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A Fresno substitute teacher, 47-year-old Christin David Flores, has been arrested on serious charges including lewd acts with a minor and arranging a sexual meeting with a 14- to 15-year-old student. The Central Unified School District swiftly removed her from all campuses and launched its own investigation, pledging full cooperation with police. Authorities are urging anyone with information to c...

Three armed suspects rolled into a Speedway gas station in Earlimart just before 1 AM, emptied the entire cash register, and vanished in a gray Hyundai—no one was hurt, but authorities are urgently seeking witnesses to help solve the brazen heist. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high...

Avenal’s political chessboard just got a wild move: council member Ricardo Verdugo, who narrowly avoided recall, is calling a special meeting to vote himself mayor and push for new elections in all four council seats. Meanwhile, the Kings County Board of Supervisors is holding its own urgent meeting Friday morning — live on Microsoft Teams with virtual comment options — to weigh the fallout. With...

Modesto’s beloved Caribbean gem, Cariblue, is on the brink of closing—its owner Abel Cano, who poured his heart into this authentic Jamaican eatery, is launching a GoFundMe to keep the doors open. With bills piling up and no other Caribbean restaurant in town, this community favorite, known for its island vibes and hands-on owner, is counting on locals to rally and save a culinary treasure. Listen...

The Central Valley is getting a major tech boost with the launch of F3 Innovate, a new supercomputing hub designed to bring cutting-edge AI and computing power directly to California’s food and agriculture industry. Partnering Fresno State, the San Diego Supercomputer Center, and F3 Innovate, this initiative aims to democratize advanced tech for farmers, researchers, and startups, turning data-dri...

Starting July 1, California legislative staff can now unionize — a historic first for a full-time legislature — empowering behind-the-scenes workers to demand fair wages, overtime pay, clearer promotions, and better benefits like parking reimbursements. Despite geographic challenges and high turnover, organizers are rallying across Capitol and district offices, partnering with labor groups to buil...

Madera police need your help catching a porch pirate who’s been stealing packages off front porches—surveillance caught them in the act. This isn’t an isolated incident; vehicle burglaries are on the rise, and crime is eroding neighborhood safety. If you recognize the suspect, tip them anonymously at 559-675-4220 or Crime Stoppers at 559-498-STOP. Let’s help bring this thief to justice and restore...

Madera police are on high alert as a wave of car break-ins sweeps the city — but they’re not backing down. With arrests already made and patrols ramped up, the department’s message is clear: these are crimes of opportunity — and you’re the key to stopping them. Lock your doors, hide valuables, never leave keys in your car, and park where you can see. Cameras help too. If you spot something, report...

Fashion Fair Mall in Fresno is rolling out its biggest upgrade yet — the Outdoor Village is getting a full facelift starting Monday, with new landscaping, seating, lighting, flooring, and remodeled restrooms. Business will keep running normally, with completion targeted for fall. This major refresh promises to breathe new life into a beloved local hub, and while exact timelines are still under wra...

A shocking multi-state child exploitation case has led to the arrest of 26-year-old Miguel Angel Lagos Ezquivel in Texas, after a parent reported disturbing online contact with their child in February 2026. Authorities believe Ezquivel targeted over 30 young victims across California, Arizona, Texas, Illinois, Colorado, New Mexico, and New Jersey—with 14 confirmed in California alone. A joint raid...

The FBI is digging into $300 million in suspicious AFA transactions routed through U.S. banks, probing potential fraud and money laundering tied to Argentina’s soccer team’s international deals — including payments to a “spiritual guide’s” family and shell companies in South Florida — all while the national team plays in the World Cup and AFA chief Claudio Tapia travels to the U.S. under a legal l...

When the Central Valley Honor Flight faced a $150,000 funding gap for a crucial October trip to Washington D.C., the entire community rallied — raising the money in days to ensure veterans could still see their memorials. Run entirely by volunteers, this nonprofit has flown over 2,200 WWII, Korean, and Vietnam vets since 2013, with trips now costing $230,000 each. With older vets on the waiting li...

Farmers in California’s Central Valley are racing to stay ahead with AI-powered tools like drones and moisture sensors, as a new supercomputer at Fresno State becomes the region’s first dedicated AI hub for agriculture. Designed to help growers tackle real-world challenges—from fleet management to weather forecasting—this tech push is critical for sustaining the valley’s $17 billion crop industry....

Fresno County faces a potential $240 million budget shortfall next year—up from a $15 million gap this year—thanks to federal cuts to Medi-Cal subsidies, leaving the county to shoulder an unfunded mandate. With no federal relief in sight, officials are already slashing budgets by 5% across departments and pushing a 12% hotel tax for $4.55 million, hoping voters approve it in November. Up to 30,000...

Fresno PD is urgently seeking help to find Alexandro Villalobos, a 34-year-old man from Fremont unfamiliar with the city, last seen July 6 at 7:35 AM near Fresno and M Streets. He’s 5’10”, 208 lbs, with short black hair and a beard, wearing a light blue shirt and prescription glasses. Police are asking anyone with info to contact them at 559-621-7000 — his safe return depends on community eyes. Li...

A brutal head-on crash on State Route 165 sent shockwaves through the area—two massive trucks, one hauling 80,000 pounds of livestock feed, collided in a fiery, high-stakes wreck that left emergency crews scrambling and raised serious questions about road safety. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an...

New USCIS rules forcing migrants to bring their own interpreters are creating devastating barriers—especially for Indigenous people from Mexico and Central America who don’t speak Spanish. With federal offices no longer offering Indigenous language support, many face deportation without understanding their rights, like Esterella’s brother, deported to Tijuana and separated from his kids. Immigrati...

Clovis Police are hitting the road this Friday night with a high-impact DUI checkpoint—don’t get caught driving impaired, because they’re serious about keeping everyone safe on the streets. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issu...

Turkey Run is back in Old Town Clovis this Thanksgiving, hitting Pollasky Avenue from 7 AM to 10:30 AM—perfect for runners, families, and food lovers. It’s the third year of this festive event, drawing around 3,000 participants and fitting into Clovis’s bigger picture of welcoming nearly half a million visitors annually. Downtown businesses won’t feel much of a hit, since most are closed anyway, a...

Wes Burford just shattered records across three sports—football, wrestling, and track—and walked away with California Male Athlete of the Year honors. In football, he became the Sac-Joaquin Section’s all-time leading rusher with over 7,000 yards and 100 touchdowns, while also punting and kicking. On the mat, he ranked No. 1 in California at 215 pounds and was the state runner-up. In track, he domi...

Meet Noel Morgan, a joyful two-year-old from Clovis born at just 24 weeks—so premature doctors doubted he’d survive. Now, he’s a giggly, playful toddler with a heartwarming story that’s earned him a spot in Hasbro’s Toddler of the Year contest. His mom, Mia Tyson, believes his journey proves that happiness and resilience can bloom even after the toughest starts. Voting for Noel not only celebrates...

Avenal City Council member Ricardo Verdugo is attempting to call a special meeting to replace recalled Mayor Alvaro Preciado and plan a general election—but legal experts say he can’t do it alone. California law requires a quorum of three out of five council members for official actions, and with only one active member, Verdugo lacks the authority to act unilaterally. To become mayor himself, he’d...

Global Stack is eyeing a few acres at Kings and Tulare County fairgrounds to build emergency response infrastructure — not a data center, but small, self-contained edge computing systems plus disaster gear powered by up to ten megawatts, plus aircraft and parking space. While fairgrounds have long served as emergency staging grounds, the big question is whether the local power grid can handle the...

Madera’s streets are under siege as car break-ins surge overnight — police are sounding the alarm after viral videos show hooded suspects prowling neighborhoods at 2 a.m., testing doors and windows. With arrests made but investigations ongoing, authorities urge residents to lock up tight, ditch valuables, and park where lights shine bright. If you spot trouble, call Madera PD at 559-675-4220 — or...

California’s high-speed rail project is finally gaining real momentum, with construction set to begin on the first 119-mile stretch from north of Shafter to Madera, aiming for completion by 2027. After years of delays and planning, the Authority has secured key approvals, cleared major environmental reviews, and just awarded the track and systems contract — a major milestone signaling serious prog...