California
Immigrant advocacy group reports increased ICE activity at Fresno field office
Updated July 20, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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Central Valley
Tulare’s TK-8 school district under investigation by federal civil rights office
Updated July 15, 2026 at 5:01 PM
California
Fresno activists respond to ICE suspending vehicle stops in wake of shootings
July 14, 2026 at 5:42 PM
California
Man’s death by ICE renews outcry in Valley against Trump’s immigration crackdown
July 13, 2026 at 2:14 PM
California
The moment man fights off bear with spray at his Lake Tahoe cabin
July 13, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Central Valley
Kings County moves to put Avenal’s four recalled seats on the November ballot
Updated July 12, 2026 at 9:07 AM
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Central Valley
Avenal residents make pleas to Kings County supervisors for help with recall crisis
Updated July 10, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Central Valley
Five Guys burger chain closes another location in Central Valley. Here’s where
Updated July 4, 2026 at 11:22 AM
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Central Valley
Recalled Avenal councilmembers’ homes searched, phones confiscated in 'criminal’ probe
Updated July 1, 2026 at 4:12 PM
California
Seven locations in Avenal searched by Kings County DA and Sheriff’s offices
Updated July 1, 2026 at 7:21 PM
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California
Avenal recall dispute flares after delay. ‘Probably going to lead to handcuffs’
Updated June 30, 2026 at 4:08 PM
California
Wider highways don’t fix traffic. Why couldn’t a CA lawmaker say that in a bill?
Updated June 29, 2026 at 9:53 AM
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