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During a visit to Fresno on Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom said vaccinating the Central Valley against COVID-19 is a “top priority.” Though Newsom was widely expected to announce a new federal government-partnered mass vaccination clinic in the city during his stop at the Fresno Fairgrounds, he instead shared that the …

A seventh suspect was arrested in relation to the mass shooting at a Southeast Fresno house party in November that left four dead and six wounded. Ger Lee of Fresno is being held in Minnesota pending an extradition hearing. In a press release Thursday, the Fresno County District Attorney’s office …

Fresno Police announced today that they have arrested six suspects related to the November 17 mass shooting at a house party in Southeast Fresno that left four men dead. Although police confirmed the shooting was gang related, none of the victims themselves were gang members. The six arrested are Billy …

At the Fresno Fairgrounds inside the Industrial Education building, a large photo of Xy Lee holding a guitar hung above a stage. Beneath it, family and friends gathered around an open casket. There were floral arrangements in the shape of a guitar and a huge heart. “Right now, they are …

Two men remain hospitalized following Sunday night’s mass shooting at a party in Southeast Fresno that killed four. Seven men were rushed to area hospitals. One was admitted to Saint Agnes Medical Center in North Fresno and the rest were treated at Community Regional Medical Center downtown. That hospital’s Level-1 …

At a press conference following the mass shooting that killed four and wounded six others in Southeast Fresno, Fresno Police Chief Andy Hall announced he had created an Asian gang task force, despite no definitive evidence the shooting was gang-related. Many members of Southeast Asian communities have since questioned why …

A Central Valley Sheriff is encouraging carriers of concealed weapons to use their guns in the event of an active shooter or other threat. It started when Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreax decided he was tired of hearing about active shooters taking innocent lives. “They’re going into situations where the …

Four days before a black-clad gunman walked into a south Texas church and sprayed the congregation with bullets, killing at least 26 people, late-night host Samantha Bee highlighted the connection … Click to Continue »

Bishop Armando Ochoa begins the Mass outside a building that resembles a large red barn. He carries a hooked staff covered in animal fur and wears moccasins and a leather … Click to Continue »

The U.S. woke up Monday to the horrific news that a shooting in Las Vegas left at least 58 dead and more than 500 injured. The gunman, identified by police … Click to Continue »

The historic Gold Rush town of Mariposa was evacuated Tuesday afternoon after the Detwiler Fire expanded to 25,000 acres. The town of around 2,000 people located just west of Yosemite National Park is in the path of the flames approaching from the north. Evacuations orders are also in place for …

For some Merced residents Easter is the day that brings them to church to worship and give thanks. mvelez@mercedsun-star.com … Click to Continue »

Easter Sunday mass in Merced brought dozens of people out of their seats and into the aisle ways to sing, dance and worship with the choir, pastor and fellow churchgoers … Click to Continue »