Didier Cuche wins World Cup downhillJan 28, 2012 | 5:03 amDidier Cuche won his second consecutive World Cup downhill race on a shortened Kandahar course on Saturday.
Azarenka No. 1, other rankings shift in WTAJan 28, 2012 | 4:02 amVictoria Azeranka's win over Maria Sharapova in the Australian Open final on Saturday elevated her to No. 1 and also forced a shift in the women's top 10 rankings.
Azarenka routs Sharapova to win Australian tiJan 28, 2012 | 4:02 amVictoria Azarenka beat Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-0 Saturday night to win the Australian Open and take over the women's No. 1 ranking, all in her first Grand Slam final.
Azarenka routs Sharapova to win Australian tiJan 28, 2012 | 3:30 amVictoria Azarenka beat Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-0 Saturday night to win the Australian Open and take over the women's No. 1 ranking, all in her first Grand Slam final.
Azarenka routs Sharapova to win Australian tiJan 28, 2012 | 3:02 amVictoria Azarenka beat Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-0 Saturday night to win the Australian Open and take over the women's No. 1 ranking, all in her first Grand Slam final.
Azarenka wins Australian Open women's titleJan 28, 2012 | 2:32 amVictoria Azarenka beat Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-0 Saturday to win the Australian Open and take over the women's No. 1 ranking.
Azarenka routs Sharapova to win Australian tiJan 28, 2012 | 2:32 amVictoria Azarenka beat Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-0 Saturday night to win the Australian Open and take over the women's No. 1 ranking.
Sweet 16! Fresno Christian Basketball Wins AgJan 28, 2012 | 2:32 amThe Fresno Christian High School boys basketball team ran its winning streak to 16 games Friday night with a 57-46 victory over Fowler. The Eagles,?behind point guard Brady Lee,?flew out to a big lead early.
Sweet 16! Fresno Christian Basketball Wins AgJan 28, 2012 | 2:32 amThe Fresno Christian High School boys basketball team ran its winning streak to 16 games Friday night with a 57-46 victory over Fowler. The Eagles,?behind point guard Brady Lee,?flew out to a big lead early.
You Can Help Sick Children By RecyclingJan 27, 2012 | 5:30 pmA school in the South Valley is conducting a recycling contest that will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Neglected Horses Get A New HomeJan 27, 2012 | 3:30 pmMore than a dozen severely abused and neglected horses found in a Fresno County field have a new home where they can continue to recover.
1 Hurt In School Bus, Minivan CrashJan 27, 2012 | 12:00 pmFresno Police continue to investigate a crash involving a school bus and a minivan. It happened around 8 a.
Top Fresno Car Thief Gets ProbationJan 27, 2012 | 11:30 amBecause of Governor Brown's prison realignment program, the man who bragged about stealing 1,000 cars before Fresno Police caught him won't spend a day in jail for doing it. In fact, he's already a free man.
Too Many BodiesJan 28, 2012 | 12:30 amChicago forced to change morgue procedures due to overflow of unclaimed bodies.
Two Injured in Visalia Mall ShootingJan 28, 2012 | 12:30 amVisalia Police are on a manhunt for up to three suspects who fired multiple gunshots inside the Visalia Mall, Friday night. Audrey Asistio has the latest.
Detergent Burns 'Evil' BabyJan 28, 2012 | 12:30 amBabysitter charged after pouring detergent powder and salt on infant.
Grandma in StorageJan 28, 2012 | 12:01 amBody in casket found in Florida storage locker.
The Science of HockeyJan 27, 2012 | 8:30 pmLester Holt breaks down the physics of NHL hockey in a new web-series.
Budget Cuts Force Merced Fire To Brown-outJan 27, 2012 | 6:30 pmDue to budget cutbacks, the Merced Fire Department has had to shut down an engine company 6 times in the last week and a half. The chief calls it a "brownout" and admits the public is at risk.
Fresno Ranks Low on National Literacy StudyJan 27, 2012 | 6:30 pmThe valley ranked low on a new literacy report. The study looked at a variety of factors including book sales and education.
Following in his fathers footsteps: Lukas NelJan 27, 2012 | 5:30 pmAt the age of 23, Lukas Nelson is taking the reigns of the family name and is performing with his band The Promise of the Real.
Craig Gass: Actor, comedian, ImpressionistJan 27, 2012 | 5:30 pmAl Pacino, Tracy Morgan and Adam Sandler stand no chance against him.
Comedian and Impersonator Craig Gass performs in Fresno this weekend.
Two people shot in Visalia MallJan 27, 2012 | 10:30 pm
Visalia police are investigating a shooting inside the Visalia Mall.? Two people were hit, their conditions are unknown.
Memorial Museum Reopens in Old Town ClovisJan 27, 2012 | 7:00 pm
A?memorial to honor the victims of the?September 11th?attacks in 2001 now has a new home.The California Memorial Museum reopened Friday inside the Veterans Memorial Building in Old Town Clovis.
Fresno State Receives Large GiftJan 27, 2012 | 5:30 pm
He plays the piano, owns a vineyard in Napa, and holds one of the highest architectural awards in the country.? Robert Duncan Nicol can do just about anything, except hear.
School Bus CrashJan 27, 2012 | 1:00 pm
The driver of a minivan was taken to the hospital with minor injuries Friday morning after he collided with a school bus. The accident happened around 8:00 a.
Fire in Downtown FresnoJan 27, 2012 | 8:30 am
Fire crews were called to an office building fire in downtown Fresno Thursday night.The fire happened around 6:30 p.
Fresno Hosts Education Town Hall MeetingJan 27, 2012 | 12:00 am
Hundreds of teachers, parents and students turned out in Fresno Thursday night for a town hall meeting on education.? They gathered to hear guest speaker Michelle Rhee, who is an educational reformist.
A Local Professor Talks about the Penn State Jan 26, 2012 | 9:30 pm
A Fresno State Associate Professor gave a speech about child sex abuse after the recent Penn State scandal made national headlines.Dr.
Family Asking for Help to Solve MurderJan 26, 2012 | 7:00 pm
For the first time since 23-year-old Felipe Bravo was murdered, his father is speaking publicly.?Felipe Bravo Sr.
Roping a Super Bowl BerthJan 26, 2012 | 6:30 pm
From the farm to football's biggest stage; one of the Central Valley's own is headed to Super Bowl 46.? 25-year-old Bear Pascoe grew up on a ranch near Porterville.
Ribbon Cutting for New Horse Arena at SPCAJan 26, 2012 | 1:30 pm
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Thursday morning for the new horse arena at the Central California SPCA to help care for abused and neglected horses.The new arena was made possible by the generous donation of the Ted Martin family, through the Fresno Regional Foundation.
Detective arrested for grand theftJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 pm
LOS ANGELES (AP) ? Los Angeles police say an LAPD detective has been arrested for investigation of grand theft.An LAPD statement says Ramon Alvarez, a 25-year department veteran, was arrested Friday after a fellow detective reported he spotted Alvarez taking money from a drug bust in Los Angeles.
'Silverware Bandit' sentenced to 210 years toJan 27, 2012 | 6:30 pm
LOS ANGELES (AP) ? Los Angeles County prosecutors say the so-called "Silverware Bandit" has been sentenced to 210 years to life in state prison for a string of break-ins at homes in west LA and Santa Monica.Deputy District Attorney Belle Chen says Jeffery Langford was called the "Silverware Bandit" because he targeted seven elderly women who lived alone and demanded their money, jewelry or silver.
San Diego man accused of false mayday callsJan 27, 2012 | 5:30 pm
SAN DIEGO (AP) ? Federal prosecutors say they've charged a San Diego man with sending fake mayday calls to the U.S.
OC inmates sentenced in beating deathJan 27, 2012 | 5:30 pm
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) ? Two Orange County jail inmates have been sentenced to 15 years to life for the beating death of a fellow prisoner.
Man gets probation for selling drugs out of hJan 27, 2012 | 5:00 pm
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) ? A Santa Cruz man prosecutors say has been selling drugs out of a home he shared with his 94-year-old mother has avoided a jail term after agreeing to a plea deal.
Ex-Marine pleads not guilty five Calif. murdeJan 27, 2012 | 5:00 pm
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) ? A former Marine convicted of killing three women in Illinois has pleaded not guilty to murdering five more women in California.
Lawmakers want reversal in CPUC San Bruno proJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 pm
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) ? Two legislators are urging Gov. Jerry Brown to reverse the president of the California Public Utilities Commission's decision to put himself in charge of a probe into whether Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Crews clear rocks, reopen busy Yosemite highwJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 pm
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) ? A busy highway in Yosemite National Park is set to reopen, just a week after house-side boulders crashed down on it during last week's storm.
Hundreds of prison employees get layoff noticJan 27, 2012 | 2:30 pm
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) ? California prison officials have sent layoff notices to 548 employees, including 140 guards, as the state's inmate population declines to comply with a federal court order.
Panetta cites key intelligence on bin Laden rJan 27, 2012 | 7:00 pmDefense Secretary Leon Panetta is acknowledging publicly for the first time that a Pakistani doctor provided key information to the U.S.
Mistrial for officer in Katrina shootings proJan 27, 2012 | 6:30 pmA federal judge has declared a mistrial in the case against a retired police sergeant charged with helping cover up deadly shootings on a New Orleans bridge after Hurricane Katrina.
Doctor convicted in Jackson death seeks releaJan 27, 2012 | 4:30 pmThe doctor convicted of involuntary manslaughter in Michael Jackson's death is asking a judge to release him from jail pending his appeal.
Hundreds of prison employees get layoff noticJan 27, 2012 | 4:30 pmCalifornia prison officials have sent layoff notices to 545 employees, including 140 guards, as the inmate population declines to comply with a federal court order.
Mayor Bloomberg: no NYC parade for Iraq War vJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 pmMayor Michael Bloomberg says there will be no New York City parade for Iraq War veterans in the foreseeable future because of objections voiced by military officials.
Arcing power lines caused big fire in Reno NoJan 27, 2012 | 3:30 pmReno fire investigators have confirmed arcing power lines caused the wind-blown blaze that destroyed dozens of homes on the southwest side of town in November.
Barefoot Bandit learns his fateJan 27, 2012 | 2:00 pmA federal judge has sentenced Colton Harris-Moore?to 6 1/2 years in prison for his two-year, international crime spree.?.
US gov't to extend and expand foreclosure proJan 27, 2012 | 12:30 pmThe Obama administration is expanding its signature foreclosure-prevention program to try to help those with heavy debt loads avoid losing their homes.
Obama decries rising cost of college educatioJan 27, 2012 | 12:30 pmPresident Barack Obama says colleges and universities must be held accountable for the rising cost of higher education.
Venezuela to shun World Bank arbitration deciJan 27, 2012 | 5:00 pmVenezuelan President Hugo Chavez says his government will ignore future decisions by a World Bank-affiliated arbitration body.
Hillary Clinton to visit Europe next weekJan 27, 2012 | 12:30 pmSecretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will make a short trip to Europe next week, making her sixth visit to Germany and first to Bulgaria as America's top diplomat.
Karzai want troops out of AfghanistanJan 27, 2012 | 10:30 amPresident Nicolas Sarkozy says France and Afghan President Hamid Karzai will ask NATO to hand over all combat mission in Afghanistan to Afghan troops in 2013 - a year earlier.
Pakistani family wants justice in CIA killingJan 27, 2012 | 9:30 amThe U.S Embassy and other foreign missions are reported to have paid compensation in other cases in which employees have been involved in road traffic accidents.
Dutch move step closer to banning burqaJan 27, 2012 | 9:30 amDeputy Prime Minister Maxime Verhagen said the Cabinet agreed on plans to ban the head-to-toe Islamic gown along with other forms of face-covering clothing including ski masks.
Russian investigators probe election violatioJan 27, 2012 | 9:30 amThe country's top investigator says his agency is investigating a few dozen alleged electoral violations, even though opposition parties and election monitors have said they numbered thousands.
Fired pilot claims flights to CHCC were dangeJan 27, 2012 | 1:30 pmHelicopter flights to CHCC may have put crews and patients in danger, according to a former pilot now suing his old bosses.
Valley mourns death of popular coachJan 26, 2012 | 10:30 pmThe sudden death of a former Fresno State soccer star has stunned the community. Christian Ogbodo died last week of natural causes.
Children's Hospital Central California childcJan 26, 2012 | 1:34 amJust nine years after it opened, a state-of-the-art child care facility is closing and leaving the families of more than one hundred infants and children in search of childcare.
Clovis fire captain resigns in face of legal Jan 25, 2012 | 3:00 pmA former Clovis firefighter is now trying to put out a legal fire after he got caught stealing from his fellow firefighters.
Notre Dame gives Kelly two-year extensionJan 10, 2012 | 3:30 pmNotre Dame has extended the contract of head
football coach Brian Kelly by two years, keeping him in South Bend through the
2016 campaign.The Fighting Irish have gone 8-5 in each of Kelly's first two seasons.
Iowa RB Coker withdraws from schoolJan 10, 2012 | 3:00 pmIowa sophomore running back Marcus Coker, who
led the team in rushing last season, has asked for and been granted a release
from his scholarship.The school made the announcement Tuesday, saying Coker withdrew his
application to enroll in spring semester classes.
Stars activate SourayJan 10, 2012 | 2:00 pmThe Dallas Stars have activated defenseman
Sheldon Souray from injured reserve.Souray hasn't played since December 23 due to a sprained ankle.
Panthers G Markstrom to have knee surgeryJan 10, 2012 | 1:30 pmThe Florida Panthers revealed on Tuesday that
netminder Jacob Markstrom will undergo knee surgery.The procedure, deemed a minor one by club general manager Dale Tallon, will
take place on Wednesday at Doctors Hospital in Coral Gables and will be
performed by Dr.
Derrick Mason retiring after 15 NFL seasonsJan 10, 2012 | 1:30 pmWide receiver Derrick Mason has decided to
call it a career after 15 seasons in the NFL."I'm done," Mason told Scout.
Broncos promote WR Goodwin to active roster; Jan 10, 2012 | 12:00 pmThe Broncos promoted wide receiver D'Andre
Goodwin to the active roster Tuesday, while placing fullback Spencer Larsen on
injured reserve.Larsen played in all 16 games for the Broncos during the regular season, but
suffered a sprained knee during their Week 17 loss to Kansas City.
Oilers' Eberle out 2-3 weeksJan 10, 2012 | 12:00 pmEdmonton Oilers forward Jordan Eberle will
miss 2-3 weeks of action with a right knee injury.Eberle suffered the injury during Saturday's game in Dallas.
Raiders fire Hue JacksonJan 10, 2012 | 12:00 pm
The Oakland Raiders have fired head coach Hue
Jackson after just one season.Jackson confirmed the decision of new Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie
to the San Jose Mercury News.
Green Bay coordinator's son diesJan 10, 2012 | 11:30 amThe son of Green Bay Packers offensive
coordinator Joe Philbin has been found dead in a Wisconsin river.Authorities had been searching for Michael Philbin, 21, since he was reported
missing Sunday night.
Wisconsin C Konz to enter NFL DraftJan 10, 2012 | 11:30 amUniversity of Wisconsin center Peter Konz has
decided to skip his senior season and will enter the NFL Draft.Konz started 31 games for the Badgers in three seasons and was a First-Team
All-Big Ten selection in 2011.
