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‘You’re gonna regret this’: Armed suspect threatens woman in Kings County, officials say

Fernando Thomas Vasquez-Bernal was arrested by Kings County deputies after allegedly threatening a woman with a firearm and possessing illegal drugs.

Kings County, CA · 1d

ABC30 Central Valley

Fresno killer says, 'I'd do it a million times,' during sentencing

The family of William Carney has finally received justice after more than three years of waiting.

YourCentralValley.com

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‘Getting a lot done’: California High-Speed Rail finishes largest civil structure in Hanford

California transportation officials celebrated the completion of the Hanford Viaduct, a major overpass marking a significant milestone in the first 119 miles of the California High-Speed Rail project.

Hanford, CA · 1d

ABC30 Central Valley

Motorcyclist killed after rear-ending pickup truck on Blackstone Avenue in Fresno, police say

The Fresno Police Department says they are investigating a deadly crash that killed a motorcyclist Friday night near the Mor Furniture for Less off Blackstone Avenue.

Fresno, CA · 16h

The Fresno Bee

High school football playoff scores: Latest results from Central Section (Nov. 13)

The semifinals and quarterfinals of high school football playoffs in the Central Section. Follow along with The Bee with updated scores. Central Section playoffs Friday Division I-AA semifinals No. 4 Bakersfield 44, No. 1 Central East 35, final No. 2 Buchanan 37, No. 6 Clovis West 26, final Division I-A semifinals No. 1 Garces 21, No. 5 Tulare Union 7, final No. 2 Bakersfield Christian 20, No. 6 Sanger 19, final Division II quarterfinals No. 9 Centennial 20, No. 1 Independence 16, final No. 4 Kingsburg 31, No. 12 San Joaquin Memorial 24, final No. 3 Redwood 24, No. 6 Arroyo Grande 14, final No. 2 Tulare Western 26, No. 7 San Luis Obispo 14, final Division III quarterfinals No. 1 Shafter 21, No. 8 Highland 14, final No. 4 Kerman 27, No. 5 Kennedy 17, final No. 3 Nipomo 70, No. 11 Madera 63, final No. 2 Immanuel 40, No. 7 Lompoc 13, final Division IV quarterfinals No. 8 McLane 21, No. 1 Chowchilla 7, final No. 4 Wasco 35, No. 12 Mission Prep 34, final No. 14 Atascadero 29, No. 6 North 15, final No. 10 Roosevelt 28, No. 2 Coalinga 7, final Division V quarterfinals No. 1

Fresno, CA · 20h

The Fresno Bee

Atmospheric river arrives in Fresno with rain, wind. Here's when and how much

The weekend for Fresno County is forecast to boomerang between rainy and sunny days with highs that are unseasonably warm as El Niño’s effects on the area grow. Possible thunderstorms later on Friday are forecast to clear for Saturday and Sunday’s crisp, sunny days. The rain and wind return Sunday evening and into Monday. The nice daytime weekend weather is likely a welcome forecast for the medieval revelers headed to the Kearney Park Renaissance Faire and Marketplace at the Park, 6725 W. Kearney Blvd. They are expected to be out in the park again on Sunday. If you consider yourself more of an “indoor kid,” there’s ‘Dogs hoops starting at 3 p.m. Saturday. Fresno’s weekend forecast: Friday : High about 68. Rain in the morning with possible thunderstorms later. Low, 49. Saturday : Mostly sunny and 64. Low is 47. Sunday : Mostly sunny with high of 67. Low, 50, with rain forecast after midnight. Monday : Rainy with 20 mph winds, high about 60. Low about 45 with 30% chance of rain. Tuesday : Partly sunny, high, 58. Low of 43 with some clouds. Around half an inch of rain is expected to fall across the Central Valley on

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Dinuba students protest after school employee’s alleged misconduct: ‘This isn’t right’

Students at Dinuba High School staged a walkout on Thursday to demand accountability following allegations of inappropriate conduct involving a school counselor.

Dinuba, CA · 1d

The Sacramento Bee

California Republican leader loses Central Valley reelection bid

Assembly Republican Leader Alexandra Macedo, R-Tulare, suffered a stunning upset Friday in her reelection bid for her Central Valley seat, capping off what has been a disastrous legislative election for the party. The Associated Press called the race just before 6 p.m. for Democratic challenger Hipolito Cerros, who came from behind to take the lead. He had 50.7% of ballots cast. “While ballots are still being counted, it now appears we will fall just short in our campaign for re-election to the state Assembly,” Macedo, 32, said in a statement. Cerros, 28, is a former small town mayor who was defeated by Macedo in the June primary and did not run a major campaign on his way to victory. The loss helps expand the Democratic majority in the Assembly that could reach a record not seen since the 1850s. Senate Minority Leader Roger Niello, R-Fair Oaks, is also at risk of losing his seat . The district is about 45 miles southeast of Fresno and includes Hanford, Corcoran and parts of Visalia. Republicans make up 35.64% of registered voters. Democrats make up 33.21%. “I’m ready to work to provide solutions regardless of background,” Cerros said. “My door’s always open for

California · 22h

KMPH.com

Crime Stoppers Daily Most Wanted: Samantha Ann Snow

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Our Valley Crime Stoppers Daily Most Wanted is Samantha Ann Snow. Samantha Snow is wanted on a Felony Warrant for a Stolen Vehicle. 49-year-old Snow is 5' 2" tall, 125 lbs., and has brown hair and brown eyes. If you know where Samantha Ann Snow...

YourCentralValley.com

Santa Lucia celebration returns to downtown Kingsburg

The Santa Lucia Celebration is scheduled to return to downtown Kingsburg on Dec. 5th, featuring a gingerbread house contest, a festival of lights parade, and a coronation.

Kingsburg, CA · 2d

KMPH.com

Police use pepper balls to force woman from car during alleged shooting case; gun seized

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Police used pepper balls to get a woman out of a car after she allegedly fired a gun while driving through a neighborhood on Thursday night. Fresno Police officers responded to the area of North Vagedes Avenue and West Fairmont Avenue after a caller reported hearing shots fired at around 9:15 p.m.

Fresno, CA · 23h

midvalleytimes.com

Reedley writer shares tales of Valley farmworkers

REEDLEY – A local creative has reached a new audience thanks to a recent feature by the UFW Foundation. Rene Vera — artist, writer and Reedley resident of more than 20 years — has become the most recent addition to the UFW Foundation’s “Stories” page with his autobiographical short story, “At First Light.” Published to the foundation’s website in early October, the story vividly recounts Vera’s first time working in grape fields at 8 years old and, in Vera’s own words, the pain of that experience.

Reedley, CA · 1d

YourCentralValley.com

This KFC in Fresno is boarded up behind a fence

A KFC restaurant on McKinley Avenue in southeast Fresno was recently fenced off and had its signage removed, leaving the permanency of its closure uncertain.

hoodline.com

Woman Dies After Left Turn Puts Her Chevrolet in Path of Dodge Near Corcoran

A woman died Tuesday afternoon after her Chevrolet Spark turned left directly into the path of an oncoming Dodge Journey near Corcoran, flipping her car and leaving the other driver with minor injuries. The California Highway Patrol said it responded around 2 p.m. to the crash at 10th Avenue and Niles Avenue in Kings County.

Corcoran, CA · 2d

fresnoland.org

Jobs vs. the San Joaquin River

Good morning! It’s Friday, Nov. 13. This is Rob. ‘Ready for something different’: Council candidate Naindeep Singh declared victory in the Fresno City Council D1 race, just days after opening up an insurmountable lead. Opponent Rob Fuentes conceded the race one day earlier. Instagram. Hello? Another day, another...

YourCentralValley.com

Fresno athlete fighting for life after suffering serious head injury in Spain

A Fresno athlete named Prabhjot Singh Mann is fighting for his life in a Madrid hospital after sustaining a severe head injury during an international Muay Thai tournament in Spain.

fresnoland.org

Two longtime Fresno Unified politicians are up against the ropes

Two veteran political incumbents are in danger of losing their seats on the Fresno Unified School Board following the latest update Friday from the Fresno County Elections Office. Sunnyside challenger Riley Talford, who emerged from behind earlier this week to overtake longtime incumbent Valarie Davis, expanded his lead Friday and...

Fresno, CA · 23h

The Fresno Bee

Central East season ends with shocking semifinal loss; Buchanan to play for title

Injuries were a major challenge for the Central East football team this season. A lack of depth also created problems for the Bengals. But coach Kyle Biggs never makes excuses, especially during the Central Section playoffs. The top-seeded Bengals saw their season come to an end Friday night with a 44-35 loss to No. 4 Bakersfield in a Division I-AA semifinal game at Deran Koligian Stadium. Central East trailed the Drillers for most of the game but had an opportunity to take the lead late in the fourth quarter. However, an interception sealed the victory for Bakersfield. The Drillers held a 20-point lead in the fourth quarter before the Bengals mounted a rally, cutting the deficit to 34-28. But Bakersfield maintained its composure and held on for the win. Central East will be left wondering what might have been, particularly after losing star wide receiver Bayon Harris earlier in the season. Running back Andrew Garcia also missed several games because of injury before returning later in the season. The Bengals were also without defensive back Jontae Della, who suffered an injury earlier in the season and never returned. Bakersfield will advance to face No. 2 Buchanan for the Central Section

Bakersfield, CA · 16h

The Fresno Bee

Which Fresno restaurants are closed or under new owners? Some have changed focus

The Enchanted Pour opened its upstairs speakeasy, Sin and Satin, in Fresno’s Tower District at the beginning of June. Five months later, the speakeasy announced it was closing, with its last day on Nov. 18. It’s one of several Central Valley restaurants and food or drink operations that have closed, are closing or have switched hands over the last few weeks. Under new ownership Doll’s Kitchen , a Fresno soul food brand that operates a food truck outside the Chevron at 5566 E. Kings Canyon Rd., announced Oct. 21 that the business acquired Rhapsody’s Restaurant , a soul food restaurant. Rhapsody’s Restaurant opened at 3209 W. Shaw Ave., Ste. 105, in September 2020. Doll’s Kitchen confirmed through a Facebook post that it will continue to operate the food truck and the restaurant, and that additional changes are coming. “We’re bringing two of Fresno’s favorite soul food spots together under one family — same flavors, same heart, even more soul,” Doll’s Kitchen posted. Closed or temporarily closed Craft 99 Pizza , a Detroit-style pizzeria at 585 W. Nees Ave. Ste. #123 in north Fresno, temporarily closed earlier this month and took its website offline. The restaurant offered no explanation on why,

KMPH.com

Mountain lion marks second wild animal sighting within months in Fresno neighborhood

Anita Marino’s Tuesday morning took an unexpected turn when she reviewed her overnight security camera footage and saw a mountain lion outside her northwest Fresno home around midnight. Mountain lion marks second wild animal sighting within months in Fresno neighborhood (FOX26) The sighting is the second major instance of...