Friant News

As part of Gov. Jerry Brown's budget cutbacks, 425 local redevelopment agencies will shut down on Feb.

This foothill community with its old houses, sleepy shops and vintage diner hasn't seen much change over the decades, beyond a wider road through town and a new gas station.

During recent conversations around town, several constituents have raised red flags about how little snow we have on the mountains above the Valley this winter.

A 30-year Friant man who sustained major injuries Friday morning in a single-vehicle crash was in critical condition today, a Community Regional Medical Center spokeswoman said.

A keen-eyed person is being credited for the successful capture of two Madera County Parolees and a Fresno woman.