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Sanger Police Warn Residents About Unsolicited Door-to-Door Water Testing Claims

A man was critically injured after a fight Monday night at a Visalia Walmart, and the incident is under investigation by the Visalia Police Department's Violent Crimes Unit. (Visalia PD)

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Visalia Police Investigate Walmart Fight That Left Man Critically Injured

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Thousands of Valley Households Face Sizzling Summer Without AC

Fresno police arrested a 26-year-old man after finding a stolen Glock handgun equipped with an automatic conversion device during a probation search on Friday, April 17, 2026. (Fresno PD)

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Woman Arrested on DUI, Child Endangerment Charges at Fresno Drive-Thru

Fresno police are asking for the public’s help in finding 22-year-old Ashton Sklar Ortiz, who was last seen Friday morning near Santa Clara Street and F Street. (Fresno PD)

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Fresno Police Seek Help Locating 22-Year-Old Man Last Seen Downtown

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Fresno Man Killed in Highway 99 Offramp Semi-Truck Crash Identified

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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

10 months ago

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

Iran plays New Zealand during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Tournament in Los Angeles, June 15, 2026. Los Angeles is home to one of the largest Iranian diaspora communities in the world, making the Iran team’s World Cup group-stage match with New Zealand just as much a political event as a sporting event. (Gabriela Bhaskar/The New York Times)

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Why the Iranian Team Is in a Tough Spot at the World Cup

Soccer Football - World Cup - Asian Qualifiers - Group A - Iran v North Korea - Azadi Stadium, Tehran, Iran - June 10, 2025 Iran players line up before the match. (Reuters File)

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Iran, New Zealand Split Points in 2-2 Draw

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More Than Half of US World Cup Team Has Dual Citizenship, Newsweek Reports

The Bay Area Host Committee announced more than 30 free fan zones and watch parties across the region for the FIFA World Cup 2026, giving residents from San Francisco to Santa Cruz multiple ways to watch and celebrate the tournament. (Shutterstock)

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Uruguay World Cup Arrival Search Draws Criticism Over Border Treatment

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In a Divided World, the World Cup Shows What We Share

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Iran Hotel Arrival - Manhattan Beach, California, U.S. - June 14, 2026 Protestors against the Iranian regime gather outside the hotel (Reuters/Mike Blake)

21 hours ago

Iranian Americans Plan Protests as Soccer Team Prepare for Their World Cup Opener

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She’s Set to Swim the Entire California Coast (Sharks Permitting)

Attorney General Rob Bonta addresses the media during a press conference at the California Department of Justice in Sacramento on Feb. 4, 2025. Photo by Fred Greaves, CalMatters

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5 Things to Know About California’s Backlog of Police Shooting Investigations

Federal forecasters say a newly confirmed, potentially record-strength El Niño could bring a wetter-than-normal winter, stronger storms and increased mountain snowfall to California later this year. (Shutterstock)

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Forecasters: Powerful El Niño May Deliver More Rain to California, USA TODAY Reports

Chico police used humor to acknowledge that a new emergency alert system overreacted to a young bear sighting by notifying much of the city, while praising residents for responding with common sense and wit. (Chico PD)

5 days ago

Chico Police Joke About Bear Alert Mishap After Notification Reaches Much of City

Progressive Randy Villegas at the Kern County Fair in Bakersfield on Sept. 26, 2025. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local

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This Bernie Sanders-Endorsed Democrat Will Try to Oust California’s Toughest Gop Incumbent

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6 days ago

Some Tulare County Farmers Pumping Water Like It’s the ‘Wild West’

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