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FRESNO, Calif (FOX26) — A Fresno homeowner is scared and angry that someone set his home on fire early Sunday morning.
The homeowner has security footage of the suspect and he hopes someone in the neighborhood recognizes the fire starter and turns him in.
At 3:30 last Sunday morning homeowner Daniel G. heard a noise. He got out of bed and saw orange flames on the east side of his house.
Daniel shouted fire, and then got his wife and daughter to safety.
"We were probably out within 30 seconds. As we looked the entire whole side of the house it was up in flames," Daniel G. said.
Daniel G. asked that we not show his face. Fire investigators first thought it was an electrical fire. But hours after the house fire south of Old Fig Garden was extinguished, Daniel checked his
security video. He was shocked to see a stocky man walking down the street just minutes before the fire erupted.
"It wasn't something that we caused. Someone came up to the house at 3:13 in the morning, walked up to the house and lit it on fire," Daniel G. said.
Fresno Fire he says changed the cause from electrical to arson.
"At this point they can't do anything about it. There's nothing for them to pursue. They don't have any evidence or someone confessing they did it," Daniel G. said.
Daniel G. says there have been four arson fires in his neighborhood in the past two years. He believes the fire starter lives in the neighborhood. So far no arrests.
"We're gonna rebuild but the fear in the back of our head is as we're rebuilding is this guy gonna come back," Daniel G said.
Daniel G. is hoping someone recognizes the suspect or has security footage of him roaming the neighborhood after three Sunday morning.
If you know anything about who started the house fire at College and Sussex Way in Fresno call Crime Stopper at 559-498-7867.
You never had to give your name and you could receive a cash reward.
These are some of the holly jolly events in the Fresno area that’ll leave you merry and bright
Check out our expanded list of events at this link
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IllumiNature at Fresno Chaffee Zoo returns for a second year to bring a dazzling spectacle to the holiday season
It features hundreds of uniquely designed handmade lanterns that glow throughout the zoo with nature
There’s also an adults-only (21+) night
where guests can enjoy a charcuterie board of eateries with a bar
be sure to take a moment to enjoy the Community Tree with a welcome greeting in 58 different languages representing the diversity in Fresno
Get your tickets here
Christmas Tree Lane in Fresno is a tradition that has endured for more than 100 years
North Van Ness Boulevard in Old Fig Garden becomes a one-way street lined with hundreds of trees and homes all decked-out with lights and decorations for the holidays
It began in 1920 with a single tree decorated to honor a child who had passed away and it’s turned into the city’s most anticipated holiday lights display
Visitors can drive the 2-mile stretch from Shields to Shaw until Christmas Day
You can also walk it on Tuesday night and on Dec
The free event is sponsored by the Fig Garden Homeowners Association
For more information click here
Saxophonist Kenny G brings his The Miracles Holiday & Hits Tour to the Visalia Fox Theatre on Thursday
He has sold more than 75 million albums worldwide
owns the best-selling instrumental record of all time with 1992’s 12-times-platinum “Breathless,” and has the No
1 Christmas record of all time with 1994’s 8-times platinum “Miracles.”
I saw him perform at the venue last year and his stage presence and crowd interactions while keeping in tune is a sight to behold
Get your tickets here
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Fresno’s holiday musical tradition returns to the Saroyan Theatre on Friday
and special guests for a joyous symphonic celebration of the season
Get your tickets here
Old Town Clovis will glow with lights as the Kiwanis Club presents the Children’s Electric Christmas Parade on Saturday
There’ll be floats featuring organizations and groups from all over Clovis spreading holiday cheer
For more information click here
Clovis Veterans Memorial District hosts Here Comes Santa Claus
The offerings include hot chocolate and cookies
For more information click here
Country superstar LeAnn Rimes brings her Joy: The Holiday Tour to Table Mountain Casino on Dec
Rimes has sold more than 48 million units globally
She’s most famous for winning the “Best New Artist” Grammy Award at 14
making her the youngest solo artist to win a Grammy
She became the first country artist to win “Artist of the Year” at the Billboard Music Awards at age 15
Her career defining hit “How Do I Live” holds the record as Billboard’s Hot 100 all-time No
6 on Billboard’s “Greatest of All Time: Hot 100 Songs” list
Expect to hear her renditions of holiday classic tunes and possibly some originals
Her version of “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” is a popular choice on holiday radio every year
Get your tickets here
The seasonal magic returns to Kearney Mansion during the Fresno County Historical Society’s annual “Holiday Sweets & Winter Treats” Christmas display
There’ll be decorated trees representing a different beloved Christmas story designed by local residents
Guests will learn the history of treasured family recipes and how they came to be holiday favorites around the world
12 is Sip & Stitch night with champagne and a tutorial on a holiday-themed embroidery project
Get your tickets here
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The Downtown Fresno Ice Rink returns and the grand opening is Dec
There’ll be the Taylor Swift Night on Dec
and catch Fresno Street Eats every Tuesday
For more information click here
The 95th Annual Downtown Fresno Christmas Parade will sleigh ride through Fulton Street from Inyo to Calaveras on Dec
For more information click here
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Candlelight’s Christmas special featuring “The Nutcracker” comes to The Grand 1401 on Dec
These concerts have enchanted Fresno audiences throughout the year with classical renditions of music from contemporary artists like Coldplay
They play while surrounded by hundreds — sometimes thousands — of LED candles for a dramatic effect
The Listeso String Quartet will perform holiday classics like “Joy to the World,” and “O Holy Night.”
Get your tickets here
World Ballet Series: “The Nutcracker” comes to the Saroyan Theatre on Dec
Follow young Clara on her journey through a winter wonderland filled with dancing snowflakes
The World Ballet Company
is led by Sasha Gorskaya and Gulya Hartwick
“Changing the way people think about ballet.”
Get your tickets here
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2024Stream Central California's News and Original Shows 24/7The holidays have arrived in the Central Valley
organizers are getting ready to celebrate and bring communities together with events
From parades to light shows to winter wonderlands
gather your family and friends and visit these events this holiday season:
DATE: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21EVENT: ONE ENCHANTED EVENINGTIME: 5 pm - 8 pmADDRESS: OLD TOWN CLOVISINFORMATION: Join us as we welcome the 2024 holiday season
Christmas and all its magic is coming to Old Town Clovis
Held exclusively by the participating businesses in Old Town Clovis who open their doors for hospitality and good cheer
Enjoy a cup of cocoa and a complimentary horse-drawn carriage ride through the beautifully decorated streets at Old Town Clovis
DATE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23EVENT: SANGER CHRISTMAS VENDOR FAIRTIME: 9 am - 2 pmADDRESS: GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH
SANGERINFORMATION: CHRISTMAS VENDOR FAIR AT GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH
DATE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23EVENT: CHAFFEE ZOO ILLUMINATURE KICKS OFFTIME: VariesADDRESS: FRESNO CHAFFEE ZOOINFORMATION: A holiday light exhibit will soon return to the Fresno Chaffee Zoo
IllumiNature' is set to kick off on Saturday
Last year there were glowing handmade lanterns shaped as various animals
Tickets are available on the Fresno Chaffee Zoo website
IllumiNature' runs through February First
DATE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29EVENT: RIVER PARK SANTA ARRIVESTIME: 9 am - 10 pmADDRESS: RIVER PARKINFORMATION: Santa Claus is coming to town!
He will be arriving at River Park Shopping Center at 9 AM to kickstart the 2024 Holiday season
DATE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29EVENT: KINGSBURG JULGRANSFESTTIME: 5 pm - 7pmADDRESS: DOWNTOWN KINGSBURGINFORMATION: Swedish Christmas Tree Lighting Festivity
Trek down Draper Street singing Christmas carols to the downtown tree on Draper Street followed by Swedish ring folk dancing
DATE: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3 - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25EVENT: FRESNO CHRISTMAS TREE LANETIME: 6PM-10PM (SUN-THURS) + 6PM-11PM (FRI-SAT)ADDRESS: CHRISTMAS TREE LANEINFORMATION: Fresno's Christmas Tree Lane is a tradition lasting over 100 years
Visitors can drive the 2-mile stretch from Shields to Shaw all the way until Christmas Day
DATE: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4EVENT: SANGER CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTINGTIME: 5:30 pmADDRESS: DOWNTOWN SANGERINFORMATION: We hope you are excited as much as we are for our upcoming Annual Nation's Christmas Tree City Festivities
DATE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6EVENT: REEDLEY CHRISTMAS IN THE PARKTIME: 5 pm - 9 pmADDRESS: PIONEER PARK
REEDLEYINFORMATION: The Greater Reedley Chamber of Commerce presents
Reedley's Christmas in the Park & Electrical Farm Equipment Parade on Friday
train and pony rides and photos with Santa
Reedley Lions Club electrical farm equipment parade
This is at G Street between 8th and 14th Streets
DATE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7EVENT: CLOVIS CHILDREN'S ELECTRIC CHRISTMAS PARADETIME: 6:30 pmADDRESS: OLD TOWN CLOVISINFORMATION: The 2024 Children's Electic Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday
Registration is open and will close on November 18
The Children's Electric Christmas Parade is a community event that we put on for our neighbors
we would not be able to spread holiday cheer to families in our area
Free shuttle will start at 5pm from Sierra Vista Mall community park shuttle stop
It will drop off at the Transit Center on 3rd street
DATE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7EVENT: SANGER TOYLAND PARADETIME: 11 amADDRESS: DOWNTOWN SANGERINFORMATION: The 2024 Children's Electic Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday
DATE: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8EVENT: CLOVIS CHRISTMAS MARKETTIME: 10 am - 3 pmADDRESS: WILLOW + NEES
CLOVISINFORMATION: Ten Tavern is here to make your holiday shopping a breeze
We've gathered a fantastic selection of local vendors at your favorite neighborhood spot
so you can enjoy a day of brunching and shopping for unique local goods
and we're thrilled to welcome Mell's Mutts-a wonderful nonprofit dedicated to rescuing local pups-who will be hosting a booth with an adorable puppy adoption event
Get ready for a fun-filled day for the whole neighborhood
DATE: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10EVENT: DOWNTOWN FRESNO ICE RINK RIBBON CUTTINGTIME: 10 am - 3 pmADDRESS: 1939 MARIPOSA STREET
the Downtown Fresno Ice Rink is making a comeback
Join us as we celebrate the grand opening with a ribbon cutting
and more in the heart of Fresno at 5pm on December 10
and festive memories with friends and family at the ice rink all season long
The ice rink will be open from December 10-January 12
or follow the ice rink Instagram @icerinkdtfresno
DATE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14EVENT: FRESNO CHRISTMAS PARADETIME: 11 amADDRESS: DOWNTOWN FRESNOINFORMATION: The 95th Annual Christmas Parade in Downtown Fresno will be on Saturday
and holiday cheer with loved ones and the whole community
Come a little early to secure your spot to watch the procession along Fulton Street from Calaveras to Inyo
Stick around after the parade and enjoy outdoor ice skating at the Downtown Fresno Ice Rink
DATE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14EVENT: JINGLE BELL RUNTIME: 9 amADDRESS: CHRISTMAS TREE LANEINFORMATION: Join us for the most anticipated running event of the year
The race takes place on Christmas Tree Lane and is great for runners and walkers alike
The Jingle Bell Run for Toys for Tots will again feature a Christmas designed Sweatshirt and Jingle Bells to all registered participants
The hope is to get each runner or walker to donate or bring a new unwrapped toy
Participants will receive their sweatshirt and swag at packet pickup on Friday Dec 13th
Please NO dogs allowed but strollers are welcome
DATE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14EVENT: KERMAN A GINGERBREAD VILLAGETIME: 6 pmADDRESS: MADERA AVENUE
KERMANINFORMATION: The 2024 Annual Kerman Christmas Parade themed "A Gingerbread Village" will be held down Madera Avenue starting at 6pm on December 14th
"C" Street to "G" Street
Announcer's table located on the median between "D" Street & "C" Street
Come to the parade and welcome Santa Claus to Kerman
It's a fun evening of sparkling lights and smiling faces
DATE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14EVENT: KERMAN CHRISTMAS PARADETIME: 6 pmADDRESS: DOWNTOWN KERMANINFORMATION: Join us for a festive Christmas Parade
Don't miss out on the fun ...sign up now by clicking on the link provided
It's going to be a great time for the whole family
DATE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30EVENT: BASS LAKE PARADE OF LIGHTSTIME: 5:30 pm - 8 pmADDRESS: THE PINES RESORT
BASS LAKEINFORMATION: Join us for the 33rd Bass Lake Christmas Tree Lighting & Parade of Lights
or just come over for a fun evening to kick off the Holiday Season with your family and friends
Enjoy festive holiday decorations and music
and browse around the Pines Village Arts & Crafts Fair
DATE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7EVENT: CHOWCHILLA CHRISTMAS PARADETIME: 5:30 pm - 9:30 pmADDRESS: VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK
CHOWCHILLAINFORMATION: HOMETOWN LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE & TREE LIGHTING
DATE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6EVENT: ATWATER CHRISTMAS PARADETIME: 7 pmADDRESS: BROADWAY + WINTON WAY-ATWATERINFORMATION: "12 days of Christmas" Atwater's Annual Christmas Parade is Friday
DATE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7EVENT: LOS BANOS CHRISTMAS PARADETIME: 6 pmADDRESS: Downtown Los BanosINFORMATION: The Chamber would like to announce the theme of the Christmas parade for 2024: Toys
This year's Christmas parade will be on Saturday December 7th 2024 starting at 6pm
so don't let a little drizzle keep you from coming out and supporting all the local business and organizations that work tirelessly on their floats
DATE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8EVENT: SNELLING CHRISTMAS PARADETIME: 5 pm - 7:30 pmADDRESS: SNELLING COURTHOUSE MUSEUMINFORMATION: Join us in celebrating a Home Town Christmas
We will have a fun parade through town starting at 5 PM
their fun little elves will be stopping by after the parade at the Snelling Fire department
Claus and the elves invite you to join them for pictures
While Santa is checking his list on who is naughty or nice
Claus and the elves will be hosting beverages and cookies to enjoy for all
We encourage everyone to participate in the parade
If you're interested in entering a float please text 209-850-0022 or email snellingevents@gmail.com
DATE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14EVENT: Merry Mountain Christmas Parade + Tree LightingTIME: 5 p.m.ADDRESS: DOWNTOWN MARIPOSAINFORMATION: Join Mariposa downtown at 5:30pm and watch all the wonderful community floats
After the parade there is a Tree Lighting ceremony at the courthouse on Bullion St where Santa and Mrs
DATE: MONDAY, DECEMBER 2EVENT: VISALIA CANDY CANE LANE PARADETIME: 6:30 pmADDRESS: DOWNTOWN VISALIAINFORMATION: Theme: Christmas in Whoville
blankets or any other spot reserving items may not be placed on the roadway or sidewalks until after the road is fully closed
*full road closure means all vehicles are off of Main St.* Please follow all instructions given by public safety and parade marshals
Help us keep our parade safe and joyful for everyone
Live announcing during the parade brought to you by Momentum Broadcasting and Live Streaming by the Visalia Stringer
Official Parade Route is Main Street from Liberty to Conyer
DATE: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5EVENT: Porterville Children's Christmas ParadeTIME: 7 p.m
PortervilleINFORMATION: A Porterville Community staple event
the Children's Christmas Parade brings thousands of people out in the evening for a grand show of delight featuring children
for the many families and community members of our local area
Each year we make great memories with all who participate and make this event come to life
The 2024 Children's Christmas Parade will be happening Thursday
- 9 p.m.Get ready to razzle & dazzle the evening with this year's "Razzle Dazzle Christmas" theme
If you've ever wondered if something might be too much
this is the perfect theme to bring those thoughts back into action because this theme is all about being over the top
DATE: Friday, December 6EVENT: Woodlake Christmas Tree Lighting CeremonyTIME: 6:30 p.m.ADDRESS: Woodlake Fire DistrictINFORMATION: This event is put on by the Woodlake Fire District
There will be holiday music by WUSD Choir/Band
DATE: Saturday, December 7EVENT: DINUBA CHRISTMAS PARADETIME: 5:30 p.m.ADDRESS: STARTS AT E TULARE STREETINFORMATION: Save the Date
The City of Dinuba's Electric Light Parade will be here before you know it
Applications for the parade are available at the Parks and Community Services (Recreation Center)
Join us for a "Christmas around the World"
Contact (559) 591-5940 for further information
DATE: Saturday, December 14EVENT: WOODLAKE CHRISTMAS PARADETIME: 7 pmADDRESS: VALENCIA BLVD
WOODLAKEINFORMATION: This event is put on by the Homegrown Project
Woodlake Christmas Parade & Santa's workshop
Santa's workshop at Woodlake Plaza from 4pm-6pm
DATE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23EVENT: HANFORD CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTINGTIME: 6 p.m.ADDRESS: Downtown HanfordINFORMATION: The tree is up
We're thrilled to have a new 30-foot fully decorated artificial Christmas tree for this year's Hanford Winter Wonderland
Make sure to join us for an extra special tree lighting ceremony on November 23 at 6 p.m
DATE: Friday, November 29EVENT: HANFORD CHRISTMAS PARADETIME: 6 p.m.ADDRESS: Downtown HanfordINFORMATION: Shoutout to the City's Streets Division for continuing the tradition of decorating downtown Hanford for the holiday season
The lights will be turned on promptly at 6 p.m
when Hanford Chamber of Commerce's Christmas Parade starts
DATE: Sunday, December 1EVENT: LEMOORE JINGLE AND MINGLETIME: 12 pm - 7 pmADDRESS: Downtown LemooreINFORMATION: Come visit the Downtown Merchants in the annual Jingle and Mingle event in Downtown Lemoore from Noon to 7:00pm on Sunday
Did you know that Lemoore has over 135 merchants
During this event we invite you to come Downtown and mingle with our merchants and guest vendors
Don't forget to stop by the City of Lemoore booth and grab your Event Passport and goody bag
Visit the Downtown Merchants and get your passport stamped
Fill up your passport to enter into the drawing for some awesome prizes
Fresno real-estate agents are among many people who are confused about the boundaries of both the Old Figarden the Fig Garden neighborhoods
the California Citizens Redistricting Commission obviously had trouble identifying those areas recently
Where else would @WeDrawTheLines be today except Old Fig Garden. Apparently they have been confused about OFG and OFG Loop for 3 months and working to fix it in the Senate Maps today. pic.twitter.com/f9pY0uIx78
— CA Target Book (@CATargetBook) December 18, 2021
So Fresno blogger Mike “The Fresnan” Seay decided to investigate Fig Garden’s actual boundaries
Read more at this link
Defining where Fig Garden ends and NW beginshttps://t.co/8cw8cfho41 pic.twitter.com/lJIUPg2vDk
— Mikey Seay (@thefresnan) December 27, 2021
2018The man accused in the deadly shooting of a Fresno teen pleaded not guilty to the charges.FRESNO
(KFSN) -- The man accused in the deadly shooting of a Fresno teen pleaded not guilty to the charges
Joseph Espinoza is accused in the death 17-year-old Nick Kauls during a failed robbery in Old Fig Garden
Kauls was with a friend going to get something from his car late one-night last month when he was approached by a person demanding money and property
When the boys turned to run Kauls was shot twice in the head-- he died four days later
Espinoza was arrested and charged with the crime
Prosecutors said he and two other people were looking to get money to bail a friend out of jail
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Fresno County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested 34 year old Anthony Garza of Fresno
He has been booked into the Fresno County Jail on multiple charges of burglary
attempting to steal a car and evading police
deputies responded to a report of an auto theft in progress in a neighborhood near W
The victim said she found a man (later identified as Anthony Garza) attempting to take her car
Garza dropped a bag filled with miscellaneous items
along with the sheriff’s helicopter EAGLE One
after receiving a report that Garza was running through the neighborhood
Fresno Police officers arrived and assisted with setting up a perimeter around homes to keep Garza from escaping
It was believed he may be hiding in someone’s backyard
deputies saw Garza try and run out of the perimeter
They chased him down and arrested him near the intersection of E
Detectives found evidence linking Garza to several previously reported burglaries in Fresno’s Old Fig Garden Neighborhood
Detectives discovered that Garza was able to get into the victim’s garage earlier in the day by getting into an unlocked car parked outside the home and accessing the garage door opener left inside
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the public of some important points to help avoid becoming targets / victims of thieves
• Always lock doors and windows to your vehicle
• Remove all valuable items from inside your vehicle if parked outside
Anyone with additional information on Garza is asked to contact Detective Floyd Avila at (559) 600-8172 or Detective Tim Juarez at (559) 600-8061
You may also contact Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867
You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward
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Sheriff Margaret Mims would like to announce that sheriff’s detectives have made an arrest for the June 24th shooting in the Old Fig Garden Neighborhood that resulted in the death of 17 year old Nicholas Kauls
The suspect is 22 year old Joseph Antonio Espinoza of Fresno
Espinoza was in court Friday morning for a hearing on other charges when new charges of murder
attempted murder and attempted robbery were placed on his record
He is currently in custody in the Fresno County Jail with a bail amount of $4.3 million
dispatchers at the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 phone call stating gunshots had been fired outside a home on the 4700 block of N
near Van Ness and Rialto in Fresno’s Old Fig Garden neighborhood
Deputies arrived and found a 17 year old boy
Medics arrived and transported Nicholas to Community Regional Medical Center where he was listed in critical condition
As homicide detectives began working the case
they learned that the shooter arrived in a light colored mid-size SUV
approached Nicholas and his friend as they were in the driveway and demanded they hand over all of their belongings
The robbery suspect then fired shots at them
sheriff’s detectives became aware that Fresno Police detectives were investigating other attempted robberies and shootings
which occurred around the same time frame in the city of Fresno
One in the area of Ashlan and West and the other near First and Gettysburg
Detectives began working together to see if all three calls may be related
Sheriff and police detectives contacted businesses and homeowners with surveillance cameras
Members of the public also contacted us to offer video recordings they had
Detectives reviewed videos of different streets and were able to identify a newer model Toyota Highlander as the vehicle possibly connected to the robbery attempts and shootings
found a 2018 Toyota Highlander that had recently been reported stolen
As they approached the driver of the vehicle at a fast food restaurant near Shaw and Cedar
the driver used the SUV to ram a detective’s vehicle
ran from the vehicle and tried to hide in a dumpster at a nearby apartment complex
A Fresno Police K-9 found and bit Espinoza
allowing officers to take him into custody
Espinoza was booked into the Fresno County Jail on charges of vehicle theft and assault with a deadly weapon
sheriff’s detectives and members of its S.W.A.T
team served a search warrant at a home on the 3500 block of E
This is a home where Espinoza was known to stay
Detectives and members of our Crime Scene Unit collected evidence from the house
Following several witness interviews and the analysis of evidence
homicide detectives determined Espinoza was responsible for the shooting death of Nicholas Kauls
Even though we have the shooter in custody
we know other people were directly involved with Espinoza the night of the homicide and robbery attempts
We would like the public’s help to identify them so they can face the charges they deserve
A Valley Crime Stoppers cash reward of $18,000 still exists. In order to be eligible for the reward, you must submit your tip to Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867 or online at www.valleycrimestoppers.org You will remain anonymous and your tip must lead to an arrest to collect the cash
Tips directly to law enforcement do not qualify you for the reward
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2023A Fresno man was killed Sunday morning when the vehicle he was working off slipped off its support and fell on him.FRESNO
(KFSN) -- A Fresno man was killed Sunday morning when the vehicle he was working on slipped off its support and fell on him
It happened around 9 am in the Fig Garden neighborhood near North Fruit Avenue and West Gettysburg Avenue
The Fresno County Sheriff's Office says a 40-year-old man was working on his propped-up car when the vehicle slipped off what was holding it up and fell on him
County supervisors took the first step in creating a scavenger law Tuesday, making it illegal to take anything out of other people's trash.
"I don't know what they're looking for," said Prudence Zalewski, from the Fig Garden Homeowners Association. "They could be looking for identity theft. It has spiked in this area."
It's just trash to most of us, but what's inside these cans is the main attraction for quite a crowd some nights.
"I usually see people come by on Sunday nights with lights on their helmets," Zalewski said.
They come looking for recyclables and maybe more. In Old Fig, a lot of residents worry they're looking through the mail, preparing to commit identity theft. The sheriff's office received 97 reports of scavenging last year, including one from an Old Fig man who reported a guy methodically going through the garbage, photographing some of it, then putting it back. He told Action News the guy wasn't a scavenger. He was an information harvester.
And for all practical purposes, there's no law to stop it. So as it stands right now, anyone can dig into a trash can and look for whatever they want, including possibly personal information from the people who threw it out. Fresno County's board of supervisors is ready to change that. Supervisor Andreas Borgeas wrote an ordinance creating a pilot program in the Fig Garden policing district.
A sheriff's deputy already paid for by homeowners would be able to write tickets to people caught digging through trash. Borgeas said it'd be a low priority, but it gives deputies an extra tool to protect people. Supervisor Debbie Poochigian generally supported it, but she wasn't completely convinced.
"I just have a problem with trained deputies being garbage police," she said.
The cities of Fresno and Clovis already have laws on the books banning scavenging, but police say they're not often enforced and Sheriff Margaret Mims admitted she can't pinpoint a correlation between scavenging and identity theft.
Some Old Fig residents also say the ordinance criminalizes being poor. But Borgeas said residents are allowed to opt out of the protection, and the pilot program only lasts a year.
"Nine months from now, after we see whether or not we like it, we may very well expand it, keep it or kill it," he said.
The new ordinance is expected to go into effect in the next couple months.
the county will withdraw from an application for $11.9 million in state funding
Supervisor Steve Brandau said on Tuesday that the $56 million Libre Commons proposed by developers UPHoldings and Self-Help Enterprises is no longer financially feasible
The county had secured $11.9 million in state funding for the 86-unit affordable housing project near the Old Fig Garden neighborhood
The complex would have rooms reserved for mental health treatment
the city of Fresno pulled $3 million for the project
saying money wasn’t available in their budget
Brandau couldn’t get a second on his motion to end county support and with it the state funding
Supervisor Nathan Magsig — who has experience in the affordable housing sector —then proposed giving the project until Jan
Magsig’s proposal passed on a 4-1 vote with Brandau opposed
On the same day that Brandau sought to cut funding for the housing project
he also had his anti-camping ordinance approved
“The irony of putting forward an encampment resolution and all of the comments about how we need more services and housing because of the encampments and then to at the same time have a resolution rejecting state funding for housing makes you scratch your head,” said UPHoldings President Jessica Hoff
Related Story: Brandau Wants County to Start Clearing Homeless Encampments
After the city pulled its funding for the project
Brandau said the county has taken a more active role than the “supportive role” they originally intended
Hoff Berzac said the only support from the county they need is the backing that allows state funding to go to the project
The state has prioritized shovel-ready projects like Libre Commons
She said she’s optimistic about filling the remaining funding gap
began in 2019 when it was called The Glenn
The county secured the $11.9 million from the state in 2022
The first iteration of the project was 124 units across five stories
saying the apartment would look into neighbors’ backyards
Developers held two community meetings and ultimately reduced the units “as a gesture of good will,” said Jared Davis
The portion of the building facing neighborhoods was also lowered to four stories from five
“It didn’t move the needle much
Davis said some neighbors brought veiled complaints about bringing affordable housing to the wealthy area
42 would be for individuals and households with mental health needs
Fresno County Behavioral Health Department sponsored the project’s application
“The county wraps case management around each individual person with the No
1 outcome being stabilized housing,” Hoff Berzac said
Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer said in a letter to the county that a lack of funding spurred the city’s decision to at least temporarily withdraw from the project
“Due to several recently approved City Council resolutions
our existing funding has been fully committed towards a variety of other projects,” Dyer said in the February letter
Libre Commons remains eligible for future funding that may become available.”
Brandau said the county’s role was “very minor” and “supportive.”
Magsig called for more coordination between the city and county
“If it is true the city has pulled $3 million of initial commitment
then that is something that is concerning,” Magsig said
But Berzac said the project is not contingent on county funds
“We have not requested anything from the county except continued support for an existing state award,” Hoff Berzac said
“We are not asking the county to replace the city funds or fill any financing gaps
we simply need more time to secure remaining funds to start construction.”
Three women receiving services from the Marjaree Mason Center went before the supervisors Tuesday to explain how hard it is to find housing
Theresa Baldwin spoke with her son King in her arms
“Everybody goes home and each day we reset
If a person isn’t allowed to go home for that mental reset
then we don’t have the behavioral resources for when that person can’t reset,” Baldwin said
Brandau’s anti-camping ordinance forbids people from camping in public places
Homeless advocates say a lack of affordable housing keeps people on the streets
director of the Fresno Homeless Union said the ordinance criminalizes homelessness
“I understand there are going to be 40 units of permanent supportive housing which would benefit a lot of individuals that are currently on the streets that Mr
Brandau and the rest of you guys want to go ahead and throw in jail instead of house,” said Martinez
Brandau said the two issues are completely separate
“Like apples and broccoli,” he told GV Wire
Europe Launches $566M Program to Lure US Researchers Amid Trump Cuts
FRESNO, Calif. — Every year, Fresno’s Christmas Tree Lane draws roughly 300,000 people to see two million lights decorating a two-mile stretch of Van Ness Boulevard
It’s one of Fresno’s oldest and most beloved civic traditions
Most of the festivities on the lane remain largely the same as they were decades ago
Santa still smiles and waves at passing people
Homes put out large Christmas displays in their front yards
Colorful lights hang from the mature deodar cedars that line both sides of the street
one very important feature of Christmas Tree Lane is changing
The celebrated tree where the tradition began in 1920 - known today as the “First Tree” - is dying
No one knows if it will survive long enough to see another year of the holiday celebration
thanks to the efforts of everyone from homeowners to tree scientists
the history and legacy of the “First Tree'' is poised to live on
The short version of the history of the lane is posted to a sign on the “First Tree” – a deodar cedar at the corner of Van Ness Boulevard and Pontiac Way
It says a mother decorated the tree in 1920 to honor her son who had died in a home accident
more and more of the deodar cedar trees that lined the street were decorated
The event went dark only twice — during World War II and during the energy crisis of 1973
It continues today despite a pandemic that has scaled back “walk night” events that draw large crowds
Now attendees retreat to their cars to slowly drive the lane to look at the light displays in the trees and front yards
a resident of the Old Fig Garden neighborhood and a member of the Legacy Tree Team
said the Old Fig Garden community is one deeply rooted in its trees
So when the “First Tree” began showing gradual signs of struggling in the past few years
Recent efforts were taken to cut some limbs and save any live branches from the dying ones
Some thought the tree was coming down altogether
The “First Tree” stands in front of a home owned by Greg and Dana Pratt
who had also become concerned about its future
They took it upon themselves to ensure the tree would live to see the 100th anniversary of the event it helped create
After the limb-cutting proved ineffective, the couple heard from a company called AgroNatural Sciences that specializes in plant growth
the company offered a bacterial solution that promotes growth in plants and trees
But the Pratts wanted to take it a step further by actually cloning the tree
They found a solution at a nursery in Oregon
that uses a chemical to spawn roots from a living part of a mature tree - essentially cloning the mother evergreen
The Pratts sent 150 living pieces of the “First Tree” to the nursery, with hopes that they would grow into baby trees. Along the way, some were lost, but most survived. Today 100 juvenile deodar cedars from that batch are being monitored at Belmont Nursery in Fresno
All are genetically-identical to the “First Tree.”
The Pratts are contributing to a tree culture in the central Fresno neighborhood that is even older than Christmas Tree Lane itself
The Legacy Tree Team has already planted young trees in places where some have fallen or died
Wind and a warmer climate have affected the trees
even though deodar cedars are hearty and can live long lives
The Legacy Tree Team volunteers have planted 26 new deodar cedars in the last two years
With these small trees slowly being planted in the coming years
“The future of Christmas Tree Lane is now safe because of what [the Pratts] did for us
that this couple went to this extent to give us this incredible gift.”
Mona Nyandoro, the CEO of Tree Fresno
an organization that works to provide trees in communities in the San Joaquin Valley
said the cloning of deodars creates a lasting mission for residents
and the future of Christmas Tree Lane,” Nyandoro said
“I can say with certainty that these trees will be loved and cared for by the homeowners and greater community as they provide beauty
shade and tremendous environmental benefits.”
said Christmas Tree Lane provided a place to go during the pandemic when everyone was sheltering from COVID-19 at home
although it did prevent people from walking through the lane
Caring for the trees is indeed crucial to maintaining the tradition
When he moved into his home on Van Ness Boulevard
there were small deodar cedar trees that had just been planted
his home is one of the final attractions for sight-seers
These trees are beautiful and we try to keep planting them if they die or something happens,” Alexander said
“We try to keep planting them because we want to keep that tradition alive
we’ll have a 200-year anniversary of Christmas Tree Lane.”
fur lined coat and a set of jingle bells hanging from his waist
Like the deodar cedar trees at Christmas time
Sharp has one mission: put a smile on the faces that pass him by
his brother and his mom were approaching Sharp with a group of people in a large carriage
He excitedly called out to his mom – who reminded him to stay in character
Some people on the lane ask Santa for presents
These interactions are what makes standing in the cold for hours worth it
a little girl walking with her parents let go of their hand and ran to him
“I leaned down and she just leaped on my arms
I know she wasn’t putting her arms around me
She was putting her arms around ‘Santa,’” Sharp said
a family carried a sick dog in the back seat of their car
It was the dog’s last trip to see the lights
a man drove through the lane all by himself
Seeing the light displays was an annual tradition for him and his wife
But they are a poignant reminder that while Christmas Tree Lane began as a memorial
It was a celebration of the joy that Christmas brings to people
“People sometimes think this lane was designed out of grief or sorrow
but when I look back at those one hundred years
it’s brought so much joy to this community that I consider it having been truly designed because of the love of a mother,” Rank said
As the “First Tree” nears its own eventual death
Soon the cloned deodar cedar trees will be the ones to continue the tradition
“I don’t think there can be a happier thing I could be doing,” he said
2018The search is on for a suspect after a 17-year-old was shot in a robbery attempt.FRESNO
(KFSN) -- The search is on for a suspect after a 17-year-old was shot in a robbery attempt
It happened just before midnight in front of a Northwest Fresno home at Van Ness and Rialto in the Fig Garden area
Fresno County Sheriff's Department said a suspect approached two teens and demanded money
When the teens turned to run the suspect fired at least two shots
Lieutenant Jose Salinas with the Fresno County Sheriff's Office said
"The Fig Garden area has very little of this type of crime here
very unusual for this to happen here."
The teen was rushed to the hospital for treatment and was last reported to be in critical condition
The teen was visiting a friend that lived in the neighborhood
2018The teen who was shot during a robbery attempt in the Old Fig Garden area has died
Fresno County Sheriff's Office has confirmed.FRESNO
(KFSN) -- The teen who was shot during a robbery attempt in the Old Fig Garden area has died
Fresno County Sheriff's Office has confirmed
was shot Sunday night after the suspect approached him and a friend and demanded money
When the teens turned to run the suspect fired at least two shots hitting Kauls in the head
A GoFundMe Page set up for the family says Nick was getting ready to play on the varsity soccer team for his senior year
Investigators believe the attempted robery is likely connected to two others in the same area within 15 minutes of the shooting
They say surveillance video will be crucial in the investigation
so they're asking the public to come forward
Hundreds gathered in the gymnasium of San Joaquin Memorial High School in Central Fresno on Tuesday
Trentacosti says 30 to 40 of Kauls' friends have waited at CRMC for any type of update
thousands of Christmas lights will be lighting up the Fresno sky.Soon
thousands of Christmas lights will be lighting up the Fresno sky
there are only two designated walk nights during the month long stretch of the annual event
Millions of lights are used to decorate 140 homes and trees along a stretch of Van Ness
Christmas tree lane is now in its 93rd year -- one of the longest running holiday events around the country -- and more than 100-thousand people visit every year
The Christmas Tree Lane walk nights will take place on Wednesday
Tree Fresno provides a shuttle express service which can be boarded at two locations:
North station: Palm Avenue at San Ramon Avenue
near Shaw Avenue and the Fig Garden Village shopping center
South station: Van Ness Avenue at Andrews avenue
The first bus leaves the north station at 5:45 p.m
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between three and four men snuck into Ronald Gee’s backyard along the San Joaquin River
He and his wife were in the backyard only minutes before security footage showed three men wearing masks sneaking toward the house
“I’m quite sure they were getting ready to invade my home,” Gee said
he said his wife woke him up to tell him there was someone in their driveway
Gee grabbed a gun and ran outside to see one person running from the driveway across the street back down toward the river
Knowing not to fire at someone unless threatened
Security camera footage showed three men wearing masks
and fanny packs in the backyard at 9:39 p.m
Gee said he and his wife had been in the back patio smoking a cigarette at 9:30 p.m.
“I’d put them somewhere between 20 and 32 years old
Gee assumes it was his wife turning on the light that scared the men away
He called 911 and officers were there within minutes
president of Turner Security lives in the area
Turner said it sounds like the same group that has broken into 20 different houses from the Lake Van Ness to Copper River areas
“This has been going on for the past few years you know
they’re looking for people not home and unfortunately the only way to find out if they’re not home
is to go through the back door sometimes,” Turner said
Some people have been home when this group tries to enter
Turner recommends not only having and setting the alarm security system but also getting training with a firearm
Gee said the people appeared to be physically-fit men around six feet tall
Their face coverings did not show any ethnicity
but Turner is confident he has seen this group before
“Talking to residents where I have camera systems and alarm systems and things,” Turner said
“We’ve run off these guys several times over the past few years.”
Being Father’s Day weekend and in a richer neighborhood
the group probably thought the people living in that area might be away on vacation
They will go right to the master bedroom and grab purses
Eight locations near Copper River have been hit
People assume because they live in a gated community thieves won’t break in
He estimates this group has pulled off 20 burglaries
Turner said the first call should be to 911. For those looking for firearms training, Turner suggested reaching out to Instinct-Defense.com
2014The Alexander home has been a big attraction on Fresno's Christmas Tree Lane for 24 years.FRESNO
(KFSN) -- The Alexander home has been a big attraction on Fresno's Christmas Tree Lane for 24 years
The elaborate and breathtaking display created by Dean Alexander and his family is one of the four contenders on Monday night's episode of ABC's "The Great Christmas Light Fight."
Alexander is happy Fresno is getting the exposure
"It's kind of exciting to have the entire nation know what we do in Fresno; it is something very special that our house be on Christmas Tree Lane."
The episode featuring the Alexander home was filmed last month
It's competing with three other decorated homes -- one is in the Bay area
Obviously the trophy and the grand prize is the icing on the cake
showing the world this is what we do in Fresno," Alexander said
Action News has learned Christmas Tree Lane actually inspired the Johnson family house in San Antonio
Matt Johnson grew up in Fresno and left for Texas just five years ago
Johnson told us he credits Christmas Tree Lane for his own decorating enthusiasm
"I have so many good memories of going down Christmas Tree Lane
all the pretty lights and all the decorations
I really do feel honored to be alongside the Alexander's house in this competition."
This is just the second year Matt Johnson decorated his Texas home
The Alexanders have been building up their display for a quarter of a century
While they will be sharing it with the whole nation Monday night
their first love is for the folks who come down Christmas Tree Lane
"When you live on Christmas Tree Lane you actually become addicted to Christmas
This is what I give back to the community."
"The Great Christmas Light Fight" can be seen Monday at 8 p.m
Valley viewers have another holiday treat coming
The Sanger home of the Canizales family will be one of the competitors in next week's episodes of "The Great Christmas Light Fight."
But the trees know just what they’re doing – and they won’t thank you for interfering
Some trees got there much quicker; some took a little longer
But most of the broad-leaved trees that we know and love – the magnolias
maples and horse chestnuts – made a calculated decision to drop their leaves come autumn
soft leaves are hard to protect in the winter weather
Leaf fall is a precision art for a deciduous tree – it’s a salvage operation on the greatest scale as the tree works quickly to bank the resources hidden inside the pigments of the leaves
until all that is left is brown – at which point the tree lets its foliage go
But the spent leaves that flutter to the ground aren’t a waste product
They are rich in carbon and play an essential role for the tree and the ecology it supports
The leaves act as a physical barrier for soil
keeping it and its many microbes insulated
as the wet mats of autumn leaves shelter the fragile top layer from the drying winds
many things live in these dead leaf layers: caterpillars of moths and butterflies
woodlice and spiders … and doesn’t the blackbird know it
Our song and garden birds want these meals far more than they do your imported peanuts
No one loves wet autumn leaves more than earthworms
they start to work on incorporating them into the soil
Earthworms line their homes with autumn leaves
This act brings all that rich carbon into the soil layer so that it is now digested and available for the rest of the food web – the microbes
and all the other millions of weird and wonderful things that keep the soil alive
A soil made rich by this winter mulching and munching is a better aerated soil
so it can deal with winter and spring flooding – and with summer droughts
I’m getting behind the US’s “Leave the leaves” campaign
Doesn’t raking up leaves to put them in plastic bags seem a little ridiculous; doesn’t the deafening roar of the leaf blower sound ludicrous
Do we really think we know better than trees
a waste or a hindrance – they are life and vital with it
If you must rake them up because they make the path to your front door too slippery or they have coated the lawn
tamp them down a little and leave them alone
pile them up in a chicken wire cage or old compost bags with a few extra holes in them (the fungi that break them down need plenty of oxygen) and rot them down for a season or two
The resulting leaf mould can be added back to the soil to condition it
you are still stealing food from the mouths of tiny things
Trust in nature: millions of years gives you time to work out how to get something right
Alys Fowler is a gardener and freelance writer
San Antonio Heron
February 5, 2021 By Rocky Garza Jr.
A bar and restaurant owner with some cachet locally has begun working on three new concepts at La Villita with the hopes of bringing more foot traffic to the sleepy arts district
owner of Sam’s Burger Joint and the Aztec Theatre
is now leasing the buildings that once housed the Little Rhein Steak House and the Fig Tree
He’s also taking over the adjacent Dashiell House
All three are owned by The Conservation Society of San Antonio
Panchevre said he felt the three buildings
in particular the tiered outdoor seating areas that sit above the River Walk and under the shadow of the Hilton Palacio Del Rio
“If you walk on the side of the river
it’s a beautiful area and you can’t help but look at the terrace and imagine sitting there and enjoying a meal and drink and watch what’s going on,” said Panchevre
who described the three renovations as a “substantial investment” when asked how much it’s costing
“I have always taken spaces all my life and transformed them.”
workers concentrated on renovating the Little Rhein’s former home
the circa-1855 Otto Bombach residence and store
which has entrances from South Alamo Street and the River Walk
Panchevre has partnered with Terry Corless
to transform the former steakhouse into a German beer garden to be called Little Rhein Prost Haus
They anticipate to open the beer garden and restaurant in March
a Bavarian-style beer garden at 126 Losoya St.
which connects the Hyatt Regency to Alamo Plaza
Corless felt the Oktoberfest concept his company brought from their time spent in Munich to their own beer garden in downtown San Antonio hasn’t reached its full potential
“We have had success in our small venue
but we felt like we haven’t been able to put out an authentic product that displays all the elements from the Oktoberfest concept we saw in Munich,” Corless said
“I have spent years trying to find the perfect location for a beer garden
so this opportunity with Little Rhein allows us to see whether we could develop the full manifestation of this concept
and be in a building that was renowned as German,” he said
one room will serve as the main restaurant area
while another will serve as a beer room with more than 20 drafts either imported from Germany or originated from German-authentic recipes
Corless says they will also add a patio to the front of the building
were previously leased by long-time restaurant owner Moe Lazri
Lazri closed the doors to the restaurants due to Covid-19
and decided not to renew his lease in December
Panchevre hopes to open the Dashiell House
as a restaurant and bar that will feature comfort foods and cocktails
Panchevre says their menu is still evolving and food and drinks have not been decided
but people can expect a high-energy restaurant that will offer live music outside
“We hope to bring out more locals to our new restaurant-bar and be a catalyst to increase the foot traffic at La Villita,” Panchevre said
“We plan to still do private events if needed
but we want to rejuvenate this historic building and bring more people to this side of the river.”
He says he is still in the process of developing a new concept for the former Fig Tree building
was a fine-dining staple on the River Walk that had been open for five decades and known for its upscale cuisine
Panchevre plans to re-open the former Fig Tree as a fine dining restaurant in May
The master lease to Panchevre comes as another major restaurant project at La Villita appears to be stalled
The city has leased Maverick Plaza to chef and restauranteur Johnny Hernandez so he can build three new restaurants
and better connect the plaza to the South Alamo promenade
The Conservation Society has objected to the plan because it says the amount of public space will be significantly reduced
therefore hurting its ability to maximize the space during A Night In Old San Antonio
[ Read: Conservation Society blasts Maverick Plaza renovation plan fearing NIOSA impact ]
Panchevre also gave an update on Aztec Theatre renovations
he had planned to add a rooftop bar and a 1,500-square-foot terrace on the second floor that overlooked Crockett Street and the River Walk
“We have the rooftop bar concept on hold
but we were able to add the terrace and office spaces that will be available for tenants to lease for their businesses,” he said
Heron Editor Ben Olivo contributed to this report
Rocky Garza Jr. is a freelance journalist in San Antonio. Follow him at @r0ckssss_ on Twitter
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Walmart employees called police just before 5 p.m
when a man started chasing a loss-prevention employee around the store
the man was leaving the store and was approached by officers
whose name was not immediately available at the scene
was arrested on suspicion of making threats and resisting officers.
Shoppers asked what the police activity was about
They then quickly left the store’s parking lot
Others walked away from the police activity
bustling with shoppers the day before Independence Day
remained opened during the incident.
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Surrounded by stunning national parks and sprawling farmland
the vibrant metropolitan hub of Fresno is a must-see vacation destination
Visitors can enjoy dining at award-winning restaurants
and hanging out at some of the best beer gardens in the state
With desirable weather conditions and the best of both natural and urban attractions
The city is also central to plenty of popular vacation spots in California such as San Francisco and Yosemite.
If you’re planning a trip to this sunny vacation spot
be sure to check out our list of the best Airbnbs in Fresno
All of the following listings are equipped with essential modern amenities and high-speed Wi-Fi
and most are presided over by experienced superhosts – hosts with a proven track record of receiving stellar reviews and providing exceptional hospitality.
Related: 15 Best Airbnbs in California, USA
First up is a gorgeous tiny home in historic downtown Clovis
perfect for a peaceful getaway just outside of the city.
this lovely Fresno Airbnb is ideal for solo travelers and couples but can sleep up to four guests
The stunning studio layout features a cozy queen-size bed and an extra sofa bed
and large windows and white finishes make the interior beautiful and bright
There is also a full kitchen tucked into the corner of the apartment and equipped with stainless-steel appliances and a dishwasher
and additional amenities include a Smart TV and a washer and dryer
The home is completely private with a small outdoor sitting area and free parking on the premises.
Clovis is a charming suburb of Fresno brimming with shops
which is an exclusive recognition reserved for stylish Airbnbs that have been verified through in-person inspection.
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This private house for rent in Fresno is conveniently located just four miles away from the airport and makes the perfect home base for exploring the city.
The sunny interior is decorated with vintage accents and warm wood furnishings
and there is one bedroom furnished with a queen-size bed
There is also a beautiful living area equipped with a Smart TV
and guests have access to a separate full kitchen with shiny white countertops and convenient appliances
one-bathroom home is a duplex with one shared wall
and there is a large and grassy backyard available for guest use.
Surrounded by trendy eateries and coffee shops
this lovely Airbnb in Fresno is both comfy and convenient
as are Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon.
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this mid-century-style home is perfect for larger families and groups of friends.
the spacious interior can comfortably accommodate up to six guests
The elegant living area is marked by a white brick fireplace and tranquil cool-toned décor
and large windows throughout the home make for beautiful landscape views
you’ll find a well-equipped full kitchen and a four-person dining table
and the rental comes with a complimentary bottle of local wine
Glass doors lead onto a charming private patio equipped with a grilling area and lush succulents
and one of the best features of the apartment is the second family room
Another great option in the charming town of Clovis
this Fresno Airbnb is set just 10 minutes away from the airport and is within walking distance of several nice restaurants and takeout spots.
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this lovely little bungalow is filled with all of the best appliances and top-notch amenities.
Up to four guests can stay in the bright and airy home
which features two bedrooms furnished with one queen-size bed and two single beds
There are also two modern full bathrooms with luxurious walk-in showers and a private laundry room with a brand-new washer and dryer and shelves stocked with plush white towels
Feel free to kick back and relax in the spacious living room or whip up a meal in the beautifully renovated full kitchen
complete with stylish wallpaper and brand-new
and guests can enjoy private access to a fenced-in backyard and a shaded patio with an outdoor TV and a barbecue.
this charming home rental is one of the best Fresno Airbnbs for an extended stay in a beautiful and bustling area.
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For a modern home in a friendly gated community
check out this poolside vacation home for rent in Fresno.
With one bedroom with a queen-size bed and a comfy living room sofa bed
the cozy condo can accommodate up to four guests
Thoughtful features and charming details make this the perfect home away from home
and on-site amenities include a shared laundry room
and a lovely in-ground pool nestled in an outdoor courtyard
The rental also comes with a full kitchen with stainless-steel appliances and one pristine full bathroom with a walk-in shower.
The neighborhood is safe and convenient with plenty of attractions nearby
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Rent a house in Fresno that offers the perfect combination of modern amenities and historic charm with this cozy guesthouse in a high-end neighborhood.
The charming studio space is equipped with a comfy queen-size bed and a full kitchen with a stove
and guests have access to the property’s in-ground pool
There is also a private bathroom with a walk-in shower
and your hosts will help you with laundry throughout your stay
and the property itself is home to a few dogs
Nestled in one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city
this charming Airbnb in Fresno is surrounded by beautiful historic homes and gardens.
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Few short-term rentals in Fresno boast the spacious interior and central location of this airy studio apartment.
The light-filled interior is characterized by white washed brick and warm wood furnishings
and the spacious living area features a brown leather sofa
you’ll find a super-cozy queen-size bed and an extra queen-size air mattress for additional guests
There is also a sparkling-clean full bathroom with a walk-in shower
and guests have access to an in-unit washer and dryer located below the stairs
Feel free to make a cup of coffee in the convenient kitchenette area
then step outside and lounge out in the charming backyard
and a ton of lush trees and flowers.
Conveniently located in a quiet yet central neighborhood
the guest apartment is just minutes away from Fig Garden Village Shopping Center
which offers great shops and restaurants.
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This industrial-style loft is set in the heart of the city’s vibrant downtown area and makes one of the best Airbnb rentals in Fresno for solo travelers and couples.
The fabulous interior is decorated with lively indoor plants
and a wall of windows provides stunning views of the surrounding cityscape
Up to two guests can stay in the open-plan studio
which comes furnished with one king-size bed and one queen-size bed
There is also a lovely dining area where you can enjoy an evening meal illuminated by the lights of the city
and the modern kitchen comes equipped with shiny new appliances and a convenient breakfast bar
you’ll find a large vanity and a walk-in shower with shiny black tiles.
Nestled on the 11th floor of an iconic high rise building
this unique apartment rental is just a short walk away from trendy bars
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Another gorgeous downtown loft in a towering high rise building
this unique one-bedroom abode makes for a fun stay in the center of the action.
There is also a relaxing indoor hammock and an extra air mattress
and the home comes with one private full bathroom and an in-unit laundry closet
The stylish living area is marked by rustic exposed brick accents and large windows
and there is a cozy white sofa where you can curl up in front of the TV and the warm indoor fireplace
The modern full kitchen is spacious and well equipped with stainless-steel appliances and ample counter space
and there is a small desk in the living area where you can catch up on some work
The building is equally stunning with an elegant lobby and a beautiful facade with towering pillars
and guests have access to an underground parking garage.
this fun Fresno Airbnb is within walking distance of three local breweries
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If you’re interested in a private studio rental in a desirable neighborhood
check out this renovated guest suite on a gated property.
With one bedroom with a queen-size bed and one full bathroom
the studio is ideally suited for solo travelers and couples
The newly furnished interior features gorgeous hardwood floors and homey décor
and the spacious living area comes with a cozy sectional sofa
The property is extremely private and secure
and guests have access to a private entrance and a side yard
Additional amenities include free parking on the premises and the convenient option of self check-in.
Located in the historic neighborhood known as Old Fig Garden
this central Airbnb in Fresno is surrounded by lavish estates and popular points of interest.
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This farmhouse-style house rental in Fresno is equipped with an impressive selection of modern amenities
making it the perfect home away from home.
The beautifully appointed interior features unique design elements like sliding barn doors
Up to four guests can sleep comfortably in the one-bedroom
which comes furnished with one queen-size bed and one living room sofa bed
The rental is also equipped with a private full bathroom and a convenient kitchenette with a stove
Additional amenities include a Smart TV and an in-unit washer and dryer
and guests also have access to a private front porch and a parking spot in the driveway.
the cottage is just a short drive away from the Clovis Rodeo and several farmers markets
The area also offers easy access to Yosemite
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For a luxurious rental house in Fresno with room for a large group of friends and family
check out this one-of-a-kind bathhouse near exciting national parks.
The six-bedroom home is situated on an oversized lot with a spacious heated gazebo
There are also three luxurious full bathrooms in the home
the largest of which offers a relaxing Jacuzzi tub and a twin vanity
The entire home is decorated with sophisticated neutral tones and elegant artwork
and large windows and glass doors let a ton of natural light into the spacious living areas
you’re sure to appreciate the state-of-the-art kitchen
complete with complimentary snacks and beverages and a convenient dishwasher
The home also comes with a convenient laundry closet and a fun foosball table
and guests have access to two private parking spots on the premises.
Situated in a quiet family-friendly neighborhood
the rental is close to major freeways and avenues that make it easy for guests to drive to nearby national parks.
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Enjoy a relaxing retreat in a safe and friendly neighborhood with this private guest suite off Freeway 41.
With a comfy queen-size bed and a private full bathroom
and guests have shared access to the home’s living room and full kitchen
The room also comes with a large desk and a Smart TV
and the shared patio is furnished with a lovely outdoor dining table
There is a washer and dryer in the home available for guest use
and the rental comes with free parking on the premises.
This convenient Airbnb in Fresno offers easy access to Yosemite and Kings Canyon National Park
and there are at least 10 different restaurants less than five minutes away from the rental.
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Nearing the end of our list is a modern studio in a peaceful location
perfect for solo travelers and couples.
the stylish interior is decorated with modern light fixtures
The spacious living area is sunny and open and comes equipped with a Smart TV
and a modern full kitchen with a breakfast bar
The bedroom area is partially open to the rest of the apartment and comes furnished with a queen-size bed and a convenient desk space
and there is a pristine full bathroom with a large walk-in shower
The rental also comes with a private patio with a small outdoor table
and additional amenities include a full laundry room
Nestled in a safe and quiet community in Northeast Clovis
this Fresno Airbnb is just minutes away from shops
and the many popular attractions of Old Town.
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Wrapping up our list of the best vacation rentals in Fresno is a private two-bedroom guesthouse with a beautiful backyard.
Up to five guests can stay in the spacious guesthouse
which comes furnished with two queen-size beds and one sofa bed
and guests have access to a small kitchenette with a two-person breakfast table as well as a small living area with a TV
There is a side door in the private bathroom leading into the spacious backyard
The home is located in a desirable neighborhood near the airport
and there are plenty of shops and restaurants less than a mile away.
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Whether you’re looking for a swanky apartment overlooking downtown or a historic guesthouse surrounded by gardens
you can’t go wrong with a stay in one of the best Airbnbs in Fresno.
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