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fresnobee.com/subscribeModesto Fire Department’s hazmat team is one of three of the state’s 12 “Type 1” hazmat teams selected to assist with Super Bowl-related operations.

Modesto hazmat heads to Super Bowl. Only three teams selected statewide
Modesto Fire Department’s hazmat team is one of three of the state’s 12 “Type 1” hazmat teams selected to assist with Super Bowl-related operations.
The team will arrive here in June to prepare for the 2026 World Cup.

Austrian national soccer team coming to Central Coast for World Cup practice
The team will arrive here in June to prepare for the 2026 World Cup.
High surf and dangerous waves are forecast for the area over the next couple days.

Rogue wave swept Central Coast fisherman 1,000 feet out to sea. How he was rescued
High surf and dangerous waves are forecast for the area over the next couple days.
“This is an incredibly tragic loss. Especially involving someone so young.”

High school student ID’d as pedestrian killed on Highway 99 in Fresno
“This is an incredibly tragic loss. Especially involving someone so young.”
“The food is phenomenal, service is exceptional and location is great,” one Yelp reviewer wrote.

Spending Valentine’s Day in Fresno? Yelp ranks the top 10 most romantic spots
“The food is phenomenal, service is exceptional and location is great,” one Yelp reviewer wrote.
Sunday’s NFL championship against New England is the final game of Walker’s contract. He plays a position league GMs are hesitant to pay.

What player has more at stake personally in Super Bowl 60 than Kenneth Walker?
Sunday’s NFL championship against New England is the final game of Walker’s contract. He plays a position league GMs are hesitant to pay.
Have you ever heard the old story about a person searching for lost keys under a streetlamp? When asked why there, the answer was simple: “That’s where the light is.”

People’s Pharmacy | Third study confirms shingles vaccine delays dementia
Have you ever heard the old story about a person searching for lost keys under a streetlamp? When asked why there, the answer was simple: “That’s where the light is.”
The property is being developed on roughly 3 1/2 acres just east of Highway 41 in Fresno.

What's under construction near River Park? It’ll be 1st of its kind in Central Valley
The property is being developed on roughly 3 1/2 acres just east of Highway 41 in Fresno.
The local business was honored for its natural, ethically sourced elixirs.

SLO County cocktail company named Good Food Awards finalist. Here’s which one
The local business was honored for its natural, ethically sourced elixirs.
The city had the second-highest score for its retail cannabis policies.

Is Fresno leading California in handling of legal weed? See results of new report
The city had the second-highest score for its retail cannabis policies.
The locally owned restaurant is opening its third location there.

With Casa Corona out of northwest Fresno, a new local Mexican restaurant moves in
The locally owned restaurant is opening its third location there.
The current District 1 Councilmember is running for State Assembly. Several candidates are running for her seat in the 2026 primary election.

Here’s who is running to represent Tower District on Fresno City Council
The current District 1 Councilmember is running for State Assembly. Several candidates are running for her seat in the 2026 primary election.
Friday’s walkouts followed similar demonstrations earlier in the week.

Students walk out at multiple Fresno, Clovis schools in anti-ICE protests
Friday’s walkouts followed similar demonstrations earlier in the week.
California has nearly 8,500 beds across seven U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facilities.

California ICE detention doubles in one year. One center surges from 3 to 1,800
California has nearly 8,500 beds across seven U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facilities.
“Every year, everyone’s tax return, and tax refund, comes out a little different,” Bankrate says.

California taxpayers could see higher federal tax refunds in 2026. Here’s why
“Every year, everyone’s tax return, and tax refund, comes out a little different,” Bankrate says.
It remains to be seen if there will be a larger, organized anti-ICE protest next week.

This weekend in Fresno: More anti-ICE protests, family events
It remains to be seen if there will be a larger, organized anti-ICE protest next week.
The couple’s attorney says the move is highly unusual for a marriage-based green card case involving a lawful entry and no criminal history.

Autistic, gay Fresno man faces deportation despite lawful marriage, lawyer says
The couple’s attorney says the move is highly unusual for a marriage-based green card case involving a lawful entry and no criminal history.
Female wolf from Harvey pack dies during state collaring effort, six months after wildlife official mistakenly shot a Sierra County juvenile

Wolf dies in collaring operation, second unplanned death in state hands
Female wolf from Harvey pack dies during state collaring effort, six months after wildlife official mistakenly shot a Sierra County juvenile
This sudden change impacts thousands of city of Fresno employees, as well as Valley Children Hospital’s medical staff and their families,

Thousands in Fresno, Valley in healthcare limbo after Blue Shield and CMC talks fail
This sudden change impacts thousands of city of Fresno employees, as well as Valley Children Hospital’s medical staff and their families,
President Donald Trump said he has done “more for religion than any other president” at a National Prayer Breakfast Thursday morning.

‘Religion’s back’: Trump touts his religious freedom efforts at prayer breakfast
President Donald Trump said he has done “more for religion than any other president” at a National Prayer Breakfast Thursday morning.
Hispanic Federation California state director says the controversy “really encapsulates where we are as a country.”

‘Our struggle is being spotlighted.’ Advocate talks Bad Bunny halftime importance
Hispanic Federation California state director says the controversy “really encapsulates where we are as a country.”
Available positions include accounting, human resources and marketing roles.

Work from home in California for $32K a month? See 10 state jobs with hybrid work
Available positions include accounting, human resources and marketing roles.
Modesto Fire Department’s hazmat team is one of three of the state’s 12 “Type 1” hazmat teams selected to assist with Super Bowl-related operations.

Modesto hazmat heads to Super Bowl. Only three teams selected statewide
Modesto Fire Department’s hazmat team is one of three of the state’s 12 “Type 1” hazmat teams selected to assist with Super Bowl-related operations.
“This is an incredibly tragic loss. Especially involving someone so young.”

High school student ID’d as pedestrian killed on Highway 99 in Fresno
“This is an incredibly tragic loss. Especially involving someone so young.”
The famous, yet fleeting, natural phenomenon is expected to draw massive crowds.

Yosemite’s top winter attraction is almost here. See photos, video of ‘firefall’
The famous, yet fleeting, natural phenomenon is expected to draw massive crowds.
“Radical individuals are initiating confrontations and violent interactions with ICE agents in order to stoke their base.”

Fresno leader: ICE is not a danger or threat to our communities | Opinion
“Radical individuals are initiating confrontations and violent interactions with ICE agents in order to stoke their base.”
The team will arrive here in June to prepare for the 2026 World Cup.

Austrian national soccer team coming to Central Coast for World Cup practice
The team will arrive here in June to prepare for the 2026 World Cup.
High surf and dangerous waves are forecast for the area over the next couple days.

Rogue wave swept Central Coast fisherman 1,000 feet out to sea. How he was rescued
High surf and dangerous waves are forecast for the area over the next couple days.
The local business was honored for its natural, ethically sourced elixirs.

SLO County cocktail company named Good Food Awards finalist. Here’s which one
The local business was honored for its natural, ethically sourced elixirs.
The locally owned restaurant is opening its third location there.

With Casa Corona out of northwest Fresno, a new local Mexican restaurant moves in
The locally owned restaurant is opening its third location there.
The city had the second-highest score for its retail cannabis policies.

Is Fresno leading California in handling of legal weed? See results of new report
The city had the second-highest score for its retail cannabis policies.
Have you ever heard the old story about a person searching for lost keys under a streetlamp? When asked why there, the answer was simple: “That’s where the light is.”

People’s Pharmacy | Third study confirms shingles vaccine delays dementia
Have you ever heard the old story about a person searching for lost keys under a streetlamp? When asked why there, the answer was simple: “That’s where the light is.”
“Every year, everyone’s tax return, and tax refund, comes out a little different,” Bankrate says.

California taxpayers could see higher federal tax refunds in 2026. Here’s why
“Every year, everyone’s tax return, and tax refund, comes out a little different,” Bankrate says.
Available positions include accounting, human resources and marketing roles.

Work from home in California for $32K a month? See 10 state jobs with hybrid work
Available positions include accounting, human resources and marketing roles.
The famous, yet fleeting, natural phenomenon is expected to draw massive crowds.

Yosemite’s top winter attraction is almost here. See photos, video of ‘firefall’
The famous, yet fleeting, natural phenomenon is expected to draw massive crowds.
“Democrats hate our country and want to tear down our institutions and delegitimize law enforcement,” writes Supervisor Garry Bredefeld.

Fresno leader: ICE is not a danger or threat to our communities | Opinion
“Democrats hate our country and want to tear down our institutions and delegitimize law enforcement,” writes Supervisor Garry Bredefeld.
If you're on the hunt for something for your beauty-obsessed Valentine, this Burt's Bees gift set is 48% off. Grab it while it's on sale on Amazon!

Shop This Hydrating Skincare Gift Set for 48% Off Ahead of V-Day
If you're on the hunt for something for your beauty-obsessed Valentine, this Burt's Bees gift set is 48% off. Grab it while it's on sale on Amazon!
The two high-schoolers were arrested after police say they drove from SLO to Scottsdale as part of an alleged extortion scheme.

SLO County teens hoped to steal $66 million in bitcoin in AZ home invasion, police say
The two high-schoolers were arrested after police say they drove from SLO to Scottsdale as part of an alleged extortion scheme.
Border Patrol agents lacked “reasonable suspicion” needed to detain people for immigration violations in Sacramento raids, lawyers say.

Sacramento immigration raid violated court order, ACLU and UFW tell federal judge
Border Patrol agents lacked “reasonable suspicion” needed to detain people for immigration violations in Sacramento raids, lawyers say.
The new auxiliary gym at Fresno High will allow the school to host official tennis tournaments.

Fresno’s oldest high school unveils new gymnasium. Take a look inside
The new auxiliary gym at Fresno High will allow the school to host official tennis tournaments.
Twenty workers were at the site when the structure caught fire.

Here’s what burned at CA High-Speed Rail overpass construction site in Fresno
Twenty workers were at the site when the structure caught fire.
The work is paid for by a state grant and local tax dollars from Measure B.

Fresno’s largest public library will soon close for 2 years for major upgrades
The work is paid for by a state grant and local tax dollars from Measure B.
Governor’s memoir reportedly offers revelations but also draws attention to details of Newsom’s early years that may have been forgotten.

Five things America, and California, might not know about Gavin Newsom
Governor’s memoir reportedly offers revelations but also draws attention to details of Newsom’s early years that may have been forgotten.
Last spring, 46% of first-graders in Fresno Unified met the district’s stretch growth target. The figure fell 1.5% short of the proposed goal.

Fresno Unified is off track in boosting early literacy. Here’s the data
Last spring, 46% of first-graders in Fresno Unified met the district’s stretch growth target. The figure fell 1.5% short of the proposed goal.
“These are not radical demands,” says Sen. Alex Padilla of Democratic immigration reforms.

Homeland Security runs out of money next Friday. What could it mean for California?
“These are not radical demands,” says Sen. Alex Padilla of Democratic immigration reforms.
One bill would permanently bar certain former federal immigration officials from serving as police officers or public school educators in the state.

CA legislators want measures to expand accountability for ICE and other federal agents
One bill would permanently bar certain former federal immigration officials from serving as police officers or public school educators in the state.
A school reached out and made impermissible contact with wideout Josiah Freeman, but the Bulldogs’ leading receiver didn’t bite, Fresno State officials say.

Fresno State wideout called his coaches after alleged tampering contact. What did he say?
A school reached out and made impermissible contact with wideout Josiah Freeman, but the Bulldogs’ leading receiver didn’t bite, Fresno State officials say.
Greg Cote’s NFL pick for Sunday’s Super Bowl LX between Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots in Santa Clara, California.

Greg Cote’s NFL Super Bowl LX pick for Seahawks-Patriots. Is an upset brewing?
Greg Cote’s NFL pick for Sunday’s Super Bowl LX between Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots in Santa Clara, California.
Low-ankle sprain, Seattle’s coach says. Why that’s an important distinction for the finalist for the NFL defensive player of the year award.

Whew! Mike Macdonald: Seahawks ‘fully expect’ Nick Emmanwori to play Super Bowl
Low-ankle sprain, Seattle’s coach says. Why that’s an important distinction for the finalist for the NFL defensive player of the year award.
The eight planes will fly in tight formation as the national anthem ends at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.

Navy pilot from Stanislaus will be part of Super Bowl flyover. ‘Really cool’
The eight planes will fly in tight formation as the national anthem ends at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.