Welcome Mickeymickey@disney.comManage MyDisney AccountLog OutMan dies following solo crash into pole and tree near Lemoore 2025 2:52AMA man is dead after crashing into a pole and tree near Lemoore shortly before midnight on Saturday.A man is dead after crashing into a pole and tree near Lemoore shortly before midnight on Saturday The California Highway Patrol responded to Houston Avenue and found a man inside a Chevy Malibu who had crashed Officials say the driver was heading westbound on Houston Avenue and for unknown reasons veered off the roadway into the north shoulder CHP says he tried re-entering the roadway and entered the southbound lane but veered off again crashing into a communication pole and tree The man was not wearing a seatbelt and sustained major injuries He was taken to the hospital where he died It's unknown if drugs or alcohol were factors This work, NMRTC Lemoore officer earns Junior Environmental Health Officer of the Year, by Elaine Heirigs, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright (KBAK/KBFX) — Speeding is believed to be a factor in a crash near Lemoore that left a 20-year-old Wasco man dead and his passenger hospitalized late Sunday night The California Highway Patrol said on April 20 an officer was on routine patrol near Lemoore when he came across a solo-vehicle crash on Houston Avenue over Highway 198 The officer immediately requested additional resources and attempted to render aid to the people in the crashed vehicle it was determined a 20-year-old man from Wasco approaching a right-hand curve in the road the driver was unable to safely negotiate the curve in the road and lost control of the vehicle The errant sedan left the road in a northwesterly direction and struck a concrete barrier on the overcrossing suffered severe injuries and was taken to Kaweah Health Medical Center in Visalia It’s currently unknown if the use of alcohol and/or drugs was a factor in this crash — A Lemoore woman is surrounded by loved ones now after family members say she survived a brutal domestic violence attack that almost killed her FOX26 is told she was put in a medically induced coma because of how badly she was beaten they say she was able to escape and get help from neighbors who called 9-1-1 [RELATED] Previously convicted DUI driver sentenced 15yrs to life for DUI murder and if you ever watched some mafia-type of movie it was splattered onto the curtains from the floor," said Amanda Krick one of the victim's cousins They described what happened to her was like if she was in a torture chamber They share the traumatic moments that took place inside 40-year-old Desiree Johnson's home in Lemoore with FOX26 They say it's the place where Desiree's ex-boyfriend almost beat her to death on November 13th "She said went on about an hour," said Teresa Diaz she escaped and called for help and was rushed to the hospital "They had to fly her to Fresno with the helicopter because she was unstable," Teresa said She says Desiree's head was cracked open from being beaten with a pan and seeing what the attacker did to her daughter was almost more than she could bear she had damage to her body and face and had bite marks There was also internal damage she could not see there was trauma to her liver and fluid between her brain and skull and suffering caused by someone she loved and she thought loved her The family identified the ex-boyfriend as 41-year-old Octavio Amador Tavira "They were very much in love in the beginning and they were together all the time," Kirk said "They were together a little over a year and we all loved him we thought treated her really good," Teresa said Tavira was arrested on November 15 and is now facing felony charges for torture for inflicting corporal injury on a spouse The family is now hoping the community can pitch in to help Desiree get a fresh start and wash away the memories and stains from what happened to her that day The family also tells FOX26 she will not be returning to her previous job [RELATED] 23-year-old man sentenced to life for 2022 gang murders in Tulare one of his family members is one of her bosses there They say she wouldn't feel comfortable going back to that environment after everything that's happened A GoFundMe fundraiser has been set up to help Desiree get by If you are the victim of domestic violence or someone you know you can call the Marjaree Mason Center at 559-233-help you can call Kings Community Action Organization 1-877-727-3225 This work, CNATT Unit Lemoore partners with FRC West, NAMCE to deliver hands-on training for future maintainers, by PO1 David Lonetti, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright This work, Groundbreaking for New Water Storage Tank at Naval Air Station Lemoore, by Katie Cadiao, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright According to the California State Lottery's website, a ticket worth $1.77 million was sold at a Save Mart on Armona Road. The ticket matched five winning numbers, which were 11, 14, 38, 45, 46, with the gold Mega Ball 3. There was no big winner Tuesday, so the jackpot will grow to $1.15 billion for Friday's drawing. Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. Don’t miss our weekly town hall. The Lemoore NAS Airshow reopens and welcomes back the Blue Angelsby Rudy Reyes FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Despite the airshow's absence since 2019, Lemoore Naval Air Station plans to return in 2026. The schedule is complete, but it would only be complete with a headlining act. The blue angels are back and have been waiting to return to the cabin yet again, to the delight of those who travel far and wide...To view the flying maestros of the skies. The blue angels were initially created to help captivate those interested in aviation after World War 2. These high-flyers have seen very little change since then. What has changed, you ask? Only the faces and planes. This squadron has been flying since 1946 and is not slowing down. The Blue Angels have remained largely unchanged since it was commissioned in 1973 as the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron. Saint Jude is only 150 ticket sales away of reaching their goal. Tickets are 100$1-800-543-5887 until 5 p.m. today Leprino Foods to shut down East Plant in Lemoore (FOX26) — Leprino Foods has announced plans to close its East Plant in Lemoore by December 2025 The closure will result in the loss of 327 jobs An employee from the plant confirmed that a meeting was held to inform all staff of the impending closure but the company's West Plant on Belle Haven Drive will remain unaffected FOX26 News reached out to Leprino who provided the following statement: Leprino Foods regularly assesses our manufacturing network to ensure we can meet both current and future production demands while adapting to the evolving needs of our customers we intend to close our Lemoore East facility in early 2026 This is a difficult decision and one we do not take lightly This decision is influenced by several factors anticipated capital requirements to make improvements to the facility and add or replace equipment and systems and the increased capacity due to the opening of our Lubbock as part of our commitment to supporting the Lemoore East team through a cooperative This choice in no way reflects the hard work of our approximately 300 Lemoore East employees who contribute to Leprino’s success every day we will work closely with our Lemoore East employees and community leaders to provide transition support and resources for affected team members Our dedication to serving customers and honoring our commitments remains unwavering service or reliability our customers expect of us and our products (FOX26) — The City of Lemoore announced plans for a new Tractor Supply Company store at the site of the former Kmart building on Hanford-Armona Road at Fox Street The city received demolition plans and a permit application from California Gold Development Corporation which intends to renovate the site for the new store and additional businesses Further updates on the development will be provided as they become available (FOX26) — The Lemoore Union High School District is mourning the unexpected passing of Craig Manges a cherished science teacher who dedicated over 14 years to the district Manges was a beloved science teacher who was part of the LHUSD family for over 14 years." Guerrero acknowledged the difficulty of processing the news and encouraged the community to support one another during this challenging time Craig Manges taught science at Lemoore High School including AP Environmental Science and Biology to the freshman in the Engineering Pathway "Our counseling team will be available to provide support for students and staff who may need someone to talk to," he said Details regarding memorial arrangements and ways to support the Manges family will be shared as soon as they become available Guerrero urged the community to keep the Manges family and loved ones in their thoughts during this incredibly difficult time This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page This work, NAS Lemoore Runway 32L Ribbon Cutting, by Sarah Thrasher, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright Calif (FOX26) — A boy is dead after he was shot in Lemoore Friday night Officers were called to the 500 block of East Hanford Armona Road for gunshots being heard in the area [RELATED] Man arrested in connection with shooting that injured one Officers got to the location of the shooting and found a juvenile boy with a gunshot wound The boy was taken by EMS but died during medical treatment LPD asks anyone with information to call their Department Detectives Division at 559-924-9574 (FOX26) — A longtime coach for Lemoore Youth Baseball is recovering after receiving a double lung transplant Ivan Legarretta will spend at least three months at Stanford Hospital following the successful operation Ivan was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis lung disease that attacked both his lungs Friends and family are asking for help from the community to cover his recovery expenses Residents of Lemoore and current players have united to assist Legarretta during this challenging period A pozole fundraiser is scheduled for Tuesday from 2 p.m There is also a GoFundMe campaign if you can't make the pozole fundraiser Click here if you would like to contribute. (FOX26) — Three people were injured following a shooting in Lemoore Tuesday night The Lemoore Police Department responded to the report of a shooting around 10:30 p.m in the 1100 block of East Hanford Armona Road near 17th Avenue [RELATED]One dead following weekend shooting in Fresno they found two men suffering from gunshot wounds A third adult male victim was located later at a different location One victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries while the other two victims did not require medical attention for their minor injuries Police found several buildings in the area were hit by gunfire and anyone with information is asked to call the Lemoore Police Department at (559) 924-5333 Heavy police presence on North Maroa and E Fedora Avenue (FOX26) — A shooting suspect was taken into custody following a standoff at Santa Rosa Rancheria in Lemoore The Kings County SWAT Team was called after the suspect barricaded himself in a home on the reservation [RELATED]Man shot by teens breaking into his car in Porterville, 2 in custody Brito was wanted in connection to a double shooting in the 16000 block of Sisco Court on the Santa Rosa Rancheria on Saturday One of the victims was a Department of Public Safety Officer for the Rancheria who was shot in the leg while responding to the first shooting (FOX26) — The Lemoore Police Department has confirmed thatCheryl has been found and is home safe A 24-year-old woman has been reported missing out of Lemoore [RELATED]74-year-old woman who walked away from Mercy Hospital in Merced found safe Her family says she met a person online who came to her home and they left together Cheryl told a relative she was leaving for a party in the San Bernardino area The Lemoore Police Department is currently investigating this case as a missing person and the investigation has been turned over to detectives Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call the Lemoore Police Department at (559) 924-9574 Even though they are not treating it as an abduction at this time they do want to confirm her whereabouts (FOX26) — UPDATE: The family involved in the crash says their dog Bailey was found and returned to them safe and sound The dog was said to be spotted multiple times near Grove Apartments near 19th 1/2 Avenue in Lemoore Community members came together to help get the dog back to the family A family from Hanford is searching for their dog after a crash near Lemoore that resulted in the car catching fire Heidi says her parents were on their way home from Monterey Sunday night when they were in a car accident near Highway 41 and Highway 198 Heidi’s mother and father were both able to escape however their dog Bailey ran away during the chaos and has yet to be found [RELATED] Deputy awarded Medal of Valor for saving child from house fire in Orosi Heidi’s mother and father were both sent to the hospital after the crash however the family’s phones were destroyed in the fire If you have any information about Bailey, you can Heidi at 559-880-2474 or contact her through Facebook messenger HERE (FOX26) — A teen was arrested on Friday after theLemoore Police Department said he made a shooting threat toward a Lemoore area school Investigators identified the suspect as 18-year-old Yosio Toledo of Lemoore [RELATED]13-year-old girl arrested for making threats towards Delano school Police located Toledo at his residence and took him into custody a short time later He was booked into the Kings County Jail for Making Criminal Threats (FOX26) — This is the final weekend of the regular season for Valley high school football This week's Friday Night Rivals matchup features Lemoore and Hanford duking it out for the Milk Can on our sister station Sports Reporter Gabe Camarillo talks about the Hanford Bullpups historic season You can watch the game live at 7 p.m. on CW59 and streaming live on KMPH.com, and the FOX26 Facebook and YouTube pages You can watch the game in the video player below at 7 p.m This work, Lemoore Navy Clinic Honors Departing Ombudsman, by Elaine Heirigs, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright Ivan Legarretta never allowed his medical condition to keep him from coaching Lemoore youth baseball (Photos courtesy of the Legarretta family) Calif (FOX26) — It started with a father giving his son an experience he never had 58-year-old Ivan Legarretta created the Lemoore Outlaws travel baseball team to coach his son and they didn't really have time to put me in sports," Legarretta remembered The Outlaws practiced on softball fields at the Lemoore Sports Complex where Ivan wanted to teach baseball and life lessons He had no idea how serious these life lessons would become during the recent pandemic "We all got sick with COVID pneumonia," he recalled His heartbeat is going 100 miles an hour.' "They told my wife I had a 50-50 chance of survival." but the close call took a toll on Ivan's lungs which were affected by pulmonary fibrosis lung disease "I was literally with him last month at [the] Selma High tournament in the dugout and he had his oxygen tank and his wheelchair," said assistant coach Rob Isquierdo to get them on the right track," said Ivan's son Beau Legarretta hoped his perseverance through pain would resonate with the young men he was coaching they look like they want to give up," he said "I tell them right there in the dugout I'm walking around with the oxygen tank You know I'm not giving up.'" Ivan's life was saved again when he received a successful double lung transplant part of it funded by his team selling pozole on New Year's Eve it's been pretty hard because he's my coach He's been coaching me since I was little since I was three," said Ivan's grandson "Coach Ivan" is already looking forward to his return to the dugout I don't see no reason why you can't get back on that baseball field." Legarretta is recovering at the Stanford hospital for the next three months and asking for donations to offset mounting medical cost To help out, click here Calif (FOX26) — It was a very special Saturday at Lemoore Naval Air Station Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 returned on Saturday from an Indo-Pacific and Middle East Deployment Squadrons returned home after 5 months of being overseas During their deployment (CVW) 9 executed more than 11,600 fixed-wing and helicopter flight hours made up of over 5,500 sorties and over 4,400 fixed-wing aircraft launches and arrestments (CVW) 9 also conducted maritime exercises in the Philippine and South China Seas WASHINGTON (AP) — An F/A-18 fighter jet slipped off the hangar deck of an aircraft carrier deployed to the Middle East as sailors were towing the aircraft into place in the hangar bay of the USS Harry S The crew members who were in the pilot seat of the Super Hornet and on the small towing tractor both jumped out before the jet and the tug went into the Red Sea the sailor who jumped from the aircraft sustained a minor injury The official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss personnel details “The F/A-18E was actively under tow in the hangar bay when the move crew lost control of the aircraft The aircraft and tow tractor were lost overboard,” the Navy said in a statement The jet was part of Strike Fighter Squadron 136 out of Naval Air Station Lemoore Fighter jets are routinely towed around the hangar deck to park them where they are needed for any flight operations or other work It is unclear whether there will be an effort to recover the jet The Truman has been deployed to the Middle East for months and has recently been involved in stepped-up military operations against the Yemen-based Houthi rebels Central Command has said that the military has conducted daily strikes The Truman's deployment has already been extended once by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth by about a month.