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Notorious Fresno-area killers are on Gov. Newsom's clemency list. Here are their crimes
Some of Fresno and the San Joaquin Valley’s most notorious killers are among the roughly 550 death row inmates on a list to be spared by Gov. Gavin Newsom before he leaves office, according to a letter he released on Thursday. Newsom is set to leave office in January after terming out and can grant clemency for inmates with a single felony conviction. For those with multiple felony convictions, they would need to be approved by four of the seven justices on the California Supreme Court. Clemency reverts a death sentence to life without parole. “I take this action because I firmly believe that state-sanctioned killing is incompatible with California’s values, undermines the foundations of our legal system, and diminishes each of us,” Newsom said in the letter. Newsom announced a moratorium on death row inmates in 2019, meaning the practice of capital punishment was put on hold in the state. The last person put to death in California was Clarence Allen Ray , who was killed by lethal injection in 2006 for three murders and for conspiracy after a Fresno store robbery. He was convicted in 1982 of the murders of Bryon William Schletewitz, Douglas Scott White and Josephine
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Fowler seeks to fill planning commission vacancy
FOWLER – Community members can now throw their hat in the ring for a chance to make decisions on future city developments. Until Nov. 25, residents of Fowler may submit an application to serve on the city’s planning commission. The city aims to fill one vacancy on the commission to get it operating back at full capacity with five members.
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Selma color run returns after near cancellation
SELMA — Residents will splash downtown with color during the city’s annual 5K Run and Walk, which returns for a third consecutive year after nearly being canceled due to low registration. The annual event is a noncompetitive two lap race that invites friends and families to walk or...
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Celebrating the Core of Selma High
At Selma High, students are encouraged to follow the Core Four. The first Core Four Awards of the year took place on October 22. The Core Four spotlights the qualities of work ethic, integrity, perseverance, and accountability. Many students take initiative and model the qualities of a proud Selma High Bear. We highlight those exemplary bears on campus at the Core Four Breakfast.
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Search for runaway teen in Sanger, may be in Fresno or Modesto
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (FOX26) — The Sanger Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a 17-year-old boy who was reported as a runaway. Christian Angel Salcedo was last seen around 2:30 p.m. on October 30 in Sanger. Police say Christian may be in Fresno or Modesto. He...
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Selma Bears Charge Toward Playoffs
As Selma High School’s football season nears its end, coaches and athletes are preparing for playoffs, both on and off the field. Currently 8-2, the team spends weekdays putting in work on the field, but also spends countless hours reviewing film and strategizing for their next victory. In his...
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Final remains of illegal Reedley biolab scheduled for destruction
REEDLEY — Faulty COVID-19 and pregnancy tests seized from Reedley’s illegal biolab are scheduled to be removed and destroyed on the morning of Nov. 9, four years after investigators discovered and shut down the operation. “These actions signify the final steps in the resolution of this case,” said...
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Has Mike’s Grill changed? 17 years on, Fresno’s tri-tip sandwich master says no.
One of Fresno’s best sandwiches comes from one of its smallest restaurants. That was just one discovery from our recent search for the best tri-tip sandwich in Fresno. Mike’s Grill on Cedar just south of Herndon occupies a 150-square-foot kiosk that looks like a former Fotomat, and actually began as a Lehman’s Lock and Safe (and later became a Cingular Wireless). But for 17 years, they’ve been serving what some may consider Fresno’s best tri-tip sandwich.
The Fresno Bee
A steakhouse, a Fresno taqueria and more. Where you can eat at Madera's massive casino
The Central Valley’s newest casino opened its doors the last week of October, and while the 2,400 slot machines and 40 gaming tables will pull in the gamblers, there’s another reason to make the drive up Highway 99. Food. The North Fork Mono Casino and Resort near Avenue 18 in Madera is betting big on its restaurants, which ring the gaming floor and range from a quick taco stop to a white-tablecloth steakhouse with hundreds of wines. A few of the names will be familiar to Fresno diners. Others are brand new. Here’s a rundown of where to eat the next time you’re up there — or the next time hunger alone is reason enough to go. Manzanita Steakhouse This is the flagship, and the one the casino is clearly most proud of. Named after a tree that grows in the Sierra foothills, Manzanita is going for fine dining that doesn’t feel stuffy. “Our focus is to also make those luxury options affordable because we want anyone and everyone to feel welcome here,” general manager Connor Jessop said. Expect prime steaks, seafood and — according to Jessop — hundreds of unique wine offerings. The man in the kitchen is chef
The Fresno Bee
Is Starving Artists Bistro closed? What we know about the Fresno venue/restaurant
Starving Artists Bistro in north Fresno has been dark for a month. What’s happening with the popular restaurant, bar and live music venue at the RiverView Shopping Center at Friant and Fort Washington roads? The place that was just celebrating its reopening in January ? “They went out of business,” said Jimmy Zahriya, who owns the shopping center. He declined to speak further. Starving Artists owners could not be reached for comment about why. The business’s previous owner, who still played music at the site, also said he didn’t have any information to share. About a month ago, Starving Artists Bistro’s Instagram page posted that it was closing temporarily “due to operational challenges, business restructuring, and staffing limitations.” But temporary appears to have morphed into permanent. The business’s phone line has been disconnected. No one has posted on its Facebook account since Sept. 3. Starving Artists was the recipient of three temporary, four-month liquor licenses, the latest scheduled to expire in January, according to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Its 12-month regular and event liquor licenses are still listed as pending on the site. What was Starving Artists Bistro? The north Fresno business was unique. With guitars as
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Crime Stoppers Daily Most Wanted: Terry McGruder
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Our Valley Crime Stoppers Daily Most Wanted is Terry McGruder. Terry McGruder is wanted for a Federal Probation Violation. 38-year-old McGruder is 5' 10" tall, 285 lbs., and has black hair and brown eyes. McGruder has a history of substance abuse and may be homeless...