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Central Valley
Porterville fire that killed two teens and their mother ruled accidental
May 20, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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California
Avenal voters recall four city councilmembers amid legal challenges
May 19, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Central Valley
Fresno college student arrested after struggle. Why wasn’t the campus alerted?
May 14, 2026 at 10:01 AM
California
Some tips on saving money on fuel are out of gas. Here’s what to know
May 4, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Local
Merced police still sharing license plate data in violation of CA law, after review
April 24, 2026 at 5:45 PM
UC Merced
Records show UC Merced police are sharing license plate data with Border Patrol
Updated April 23, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Travel
Amtrak’s allure grows as gas tops $5. Let’s do the math for Valley, Bay Area trips
April 3, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Local
Newsom blasts 3 cities in Stanislaus over housing plans. Here are their responses
Updated April 1, 2026 at 4:59 PM
California
CA governor candidate Tom Steyer is making a big housing promise. Is it doable?
Updated March 21, 2026 at 1:23 PM
California
Swalwell’s 90-day housing permit deadline: Will it speed up building in CA?
Updated March 10, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Edition: Daily
Emails show investigators wanted to probe Esparto warehouse owner before deadly blast
Updated March 11, 2026 at 12:20 PM
California
Immigrants in Central Valley are challenging ICE detentions at record-high rates
Updated March 9, 2026 at 10:26 AM
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