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Former Sanger officer sentenced to life for sexual assaults while on duty

Former Sanger Police Department Officer J. DeShawn Torrence was sentenced to five consecutive life sentences for sexually assaulting four women.

Beloved bronze statues at Fig Garden Village may be ruined after being painted

The bronze statues that have stood for years at Fig Garden Village in Fresno may be ruined after they were painted black.The on-site property manager told us th

Cat found shot with blow dart behind vet clinic, woman pleads for treatment

A Fresno woman dedicated to helping community cats is on a mission to rescue a male cat suffering after being shot with a blow dart.The cat was foubd behind th

Visalia invites residents to join 'Haunt the Home' decorating contest this spooky season

Visalia residents can now sign up to be a part of the Holiday Decorating Contest: Haunt the Home.The Holiday Decorating Contest: Haunt the Home allows Visalia r

Retired Fresno County Sheriff Steve Magarian dies at 82

Retired Fresno County Sheriff Steve Magarian passed away at the age of 82.Born in Fresno on October 17, 1942, Magarian began his law enforcement career in 1966

Dairy farm worker arrested for animal cruelty after footage shows abuse of a cow

An employee of a dairy farm was arrested for animal cruelty after being caught on camera whipping a dairy cow, police say.Animal Service officers responded to a

WANTED: Inmate facing life sentence escapes custody at Kern Medical in Bakersfield

The Kern County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in searching for an inmate who escaped custody Saturday night. KCSO said Francisco Garcia is co

Man dies after crashing into tree on Highway 99 in Madera County

A 65-year-old man from Atwater died after crashing into a tree on Sunday near Chowchilla.The California Highway Patrol responded to the crash around7:35 p.m. a

Trump ties Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism, announces autism action plan

President Donald Trump is expected to make a highly anticipated announcement Monday afternoon about autism findings.

What's driving Trump's call for 'justice' against foes he calls 'guilty as hell'?

Trump called for "justice" in several social media posts while seemingly urging his attorney general to go after three of his political opponents.

Local News

Crime Stoppers Daily Most Wanted: Seth Tyler Ingram

Our Valley Crime Stoppers Daily Most Wanted is Seth Tyler Ingram.Seth Tyler Ingram is wanted on a Felony Warrant for Petty Theft with Prior Convictions.36-year-

4.3 magnitude earthquake jolts the San Francisco Bay Area Monday morning

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 rocked the San Francisco Bay Area early Monday, waking up many people, with more 24,000 saying they felt it, according to

12-year-old arrested after chase with deputies in Sacramento Co

A 12-year-old was arrested after a chase in Sacramento County.The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office says deputies rspondeda round 7 AM for reports of a child w

Bobby Salazar's Mexican Restaurant on Champlain and Perrin rebrands as 'Mama Iguanas'

The Bobby Salazar's Mexican Restaurant location at Champlain and Perrin, is undergoing a rebranding process. The Riofrio Family, who owns the restaurant, announ

Midweek thunderstorms on tap for the Valley

It was hazy and bit humid this weekend in the San Joaquin Valley, with the extra humidity coming from last week's rain. We'll see the sunshine continue and our

10-year-old boy dies after being struck by a vehicle near the freeway

A 10-year-old boy was killed after being hit by a vehicle in the area of Golden State Boulevard on Sunday, police say.CHP responded to an incident where a child

Driver with BAC three times the legal limit arrested after near crash with police

A man was arrested for DUI after nearly crashing into officers on patrol.Officers were patrolling the 1200 block of South Madera Avenue when they were nearly st

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10-year-old boy dies after being struck by a vehicle near the freeway

A 10-year-old boy was killed after being hit by a vehicle in the area of Golden State Boulevard on Sunday, police say.CHP responded to an incident where a child

Bobby Salazar's Mexican Restaurant on Champlain and Perrin rebrands as 'Mama Iguanas'

The Bobby Salazar's Mexican Restaurant location at Champlain and Perrin, is undergoing a rebranding process. The Riofrio Family, who owns the restaurant, announ

Former Sanger officer sentenced to life for sexual assaults while on duty

Former Sanger Police Department Officer J. DeShawn Torrence was sentenced to five consecutive life sentences for sexually assaulting four women.

Centenarian celebrates 107th birthday with family, friends at care center

Esta Struven, a resident at the Kingsburg Care Center, celebrated her 107th birthday with her family on Saturday.Esta, who was born in 1918, was surrounded by f

Retired Fresno County Sheriff Steve Magarian dies at 82

Retired Fresno County Sheriff Steve Magarian passed away at the age of 82.Born in Fresno on October 17, 1942, Magarian began his law enforcement career in 1966

Nation & World

Fact Check Team: Trump orders third airstrike this month, war on drug cartels intensifies

President Donald Trump ordered another airstrike on Friday targeting narco-terrorists attempting to smuggle drugs into the United States via boat.

Police video shows accused Charlie Kirk assassin joking with officers after 2022 crash

The footage shows Robinson speaking with officers from the St. George Police Department.

White House defends Trump's speech at Kirk's memorial as 'authentically himself'

Karoline Leavitt defended President Donald Trump's rhetoric at Charlie Kirk's memorial service, saying the president was just being "authentically himself."

ICE won't comply with California's 'unconstitutional' mask ban law

ICE agents won't be complying with California's new law which prohibits law enforcement agents engaged in operations from covering their faces.

Jimmy Kimmel to return to ABC after brief suspension

LOS ANGELES — Jimmy Kimmel's suspension from ABC is short-lived, as the network announced that "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will return Tuesday night. Production was ha

White House denies bribery allegations against border czar Tom Homan

Abigail Johnson, White House deputy press secretary, shared that Homan "has not been involved with any contract award decisions."

Palestinian state recognition gains momentum ahead of UN General Assembly

A growing number of countries are formally recognizing a Palestinian state, a diplomatic push gaining speed just as world leaders gather in New York.

Sports

FNR Replay: Sanger at Kingsburg

Watch our Friday Night Rivals game from Friday, September 19, 2025, when the Sanger Apaches took on the Kingsburg Vikings on CW59.The Vikings would go on to shu

Fresno State football mounts 4th quarter comeback, hangs on to defeat Hawaii

Fresno State forced four takeaways on defense, including two in the pivotal 4th quarter, and stopped the potential game-tying, 2-point conversion with 10 second

Week 5 high school football highlights around the Central Section

Highlights of high school football action in Week 5 across the Central Section, including: Liberty (Madera) at Caruthers; Dinuba at Washington Union; Lemoore at

Entertainment

Matthew McConaughey considered becoming a monk before pursuing acting

Matthew McConaughey almost took a very different path before stardom, revealing he felt a "calling" to pursue a life of faith.

Reese Witherspoon "grieved" when her children went away to college

Reese Witherspoon went through a grieving period when her eldest children left home for college

Gary Busey has been sentenced to two years probation for groping a woman

After he admitted groping a woman at a New Jersey horror film convention, Gary Busey has been sentenced to two years probation.

Priscilla Presley was 'appalled' by Lisa Marie’s marriage to Michael Jackson

Priscilla Presley is sharing how she really felt about her daughter Lisa Marie Presley’s marriage to Michael Jackson in her new memoir.

Money

How to pay off wedding debt

Learn tips on how to pay off wedding debt.

What assets can creditors take away in a bankruptcy?

When filing Chapter 7, you must disclose all assets, but it doesn’t mean you can’t keep some.

Home equity news: The truth about home equity offers and mortgage rate timing

A roundup of the week’s top stories in home equity, mortgages and real estate.

Guide to cards for bad credit

Here are some tips for getting a credit card when you have bad credit.

4 ways to use annuities in your estate plan

Annuities can be powerful estate planning tools when used strategically.

Fed cuts, mortgage rates fall to lowest levels in nearly a year

Mortgage rates drop in hopes of a Fed rate cut

HELOC rates drop to lowest level since March, as Fed cuts rates for the first time in 2025

This is the week that was for home equity rates.

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Driver in stolen car jumps Seattle draw bridge to escape pursuing police officers

A driver in a stolen vehicle crashed through a barrier and jumped the University Street Bridge to evade pursuing officers, according to Seattle police

VIDEO: Man at gas pump narrowly escapes car barreling toward him after crash

A man is lucky to be alive after a car barely missed hitting him while at a gas pump in Nebraska.The Lincold COunty Sheriff's Office

Missing dog's cries lead firefighters to ditch rescue reunion in Port St. Lucie

A missing dog’s cries led firefighters in Port St. Lucie to a ditch, and a heartfelt reunion.

'That's insane! I'm in shock!' Couple discovers forgotten lottery ticket worth $13 million

The wife explained that she and her husband had been "really busy," causing them to forget to check their Powerball ticket.

Ancient fish species makes historic comeback in Missouri rivers

The Missouri Department of Conservation reported that lake sturgeon are spawning in large numbers.

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Kopi's Take-Two: Grill Masters BBQ

In this week's Kopi's Take-Two, Kopi visited Grill Masters BBQ in Clovis.Everything is cooked to order at Grill Masters and never rushed.We live by the motto g

Kopi's Take-Two: Mulligan’s Sports Bar & Golf Club

In this week's Kopi's Take-Two, Kopi traveled to VisaliaMulligans is more than golf... There is also great food, local beers on tap, and craft cocktails.Mulli

Kopi's Take-Two: Clovis & Kingsburg Family Dentistry

In this episode of Kopi's Take-Two, Kopi visited Clovis Family Dentistry.Clovis Family Dentistry offers general dentistry, dental implants, cosmetic dentistry a

Kopi's Take-Two: Teppan Tora

In this week's Kopi's Take-Two, Kopi visited Teppan Tora in Fresno.Teppan Tora is located at9447 North Fort Washington Rd, Suite 116, near Woodward Park.Teppan

Kopi's Take-Two: The Butcher Boss

For this week's Kopi's Take Two, we visited beautiful Madera to talk to Mark Avazian at The Butcher Boss.Mark says his 5-year-old daughter helped him come up wi

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Coronavirus

FDA plans to shift COVID-19 vaccine focus to high-risk groups

The FDA's new guidance appears to align with the beliefs of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Former Tulare Co. doctor pleads guilty to distributing COVID-19 drugs using false claims

73-year-old Stephen D. Meis, formerly of Visalia, pleaded guilty to one count of introducing misbranded drugs into interstate commerce, Acting U.S. Attorney Mic

Study reveals new heart health concerns from COVID vaccine

A new study about the safety of the COVID-19 MRNA vaccines directly challenges public health officials’ claims and raises questions about transparency and trust

Former Oregon Duck biochemist researching treatment of HIV/COVID wins Israel's Wolf Prize

An American biochemist whose research has helped scientists make inroads into treating coronavirus and HIV has won this year's Wolf Prize.

Orange County part-time actor sentenced for COVID-19 cure fraud scheme

An Orange County man and part-time actor, was sentenced to 98 months in federal prison for soliciting investors in companies that marketed a bogus cure and trea

Vaccine ban in Idaho's Southwest District Health first of its kind in the U.S.

A regional public health department in Idaho is no longer providing COVID-19 vaccines to residents in six counties after a narrow decision by its board.Southwes

The US is mailing Americans COVID tests again. Here's how to get them

Americans can once again order COVID-19 tests, without being charged, sent straight to their homes.The U.S. government reopened the program on Thursday, allowin

Midwife pleads guilty to destroying 2,600 COVID-19 vaccines and issuing fraudulent cards

A midwife pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges for her role in giving out thousands of COVID-19 immunization cards to people who didn't get the vaccine.

NYC law firm probes pharma company over potential security violations tied to COVID czar

The probe comes after Siga Technologies fired Jay Varma, the city's former top public health official.

Cuomo says New Yorkers 'should be very proud' on COVID-19, but 'federal government failed'

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo testified about how he handled the COVID-19 pandemic. Cuomo has been accused of misrepresenting the number of deaths.

COVID Aftermath: Federal debt and the costs for future generations

It’s been four years since the Covid-19 pandemic started.Many aspects of our lives are forever changed.Caption: COVID Aftermath: Federal debt and the costs for

COVID Aftermath: Education Learning Loss Lawsuit

It’s been four years since the Covid-19 pandemic started.Many aspects of our lives are forever changed.On Wednesday, Kim Stephens talked with Amanda Mangaser Sa

COVID Aftermath: Extreme federal government spending, the effects that continue

It’s been four years since the Covid-19 pandemic started.Many aspects of our lives are forever changed.On Thursday, Jim De La Vega talked with Adam Andrzejewski

Toxic: How the search for the origins of COVID-19 turned politically poisonous

The hunt for the origins of COVID-19 has gone dark in China, the victim of political infighting after a series of stalled and thwarted attempts to find the sour

Paris-bound Olympians look forward to a post-COVID Games with fans in the stands

The biggest races, routines and games for many of this generation's Olympic athletes were contested in front of mostly empty stands, largely devoid of coaches t

Connect To Congress

Ousted CDC director tells Congress she was fired over vaccine ultimatum

Recently ousted CDC director Susan Monarez is set to tell senators she was pressured to endorse new vaccine recommendations or lose her job.

Stephen Miran promises to preserve independence in fight over Fed's future

President Donald Trump’s selection to join the Federal Reserve’s board of governors will face senators on Thursday.

Senator claims Meta ignored warnings about teens using AI chatbots

Lawmakers are continuing to pile pressure on Meta to overhaul its safety procedures and rules for kids using its artificial intelligence products.

Great Day

Chef Fabian Rodriguez, 09/11/25 -

Chef Fabian Rodriguez from Bella Pasta Trattoria visited the Great Day Kitchen to prepare some delicious food.Click here to visit Bella Pasta online.Follow on F

Home Workouts with Rossie

It's important for all of us to remember that staying active while sheltering at home is crucial for our overall health. We asked health and wellness coach, Rossie Ballard, from F. I. T. Warriors in Visalia to give us some tips on how to do it from home. Click here to learn more about Rossie. Click here to follow on Facebook. Caption: Home Workouts with Rossie 6/6/22. Caption: Home Workouts with Rossie 5/23/22. Caption: Home Workouts with Rossie 5/16/22.

Festive Friday, 09/19/25 - Mariachi La Purisima

The local Mariachi group, Mariachi La Purisima, performed in Great Day's Studio B for Festive Friday during Hispanic Heritage Month.

It's Friday and we all want to get our weekend started... but before the fun... consider taking some time to work on your fitness. Coach Rachel Eslick of Reach Fitness joins us every Friday from her home studio with some great Fitness Friday exercise tips. Click here to visit Reach Fitness online. Click here to follow Rachel on Instagram. Caption: Fitness Friday 6/3/22. Caption: Fitness Friday 5/27/22. Caption: Fitness Friday 5/20/22. Caption: Fitness Friday 5/6/22.

Crime

Man facing burglary and assault charges after trying to steal A/C from uncle in Fresno

A domestic disturbance escalated into a burglary and assault with a deadly weapon in Fresno on Thursday.

2-year-old boy's death being treated as suspicious in Hanford

Detectives with the Hanford Police Department are investigating the suspicious death of a 2-year-old boy.Officers were called to the 12200 block of W. Hanford A

Woman in custody following stabbing at gas station in Visalia

Visalia police detained a woman Thursday morning after another woman was stabbed in the leg.