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Fresno County woman found dead underneath tractor

Fresno County deputies are investigating the death of a woman who was found under a tractor on a property near Temperance Avenue.

Fresno County, CA · 2d

The Fresno Bee

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Sage The Gemini arrested following Hwy 99 traffic stop in Madera County, CHP says

Hip-hop artist Sage The Gemini was arrested Friday in Madera County after a California Highway Patrol officer stopped his vehicle in response to a report of reckless driving. The incident started at 6 p.m. CHP said 34-year-old Dominic Wynn Woods of Los Angeles was traveling north on Highway 99, south of Avenue 12, when an officer located him and conducted a traffic stop south of Madera Avenue. A records check revealed Woods had an outstanding felony warrant out of Oakley. CHP said Woods was taken into custody without incident. His vehicle was stored for safekeeping. Woods was booked into the Madera County Jail.

Madera County, CA · 1d

ABC30 Central Valley

Man dead, woman hospitalized after motorcycle crash in Madera County, CHP says

A man is dead and a woman is in the hospital after a motorcycle crash in Madera County Friday.

Madera County, CA · 2d

ABC30 Central Valley

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4 hospitalized after rollover crash in Fresno County, CHP says

The four adults were hospitalized with moderate to major injuries.

Fresno County, CA · 1d

hoodline.com

Central Valley Methamphetamine Seizures Include Fresno County Lab Cases

Separate methamphetamine investigations in Fresno County have included laboratory seizures. The bust was part of a Stanislaus County investigation, according to the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office. On Thursday, investigators executed 11 search warrants simultaneously at locations in and around Yokuts Valley near Dunlap, the sheriff's office said, uncovering about 1,200 pounds of methamphetamine along with roughly 55 gallons of liquid methamphetamine solution that could have yielded another 500 pounds of the finished product. Specialized equipment and chemicals for final processing turned up at two clandestine laboratories in the Dunlap area.

Fresno County, CA · 1d

YourCentralValley.com

HS Hot Shots: Clovis North’s Rowyn Wilber

(KSEE/KGPE) Clovis, CA – From day one, Clovis North senior swimmer Rowyn Wilber has possessed the drive of a true champion. Now her journey in the pool will lead her to a national collegiate powerhouse, and possibly, a worldwide stage.

Clovis, CA · 1d

YourCentralValley.com

2 arrests after an assault and robbery at Oakhurst Hotel, deputies say

Two men were arrested following an assault and robbery at an Oakhurst hotel on October 28.

Oakhurst, CA · 2d

YourCentralValley.com

Fresno County deputies searching area in southeast Fresno

Multiple Fresno County Sheriff's deputies conducted a search in an area of southeast Fresno near Harvey and Thomas Avenues on Thursday morning.

hoodline.com

Fresno Motorcyclist, 51, Dies After Colliding With Pickup Towing Livestock Trailer

A 51-year-old Fresno motorcyclist was killed Wednesday evening after his motorcycle slammed into the side of a pickup truck towing a livestock trailer as the truck pulled out of a gas station and began turning across Parkway Drive. The rider, identified by the Fresno County Coroner's Office as Matthew Gibson, of Fresno, was pronounced dead at the scene.

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ABC30 Central Valley

Fresno killer says "no one will miss" murder victim ahead of sentencing

A Fresno man convicted of fatally shooting his 73-year-old neighbor in broad daylight was sentenced Friday to 50 years to life in prison, with a judge describing the killing as a "cold-blooded assassination."

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Bank manager tip leads to two arrests in Madera County phone scam

MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (FOX26) — Two men were arrested in connection with a scam that took $25,000 from a 91-year-old victim in Madera County, deputies said. According to the investigation, the victim received a call from scammers pretending to be Apple Support and Federal Trade Commission representatives on November 3rd.

Madera County, CA · 14h

YourCentralValley.com

Chemical spill at Pom Wonderful hospitalizes 11 employees

DEL REY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Eleven people were hospitalized Sunday afternoon following a chemical spill in Fresno County, Cal Fire said. Fire officials said employees at the Pom Wonderful building in Del Rey were exposed to a cleaning solution. The entire building had to be evacuated after the spill was first reported around 3:45 p.m. […]

Fresno County, CA · 7h

YourCentralValley.com

Fresno Police auto theft team at Clovis shopping center

The Fresno Police Department's Career Criminal Auto Theft Team detained two individuals at a Clovis shopping center while following an allegedly stolen vehicle.

sierranewsonline.com

Burn Suspension Lifts for Mountain Residents Friday

For mountain residents with brush piles waiting to be cleared, Friday brings a change—but checking the day’s burning restrictions still needs to come before striking a match. CAL FIRE lists residential debris burning as returning to permit-required status at 8 a.m. Friday, November 6, in State Responsibility Areas...

Mariposa County, CA · 2d

The Fresno Bee

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Candidate for Fresno County Superior judge seat 7 closing gap, despite being outspent

With 102,500 votes left to count from Tuesday’s election, the race for Fresno County Superior Court Judge seat 7 continues to tighten with about 2,800 votes separating the two candidates. Leading with 50.99 percent of the expected vote is Jeffrey Hammerschmidt, a prominent attorney known for taking on high-profile cases. On election night, Hammerschmidt jumped out to an early lead snaring 53% of the vote, but his challenger, senior public defender Jose Salazar, continued to close the gap with every updated vote count. Salazar’s share of the vote rose from 47% on election night to 49.01% as of Thursday. Another vote update is expected on Tuesday. Salazar admits he’s been woefully outspent by his opponent. Campaign finance reports show Hammerschmidt raised $88,201 for his campaign, that includes $40,000 he loaned to himself. Salazar, a Sanger native, raised $17,576 to fund his grassroots campaign. “I’m encouraged by the results. We worked hard to connect with voters,” he said. “I am from Fresno County and this community means a lot to me. It’s also meaningful to see how far we’ve come in a race where minority representation and diversity on the bench matters. I hope it encourages others, and I’m looking forward

Fresno County, CA · 2d

SFGate

California husband and wife plead guilty to killing wife's boyfriend

The man apparently had no idea his girlfriend was already married.

Clovis, CA · 21h

hoodline.com

Gunfire Hits Fresno Apartment Complex, Kids Ages 12 and 13 Escape Unharmed

A 12-year-old and a 13-year-old walking through a Fresno apartment complex were shot at by suspects inside a vehicle Friday night, but both children escaped without injury. Officers rushed to Parc Grove Commons Apartments near Fresno Street and Clinton Avenue just before 9 p.m. after reports of gunfire, only to find two young residents shaken but physically unharmed.

Fresno, CA · 19h

YourCentralValley.com

Neighbors applaud new vending regulations set for Clovis’s Candy Cane Lane

The City of Clovis has announced upcoming changes for the Candy Cane Lane holiday season, including increased law enforcement, new signage, and the removal of all vendors.

Clovis, CA · 2d

The Fresno Bee

Did Fresno join the ‘blue wave?' How the county voted for Congress, Senate, Governor

Fresno County voters followed the nationwide “blue wave” trend, heavily favoring Democratic candidates for Congress, Senate, Governor and other statewide races. Vote totals so far show a shift from 2022, when 50.89% of Fresno County voters voted for President Donald Trump, making him the first Republican president to win a majority from the county since 2004. There are still 102,500 ballots left to be counted, and Fresno County Clerk/Registrar of Voters James Kus aims to certify the election around Thanksgiving, he said. Here’s how Fresno County voted on big, statewide races so far. Totals are as of 2:50 p.m. Thursday. Governor The Associated Press called the race for California governor on election night, as an overwhelming majority favored Democrat Xavier Becerra. The margins are not so wide in Fresno County, but voters still favored Becerra, who has secured 53.91% of the expected vote. Republican candidate Steve Hilton has gained 46.09% of the expected vote. Lieutenant Governor Fresno County voters have also favored Democratic candidate Fiona Ma for Lieutenant Governor so far with 53.70% of the expected vote. Republican candidate Gloria Romero has 46.30% of the expected vote. Secretary of State Democrat Shirley Weber has gained the support of Fresno County

Fresno County, CA · 2d

The Fresno Bee

Former Central East linebacker making his mark on the Fresno City College defense

Former Central East standout linebacker Aiden Chavez has developed into a coach on the field. From his days playing under Kyle Biggs through the end of the Tony Caviglia era, Chavez has learned from some of the best coaches in the area. Those experiences have helped shape him into a consistent tackler for the Fresno City College football team. Chavez has recorded 43 tackles, including five tackles for loss, and two sacks this season. The Bee caught up with Chavez to discuss last week’s loss to College of the Sequoias, what the team learned from the setback and how he has continued to develop as a player. Question: What was the biggest thing that went wrong against COS, and what did the film tell you afterward? Aiden Chavez : The biggest thing that went wrong against COS was how we practiced and how lackadaisical we were on game day. The film afterwards told us that we can’t just show up and play and expect to win after a bad week of practice and not be locked in on game day. Q: Was there a particular moment in that game when you felt the momentum shift? AC: I felt that from