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The Lost Fire in Kern County has burned about 7,500 acres as of Friday morning, is 5% contained, and has prompted evacuation orders and warnings as wind-driven flames continue to spread. (CalFire)

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Lost Fire Grows to 7,500 Acres in Kern County, Evacuations Remain in Effect

Clovis police arrested 24 drivers on suspicion of driving under the influence in May as officers made 443 total arrests and responded to 7,584 calls for service, according to the department's monthly Spotlight report. (Clovis PD)

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Clovis Checkpoint Stops 471 Vehicles, Reports No DUI Arrests

The 2026 Big Fresno Fair will feature PRCA-sanctioned rodeo events, a new demolition derby, monster truck shows and other Grandstand entertainment throughout its Oct. 7–18 run, with tickets ranging from $5 to $35 depending on the event. (Big Fresno Fair)

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Fresno Fair Expands 2026 Grandstand Entertainment With Rodeo Derby, Monster Trucks

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Fresno Traffic Stop Leads to DUI and Child Endangerment Arrest

Fresno County authorities arrested a Riverdale man after a search warrant tied to a Coalinga drug investigation led officers to illegal narcotics at a residence in Riverdale. (Shutterstock)

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Driver Killed After Being Ejected in Early Morning Fresno County Crash

Abel Tijero is Valley Crime Stoppers' Most Wanted Person of the Day for June 19, 2026. (Valley Crimes Stoppers)

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Valley Crime Stoppers Seeks Man Wanted on Rape Charges

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Taylor Ward’s Home Run Surge Fueled by Hard Work, Fresno State Roots

Giants broadcaster Dave Flemming started his pro career 25 years ago in Visalia

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From Visalia to the Big Leagues: Dave Flemming’s Journey to Giants’ Broadcast Booth

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group C - Haiti v Scotland - Preview - Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. - June 12, 2026 Scotland fans gather in Boston ahead of the match Reuters/Peter Cziborra/File Photo

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How a Warm World Cup Welcome Is Endearing the US to Fans

Elmo speaks at The Wall Street Journal's Future of Everything Festival in New York City, U.S., May 22, 2024. (Reuters/Andrew Kelly)

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Elmo Clarifies His Team Loyalty After NBA Finals Backlash, Backs Team USA in Soccer

Fans of the United States team march to the stadium in Seattle ahead of the Australia vs. U.S. World Cup soccer match on Friday, June 19, 2026. Adopting a tradition from Europe, thousands of caffeinated and beer-fueled fans marched through Seattle to the contest. (Ruth Fremson/The New York Times)

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Chanting and Celebrating, US Soccer Fans March to the Match

In an image provided by the Dallas Host Committee, Watering equipment and LED lighting for the sod for the FIFA World Cup, at Dallas Stadium. Every match must be played on natural grass that gives players as consistent a surface as possible, no matter the venue. Cue the years of sod studies. (Dallas Host Committee via The New York Times)

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Empty Rooms and Plunging Prices: World Cup Tourism Is Off to a Slow Start

Liam Delaney poses for a group photo outside Toronto Stadium after going straight from work to catch a glimpse of the Canadian football team, ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B opener between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, June 12, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. (Reuters/Kyaw Soe Oo)

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With Relations Icy, Many Canadians Lament Hosting World Cup With US

Fans react during the 2026 FIFA World Cup soccer match between France and Senegal at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times)

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7 Takeaways From the First World Cup Games at US Venues

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This Bill Could Make California ‘Most Secretive State in the Country’

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CA Getting Ready to Hike a Health Insurance Tax. Will It Affect Your Premium?

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Two Bay Area College Students Die After Waves Pull Them Into Sea Near Santa Cruz

Advocates for a billionaire tax at the California Democratic Convention in San Francisco, Feb. 21, 2026. The proposal to tax the wealth of billionaires in California has officially gathered enough signatures to appear on the November ballot, state officials announced on June 17. (Mike Kai Chen/The New York Times)

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California Billionaire Tax Officially Has Enough Signatures for Ballot

Pistols are displayed during the National Rifle Association annual meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. April 25, 2025. (Reuters/Jeenah Moon)

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Supreme Court Sides With Marijuana User Stripped of Gun Rights

Gov. Gavin Newsom of California speaks during a conversation with Andrew Ross Sorkin at the DealBook Summit in New York, Dec. 3, 2025. The Trump administration and Democratic state leaders are blaming each other for the big problem of hospice fraud. The president has targeted California and Gov. Gavin Newsom in particular. (Karsten Moran/The New York Times)

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Unlikely Coalition Begins Campaign Against Billionaire Tax in California

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