Valley growers see reason to toast wine market

Fresno Bee - Sat Nov 21

While a weak economy is causing the sales of high-end wines to plummet, San Joaquin Valley growers -- whose grapes are used in lower-value wines -- are reaping the benefits.

Local briefs: Man cleared of murder in killing of teenager

Fresno Bee - Sat Nov 21

Antonio Garcia, 23, was cleared of murder charges Friday by a Fresno County Superior Court jury.

Suspect Search Underway in Fresno Security Guard Killing

KMPH-TV Fresno - Sat Nov 21

Albert Rodriguez, a security guard for more than eight years never carried a weapon, usually just a flashlight not enough to defend himself during a brutal beating at a Central Fresno apartment complex.

Suspects shot by Clovis police after chase

Clovis Independent - Thu Nov 19

The officer fired during a confrontation with the men after the chase ended, a Fresno County Sheriff Department spokesman Chris Curtice said.

Clovis council member Whalen seeks Assembly seat

Clovis Independent - Thu Nov 19

Though in campaign mode for months, Clovis City Council Member Bob Whalen made it official Wednesday: He'll seek the 29th Assembly District seat in the state Legislature.

Jury Finds Fresno Welfare Worker Guilty

KMJ-AM Fresno - Thu Nov 19

For the second time in a month, a Fresno County welfare worker has been convicted by a jury.

Santa's H1N1 Concerns

ABC30.com - Wed Nov 18

Concerns about the H1N1 flu are spreading all the way to the North Pole. Some of Santa's helpers at the malls are pushing to get to the front of the line for the flu vaccine.

Deputies Make Arrest In Orange Cove Home Invasion

KMPH-TV Fresno - Wed Nov 18

An Orange Cove man is behind bars, and another man still on the loose in connection with a recent home invasion.

Molestation Allegation Trial

KFIV 1360 - What Matters Now - Wed Nov 18

Harry Baker wore a surgical mask and was sitting in a wheelchair as he entered a not guilty plea in Fresno County Superior Court.

Finch gets probation in '07 chase, shooting

Fresno Bee - Tue Nov 17

Attorneys struck a plea deal Tuesday that could avoid prison for a Fresno man accused of shooting at police officers after a high-speed chase across north Fresno.