Archive for October 9th, 2009

A 45-year-old Fresno woman was arrested on suspicion of robbing a man of his clothing at gunpoint, police said Friday. Read comments »

Chain movie rental stores run by Blockbuster and Hollywood Video are quietly closing up shop across the Valley. Read comments »

One person was arrested on suspicion of auto theft in Stanislaus County between Oct. 1 and Wednesday. »

Modesto »

Thirty miles of unused railroad track in Tulare County could be the key to economic development -- and also help cut traffic congestion and smog -- but county officials know they're in a race against time to keep the tracks from being torn up. Read comments »

SACRAMENTO -- Lawmakers remained at odds Friday over major water legislation, but still are talking in hopes of reaching a deal that has eluded them for years. Read comments »

Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin has accepted the resignation of Cam Maloy from the city's Planning Commission, citing a conflict of interest. Read comments »

A judge on Friday ordered nine medical marijuana dispensaries in Fresno to close in response to lawsuits filed by the city. Read comments »

Football final score: Hilmar 20, Argonaut 14 »

A Fresno man who police say severely beat 10-year-old Seth Ireland, causing injuries that led to his death eight days later, will stand trial on murder charges, a judge ruled Friday. Read comments »

Complaints from property owners have prompted a plan to relocate about 200 people living in a homeless encampment along the St. Johns River just northeast of Visalia. Read comments »

Football final score: Buhach Colony 36, Atwater 28 »

A Hanford man was killed in a traffic collision on the Avenal Cutoff, south of Highway 198 near Lemoore, the Highway Patrol said. Read comments »

Football final score: Merced 6, Los Banos 3 »

The elevator at the 11th Street parking garage (between J and I streets) in downtown Modesto will be out of service beginning Monday. »