Fresno-area hospital fined for ‘avoidable death’ of mom six days after childbirth
Two Central Valley hospitals were fined nearly $200,000 in 2025 after state investigations found violations leading to patient harm and death, including an avoidable post-birth fatality due to missed symptoms. The hospitals implemented new safety protocols following the incidents. Click here to read the full story
Golddiggers Gentlemens Club, located on Golden State Blvd., photographed Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 south of Fresno.
Adult entertainment club in Fresno closes. A former employee has filed a lawsuit
Golddiggers Gentlemen’s Club closed permanently after a lawsuit alleging wage violations and wrongful termination. The case highlighted issues with pay structures and possible financial difficulties. The club had operated since 1999 but faced dwindling business and industry decline. Click here to read the full story.
FRESNO, CA 11-4-2007- MTD JRW 99 PILEUP OVERVIEW 2 Wrecked cars and trucks from the fog related accident strewn across freeway 99 looking north, between Clovis and American Avenues, Saturday morning. John Walker/fresno Bee
Coroner identifies 61-year-old Fresno man killed in massive pileup on Highway 99
A 61-year-old man, Gustavo Villanueva Vargas, died in a fog-related, 17-vehicle pileup on Highway 99 near Fresno, with several others injured. Dense fog and sudden braking contributed to the crash, prompting officials to urge extreme caution in such conditions. Click here to read the full story.
Fresno Unified broke lifetime benefits promise after 2023 decision, retirees say
Fresno Unified retirees say the district broke its lifetime health benefits promise after switching to Aetna’s Medicare Advantage Plan in 2023, causing restricted coverage and denied claims. The district cites cost savings, but retirees argue they lost crucial benefits. Click here to read the full story.
Why is Benaddiction closing? What the owner of Fresno breakfast restaurant says
Fresno’s Benaddiction, a beloved rock-themed breakfast spot, was to close on Jan. 19 due to declining sales, debt, and economic struggles following the closure of its original location. Owner James Caples thanked loyal customers, inviting them for a final visit. Click here to read the full story.