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Fresno Me-N-Ed’s Becomes 100% Employee-Owned
business6 days ago

Fresno Me-N-Ed’s Becomes 100% Employee-Owned

Milano Restaurants International, the Fresno-based parent of Me-N-Ed's Pizzeria, has sold 100% of the company to its employees via an ESOP to preserve independence and the brand’s legacy. Milano operates more than 60 company-owned restaurants in California and franchises in California and Arizona, including Me-N-Ed's, Coney Island, Victory Grill, Blast & Brew, and Piazza del Pane; leadership says the employee-ownership model gives staff a meaningful stake in the company's future.

Dense Fresno fog triggers 17-car pileup on Highway 99, 61-year-old man dead
local-news1 month ago

Dense Fresno fog triggers 17-car pileup on Highway 99, 61-year-old man dead

Dense fog on Highway 99 in Fresno triggered a 17-vehicle pileup, including a big rig, leaving a 61-year-old man dead and several others injured, including children. First responders from the CHP, Fresno Fire Department, and medical teams conducted a coordinated rescue, marking vehicles to avoid duplication as investigators work to determine the cause.

Clovis mom survives deadly Highway 99 pileup amid Fresno fog
local1 month ago

Clovis mom survives deadly Highway 99 pileup amid Fresno fog

A Clovis mother and her husband escaped serious injury in a 17-vehicle pileup on Highway 99 near Fresno caused by dense fog, with at least two dozen people involved. One fatality, 61-year-old Gustavo Villanueva Vargas, occurred at the scene, and his wife was hospitalized; the couple Melissa Culver and her husband were unharmed but shaken. The CHP says visibility was as low as 10–15 feet and the crash remains under investigation as authorities urge drivers to exercise caution in foggy conditions.

Fresno SR-99 crash leaves one dead in 17-vehicle pileup
local1 month ago

Fresno SR-99 crash leaves one dead in 17-vehicle pileup

A deadly multi-vehicle crash on southbound SR-99 in Fresno between North and Cedar avenues left a 61-year-old man dead and injured several others as 17 vehicles were involved. Limited visibility and subsequent high speeds were cited as contributing factors, with CHP investigating. One lane reopened by 8:15 p.m. and two lanes remained closed; drivers were urged to use alternate routes. A Fresno FAX bus helped transport those with minor injuries.

Measles Alert: Infected Traveler Passed Through LAX to Fresno
health1 year ago

Measles Alert: Infected Traveler Passed Through LAX to Fresno

Health officials have confirmed a measles case involving a passenger on United Airlines flight 5591 from Los Angeles to Fresno on May 19. The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases emphasizes the seriousness and high contagion level of measles, urging unvaccinated passengers to take precautions. Vaccinated individuals are generally safe, but those exposed should avoid public places for 21 days. The CDC reports nearly 150 measles cases in the U.S. this year, despite the availability of an effective vaccine.

"Multi-State E. coli Outbreak Tied to Raw Milk Cheese Prompts CDC Recall"
health2 years ago

"Multi-State E. coli Outbreak Tied to Raw Milk Cheese Prompts CDC Recall"

An E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese from Fresno has sickened at least 10 people in California, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado. Raw Farm LLC, the company associated with the outbreak, has issued a voluntary recall for its raw cheddar cheese products and is working with the FDA. Consumers are advised not to eat the affected cheese and to seek medical attention if experiencing severe E. coli symptoms. Businesses are instructed not to sell or serve the recalled cheese and to sanitize any items or surfaces that may have come into contact with it. Symptoms of E. coli include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting, with some cases potentially leading to serious kidney problems.

Fresno Joins Seattle in Banning Caste Discrimination
social-justice2 years ago

Fresno Joins Seattle in Banning Caste Discrimination

Fresno, California, has become the second city in the United States to ban caste discrimination, following a unanimous city council vote that added caste and indigeneity as protected categories in its municipal code. This movement against caste discrimination has gained momentum in North America, with Seattle being the first U.S. city to outlaw caste discrimination earlier this year. Activists aim to fight against caste discrimination throughout the United States, and a bill in California that aims to ban caste discrimination statewide is currently awaiting Governor Gavin Newsom's signature. The caste system, one of the world's oldest forms of social stratification, continues to oppress lower castes, particularly the Dalit community, in India and beyond.

Escaped California Inmate Captured After 7-Day Manhunt in Fresno
crime2 years ago

Escaped California Inmate Captured After 7-Day Manhunt in Fresno

A 19-year-old inmate who walked off a minimum-security conservation camp in Nevada County, California, was captured in Fresno after being missing for seven days. Malachi D. Thomas was apprehended without incident and taken to North Kern State Prison. He will face escape charges, and his case will be referred to the Nevada County District Attorney. Thomas was serving a seven-year sentence for assault and was admitted to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation from Fresno County.

Reedley Lab Company's Business Dealings in Fresno: Unveiling New Details
health2 years ago

Reedley Lab Company's Business Dealings in Fresno: Unveiling New Details

New details have emerged about the embattled medical company, Universal Meditech, and its business dealings in Fresno. The company previously operated in Fresno before moving to Reedley, where its lab was shut down last month due to unauthorized biological agents. Fresno officials released a timeline of the company's history within the city, including a fire incident in 2020 and issues with unpermitted lab walls and electrical wiring. The company later submitted paperwork to move into a new location in Fresno, but the city has informed them of issues with the submitted paperwork. Court documents reveal that the lab was involved in creating illegal pregnancy and COVID-19 tests, and inspections found numerous dead mice and containers labeled with infectious agents.