Afternoon Newsletter

How is Visalia campus reacting to viral slur photo? Here’s what students said

How is Visalia campus reacting to viral slur photo? Here’s what students said

Some Redwood High School seniors say they want to put the incident behind them. One worries about their safety.

Updated February 20, 2026 at 7:21 PM

SMUD assessing impact on costs as Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs

SMUD assessing impact on costs as Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs

Updated February 20, 2026 at 4:30 PM

‘A war room’: Inside Epstein’s campaign to influence public opinion

‘A war room’: Inside Epstein’s campaign to influence public opinion

Updated February 20, 2026 at 3:37 PM

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

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

February 20, 2026 at 1:31 PM

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

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

February 20, 2026 at 1:09 PM

What California faith leaders saw inside a divisive immigration facility | Opinion

What California faith leaders saw inside a divisive immigration facility | Opinion

Updated February 20, 2026 at 12:55 PM

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

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

February 20, 2026 at 11:11 AM

Oakdale woman killed in head-on crash on Highway 108/120

Oakdale woman killed in head-on crash on Highway 108/120

Updated February 20, 2026 at 10:47 AM

Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs; ‘Time to pay the piper,’ Newsom says

Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs; ‘Time to pay the piper,’ Newsom says

Updated February 20, 2026 at 10:21 AM

It gained Modesto national attention and is happening now. But you need to hurry

It gained Modesto national attention and is happening now. But you need to hurry

February 20, 2026 at 10:05 AM

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s wife has personal connection to some avalanche victims

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s wife has personal connection to some avalanche victims

Updated February 19, 2026 at 4:38 PM

Flooded roads and freeze watch prompt warnings from Merced County officials

Flooded roads and freeze watch prompt warnings from Merced County officials

February 19, 2026 at 3:26 PM

Northern CA native Alysa Liu clinches Olympic gold medal in figure skating

Afternoon Newsletter

Northern CA native Alysa Liu clinches Olympic gold medal in figure skating

Updated February 19, 2026 at 3:10 PM

Whiteout conditions delay recovery of dead in Tahoe avalanche, CA authorities say

Whiteout conditions delay recovery of dead in Tahoe avalanche, CA authorities say

Updated February 19, 2026 at 2:11 PM

Survey finds Merced residents battle inflation, food insecurity, bills | Opinion

Survey finds Merced residents battle inflation, food insecurity, bills | Opinion

February 20, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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

Politics & Government

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

Updated February 20, 2026 at 11:47 AM

Six moms identified as portraits of California avalanche victims emerge

Six moms identified as portraits of California avalanche victims emerge

Updated February 19, 2026 at 4:59 PM

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

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

Updated February 19, 2026 at 2:56 PM

Snow elevations plunge as storm keeps highways snarled. ‘The mountain is winning’

Snow elevations plunge as storm keeps highways snarled. ‘The mountain is winning’

Updated February 19, 2026 at 2:48 PM

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

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

Updated February 19, 2026 at 1:27 PM

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

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

Updated February 19, 2026 at 12:15 PM

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

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

Updated February 19, 2026 at 10:08 AM

5 things to watch as Merced County teams begin high school basketball playoffs

High School Sports

5 things to watch as Merced County teams begin high school basketball playoffs

Updated February 19, 2026 at 7:50 AM

Live updates: 8 people found dead after avalanche near Lake Tahoe, sheriff says

Live updates: 8 people found dead after avalanche near Lake Tahoe, sheriff says

Updated February 18, 2026 at 5:09 PM

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

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

Updated February 18, 2026 at 4:13 PM