Residents in the 559 area code must dial the area code before the seven-digit phone number for all local calls. The California Public Utilities Commission announced the change, stating that calls ...

The California Public Utilities Commission is adding a new 357 area code as an overlay to the 559 area code region, which includes all or parts of Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced and ...

People in Tulare County will have to dial four more numbers when they make local calls. Starting Feb. 26, everyone with a 559 area code must dial 1 and an area code on all calls, including those ...

That's because Central California has a brand new area code on the way. If you use a landline, you now have to dial 1 plus the area code before the phone number. RELATED: Live in the 559?

Starting March 26, new numbers may be assigned either the 357 or 559 area code. 559 numbers are projected to run out by September. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Valley is about to be home to more ...