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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Maria Silvia Martinez-Vasquez, a Mexican national convicted of voluntary manslaughter in Visalia,. (Department of Homeland Security)

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Visalia Manslaughter Case Tied to Weekend ICE Arrest of Convicted Offender

A Kern County jury found Cesar Vasquez guilty of first-degree murder for fatally shooting a security guard during a 2022 robbery at an Oildale tobacco shop, prosecutors said. (Kern County DA)

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Kern County Verdict: Man Convicted in Oildale Shop Killing

The Kern County Tower Fire has burned 2,500 acres as of Monday, May 4, 2026, morning, CalFire reported. (CalFire)

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Tower Fire Burns 2,500 Acres in Kern County, 50% Contained

A narcotics search in Coalinga on Friday, May 1, 2026, led to the arrest of a Adan Rivero (picutred) and Joseline Montellano after officers found drug sales evidence and an illegal, privately made firearm, police said. (Coalinga PD)

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Coalinga Police Arrest 2 After Drug Bust, Seize ‘Ghost Gun’

Rafael Linares Morales is Valley Crime Stoppers' Most Wanted Person of the Day for May 4, 2026. (Valley Crimes Stoppers)

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Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Rafael Linares Morales

On Sunday, April 19, 2026, a domestic violence incident at a Fresno hotel led to the arrest of a 46-year-old probationer accused of assaulting a victim and causing a serious ear injury, according to police. (Fresno PD)

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Fresno Police Motorcycle Operation Grabs Speeders, DUIs

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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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April 26, 2026 Kenya's Sabastian Sawe celebrates with an Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 shoe after winning the men's elite race and setting a new world record with a time of 01:59:30 (REUTERS/Matthew Childs)

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Sawe’s Marathon Record Boosts Adidas in ‘Supershoe’ Race With Nike

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)

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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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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)

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Image of sprint car driver Carson Macedo celebrating a victory. There's confetti falling through the night air.

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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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What Brand Does California Want Back? This Nostalgic Favorite Tops the List

Image of a man dressed in a blue t-shirt and jeans filling out a 2024 primary election ballot in Fresno, California

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San Luis Obispo County authorities on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, arrested Joshua Castilleja, 25, of Oceano on suspicion of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material. (San Luis Obispo SO)

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San Luis Obispo Authorities Arrest Oceano Man on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges

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