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Fire crews from the Hanford and Visalia fire departments responded Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, to an unknown chemical release involving a city of Hanford trash truck, and authorities urged the public to avoid the area of Lacey Boulevard and 9 1/2 Avenue. (Hanford FD)

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Fire Crews Respond to Unknown Chemical Release Involving Hanford Trash Truck

Kaweah Health CEO Marc Mertz

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Could Seismic Rule Change Save Kaweah Health Millions? CEO Talks Workforce, Future of Health Care

Fresno police arrested Isiah Mobley (left), 21, and Gavin Vasquez, 19, on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, in connection with the Jan. 24 fatal shooting of 19-year-old Joe Rodriguez. (Fresno PD)

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Fresno Police Arrest 2 in Homicide of 19-Year-Old

A suspect was arrested following a hit-and-run and connected assault along Lovers Lane in Visalia Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. (Visalia PD)

14 hours ago

Visalia Police Detain Suspect After Lovers Lane Hit-and-Run, Assault

Image of Cultiva Central Valley promotora Analilia Moreira with a pink scarf around her neck and documents in hand

14 hours ago

Mexican Consulate Is Helping Residents Get Vital Documents in Valley Towns

A two-vehicle crash involving commercial trucks in Merced County Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, morning highlighted the dangers of driving in dense fog, CHP officials said. (CHP)

15 hours ago

Two Commercial Trucks Crash in Merced County Amid Dense Fog

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Taylor Ward the Angels

5 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

5 months ago

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

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Ice Hockey - Canada Women's Training - Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy - February 04, 2026. Renata Fast and Emma Maltais of Canada during training (Reuters/Susana Vera)

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Canada Ready to Ice out American Foes in Latest Chapter of Rivalry

People take part in a rally to stop ICE enforcement at the Super Bowl, outside of NFL Headquarters in New York City, U.S., February 03, 2026. (Reuters/Adam Gray)

2 days ago

No Plans for ICE Immigration Operations at Super Bowl, Officials Say

Demonstrators carry signs condemning Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) near the site where a man identified as Alex Pretti was fatally shot by federal agents trying to detain him, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., January 24, 2026. (Reuters/Tim Evans)

1 week ago

US ICE Agents to Support Security at Winter Olympics in Italy, Source Confirms

Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - Previews - Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy - January 25, 2026 General view of the Olympic rings and the Paralympics Agitos logo covered in snow ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics (Reuters/Claudia Greco)

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US Security Team Flags Drone Threat at Milano Cortina Games

Alpine Skiing - FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - Women's Night Slalom - Flachau, Austria - January 13, 2026 Mikaela Shiffrin of the U.S celebrates on podium after winning the Women's Slalom (Reuters/Gintare Karpaviciute)

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US to Send Largest Winter Games Team to Milano Cortina With 232 Athletes

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Can Pro Soccer Return to Fresno? Dyer Optimistic.

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Steve Hilton, a 2026 candidate for governor, speaks at a news conference on May 31, 2025, outside Veterans Memorial Stadium in Clovis. (GV Wire/David Taub)

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Republican Steve Hilton Flexes His Muscle in CA Governor Fundraising

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Rep. David Valadao Voted for Medi-Cal Cuts. Will Voters Hold It Against Him?

Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer and LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell warn that California’s new mask law could create dangerous confrontations between local and federal officers. (Shutterstock)

2 days ago

Fresno, LA Officials Warn Mask Law Enforcement Could Trigger Armed Conflicts

Image of Gavin Newsom in a dark suit and tie picking up papers from his governor's desk inside the California Capitol building

2 days ago

Is the Personal Political? Five Takeaways From Gavin Newsom’s New Book

Gov. Gavin Newsom of California speaks during a conversation with Andrew Ross Sorkin at the DealBook Summit in New York, on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. Newsom of California has spoken out against a proposed wealth tax, and is raising money for a committee to oppose it. (Karsten Moran/The New York Times)

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Newsom Accuses Dr. Oz of Smearing Armenians in Fraud Video

Matt Mahan, a moderate Democrat who has been the mayor of San Jose, California, since 2023, announced Thursday that he would run for California governor this year. (Shutterstock)

7 days ago

A Democratic Critic of Newsom Will Run to Succeed Him

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