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Snow has fallen in Walker Pass and other Kern County areas, and the sheriff’s office urges drivers to use caution, carry chains, and share travel plans. (Kern County SO)

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Kern County Sees Snow, Officials Urge Caution on Roads

Visalia police destroyed 3,200 pounds of marijuana worth $3.2 million seized from out-of-state shipping cases on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. (Visalia PD)

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Visalia Police Destroy $3.2 Million in Seized Marijuana

4 hours ago

Visalia Police Seek Public’s Help in Hit-and-Run Investigation

Brian Kattrell Lewis is Valley Crime Stoppers' Most Wanted Person of the Day for Feb 17, 2025. (Valley Crimes Stoppers)

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Valley Crime Stoppers Seek Tips in Grand Theft Case

Frankie Ochoa was taken into custody two days after Valley Crime Stoppers and the U.S. Postal Service publicized a $150,000 reward and boosted a social media post seeking information on his whereabouts. (Fresno County SO)

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Valley Crime Stoppers Tip Leads to Arrest of Armed Robbery Suspect After $150,000 Reward Post

A truck tractor and passenger vehicle collided at a Porterville intersection Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, with those involved suffering only minor injuries, CHP said. (CHP)

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Intersection Crash in Porterville Area Leaves Minor Injuries, CHP Says

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Taylor Ward the Angels

6 months ago

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

6 months ago

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

Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan celebrate after winning the gold medal in the pair skating event at the 2026 Winter Games in Milan on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. (Doug Mills/The New York Times)

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Japan Pair Knocks the King and Queen Off Their Thrones

Anna Gasser, of Team Austria, competes in the women’s snowboarding big air final at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics in Livigno, Italy, Feb. 9, 2026. When your child races headfirst down an ice chute, leaps off ski jumps or performs snowboard tricks in midair, a medal may not be the main thing you pray for. (Gabriela Bhaskar/The New York Times)

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Look, Ma! Or Maybe Don’t. Parents of Some Olympians Face Extreme Fear.

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Fresno State Releases 2026 Football Schedule, Unveils New Pac-12 Flex Format

Ilia Malinin of the U.S. practices for the free skating portion of the men’s figure skating single skating event at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics at MSK-Competition Rink in Milan, Italy, on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. (Doug Mills/The New York Times)

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Hey Ilia, America Is Still Proud of You.

Bullard High School’s cheer team made its national debut by winning the CIF state championship and placing third at UCA Nationals. (Special to GV Wire)

4 days ago

Bullard Cheer Squad Earns National Medal in Debut, Eyes Future Glory

Image of American figure skaters celebrating their gold medals

4 days ago

Clovis-Born Olympian’s Medal Detaches, Drawing Global Attention to Milano Cortina Games

Around the state

Image of a father testifying before the California Legislature about how his daughter and her childhood friend, both 19, were killed in November 2021 by a drunk driver going more than 100 mph

4 days ago

California Leaders Unveil Biggest Crackdown on Drunk Drivers in Decades

At the Oakland Family Style Food Festival, the city showcased real Bay Area culture — food, music, and community — without chasing Super Bowl spectacle. (GV Wire/Anthony W. Haddad)

5 days ago

At Family Style Food Fest, Oakland’s Culture Takes Center Stage

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6 days ago

Mental Health Advocate for California Tribes Dies in Murder-Suicide

A Sacramento man was arrested after deputies recovered 172 stolen beehives taken from an agricultural property in unincorporated Gustine, authorities said. (Shutterstock)

6 days ago

Sacramento Man Arrested After 172 Stolen Merced County Beehives Recovered

U.S. federal agents look on as they stand guard while blocking a road leading to an agricultural facility where U.S. federal agents and immigration officers carried out an operation, in Camarillo, California, July 10. (Reuters/Daniel Cole)

1 week ago

US Judge Rejects California Law That Banned Masks for Federal Officers

The seal of the U.S. Justice Department is seen on the podium in the Department's headquarters briefing room in Washington, January 24, 2023. (Reuters/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo)

1 week ago

Former Atwater Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty to Obstructing Justice

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