, welcomed her second cub on […]
California’s $20 wage issue leads to the closure of several fast-food locations in Fresno.
California’s decision to raise the minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 an hour has significantly impacted the restaurant sector, resulting in the closure of at least 16 fast-food locations in the Fresno area since early 2025. This wave of restaurant closures has left numerous empty storefronts in cities like Fresno, Clovis, Hanford, Merced, […]