Fresno has a lesser-known claim to supernatural fame: the Fresno Nightcrawler. The mysterious being, or puppet, has reemerged in the imaginations of many this spooky season as Halloween approaches.

The Fresno Nightcrawler – often described as walking, ghostly pants – is known far beyond California’s central San Joaquin Valley. It’s become a darling of the cryptids – creatures typically described ...

Move over, Bigfoot, Mothman and the Loch Ness Monster. Fresno has its own famous cryptid. Described as a pale, ghostly pair of pants, the Fresno Nightcrawler has gained a devoted fan following since ...