MADERA COUNTY, Calif (FOX26) — A 39-year-old man was arrested after Madera County Sheriff’s Office says he tried to kidnap a 15-year-old boy. Just after 7:00 Friday morning MCSO Communications Center got a call of an attempted kidnapping near the 39000 block of Wyle Ranch Road in North Fork.

A wildfire that is currently burning near North Fork has led to an Evacuation warning in the area, authorities with the Madera County Sheriff's Office said. The blaze is burning near Pine Hill Lane and Timberview Road and has burned a quarter of an acre in heavy brush. There are no immediate reports of injuries or structure damage and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Authorities want to remind the public to not wait for an evacuation order to leave if you feel threatened. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.

Dec. 21—Clovis police are investigating a fight among a crowd of juvenile girls that took place at Dennis Chavez Park around noon on Tuesday. Video posted on social media shows more than a dozen girls running around with some hitting and pushing each other while a Clovis police officer attempts to break them up.

"We want people to be aware conditions are actually going to be pretty rough."

Yosemite, CA – A winter weather advisory has been issued for parts of Central California, including Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Heavy snowfall and strong winds are expected, impacting holiday travel. According to the National Weather Service, snow accumulations of 6 to...

CLOVIS, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – For the past 31 years, a community in Clovis has gone out of its way to spread holiday cheer. 110 homes in a community on Alluvial and Peach avenues decorated their homes with dazzling and unique holiday decorations for Candy Cane Lane. The best part? You could walk or drive through […]

CLOVIS, Calif. (FOX26) — As the holidays are in full swing, there are still families in the community who need food. The Rotary Club, Clovis police officers association, Salvation Army, and other organizations were behind the effort. The Clovis Boys and Girls Club, the Boy Scouts, and the high...

The Madera County Sheriff’s Office was working hard to spread holiday cheer on Friday. MCSO held its 10th annual operation “Random Acts of Kindness”. Employees were sent throughout the county to give monetary gifts to residents instead of tickets, to spread holiday joy. MCSO teamed up with...

The commercial Dungeness crab fishery is set to open in Central California. According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), the season will officially start on January 5, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. Fishermen can start setting their traps earlier, with a pre-soak period beginning on January 2. However, there's a significant twist this year. There will be a 50 percent trap reduction in the affected areas, a measure expected to significantly reduce the risk of entangling endangered humpback whales and other marine animals.

Reagan Elementary’s First Place team members include: Avery Blanc, Genesis Chavez-Cervantes, Ella Davis, Islla Dunn, Valentina Fernandez, Ayleen Garcia, Emma Jurado, Braxton McGraw, Camila Morales, Mira Mosleh, John Silveira, Darley Solorio, Ana Surina, Eva Surina, Hudsin Williams. Coached by Sundae Ervin, Nancy Garcia, Valerie Miguel, Rania Mislih, and Andrew Simon.

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif (FOX26) — Hundreds of gifts were handed out to children in need by the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday for “Christmas in the County.”. Correctional Officers and Deputies gave a total of 225 gifts to children. FCSO employees along with Santa and one...