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Lane closures approach as Highway 41 set to expand in Madera County

Lane closures are scheduled for November 8, 9, and 12 along Highway 41 between Avenue 11 and Avenue 15 as part of Madera County's ongoing expressway project.

Madera County, CA · 2d

yourcentralvalley.com

Wild pigs dig into North Fork graves on Día de los Muertos

NORTH FORK, Calif. ( ) – A group of wild pigs wreaked havoc at a North Fork cemetery, digging up the earth above several graves on Día de los Muertos. The North Fork Willow Creek Cemetery says it was a first for the cemetery. “It’s not unusual to...

North Fork, CA · 1d

Thomas Smith

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87 Dead as Flu Surges Early in California

California's flu season is off to an unusually early start, and health officials are urging residents to take precautions after dozens of influenza-associated deaths were recorded across the state.

California · 3d

The Fresno Bee

Election results 2026: How the Valley is voting for Congress and California leaders

Central Valley voters are helping decide who represents them in Congress and the California Legislature, who will lead the state and which statewide ballot propositions will become law. These are the latest election results for races affecting Fresno, Kings, Tulare, Madera and Merced counties, including congressional and legislative contests, statewide offices and California’s 14 ballot propositions. Results will be updated as ballots are counted following Tuesday’s election. Unofficial results in the Nov. 3, 2026, California general election from the California Secretary of State’s Office and county election offices. These preliminary results, known as a semifinal official canvass, are updated as counties count ballots. Vote-by-mail ballots postmarked by Election Day may be counted if received by Nov. 10. Counties must certify election results by Dec. 3. The secretary of state must certify the final statement of vote by Dec. 11.

Merced County, CA · 2d

The Fresno Bee

Former prosecutor maintains lead in race for Fresno County Superior Court judge

Ashley Paulson, a former prosecutor, continued to build a solid lead over her opponent in the race for Fresno County Superior Court judge position 6. As of 11:30 p.m. Paulson was holding on to a comfortable lead with 68.01% of the expected vote. “I am deeply grateful to the voters of Fresno County and to every member of the community who supported our campaign,” Paulson said. “The early results are very encouraging, but we all know that election results take considerable time to conclude. I am humbled by the early figures, we will be keeping a close eye on results.” Her challenger, Steven Ueltzen, was hanging on with 31.99% of the vote. Fresno County elections officials will provide another vote update on Thursday. Paulson and Ueltzen are former colleagues from the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office where Ueltzen continues as a senior deputy district attorney specializing in prosecuting fatal driving-under-the influence-related crashes. Paulson is a former deputy district attorney and currently chief assistant attorney for the City Attorney’s office. During her campaign, Paulson amassed widespread support from law enforcement, elected officials, and more than a dozen current and retired judges. Ueltzen’s endorsements included the Fresno County Prosecutors Association, the Clovis

Fresno County, CA · 2d

The Fresno Bee

Valley's top prosecutors call death sentence commutations disrespectful. ‘Deeply troubling'

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision to commute the death sentences of more than 500 inmates on death row has angered several San Joaquin Valley district attorneys whose prosecutors helped put the defendants in prison. Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp called the governor’s decision “deeply troubling” and said it disregards the will of the people who have voted repeatedly to retain the death penalty. “The Governor has constitutional authority to grant clemency. However, that authority carries an obligation to exercise sound judgment and consider the circumstances of each case,” Smittcamp said in a statement. Of the 548 people currently on death row in the state, 11 of them are from Fresno County. Smittcamp said those people include the “murderers of children, multiple victims, calculated acts of violence and families who have spent decades seeking justice for their loved ones,” she said in her statement. In his announcement, Newsom acknowledged that the people sentenced to death “caused indescribable suffering to victims, their families, communities and our state as a whole.” He added that while many Californians feel that those who commit brutal crimes should die, he does not feel the same way. “I have concluded the state cannot morally kill them. I

California · 1d

YourCentralValley.com

Fresno tables SEDA indefinitely, citing election results: ‘Just about every single candidate said no’

The City of Fresno announced on Thursday that it is tabling the South East Development Area (SEDA) plan following election results that indicated strong voter opposition to the project.

Fresno, CA · 1d

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 · 11h

KMJ

ROADS TAX RESULTS: Measure S Falling, Measure D Winning

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) In one of the most closely watched local votes on Tuesday was that of Measures S and D. The dueling road tax proposals were the subject of heated debate for weeks on our airwaves. Measure S appears to have failed while Measure D looks like a clear...

Fresno, CA · 2d

mymotherlode.com

Update: Local Election Night Results

Update at 11:10 pm: All of the ballots have been tabulated for the evening in Tuolumne and Calaveras counties. Additional late-arriving vote-by-mail and provisional ballots will still be counted over the coming days. Click here to find the latest results. Original story posted at 8 pm: Sonora, CA — The...

Tuolumne County, CA · 2d

The Fresno Bee

City Council looking to hike utility rates in Fresno. How much extra, and how to protest

Fresno’s residential ratepayers could soon face utility rate hikes for the first time in nearly a decade. The City Council voted 5-2 Thursday to begin the public hearing process for water and sewer rate increases that would take effect on Jan. 1, 2027, and run through 2031. Under the current water rate structure, the average monthly water bill for most Fresno households is $47.48, and for wastewater, $25.75. The city’s water rates have not been raised in over eight years, and wastewater rates have not increased in 16 years. Water rates would rise by 27% in small annual increases over five years under the proposal, and wastewater rates would increase by 22% over the same timeframe. In 2027, water rates would begin to rise by $1.77. By 2031, the total increase would be $12.83. For wastewater, rates would dip by $0.95 to begin with, and then climb by $5.55 in 2031. Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer’s administration has been preparing to bring forward rate hikes for a while. In a February interview with The Bee, Dyer said the city had begun to see a significant water and wastewater deficit and was going to be “in the red” within the next 12

Fresno, CA · 1d

The Fresno Bee

Brian Pacheco holds election night lead against GOP candidate in Assembly District 27

Fresno County Supervisor Brian Pacheco held a large lead late on election night in the race for California’s Assembly District 27, currently held by Esmeralda Soria. Returns showed more than 64,000 votes had been counted as of 11:39 p.m. in the race to represent the district, which covers west Fresno County and large parts of Madera and Merced counties. Pacheco, a Democrat, held about 63.1% of the expected vote while Republican Mike Murphy, a business attorney and former Merced mayor, held 36.9% of the expected vote. The gap between the two candidates had changed little since the night’s initial returns. Pacheco told The Fresno Bee late on Tuesday night that he felt confident about the results thus far and is “honored that voters have chosen me.” “I am going to Sacramento to fight for the Valley,” he said in a phone call. “I am taking the same can-do attitude I’ve had as a (county) supervisor up to Sacramento.” Earlier in the night, Murphy told The Bee his team “worked super hard from beginning to end,” but added that the current results “certainly aren’t where we want them to be.” “I don’t have any intention of prolonging it,” he said. “Once

Fresno County, CA · 2d

The Fresno Bee

Soria holds large lead in race for CA Senate district covering large part of Fresno

State Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria is maintained a large lead on election night in the race for the California Senate’s District 14 seat currently held by Anna Caballero. Returns showed more than 110,000 votes had been counted as of 11:29 p.m. in the race to represent the district, which covers the southern half of the city of Fresno, the west side of Fresno County and also large parts of Madera and Merced counties. Soria, a Democrat, held about 64.1% of the expected vote while Republican Darin Dupont, an attorney and Merced City Council member, held 35.9%. Soria’s lead had widened slightly since the night’s first returns. She told The Fresno Bee that Tuesday’s numbers show “there is resounding support” for her campaign. “We’ve been working very hard over the last four years in the State Assembly,” said Soria, who attended a watch party in the Fresno High neighborhood. “We’ve demonstrated that we can deliver real, tangible results, like opening a hospital, delivering relief for families in Planada, bringing money for our immigrant community.” Earlier in the night, Dupont told The Bee it was still too early to call the race. “There’s still a lot of votes to be tallied in this

Fresno, CA · 2d

YourCentralValley.com

‘Declining enrollment’: What Happens to Fresno Unified if SEDA Passes?

Opponents of the SEDA project argued that the planned annexation and development of 9,000 acres in southeast Fresno could lead to school closures and funding losses due to declining enrollment in local school districts.

Fresno, CA · 23h

Madera Tribune

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Madera Unified honors Hall of Fame inductees

Madera Unified School District and the Madera Linkage Foundation honored two longtime district employees during the 2026 Student Champion Hall of Fame induction ceremony on October 22, at Madera South High School. Established in 2021, the Hall of Fame recognizes former employees whose dedication, leadership and service made a lasting...

Madera, CA · 2d

ABC30 Central Valley

The Latino voter turnout during the midterm elections

Democrats continued to celebrate gains in Tuesday's midterm elections as ballots remained uncounted across California and the nation, with Latino voter participation shaping this year's results.

California · 1d

KMPH.com

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Porch pirate season in full swing as holidays approach, Clovis PD says

CLOVIS, Calif. (FOX26) — As folks begin to shop for the holidays, the time of year that more packages arrive at the doorsteps of Fresno County residents rolls around --- and thieves are on the prowl. For Fresno local Joanna Arzate, porch pirate season came early. On Sept. 17,...

Clovis, CA · 1d

FOX40

Gray defeats Lincoln, retains seat in CA’s 13th District

(FOX40.COM) — Rep. Adam Gray will keep his seat in California’s 13th Congressional District, with election results showing a victory over former Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln. The Democratic incumbent, narrowly elected for the first time in 2024, represents a district that includes Merced County and parts of Madera, Stanislaus, San Joaquin and Fresno counties. “Valley […]

California · 2d

YourCentralValley.com

Dyer’s ‘Measure D’ is gaining, while Fresno County’s ‘Measure S’ is not, results show

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The long and complicated road toward Measure S continues, even after the ballots have been cast, with initial results in from the Fresno County Elections Office showing 53% against the transportation improvement act. Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig says the legislation to replace Measure C was not written for the entire […]

Fresno, CA · 2d

YourCentralValley.com