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Insurance pricing and availability have become a major issue in the state.
Who’s running for California insurance commissioner in 2026?
Insurance pricing and availability have become a major issue in the state.
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February 1, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Insurance pricing and availability have become a major issue in the state.
“It can mean the rehabilitation of existing neighborhoods, infill development and designing for residents starting their homeowner journey.”
Rethinking development in Modesto: Growth does not have to mean spread | Opinion
“It can mean the rehabilitation of existing neighborhoods, infill development and designing for residents starting their homeowner journey.”
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February 1, 2026 at 7:20 PM
“It can mean the rehabilitation of existing neighborhoods, infill development and designing for residents starting their homeowner journey.”
The progressive win came on a $50 bet.
Gambler hits impressive jackpot on $2 slot machine, California casino says
The progressive win came on a $50 bet.
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February 1, 2026 at 5:50 PM
The progressive win came on a $50 bet.
Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous, the National Weather Service warns.
Dense morning fog grips Sacramento and Central Valley. When will it lift?
Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous, the National Weather Service warns.
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February 1, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous, the National Weather Service warns.
“The worst possible outcome is for nobody to be held accountable, which sends the signal that federal officers may act without impunity.”
Fresno professor: Who will be held accountable for Alex Pretti’s murder? | Opinion
“The worst possible outcome is for nobody to be held accountable, which sends the signal that federal officers may act without impunity.”
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February 1, 2026 at 2:50 PM
“The worst possible outcome is for nobody to be held accountable, which sends the signal that federal officers may act without impunity.”
Snowmelt matters much more than rain to irrigate farms and home gardens during the Valley’s dry summers.
Snowpack lags in watersheds for Stanislaus, nearby counties. Is it time to worry?
Snowmelt matters much more than rain to irrigate farms and home gardens during the Valley’s dry summers.
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February 1, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Snowmelt matters much more than rain to irrigate farms and home gardens during the Valley’s dry summers.
Insurance pricing and availability have become a major issue in the state.
Who’s running for California insurance commissioner in 2026?
Insurance pricing and availability have become a major issue in the state.
bit.ly
February 1, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Insurance pricing and availability have become a major issue in the state.
“It can mean the rehabilitation of existing neighborhoods, infill development and designing for residents starting their homeowner journey.”
Rethinking development in Modesto: Growth does not have to mean spread | Opinion
“It can mean the rehabilitation of existing neighborhoods, infill development and designing for residents starting their homeowner journey.”
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February 1, 2026 at 1:10 PM
“It can mean the rehabilitation of existing neighborhoods, infill development and designing for residents starting their homeowner journey.”
Looking to add some greenery to your home? Here are 10 easy houseplants that require very minimal maintenance.
10 Easy Houseplants for Folks That Don't Have a Green Thumb
Looking to add some greenery to your home? Here are 10 easy houseplants that require very minimal maintenance.
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February 1, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Looking to add some greenery to your home? Here are 10 easy houseplants that require very minimal maintenance.
The closure stretched from Avenue 24 south to the Kern County line.
Dense fog triggers 59-vehicle crash, shuts down Hwy 99 in Tulare County, CHP says
The closure stretched from Avenue 24 south to the Kern County line.
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February 1, 2026 at 4:40 AM
The closure stretched from Avenue 24 south to the Kern County line.
Central Valley families face fear and misinformation. Certified bilingual assisters in Fresno offer help to enroll in health plans.
Healthcare advocates urge immigrants to sign up for insurance plans before deadline
Central Valley families face fear and misinformation. Certified bilingual assisters in Fresno offer help to enroll in health plans.
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February 1, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Central Valley families face fear and misinformation. Certified bilingual assisters in Fresno offer help to enroll in health plans.
Trump’s name is mentioned thousands of times – many are innocuous, but some include uncorroborated allegations that he abused young girls.
How Trump is named in the latest batch of the Epstein Files
Trump’s name is mentioned thousands of times – many are innocuous, but some include uncorroborated allegations that he abused young girls.
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February 1, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Trump’s name is mentioned thousands of times – many are innocuous, but some include uncorroborated allegations that he abused young girls.
“I have a responsibility to my community and to my neighbors to share the information that has been provided to me.”
Councilmember Miguel Arias says he isn’t ‘crying wolf’ about ICE raids in Fresno
“I have a responsibility to my community and to my neighbors to share the information that has been provided to me.”
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February 1, 2026 at 1:30 AM
“I have a responsibility to my community and to my neighbors to share the information that has been provided to me.”
See recaps of latest on Fresno State Bulldogs football recruiting class, transfers and other news.
As Fresno State prepares to enter Pac-12, off-season Bulldogs player news has ramped up
See recaps of latest on Fresno State Bulldogs football recruiting class, transfers and other news.
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February 1, 2026 at 1:20 AM
See recaps of latest on Fresno State Bulldogs football recruiting class, transfers and other news.
The crashes were reported at 8:16 a.m.
Dense fog triggers multi-vehicle crashes, shuts down Hwy 99 in Tulare County, CHP says
The crashes were reported at 8:16 a.m.
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January 31, 2026 at 10:30 PM
The crashes were reported at 8:16 a.m.
Bear Rock Estate is all about family celebration, love of land, craftsmanship, panoramic views and fire safety.
See showstopper estate in Sierra wilds. It went from humble cabin to legacy home
Bear Rock Estate is all about family celebration, love of land, craftsmanship, panoramic views and fire safety.
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January 31, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Bear Rock Estate is all about family celebration, love of land, craftsmanship, panoramic views and fire safety.
“Despite their ingenuity, small farms are being pushed to the margins of California’s celebrated ag-tech boom.”
Small farms are innovating every day. California must meet them halfway | Opinion
“Despite their ingenuity, small farms are being pushed to the margins of California’s celebrated ag-tech boom.”
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January 31, 2026 at 9:30 PM
“Despite their ingenuity, small farms are being pushed to the margins of California’s celebrated ag-tech boom.”
Onramp meters used to run for set time periods each day, but not anymore.
When are traffic meters active on California highway onramps? How they work
Onramp meters used to run for set time periods each day, but not anymore.
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January 31, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Onramp meters used to run for set time periods each day, but not anymore.
California cops can't stop or cite drivers under the state's "open container" rules for cannabis unl...
Loose cannabis is like spilled beer, not open container in car, state Supreme Court rules
California cops can't stop or cite drivers under the state's "open container" rules for cannabis unl...
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January 31, 2026 at 8:50 PM
California cops can't stop or cite drivers under the state's "open container" rules for cannabis unl...
Check out this interactive map showing Super Bowl bashes in San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose.
Concerts, culture and fan zones: See top Super Bowl week events in Bay Area
Check out this interactive map showing Super Bowl bashes in San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose.
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January 31, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Check out this interactive map showing Super Bowl bashes in San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose.
“Our young people, especially, need adults who model vulnerability, self-care and healthy boundaries.”
Psychologist: Modesto must treat mental health as essential care | Opinion
“Our young people, especially, need adults who model vulnerability, self-care and healthy boundaries.”
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January 31, 2026 at 8:30 PM
“Our young people, especially, need adults who model vulnerability, self-care and healthy boundaries.”
The Stanislaus County point-in-time count is conducted each year and plays a role in determining homelessness funding and other resources for the area.
Under bridges and in parks, volunteers search Modesto for its unhoused
The Stanislaus County point-in-time count is conducted each year and plays a role in determining homelessness funding and other resources for the area.
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January 31, 2026 at 8:20 PM
The Stanislaus County point-in-time count is conducted each year and plays a role in determining homelessness funding and other resources for the area.
Central Valley families face fear and misinformation. Certified bilingual assisters in Fresno offer help to enroll in health plans.
Healthcare advocates urge immigrants to sign up for insurance plans before deadline
Central Valley families face fear and misinformation. Certified bilingual assisters in Fresno offer help to enroll in health plans.
bit.ly
January 31, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Central Valley families face fear and misinformation. Certified bilingual assisters in Fresno offer help to enroll in health plans.
Mars, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn will be visible to the naked eye.
Six planets to line up in California night sky. How to see parade, snow moon
Mars, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn will be visible to the naked eye.
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January 31, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Mars, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn will be visible to the naked eye.
Trump’s name is mentioned thousands of times – many are innocuous, but some include uncorroborated allegations that he abused young girls.
How Trump is named in the latest batch of the Epstein Files
Trump’s name is mentioned thousands of times – many are innocuous, but some include uncorroborated allegations that he abused young girls.
bit.ly
January 31, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Trump’s name is mentioned thousands of times – many are innocuous, but some include uncorroborated allegations that he abused young girls.