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A Kern County jury convicted Pablo Garcia Perez, 31, on six felony counts involving the sexual abuse and kidnapping of a child, with three convictions carrying mandatory life without parole sentences. (Kern County DA)

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Kern County Jury Convicts Man on Child Sexual Abuse Charges Carrying Possible Life Sentences

Hanford police arrested a 23-year-old convicted felon Sunday after officers investigating a domestic violence incident found an unserialized, fully loaded handgun near a child during a traffic stop, authorities said. (Hanford PD)

6 hours ago

Hanford Police Arrest Domestic Violence Suspect After Finding Loaded Handgun Near Child

Madera County Sheriff Car

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Madera County Authorities Serve Search Warrants, Detain Suspect

An overturned semi-truck blocked Highway 198 in Fresno County on Monday between the Monterey-Fresno county line and Firestone Avenue, with Caltrans estimating the closure would last about five hours. (Caltrans)

7 hours ago

Overturned Semi-Truck Blocks Highway 198 on Monterey, Fresno County Line

7 hours ago

A New Fresno Permit Would Allow Street Drinking in the Brewery District

Fresno police say a 40-year-old man was arrested after detectives investigating high-value LEGO thefts at Target stores recovered more than 800 collectible toys from his home. (Fresno PD)

11 hours ago

Fresno Police Arrest Man in Target Lego Theft Investigation

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Taylor Ward the Angels

9 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

9 months ago

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

Iran will not participate in this summer’s World Cup, the country’s sports minister said Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (Shutterstock)

3 days ago

FIFA Officials to Meet Iranian FA to Discuss World Cup on Saturday, Says Source

3 days ago

How Star Fresno State Parents Shaped MLB Players Tyler Soderstrom, Nick Yorke

Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 14, 2024 Tiger Woods of the U.S. acknowledges the crowd on the green on the 18th hole after completing his final round. (Reuters File)

6 days ago

Tiger Woods’ Prescription Drug Records to Be Handed Over to Prosecutors in DUI Case

Brandon Clarke, a former Memphis Grizzlies power forward and Gonzaga All-American, died Monday at age 29, according to TMZ Sports. (Instagram)

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Memphis Grizzlies Forward Brandon Clarke Dies at 29, TMZ Reports

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Mike Trout Is Good Again. The Angels Should Trade Him, Stat.

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A brush fire in a suburban community north of Los Angeles was “spreading dangerously fast” and threatening homes Monday afternoon amid windy conditions, fire officials said. (Shutterstock)

7 hours ago

Fast-Moving Southern California Fire Forces Immediate Evacuations

A police officer stands guard as emergency workers respond at the scene of a reported active shooter situation at the Islamic Center in San Diego, California, U.S., May 18, 2026. REUTERS/Mike Blake

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Police Converge on San Diego Islamic Center to Confront Active Shooter Reports

Volvo trucks are seen for sale in Linden, New Jersey, U.S., May 23, 2022. (Reuters File)

8 hours ago

Volvo Group Agrees to $197 Million Settlement With California Over Excess Truck Emissions

Image of Gov. Gavin Newsom at the podium explaining his May 2026 budget revise

2 days ago

Why CA Education Leaders Are Relieved and Frustrated by Newsom Budget

The Central Valley Annex in McFarland on July 8, 2024. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, (CalMatters/CatchLight Local)

3 days ago

Six People Died in California ICE Detention Centers as Trump Deportations Soared

Kars4Kids, the charity known for its repetitive jingle that sticks like glue in a listener’s brain, must stop broadcasting its ads in California, a judge ruled. (Kars4Kids)

3 days ago

Judge Bars Kars4Kids From Broadcasting ‘Misleading’ Ads in California

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