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Fowler weighs in on the future of local parks
FOWLER – As the city prepares to throw its hat in the ring for a chance at state funding, residents have taken the opportunity to share their two cents. On Nov. 10, Community and Economic Development Director Matthew Flood joined the Fowler Recreation Commission to give a presentation on an upcoming Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program grant application. In his presentation, Flood shared that staff have been hosting a handful of meetings for community members to weigh in on what they’d like to see from their local parks, and provided an opportunity for the commissioners themselves to give some additional input.
The Fresno Bee
Former nonprofit executive in Fresno convicted of an elaborate insurance fraud
Sonny Mehrtash, a former nonprofit executive in Fresno, has been sentenced to one year probation and 240 hours of community service for trying to defraud an insurance company of nearly $100,000. Mehrtash, who used to run several fundraising groups including Community Connection and RXfundraising, was convicted of one misdemeanor charge of making a false statement in support of an insurance claim. The fraud conviction stems from a 2024 two-car crash in which Mehrtash was not at fault but was injured. Court records show Mehrtash alleged that he received a burn on his left arm, lacerations to his legs, a bump on his head, post-traumatic stress disorder and a loss of consciousness. Mehrtash also submitted medical reports to Nationwide, the other driver’s insurance company, claiming he had a traumatic brain injury and “postconcussion syndrome.” Mehrtash alleged in his claim that his injuries caused him to be off work and that he was owed compensation. To substantiate his claim, Mehtrash provided medical reports from a doctor, who an insurance company investigator later determined was Mehrtash’s best friend and the registered owner of the BMW 530i vehicle Mehrtash was driving when he crashed. In the investigator’s report that is part of the court
The Fresno Bee
Fresno State football team takes off before FAA ground stop; flight diverted in air
The Fresno State football team avoided the Federal Aviation Administration’s ground stop Friday afternoon, departing Fresno before the order halted flights nationwide. The Bulldogs departed Fresno Yosemite International Airport at 12:25 p.m. aboard a Sun Country Airlines flight, about an hour before the FAA ordered the ground stop, according to a Fresno State spokesperson. The team was scheduled to arrive in Austin, Texas, but the flight diverted to San Antonio. The team will board a bus to travel to Austin, where they are staying. Fresno State is scheduled to face Texas State at 1 p.m. Saturday in a Pac-12 matchup in San Marcos. Before takeoff, the Bulldogs posted a video showing coach Matt Entz greeting players as they boarded the plane. Wheels up to the Lone Star State https://t.co/0yz01LX07n — Fresno State Football (@FresnoStateFB) November 13, 2026 The FAA announced on X, formerly known as Twitter, that a temporary telecommunications outage had prompted the ground stop. “Out of an abundance of caution all flights have been halted,” the FAA posted. “Every flight has been accounted for and international flights will be handled on a case by case basis.”
The Fresno Bee
Two-hour standoff ends with woman's arrest after reports of shots fired in Fresno
A woman allegedly fired shots Thursday night, prompting a police response in a Fresno neighborhood and leading to a two-hour standoff. Officers responded just after 9 p.m. to the 4900 block of North Vagedes Avenue, near West Shaw Avenue, after receiving reports of shots fired from a vehicle. Police said officers spotted a vehicle fleeing the area and attempted a traffic stop. However, the driver refused to get out of the vehicle. After lengthy negotiations, the standoff continued for about two hours. During that time, the woman tried to leave, but officers boxed her in. Officers later deployed several rounds of pepper balls in an effort to get the driver to surrender. The driver eventually surrendered and was taken into custody. Officers found a gun inside the vehicle. Police reported no injuries and said they could not locate any property that had been struck by gunfire.
The Fresno Bee
Guadalajara ‘coming soon' to this Fresno corner. What it means for restaurant's fans
Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant’s “coming soon” sign at Olive and Fowler avenues has some people in Fresno buzzing. What is the popular restaurant planning? A permanent food truck. The restaurant, with its longtime location on Weber Avenue, plans to park a food truck on the property of Fresno Roofing Co., near the southwest corner. It will be open from about 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day except Tuesday, said Richard Garcia, part of the family that owns the restaurant. Garcia’s brother-in-law is manager at Fresno Roofing. “The owners always come to the restaurant and eats, and they’re always like, ‘Why don’t you set up your trailer there?’” So they made it happen. The food truck will have the same menu as the 38-year-old restaurant, including Guadalajara’s popular chile verde plate with rice and beans. Tacos, fajitas and the camarones a la diabla, a spicy shrimp dish, will be on the menu. All the dishes will have homemade tortillas too. Breakfast burritos will be available for morning commuters, along with family dinners for the after-work crowd. Exactly when the truck will open is still up in the air. The family has had the truck for a while, but haven’t used it
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Boise State awarded win as Fresno State match is canceled due to national travel issues
What do ticket holders receive for the canceled volleyball match?. Why was the Boise State-Fresno State volleyball match canceled?. National travel issues have forced Boise State to cancel its volleyball match against Fresno State, the conference announced Saturday, awarding the Broncos the victory. With the win by cancellation, Boise State...
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Helicopter helps catch man who jumped fences after crash
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — A man was arrested after a hit-and-run crash and attempted to escape police by jumping over multiple fences in a neighborhood, police said. Fresno Police officers responded to a car accident in the area of Ashlan and Highway 99 a bit before 6:30 p.m. A...
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The Fresno Bee
Driver flees after pursuit ends in crash near Hwy 168 in Fresno, Clovis police say
One person was injured Thursday afternoon after a police pursuit ended in a fiery crash in Fresno. Clovis police attempted to pull over a driver near Ashlan and Willow avenues around 4:40 p.m. for a traffic violation. Police said the driver failed to stop, prompting a pursuit. The chase ended when the driver attempted to exit westbound Highway 168 at Shields Avenue in Fresno but struck a median and a tree. The vehicle caught fire, and a passenger complained of pain, police said. The driver fled the scene and was not immediately located.
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Fresno says 33 homes affected by water main break
The City of Fresno announced that 33 homes have been affected by a broken water main. A water main broke in Southeast Fresno on Tuesday. 16 homes were reported to have water damage in the garage and in the home. 17 homes were reported to have only damage in the...
The Fresno Bee
Ice cream shop in Fresno sold after 22 years. See the new concept and name
From the street, the store’s sign still says Jack’s Sweets and Treats. From the parking lot, customers can see a new sign — Morgan’s Sweets and Treats . The original owner, Jack Rocha, spent more than 20 years behind the counter, scooping ice cream onto a frozen slab, preparing mix-ins and baking cookies, but Morgan won’t be doing that for a simple reason. Morgan is a little girl. She’s the daughter of the new owner, John Orellana, who bought the shop from Rocha at the beginning of October. Rocha opened the shop almost 22 years ago. “It was a good time and I found a great buyer,” Rocha said. Before the store was Jack’s Sweets and Treats, it was Marble Slab. Rocha originally opened the business as a part-time venture while working at Wonder Bread. When Wonder Bread declared bankruptcy and shuttered many of its bakeries, Rocha decided to make Marble Slab a full-time endeavor. Marble Slab was the first business to open in Via Montana Shopping Center, and Rocha has seen dozens of businesses come and go in the time he’s been there. “I think I was open a month before Yosemite Ranch,” Rocha said. Rocha has also been
ABC30 Central Valley
Man killed in solo rollover crash in west central Fresno, police say
A man has died following a solo rollover crash in west central Fresno. Fresno Police says it received calls for a car crash at 11:31 a.m. on Belmont Avenue, just west of Highway 99. When officers arrived, they found a pickup truck on its roof in the roadway. Investigators say the truck was traveling east on Belmont when it hit a curb, rolled over and knocked out a power pole. The driver, a man police believe to be in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash has caused a power outage for nearby businesses and residents. PG&E is on scene repairing the broken power pole and estimates on its outage map that power will be restored by 3:15 p.m. The crash remains under investigation.
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Fresno Unified School Board Headed for Major Shakeup
Two incumbents on the Fresno Unified School Board appear to be in trouble following the November 3 election. In Trustee Area 3, candidate Riley Talford leads incumbent Valerie Davis with 50.72% of the vote. Talford’s victory would mark a major shakeup. Davis has served on the school board for 22 years. Talford is a juvenile correctional officer and president of SEIU Local 521 Fresno County. His campaign was endorsed by the Fresno Teachers Association and SEIU.
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Man arrested for allegedly fighting a police officer
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — A man who was reported by homeowners to be at the home multiple times was arrested after allegedly fighting with a police officer. Fresno Police officers received a call that a man had appeared at a home again. The homeowners have reported that the man...