Fresno Bee newspaper

The Fresno Bee app connects you with the latest news from Fresno, Clovis, Visalia, Madera, Hanford, and the entire Central Valley region of California.

The Fresno Bee has long been a trusted source for local news in the Central Valley, offering dependable reporting on local communities, statewide events, and national stories that impact your daily life. With The Fresno Bee mobile app, subscribers gain instant access to breaking news alerts, multimedia storytelling, and exclusive features curated by the paper's experienced editors.

Personalized Topic Following

Shape your experience by choosing the topics you care about most—such as weather, traffic, agriculture, politics, crime, sports, and community updates—ensuring a personalized reading experience. With “My Topics,” you can prioritize your interests, discover more of what matters to you, and minimize the rest.

Real-Time News & Statewide Updates

Get breaking news as it happens with instant alerts. Stay connected to local coverage across Fresno, Clovis, Visalia, Madera, and Hanford, along with statewide and national headlines.

Interactive Edition — Your Daily Digital Newspaper

Enjoy the beautifully designed Edition every morning. This curated digital newspaper blends elements of print and digital into a clean, interactive reading experience. Subscribers can also access magazines via Newsstand for deeper insights and weekend reading.

Rich Multimedia Coverage

Browse powerful photos, engaging videos, and immersive storytelling. The Fresno Bee app brings local events, community stories, and visual journalism directly to your screen.

Opinions, Editorials & Columns

Read trusted commentary from The Fresno Bee’s editorial team. Whether you're looking for perspective on local issues or thoughtful columns on larger topics, the app delivers the voices you know and rely on.

Games & Bookmarking

Take a break with daily puzzles including Crossword, Sudoku, Mahjongg, Block Champ, and more. Save your favorite stories, videos, and investigations to return to them anytime.

Easy Story Sharing

Share articles, galleries, and videos with family and friends via Facebook, Twitter, or email—all with a tap.

FAQs

1. Do I need a subscription to use The Fresno Bee app?

The app is free to download, but full access to stories, the Edition, and premium features requires a subscription.

2. Can I customize the topics I follow?

Yes. With the My Topics feature, you can select and prioritize the subjects that matter most to you.

3. Does the app provide breaking news notifications?

Absolutely. You can enable news alerts to receive real-time updates on major local and statewide events.

4. What is the Edition feature?

The Edition is a digital version of the daily newspaper, curated overnight by editors to deliver a complete, interactive news report.

5. Can I save articles to read later?

Yes, you can bookmark stories, videos, and galleries and revisit them anytime through your saved items list.

Version History

v10.2.66—13 Nov, 2025

• Enhanced login experience: This release includes an update to Auth0, our user-facing login and identity management platform, that simplifies account sign-in for readers and adds support for biometric authentication.

• Redesigned “My Topics” selector: The revamped option screen aims to simplify app personalization.

v10.2.65—24 Oct, 2025

• Text-to-speech functionality added to Edition articles.

• Improved handling of unstable data and network connections. This will help prevent crashes and improve overall performance and stability.

• Update to Request Account Deletion modal design.

v10.2.64—3 Oct, 2025

• Viafoura commenting integration: This new feature allows credentialed users to comment on stories. Comments are synchronized between the app and the web, providing a seamless experience across platforms.

• Edition download enhancements: Readers have the option to download an Edition issue while reading and double page viewing option for print replicas.

• Improved app stability: General improvements have been made to reduce crashes and enhance performance during common user actions.