Health Care

New California Bills Address Growing Valley Fever Problem

January 15, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

The number of statewide Valley Fever cases has reached its highest since the state began tracking the disease. Public health officials, patient groups and now lawmakers are looking for new ways to prevent and diagnose it.

Fresno Escapee Recaptured In Sacramento

July 14, 2017 | Drew Sandsor

A Fresno murder suspect who escaped from police last week was recaptured in Sacramento Thursday.

Accused Fresno Gunman Due In Court Following Mental Checkup

May 12, 2017

A black man charged with killing three white men in a racially motivated shooting rampage on the streets of Fresno could learn whether he's mentally stable enough to face criminal charges.

Strawberry Scientist Is Sued Over The Fruits Of His Research

May 5, 2017

A renowned plant scientist credited with developing tastier strawberries is in a jam with his former employer.

State: California Confederate Flag Ban Excludes Individuals

May 3, 2017

California officials say the state's ban on displaying the Confederate flag doesn't apply to individuals, even if they are on government property.

Lawyer: Fresno Suspect May Not Be Mentally Competent

April 26, 2017

The lawyer for a black man who allegedly shot three people to death in a racially motivated shooting in Fresno says his client may not be mentally competent to stand trial. Muhammad was charged Wednesday with three counts of first-degree murder.

California Gunman To Appear In Court On Murder Count

April 21, 2017

The suspect in this week's Fresno, California, mass shooting is set to appear in court to face a first-degree murder charge in a killing five days earlier.

Suspect In Fatal Fresno Shooting Has Ties To Sacramento; Slayings Not Linked To Terrorism

April 19, 2017

A suspect in Tuesday's fatal Fresno slayings had a long record of criminal charges in Sacramento. The Fresno Police Department reports that the shooting is not connected to terrorism.

Suspect In Fresno Shooting Charged With Four Counts Of Murder

April 18, 2017

Update 6:08 a.m., April 19: In Fresno, the man suspected of killing a motel security guard and three people he targeted for being white is being charged with four counts of murder.