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The Merced County Sheriff-Coroner's Office seeking help locating the family of Bruce Wayne Collier, 72, who may have a sister in Florida, so his body can be released for burial. (Merced County SO)

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Merced County Authorities Seek Family of Deceased Man

Dellvonta Lashawn Vaughn is Valley Crime Stoppers' Most Wanted Person of the Day for Feb 18, 2025. (Valley Crimes Stoppers)

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Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Dellvonta Lashawn Vaughn

Madera police are investigating a traffic collision involving a bicyclist near North D and Martin streets, prompting multiple road closures during the Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, morning commute. (Madera PD)

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Bicyclist Involved in Traffic Collision in Madera, Roads Closed

A Kern County Fire Department helicopter crew hoisted an injured patient from steep terrain in the Jaw Bone area Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, after family members hiked out to get cell service, transferring the person to an ambulance for further care. (Kern County FD)

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Kern County Fire Helicopter Crew Rescues Injured Person in Jaw Bone Canyon

19 hours ago

Will Transportation Experts’ New ‘Flexible’ Tax Plan Fix Fresno County Roads?

Alysa Liu, a U.S. figure skater, skates during a training session ahead of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics at the Milan Ice Skating Arena in Milan, Italy, on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. (Vincent Alban/The New York Times)

22 hours ago

Clovis-Born Olympic Figure Skater Ranks 3rd After Short Program, Shouts out Oakland

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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

Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States celebrates after winning the gold medal in the women's slalom competition at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Feb. 18, 2026. (James Hill/The New York Times)

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Mikaela Shiffrin Exorcises Ghost of Olympic Past

Alysa Liu, a U.S. figure skater, skates during a training session ahead of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics at the Milan Ice Skating Arena in Milan, Italy, on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. (Vincent Alban/The New York Times)

22 hours ago

Clovis-Born Olympic Figure Skater Ranks 3rd After Short Program, Shouts out Oakland

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)

1 day ago

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)

1 day ago

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)

5 days ago

Hey Ilia, America Is Still Proud of You.

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Playground equipment at Gateway Elementary School, part of the Sierra Sands Unified School District, in Ridgecrest on Feb. 2, 2026. The school does not have funds for playground upgrades. Photo by Jules Hotz for CalMatters

1 day ago

California Schools Face a New Budget Hit: Soaring Insurance Costs After Sex Abuse Lawsuits

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Fresno Bishop to Celebrate Mass at California City ICE Detention Center

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

5 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)

6 days ago

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

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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)

7 days ago

Sacramento Man Arrested After 172 Stolen Merced County Beehives Recovered

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