Everyone with a 559 area code will have to dial differently on all calls, even those in the same area. Here’s how to make sure your call goes through.

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — 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 ...

Starting today, callers with a 559 area code must dial “1” plus the area code and telephone number for all calls, including local calls with the same area code, the California Public Utilities ...

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 ...

After Feb. 26, anyone calling the CBS47 and KSEE24 newsroom would have to dial 559-225-1133 (including the area code). Once the mandatory dialing period begins, Verizon says calls must be made ...

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 ...

In December 2023, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved the introduction of a new (357) area code in addition to the existing (559) area code. This change impacts all phone ...

Beginning next Wednesday, local residents will be required to dial 1+ the corresponding area code (559 or 357) for all outgoing local calls, even if they reside within the same area code. The ...

No matter how close or far the caller is or if it's within the same area code. The reason is the California Public Utilities Commission says the state is running out of 559 numbers. [RELATED] New 357 ...