Oakland, CA

Hanford, CA

Fresno, CA

FRESNO, Calif. — You may have noticed the forecast has been a bit bumpy lately. FOX26 Weather Anchor Christina Lopez made a special announcement during Sunday's newscast.

FOX26 Weather Anchor Christina Lopez and family make a special announcement

Selma, CA

A 13-year-old boy was arrested Tuesday after police say he threatened a classmate and school staff member in Selma. According to the Selma Police Department, officers learned that a teenager made a threat toward an Abraham Lincoln Middle School staff member and classmate on social media. Following an investigation, officers...

Student arrested for threatening classmate, school employee via social media in Selma

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — A man is now dead following a standoff with officers in southeast Fresno. According to Fresno Police, officers were called Monday to a home near Chestnut and Hamilton Avenues regarding a fight between two brothers. Officers say one of the men involved in the fight...

Man dead following standoff with police in southeast Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Our Valley Crime Stoppers Daily Most Wanted is Santiago Cristobal Sebastian. Santiago Sebastian is wanted on a Felony Warrant of Lewd Acts. 58-year-old Sebastian is 5' 8" tall, 160 lbs., and has black hair and brown eyes. If you know where Sebastian Santiago is hiding,...

Crime Stoppers Daily Most Wanted: Santiago Cristobal Sebastian

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — A homeowner was left with major damage Saturday night after a car drove through their home in Fresno. According to the homeowner, the crash happened near McKinley and Millbrook around 9:30 p.m. A family member was pinned inside the home following the crash, but they...

Car smashes through home, leaves behind major damage in Fresno

Merced County, CA

Merced, CA

MERCED, Calif. (FOX26) — A man is now behind bars following a shooting and standoff with police. According to the Merced Police Department, officers were called Monday afternoon to R Street and Childs Avenue regarding a shooting. When officers arrived, they learned that a disagreement had taken place between...

Man arrested following shooting, stand off with police in Merced

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Fresno Police arrested an active gang member after finding a stun gun and ammo in Fresno on Monday. According to the Fresno Police Department, officers pulled over a man driving in the area of Blackstone and Ashlan Avenues for violating traffic laws. That is when...

Active gang member arrested after police find stun gun and ammo in Fresno

HANFORD, Calif. (FOX26) — The Hanford Police Department released a photo of a vehicle believed to be involved in a deadly shooting last year. 34-year-old Eulalio Castillo was shot and killed in the area of Phillips Street and Highway 198 on Sunday, Nov. 27th. Officers found Castillo unresponsive male...

Police release photos of vehicle involved in deadly shooting in Hanford

Modesto, CA

MODESTO, Calif. (FOX26) — First responders in Modesto came together Sunday morning to help people trapped inside a vehicle after it crashed near a river. Officials say those involved had to be pulled from the vehicle and some were given treatment at the scene. Crews also mentioned that they...

Crash leaves several pinned in vehicle near river in Modesto

The Merced Police Department announced the arrest of two men accused of being involved in an illegal street race that led to a deadly crash last year. Police say 26-year-old Jose Ramirez Moreno and 21-year-old Alize Jacob Lua were involved in a street race in Merced on October 26th. They...

Two arrested in connection to deadly crash while racing in Merced

Chowchilla, CA

A man was arrested Monday after a search warrant led to drugs and firearms in Chowchilla. According to the Chowchilla Police Department, officers issued a search warrant at a home which led to evidence of drug sales. Those drugs, police say, included both cannabis and cocaine. During the search, officers...

Man arrested after search leads to drugs, ghost guns in Chowchilla

Clovis, CA

CLOVIS, Calif (FOX26) — An 11-year-old was arrested after a playground was set on fire Saturday afternoon in Clovis. According to the Clovis Police Department, officers and firefighters were called out to Music Park, on Music Avenue next to Clovis Rodeo, for reports of a playground on fire. When...

11yo arrested after playground set on fire in Clovis

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Strong wind has trees falling left and right throughout Fresno. According to the Fresno Fire Department, a large tree fell over and nearly crashed into a home by 4th Street and Ventura Avenue. Officials say everyone in the home is safe and crews are currently...

Hold on to your hats: Strong wind pushes trees over left, right throughout the Valley

Tulare County, CA

Alpaugh, CA

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (FOX26) — Evacuation orders have been issued Sunday morning for Alpaugh and Allensworth areas in Tulare County. Sheriff Boudreaux with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office issued the orders due to impassable roads creating the possibility of residents becoming stranded. The evacuation orders are for all...

Evacuation orders issued for Alpaugh and Allensworth in Tulare County

Atwater, CA

ATWATER, Calif. (FOX26) — Warbird enthusiasts will soon get the chance to feast their eyes on a classic plane in Atwater. According to the Castle Air Museum, an unveiling of the Grumman A-6E Intruder will take place at the museum on Saturday around 10 a.m. That warbird, the museum...

Classic warbird to be unveiled Saturday in Atwater

Porterville, CA

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. — The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office is downgrading some of its evacuation orders to warnings Saturday night. According to the sheriff’s office, water levels are dropping in the Tule River below the Schafer Dam at Lake Success. These changes impact homes, businesses, and structures...

Evacuations orders downgraded to warnings for areas near Tule River

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — High water flow from recent storms is now prompting a rare flood release across Fresno, Kings, and Tulare Counties. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports we could have a record runoff season. Water is being released from Pine Flat Dam into the Tulare Lakebed.

Pine Flat Dam releasing water as levels rise, prompting flood warnings

Armona, CA

Lemoore, CA

Laton, CA

Traver, CA

Goshen, CA

Stratford, CA

Kingsburg, CA

Riverdale, CA

Waukena, CA

Corcoran, CA

Caruthers, CA

Tulare, CA

Visalia, CA

Parlier, CA

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Reedley, CA

Fowler, CA

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Sisters reunited 78 years later thanks to DNA test, 'persistent kids'

HANFORD, Calif. (FOX26) — What started as a lunch with her children in Turlock turned into a life-changing event for Esther Vargas of Hanford. “I knew...

Sisters reunited 78 years later thanks to DNA test, 'persistent kids'

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