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Will it rain on Halloween in the Merced area? See when showers are set to start
From spooky movies to costume contests, Halloween festivities are in full swing across the Merced region. If you’re planning to take the little ones trick-or-treating Saturday night, you may want to prepare for some wet weather. “A system moves in on Friday bringing chances for precipitation to the region,” the National Weather Service said Thursday, Oct. 29, in a post on X. The storm system is expected to bring rain to lower elevations and snow to the mountains, with showers possible in parts of the Central Valley through the weekend. There is a “ potential for Valley showers Saturday and Sunday,” the weather agency said. When will it start raining in the Merced area? Could showers put a damper on Halloween plans? Here’s what to know about the Halloween forecast: When will it start raining in Merced? Brief showers will start Friday in the Sierra foothills near Placerville, Auburn, and south into the San Joaquin Valley near Modesto and Merced, The Sacramento Bee reported. Any rain that falls is expected to be short-lived. A few showers will greet the Fresno-Merced area foothills in the afternoon, with more consistent rain in the Sierra. Temperatures Friday will be moderate for Sacramento and
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Steve Hilton Holds Rally at Fresno’s Woodward Park as Gubernatorial Race Enters Final Days
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton rallied supporters at Woodward Park in northeast Fresno on Thursday as he made a final push ahead of the Nov. 3 election, outlining his plans for California and emphasizing issues including agriculture, fuel prices and affordability. Speaking to supporters at...
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Fowler City Council election results
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$3 a gallon, 150 cars: Hilton’s Sanger fuel giveaway put affordability in gear
SANGER, Calif. (FOX26) — California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton brought his message on affordability to the Central Valley Thursday, October 29, hosting a public fuel giveaway at Loma Vista Travel Plaza in Sanger, where qualifying motorists were offered regular unleaded gasoline for just $3 per gallon. The event, held...
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Halloween in Fresno: Find your haunting grounds
A Halloween party isn’t everyone’s scene. The older you get, the more interchangeable your holiday plans become. Many people celebrate by dressing up in their costumes, enjoying drinks and dancing. These parties can range from being at houses to bars or even public venues out in town or the city.
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Steve Hilton brings $3 gas fill-up event to Sanger
Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton is scheduled to hold a press conference in Sanger this Thursday where he will discuss plans to cap vehicle registration and offer $3-a-gallon gas to the first 150 drivers at the Loma Vista Travel Plaza.
yourcentralvalley.com
Sam’s Club gas station to open in Visalia
VISALIA, Calif. ( ) – A Sam’s Club gas station is opening in Visalia on Monday, Oct. 26. Visalia’s first Sam’s Club is projected to open sometime this winter, but the gas station is opening before that on Monday. The gas station is opening at 4343 S. Mooney Blvd. Visalia, CA 93277.
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Research at Fresno State: Political Science Professor Debunks 8 Voting Myths
With the 2026 midterm elections approaching, Fresno State political science professor Dr. Lisa Bryant debunks eight common myths about voting and explains what voters should know before Election Day. From voter registration and mail-in ballots to election night results and ballot security, Dr. Bryant separates fact from fiction and helps clear up common misconceptions about the voting process. In this episode of Tell Me About... we'll explore: Why registering to vote doesn't automatically mean jury duty How mail-in ballots are counted Whether you need to vote in every race The security of ballot drop boxes Why election night results aren't final Voting after recently moving The purpose of holes in ballot envelopes Who can legally return your ballot in California.