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Multiple people were shot at the Flamingo Mobile Home Lodge in Fresno County, with victims taken to the hospital; authorities are investigating the incident and seeking witnesses and video evidence.
A 21-year-old man, Carlos Mendoza, was found dead underwater in a Fresno County canal after crashing his vehicle, ending a search that began on Christmas Day, leaving his family devastated and seeking support.
A Navy F-35 jet crashed into a cotton field near Fresno County, California, with the pilot safely ejecting and being hospitalized; the cause of the crash is under investigation.
A military F-35C fighter jet crashed in Fresno County near NAS Lemoore, but the pilot ejected safely and was hospitalized. An investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the fiery crash in a cotton field.
A Fresno County art teacher, Leah Seneng, died from rabies after being bitten by a bat in her classroom in Merced County. Despite not showing immediate symptoms, she fell ill a month later and died shortly after being hospitalized. Health officials warn that rabies is almost always fatal if untreated before symptoms appear and advise reporting any contact with bats.
A 4-year-old boy from Torrance, Christian Ramirez, was found safe after spending a night in the wilderness near a campground in Fresno County. He went missing Thursday morning and was discovered about a quarter mile from where he disappeared. Christian was hungry and tired but otherwise in good condition and has been reunited with his family.
Four flu-related deaths have been reported in Fresno County, California, prompting officials to emphasize the importance of getting vaccinated. The first death was an elderly person, and three more deaths have since been reported. The county health department suspects a fifth death may also be flu-related. They are urging everyone aged six months and older to get their flu vaccinations and advising those with respiratory symptoms to stay home and test for both the flu and COVID-19. Vaccines are still available for the flu season.
Hospitalizations are on the rise in Fresno County, with an increase in cases of influenza, COVID-19, and RSV. Health officials urge caution, especially for those with underlying health conditions, and recommend getting vaccinated for all three viruses. Urgent care can be an alternative to emergency rooms during the holiday season.
Fresno County Department of Public Health is reinstating a policy to reduce emergency room admissions and alleviate strain on staff and resources due to the rise in respiratory illnesses such as Covid, the Flu, and RSV. Paramedics will assess patients to determine if they can be referred to alternative care options like urgent care, primary care physicians, or telehealth. The department also recommends Covid-19 and Flu vaccines for everyone over 6 months old, as well as RSV vaccines for specific groups. People are advised to take precautions during the holiday season, such as using air purifiers and practicing good hand hygiene. Free Covid tests can be ordered from the CDC starting Monday.
Health officials in Fresno County are urging community members to get vaccinated against COVID-19, as the county is experiencing a rise in cases and hospitals are operating at full capacity. The county is expecting a shipment of vaccines in the coming weeks, but many local pharmacies already have them available. In addition to vaccinations, health leaders are emphasizing the importance of other protective measures such as wearing masks, practicing good hygiene, and staying home when sick. The COVID-19 vaccine may become an annual vaccine, similar to the flu shot.
Mosquitoes carrying St. Louis Encephalitis have been discovered in Fresno County, raising concerns about public health. St. Louis Encephalitis is a viral disease that can cause inflammation of the brain and can be transmitted to humans through mosquito bites. Authorities are urging residents to take precautions to prevent mosquito bites and to eliminate standing water where mosquitoes can breed.
Fresno County sheriff's deputies responded to a disturbance call in Yokuts Valley and fired at a suspect, who was hit and taken to the hospital. An investigation is underway, and no deputies were injured in the incident.
Fresno County health officials have confirmed two cases of measles in one household and are working with officials from Madera County and the state to contact anyone who may have been exposed. Measles is highly contagious and can be spread by simply breathing in air in a room shared with a person who is infected. The county is urging residents to make sure their household is up to date on the measles vaccine and to stay home and contact a doctor by phone if they show symptoms.
Neva Marlene Klomp, a 67-year-old woman from Clovis, died in a boating accident at Pine Flat Lake after the boat hit a log and changed direction, throwing everyone on board to the ground. The incident was caused by debris from the record snowpack, which has made boating riskier this year. Fallen debris can be found floating in all Central Valley lakes, and it's required to have a lookout while boating on any lake.
The body of a four-year-old boy was found in the Kings River, a day after his sister's body was also recovered from the same river. The two children were swept away by the fast-moving water in the Kings River on Sunday afternoon. The family was having an outing at the river, and were somewhere they should not have been when the children were swept away. The Kings River is currently flowing at 13,000 Cubic Feet per Second (CFS).