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NWS Confirms Three Tornadoes Across Fresno, Merced Counties Earlier This Week

The Hog Fire in Fresno County has burned 200 acres and is 40% contained as crews continue battling the active wildfire in the Sierra National Forest as of Thursday, April 23, 2026, with the cause still under investigation. (CalFire)

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Wildfire in Fresno County Grows to 200 Acres, 40% Contained

Visalia police arrested five people Wednesday, April 22, 2026, after a narcotics investigation at a home where officers found methamphetamine, fentanyl, ammunition, and evidence of drug sales. (Visalia PD)

19 hours ago

Visalia Police Arrest Five in Drug Investigation, Home Declared Unsafe

Nathaniel Benavidez was arrested Wednesday, April 22, 2026, after Fresno police investigated a reported kidnapping of a 3-year-old and 1-year-old at Harrison and Cornell, with both children found safe. (Fresno PD)

20 hours ago

Fresno Police Identify Suspect in Kidnapping of Two Young Children, Victims Safe

The Modesto Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. at an undisclosed location to remove impaired drivers from the roads. (Modesto PD)

20 hours ago

Modesto Police to Hold Dui Checkpoint Friday Night

21 hours ago

Newsom Rejects Gas Tax Suspension, Blames Trump for Price Spikes

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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

8 months ago

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

Oscar Schmidt of Brazil protects the basketball from Scottie Pippen of the U.S., during a mens’ quarterfinal at Summer Olympics in Atlanta on July 30, 1996. Schmidt, who was nicknamed the Holy Hand for shooting prowess and was widely regarded as the best player never to play in the NBA, died in Santana de Parnaiba, Brazil on April 17, 2026. He was 68. (Jose R. Lopez/The New York Times)

22 hours ago

Oscar Schmidt, Brazilian Superstar Who Spurned the NBA, Dies at 68

Mar 30, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Detailed view of the NFL shield logo on a lectern in a press conference room during the 2026 NFL Annual League Meeting at the Arizona Biltmore. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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NFL Defends Broadcasting Strategy as Regulators Probe Shift to Pay Tv

A Parachuter gets stuck on the scoreboard at Virginia Tech's spring game after strong winds pushed the parachute off its landing path, in Blacksburg, Virginia, U.S., April 18, 2026 in this screengrab taken from a social media video. (Charlz Chalmers/via REUTERS)

3 days ago

Skydiver Left Dangling When Parachute Snags on Stadium Video Board

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World of Outlaws Sprint Cars Will Return to the Kings Speedway Dirt

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Fresno State’s Brayden Walton Stands Tall, on the Field and While Fishing

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US Justice Department Opens Probe Into NFL Over Anticompetitive Practices, Source Says

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Insomniac has announced the 2026 Day Trip Festival lineup in Long Beach, featuring headliners Cloonee, Odd Mob and GORDO, with tickets going on sale Friday, April 24, 2026. (Insomniac)

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Day Trip Festival Returns to Long Beach With 2026 Lineup, Tickets on Sale Friday

A new traveling open-air drone spectacle featuring 1,200 synchronized drones, live music, and Harry Potter film moments will debut in Los Angeles on June 13 as part of a global 25th anniversary celebration of the franchise. (Fever)

2 days ago

Drone Show to Light Up Skies in Harry Potter 25th Anniversary Experience

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Internal Emails Show How Fringe Groups Fueled Sheriff Chad Bianco’s Ballot Seizure 

Tesla vehicles are shown at a Tesla dealership in Buena Park, California, U.S., January 28, 2026. (Reuters/Mike Blake)

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Tesla California Registrations Slide as Incentives Fade, Industry Body Says

The FBI and San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department are asking for the public’s help to locate a man last seen in Rancho Cucamonga in March 2025, whose disappearance is being investigated as suspicious amid depleted bank accounts. (FBI)

3 days ago

FBI Seeks Help Locating Missing Man Last Seen in California, Foul Play Suspected

Two Amazon Prime semi trucks at a rest stop off the highway near Oceanside, California, U.S., March 31, 2026. (Reuters/Mike Blake)

3 days ago

California Says Amazon’s Collusion Drove up Consumer Prices, Citing New Evidence

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