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Fresno woman pleads guilty to kidnapping mother, child to thwart testimony in DV case

Claudia Gonzales, 39, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to kidnapping involving a minor and faces a minimum statutory sentence of 20 years in prison.

February 23, 2026 at 2:32 PM

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Stanislaus County city is cracking down on unlicensed street vendors. Here’s why

Updated February 23, 2026 at 1:59 PM

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Man missing after planned rafting trip, Merced County sheriff says

Updated February 23, 2026 at 12:08 PM

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Fresno travelers impacted as cartel-linked violence in Mexico disrupts flights

February 22, 2026 at 6:23 PM

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Merced man sentenced to more than 30 years for two shootings, one fatal, DA says

Updated February 23, 2026 at 11:27 AM

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Update: Oakdale woman killed in head-on crash on Highway 108/120 ID’d by coroner

Updated February 23, 2026 at 11:26 AM

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St. Patrick’s Day bar crawl and blues music highlight Merced entertainment in March

Updated February 22, 2026 at 3:06 PM

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Store owner captures suspect in downtown Turlock theft attempt

Updated February 20, 2026 at 4:45 PM

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Woman hit by car as she fled from robbery suspect in Fresno, police say

February 20, 2026 at 4:05 PM

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Fresno leaders push for health care deal as Blue Shield, Community stalemate drags on

February 20, 2026 at 1:31 PM

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Storms sweep through Merced County. Here’s how much rain fell and what’s next

February 20, 2026 at 1:09 PM

Politics & Government

What to know about the ‘anti-slumlord’ ordinance that may be coming to Merced

Updated February 20, 2026 at 11:47 AM

Education

Chubon and Gustine Unified School District face lawsuit over alleged student abuse

February 20, 2026 at 11:11 AM

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‘Sub-freezing’ temperatures forecast for Fresno area. How long will cold last?

Updated February 19, 2026 at 5:02 PM

Pizza My Heart opens first Central Valley location. Where you can buy a slice

Updated February 19, 2026 at 4:09 PM

Stanislaus County gambler scores ‘blast of cash’ at nearby casino. See the win

February 19, 2026 at 3:46 PM

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Flooded roads and freeze watch prompt warnings from Merced County officials

February 19, 2026 at 3:26 PM

Entertainment

Famed Fresno TV personality Kopi Sotiropulos retiring. ‘Time to just let go’

Updated February 19, 2026 at 2:56 PM

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Best gas station food? Here’s the winner of The Fresno Bee’s readers poll

Updated February 19, 2026 at 1:27 PM

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Cops’ pursuit in Madera crash that killed 3 teens was justified, officials say

Updated February 19, 2026 at 12:15 PM

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Wind is causing problems in Merced County. Here’s what to know

Updated February 19, 2026 at 10:08 AM

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Modesto-based Gallo lays off 93 in North Bay. San Joaquin Valley is not affected

February 18, 2026 at 6:51 PM

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Selma school worker arrested for possessing child sexual abuse material, deputies say

Updated February 18, 2026 at 4:32 PM

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Lightning downs high-tension power line, causing outages in Modesto

Updated February 18, 2026 at 4:13 PM

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More rain is headed to Merced County. Here’s what to expect

February 18, 2026 at 2:34 PM

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Fresno woman pleads guilty to kidnapping mother, child to thwart testimony in DV case

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