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2 kids, 1 woman injured after car hit into ditch near Millerton
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A crash that left a car in a ditch near Millerton seriously injured a woman and two children on Thursday. At around 12:45 p.m., CHP responded to a call on Millerton and Auberry roads. Officers learned that a sedan truck that was going south on Auberry Road collided with a pickup that was turning left. The sedan was sent into a ditch with a woman and two kids inside, according to officials.
Driver killed in Highway 198 collision near Lemoore Original
LEMOORE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – One driver is dead after the California Highway Patrol says a two-car crash happened outside of Lemoore Thursday morning. At around 6:30 a.m., CHP officers were dispatched to Highway 198 and Reeves Boulevard for a crash, according to officials. CHP says a 70-year-old man going west on Highway 198 in a Kia Soul failed to stop at a red light. He ran into a 49-year-old man going southbound on Reeves Boulevard in a Chevy Camaro who was making a left turn.
McAllen ICE agent shot by 72-year-old homeowner in California pleads not guilty
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A federal agent with ties to the Rio Grande Valley has been arrested and charged after allegedly assaulting a man and his daughter outside their home in Fresno, California. The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office formally charged 32-year-old David Gonzalez III on Tuesday with elder abuse, assault by means likely to produce great bodily injury, vandalism, and battery. Gonzalez, who is from McAllen, pleaded not guilty to the charges on Wednesday.
12 domestic violence suspects arrested in multi-agency operation, TCSO says
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Multiple law enforcement agencies spent Wednesday morning making a dozen domestic violence arrests across Tulare County, according to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office. In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the TCSO teamed up with other agencies in the county to arrest people with outstanding arrest warrants.
Man with drugs, loaded gun arrested in Fresno, police say
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Fresno Police arrested a man they say was in possession of drugs and a loaded gun over the weekend. On Saturday around 6:30 p.m., officers spotted a man driving whom they knew had a suspended license, according to officials. After confirming this, they stopped the man on Kings Canyon Road and Phillip Avenue. Police say officers saw drug paraphernalia in plain view and arrested the driver, identified as 46-year-old Bobby Hurst.
Caracterización bromatológica foliar de cultivares tradicionales de yuca (Manihot esculenta Crantz) en México: Perfil nutricional del follaje de yuca en México
español La yuca (Manihot esculenta Crantz.) es un cultivo estratégico en regiones tropicales por su adaptabilidad y contribución a la seguridad alimentaria. Aunque la raíz ha sido tradicionalmente valorada, el follaje ofrece un potencial nutricional poco explorado en cultivares tradicionales. El objetivo del estudio fue determinar la composición bromatológica foliar de 14 cultivares tradicionales de yuca en México.
ICE agent shot by 72-year-old homeowner pleads not guilty to charges in court
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The ICE Agent who was shot while allegedly assaulting a man and his daughter on Friday pleaded not guilty on Wednesday. The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office formally charged 32-year-old David Gonzalez on Tuesday with elder abuse, assault by means likely to produce great bodily injury, vandalism, and battery. On Oct.
Man threatens to kill woman, then crashes friend’s car in Visalia, police say
VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A man is facing kidnapping and carjacking charges after Visalia Police say he dragged a woman from her home and stole his friends car. On Tuesday around 9 a.m., officers responded to a call in the 1900 block of North Turner Street, according to officials. Officers learned that a man had dragged a woman out of her house by her hair. He proceeded to threaten to kill her in front of her family.
2 arrested after home invasion in Merced County, officials say
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Merced County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two men who they say were involved in a home invasion over the weekend. On Sunday evening, deputies responded to a call for a home invasion near Vine and Walnut avenues, according to officials. Deputies say the victim reported that two men broke into her home and stopped her from leaving. Then the men fled before first responders arrived.
$79k grant to help Clovis Police reduce alcohol-related harm
CLOVIS, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Clovis Police Department was awarded a grant from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). This $79,000 grant is aimed at reducing harm in the community caused by alcohol-fueled incidents, according to police. “This is important to Clovis in order to increase protection for youth and to address crime at problem locations,” said Curt Fleming, Clovis Chief of Police.
1 dead, 1 critical after shooting in Fresno, police say
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A homicide investigation is underway after one man died and one woman is in critical condition following a shooting Sunday afternoon. Fresno police say officers responded to a shooting victim call around 2:20 p.m. near Fordham and Dayton avenues. Officers arrived and found a man in his 50s with a gunshot wound, along with his wife, according to officials. The man passed away, while his wife is in the hospital in critical condition, according to police.
Dead body found in canal in Tulare County, officials say
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office says they found a dead man in a canal on Sunday morning. Officials say around 10:30 a.m., deputies responded to a call near Avenue 444 and Road 128, between Orange Cove and Orosi, at the Friant-Kern Canal. Upon arrival, deputies say they found a dead man in the canal. Homicide detectives are investigating. No information about the victim or a suspect has been released.
Big Fresno Fair responds to fears of ICE activity
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Big Fresno Fair is addressing what they’re calling “misinformation” about federal immigration officials circulating on social media with their own post over the weekend. The concern comes after multiple reports of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) in the Central Valley, including the arrest of an off-duty agent on Friday. Fair officials say there have been no confirmed ICE sightings at the fair and they have not been notified of any planned operations.
1 man dies after fight with friend in Fowler, officials say
FOWLER, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A fight between two friends led to one death in Fowler, according to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office. On Saturday around 10:30 p.m., Fowler Police arrived at a home near East Adams Avenue and North Second Street in response to a fight, according to officials. The FCSO says police officers saw two men in a physical altercation at a home gathering. The two men were friends.
Man with ‘ghost gun’ arrested in Visalia, police say
VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Visalia Police made three arrests after finding an unregistered firearm on Sunday night. At around 2 a.m. at the 2700 block of South Court Street, police responded to a call about a party, according to officials. Police say they found 19-year-old Xavier Zavala sitting in a parked car outside. When confronted, officers noticed Zavala in possession of a gun. Officials say Zavala tried to run away when officers asked him to get out of the car, but was detained.
19-year-old with gun and face covering arrested in Visalia, police say
VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Visalia Police arrested a man after they said officers discovered a loaded handgun in his possession on Sunday. At around 10 a.m., police were patrolling the area of Santa Fe Street and Cypress Avenue. They then stopped and talked to 19-year-old Frankie Barrientes, who was on probation for robbery in Tulare County, according to officials. Barrientes was found in possession of a loaded semi-automatic handgun and a face covering, according to police.
Drugs found in house leads to four arrests in Visalia
VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Visalia Police say they arrested four people after finding drugs in a home on Friday. At around 9:30 a.m., the narcotics unit and the HOPE unit served a search warrant on the 4000 block of South Rova Street, according to officials. Police say upon arrival, two people tried running, but were caught by officers. When they searched the home, officers found methamphetamine, fentanyl and other evidence of selling drugs. Two additional people were arrested.
Stolen $200,000 farm equipment returned to Fresno County owner, deputies say
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says a $200,000 piece of farming equipment was returned to its owner after being found on Friday. A farmer near Kerman saw a Jack Rabbit almond harvester on his property that wasn’t his, according to deputies. He reported this to officials and deputies investigated. Officials say they checked the serial number and saw it had been reported stolen a few weeks ago. The property has since been returned to its owner.
Suspect arrested after deadly Tower District shooting, Fresno Police chief confirms
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The suspect in a shooting in the Tower District last month has been arrested, Fresno Police Chief Mindy Casto announced on Monday. Detectives were able to identify and locate the suspect, 19-year-old Jeremiah Listman, who they say is responsible for shooting and killing Tyrone Miles.
Horseback rider ejected after being hit by van in Merced County
MERCED, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A man on horseback was struck by a car and ejected in Merced County on Monday. Officials say, at 5:40 a.m., they received a call about a collision involving a car and a horse on Santa Fe Drive. The driver of a Nissan van was going around 55 mph eastbound on Santa Fe Drive. The horse rider, a 50-year-old man, was attempting to cross the road, but the driver was not able to see him because it was dark outside, according to police.
Man arrested in suspected DUI crash that killed one person in Madera County
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A man was arrested in connection with a deadly DUI crash Sunday night in Madera County, according to California Highway Patrol. Officers say the 32-year-old, whose identity has not been released, is accused of causing a crash that killed a man and hospitalized another person. A two-car crash was reported on Road 28 1/2 and Avenue 15 at 6:03 p.m., according to officials.
Serial burglar arrested in Coalinga, police say
COALINGA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Coalinga Police arrested a man they say is responsible for multiple robberies. On Friday, officers responded to a burglary in progress near Merced Street and Lost Hills Road, where they arrested the suspect, Jose Medina Perez of Coalinga, according to officials. Police say Perez was wanted for a burglary at a Tractor Supply earlier that same day.
Fatal shooting investigation underway in Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – An investigation is underway after police say a man was shot to death in Fresno Saturday afternoon. A helicopter was first on scene near Hampton Way and Bengston Avenue and confirmed the shooting victim, according to officials. When officers arrived, they found a man inside a garage of a home with a gunshot wound in his chest. Police say first responders attempted life-saving procedures, but he died at the scene.
Cookie-truck opens brick and mortar store in Downtown Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – From a home kitchen during the COVID-19 pandemic to a stand-alone bakery, Dad’s Cookies celebrated its grand opening on Saturday. “It’s been a dream of ours for several years,” said owner of Dad’s Cookies Lance Sanchez. Dad’s Cookies closed its other location, which included one that was inside a gas station, in order to focus its efforts on the new store in Downtown Fresno.
Drugs and loaded gun found during downtown arrests in Visalia, police say
VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Visalia Police made multiple arrests downtown overnight on Friday. Police say three separate incidents occurred that involved a handgun, drugs or fights. The first incident happened on Friday around 10:20 p.m. near Santa Fe and Main Streets, according to police. Officers stopped a car and say they saw the driver acting “unusually.” Officers found marijuana in the car along with a loaded handgun hidden in the driver’s waistband, according to officials.
Cocktails to-go legislation gets extended in California
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – People in the Central Valley and beyond can now order their restaurant cocktails to-go for another three years. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2663, which allows restaurants in California to sell drinks to-go until 2029. The drinks must be sold with a meal and must be in a sealed container or have a secure lid, according to AB 2663.
1 juvenile hit, another juvenile driving in Clovis, police say
CLOVIS, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A young person is in the hospital with major injuries after being hit by a car in Clovis, according to police. Officials say the crash happened on Bullard and Temperance Avenues on Tuesday around 4:30 p.m. and involved both a juvenile driver and a juvenile pedestrian. The victim suffered severe injuries and was rushed to the hospital, according to police. The driver stayed on scene and is cooperating with officers. Both parties’ parents have been informed, police say.
Cadena agroalimentaria de Manihot esculenta Crantz en Colombia y México: análisis comparativo desde sistemas complejos
español Objetivo: analizar la cadena agroalimentaria de la yuca en Colombia y México desde un enfoque de sistemas complejos adaptativos (SCA). Metodología: estudio cualitativo basado en una revisión documental, observación participante y entrevistas a actores clave; se trianguló la evidencia para caracterizar los arreglos institucionales, actorales y productivos. Resultados: se identificaron trayectorias contrastantes.
Multi-agency investigation for Madera officer-involved shooting
MADERA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Following the officer-involved shooting on Sunday, investigations are still underway to determine the facts of the case and if any officers involved will face any charges. At least three agencies will be involved in different aspects of the incident. The California Department of Justice confirmed it will independently investigate the shooting as per Assembly Bill 1506.
Arrest after truck crash kills Prius driver, police say
HANFORD, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Police arrested a suspect they say is responsible for killing a man in a car crash on Sunday. At around 10:30 p.m., officers responded to a two-car crash on 12th Avenue and Grangeville Boulevard, according to officials. It’s believed that the suspect ran a red light and crashed into the victim. Police say they found the victim, 38-year-old Jose Lopez, unresponsive and with visible injuries in a Toyota Prius.
Man with replica gun killed in an officer-involved shooting in Madera
MADERA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Madera police shot and killed a man who was armed with a replica gun, according to Madera Chief of Police Giachino Chiaramonte. On Sunday around 12 p.m., officers responded to a call in the 1400 block of Kennedy Street for someone acting erratically and causing property damage, according to Chiaramonte. Upon arrival, police found an adult male who had locked himself inside a room, according to officials.
Officer-involved shooting in Madera, officials confirm
MADERA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – An officer-involved shooting took place on Sunday afternoon in Madera, according to the department. Police are urging the public to avoid the area of Kennedy Street and Creekside Drive while they investigate. The department says an incident occurred Sunday around 2 p.m. in the 1400 block of Kennedy Street, according to the department’s Facebook page. Officials are urging people to use other routes if they must travel in the area.
3 U.S. Navy personnel hospitalized after being stabbed in Fresno, police say
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Three U.S. Navy personnel were victims of a stabbing after a disturbance at a house party on Friday night. According to officials, at around 10:30 p.m. on Friday, police responded to the Clovis Regional Medical Center after three victims were dropped off with stab wounds. Police learned that the victims were enlisted U.S. Navy personnel and came from a house party near North Crystal and Rialto Avenues, according to police.
Selma man arrested for killing little brother, police say
SELMA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Fresno County Sheriff’s detectives arrested a man for killing his 19-year-old brother, officials say. Jose Miranda, courtesy of the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office The FCSO says 23-year-old Jose Miranda Jr. was arrested after deputies arrived at a house just outside of Selma and found 19-year-old Diego Miranda with stab wounds. Diego was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after.
Elmo and friends are coming to Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A live performance with Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby and more is stopping in Fresno next year. Production company Round Room’s “Elmo’s Got the Moves” live performance is adding a stop to the tour at the Saroyan Theater on Feb. 18, 2027. This Sesame Street live production allows children the opportunity to sing and dance along with some of their favorite characters.
Man dies after being detained by Lindsay Police officers, department confirms
LINDSAY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A Porterville man died after he was detained by police in Lindsay after officers said he was armed with a knife. According to Lindsay Police, on Tuesday around 10:30 p.m., officers responded to a disturbance in front of a Fastrip convenience store. They found a 33-year-old male who was armed with a knife and was acting “in an erratic manner.” Officers detained the man, during which he became physical with police, according to officials.
Downtown Fresno taco spot closes after 6 months, but its taco truck is back
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A Downtown taco restaurant is closing its doors six months after they opened, but is returning to its roots. Tacos El Cabezon’s Downtown Fresno location will be permanently closed, the restaurant announced on Instagram on Tuesday. The location opened in March and closed in September. Tacos El Cabezon’s Downtown Fresno Customers won’t miss out on the food because the restaurant announced that it has bought a new food truck, returning to how it started.
Dogs prepping their costumes for this themed walk in NW Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Dogs will get to live out their retro-futurism fantasies next month for a costumed, Halloween-spirited event in Fresno. The Fresno Bully Rescue is hosting the 2026 Bully BOO Walk at Woodward Park on Oct. 4. The event features a 1-mile walk, along with dozens of vendors and a costume contest. The theme of the event is 80s Sci-Fi, but all dogs and costumes are welcome.
Fatal Hanford shooting victim named, suspect arrested, police say
HANFORD, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Hanford Police have identified the victim killed in an early September shooting and have found a suspect. Detectives and the Street Crimes Unit investigators identified 28-year-old Ralph Gonzales as the suspect in the shooting, according to officials. Police say the shooting happened on Sept. 1 when a 21-year-old Camron Lake was shot and later died from his injuries in the hospital.
1 week later, Yosemite wildfire burns 3,500 acres and leads to 2 deaths
YOSEMITE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Yosemite Dome Fire that started seven days ago and has resulted in the deaths of two helicopter pilots, Greg King and Ryan Cutter, is now burning over 3,500 acres. As of 12:36 p.m. on Tuesday, the Dome Fire covers 3,522 acres and is 15% contained, according to InciWeb. The fire is spreading north towards where the 2017 Empire Fire had burned, according to Cal Fire.
New Clovis trail to honor late firefighter
CLOVIS, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A newly expanded and improved trail is being named after a Clovis firefighter, the City of Clovis announced on Monday. The Letterman Trail is a half-mile trail that runs between Barstow and Villa Avenues through Letterman Park and along the Big Dry Creek Canal. It is named after Clinton J. Letterman, who was a Clovis volunteer firefighter in the 1960s. He died in 1969 at the age of 44 after suffering a heart attack during a house fire.
IDENTIFIED: Pilot killed while battling Yosemite wildfire named
YOSEMITE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – One of the two team members killed in a helicopter crash while battling a wildfire in Yosemite National Park has been named. Greg King, a pilot for Fly Precision, died in the crash on Sunday afternoon, according to the Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection. Greg King, one of the two victims of the Dome Fire helicopter crash The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Porterville park and rec center on pace to open early 2027
PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Construction is on track for Porterville’s new park and rec center to open in 2027, according to the City of Porterville. The Overland Park and Recreation Center project, on East Henderson Avenue and North 4th Street, is set to open in early 2027, according to officials. City officials say the park will have a plethora of new equipment to accompany the rec center. This includes a splash pad, a playground, a fitness course, a picnic shelter and more.
2 dead in Yosemite wildfire helicopter crash, company confirms
Posted by Isaac Marquez on September 21, 2026 Tags: Categories: California News Two Precision team members died in a helicopter crash while battling the Dome Fire in Yosemite. FOX40 News
2 dead in Yosemite wildfire helicopter crash, company confirms
by: Isaac Marquez Posted: Sep 21, 2026 / 09:52 AM PDT Updated: Sep 21, 2026 / 09:52 AM PDT YOSEMITE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The aerospace company Precision has confirmed that two of its team members died while battling a wildfire in Yosemite National Park. The helicopter and the crew inside were tasked with battling the Dome Fire in Yosemite when it crashed. The Dome Fire, which started on Tuesday, has so far burned over 3,000 acres and is 15% contained as of Sunday evening.
2 dead in Yosemite wildfire helicopter crash, company confirms
YOSEMITE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The aerospace company Precision has confirmed that two of its team members died while battling a wildfire in Yosemite National Park. The helicopter and the crew inside were tasked with battling the Dome Fire in Yosemite when it crashed. The Dome Fire, which started on Tuesday, has so far burned over 3,000 acres and is 15% contained as of Sunday evening. No further information is known at this time.
2 dead in Yosemite wildfire helicopter crash, company confirms
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9 displaced after apartment fire in Central Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Nine people were displaced after an apartment fire broke out Sunday morning, according to the Fresno Fire Department. At around 6 a.m., firefighters responded to a call at the 1900 block of East Sussex Way in Central Fresno, according to officials. According to the fire department, crews found the fire in the roof of the apartments and more firefighters were called to the scene, for a total of 43.
MADD hosts 5K walk to help end impaired driving
CLOVIS, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) hosted a walk in Clovis to raise funds and awareness to end impaired driving. Saturday marked the 15th annual Move With MADD walk at Dry Creek Park. Guests participated in a five-kilometer walk to honor impaired driving victims who can no longer move and to be alongside those who are learning to move again, according to the MADD website.
This Merced County food drive is using buses to help
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Merced “Stuff the Bus” food drive is aiming to stock the shelves at the Merced County Food Bank while using buses to help. The Bus is teaming with the Merced County Human Services Agency to prepare the food bank for the holiday season, according to the Merced County Association of Governments. This is in recognition of Hunger Action Month.
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