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Central Valley Entertainment returns after the Fourth of July holiday with the biggest Central California crime stories from June 27 through July 10, 2026. This episode covers the Oildale shooting, Porterville officer-involved shooting, Turlock online predator sting, north Fresno gunfire, Tuolumne County homicide arrest, Earlimart robbery, Merced County DUI crash, Del Rio drive-by shooting, and Fresno motel arson case.Central Valley Entertainment returns after the Fourth of July holiday with the biggest Central California crime and public safety stories from June 27 through July 10, 2026.This episode covers major updates from Oildale, Porterville, Turlock, Fresno, Tuolumne County, Earlimart, Merced County, Del Rio, Stanislaus County, Tulare County, Kern County, and the wider Central Valley region. Stories include four people shot in Oildale, an armed suspect shot by a Porterville police officer, 13 arrests in a Turlock online predator sting, gunfire near River Park in north Fresno, a Tuolumne County homicide suspect arrested after community tips, an Earlimart gas station robbery, a Merced County DUI crash involving a child, a Del Rio drive-by shooting, and a Fresno motel arson investigation.Sources:Oildale shootinghttps://www.turnto23.com/news/in-your-neighborhood/bakersfield/man-arrested-after-four-including-child-shot-in-oildalePorterville officer-involved shootinghttps://abc30.com/post/armed-suspect-shot-porterville-police-officer/19480464/Turlock online predator stinghttps://www.modbee.com/news/local/crime/article316428391.htmlNorth Fresno shooting near River Parkhttps://abc30.com/post/police-presence-north-fresno-between-villaggio-river-park-shopping-centers/19463396/Tuolumne County fatal shooting arresthttps://www.modbee.com/news/local/crime/article316315348.htmlEarlimart gas station robberyhttps://abc30.com/post/gas-station-clerk-robbed-gunpoint-earlimart-deputies-say/19476655/Merced County DUI crashhttps://abc30.com/post/2-men-arrested-following-head-vehicle-collision-merced-county/19477055/Del Rio drive-by shootinghttps://www.modbee.com/news/local/crime/article316420116.htmlFresno motel arson investigationhttps://abc30.com/post/authorities-searching-arson-suspect-southeast-fresno-motel-parking-lot/19476210/Follow Central Valley Entertainment for Central Valley crime news, Fresno news, Kern County updates, Tulare County stories, Stanislaus County news, Merced County public safety updates, court stories, local business features, food, events, and community coverage.Website: https://centralvalleyentertainment.comSpotify Description — Longer Source Version

In this Central Valley Entertainment news roundup for Friday, June 26, 2026, we cover the biggest Central California stories from the past week.This episode includes major updates from Fresno, Madera County, Stockton, and Avenal. Stories include a 13-year-old arrested after a deadly northwest Fresno shooting, a fatal downtown Fresno hit-and-run, a 7-year-old boy who died after a southeast Fresno apartment pool drowning, a woman in her 80s shot inside a Fresno home, a Madera County deputy-involved shooting update, two new Stockton homicides, a former Fresno teacher’s court appearance, a heated Avenal recall dispute, and Fresno’s move toward a red-light camera pilot program.Stories covered:13-year-old arrested in deadly northwest Fresno shootinghttps://abc30.com/post/man-dies-shooting-northwest-fresno-apartment-complex-police-say/19370844/Woman killed in Downtown Fresno hit-and-runhttps://abc30.com/post/person-severely-injured-being-hit-vehicle-downtown-fresno/19384939/7-year-old dies after drowning at southeast Fresno apartment complexhttps://abc30.com/post/child-dies-possible-drowning-southeast-fresno-apartment-complex-officials-say/19383360/Woman in her 80s shot multiple times inside southeast Fresno homehttps://abc30.com/post/woman-shot-multiple-times-southeast-fresno-home-police-say/19379141/Missing wife found safe after Madera County deputy-involved shootinghttps://abc30.com/post/missing-woman-safe-husband-killed-madera-county-deputy/19365454/Stockton sees two new homicides just hours aparthttps://stocktonia.org/news/public-safety/2026/06/23/two-new-stockton-homicides-add-to-junes-streak-of-deadly-shootings/Former Fresno teacher appears in court on student sex-act chargeshttps://abc30.com/post/former-fresno-teacher-court-charges-sex-acts-involving-students/19383529/Avenal recalled officials refuse to step down at heated meetinghttps://abc30.com/post/tensions-rise-avenal-city-council-meeting-recalled-officials-refuse-step-down/19384941/Fresno starts red-light camera pilot processhttps://abc30.com/post/city-fresno-begins-process-red-light-camera-pilot-program/19382675/Follow Central Valley Entertainment for more Central Valley news, Fresno news, Stockton updates, Madera County stories, Kings County coverage, crime updates, court stories, local business features, food, events, and community news.Website: https://centralvalleyentertainment.com

Central Valley news this week for June 5–June 12, 2026 from Central Valley Entertainment. This episode covers the top Central California stories from Fresno, Modesto, Tulare, Bakersfield, Lake Kaweah, Corcoran, Tracy, South Tulare County, and Hanford, including crime news, crash updates, rescue coverage, school community grief, fire impacts, farm thefts, and police technology.Stories covered in this episode:Retired Fresno police sergeant killed, son arrestedABC30 reported that retired Fresno Police Sgt. Freeman Hunter Jr., 79, was found stabbed to death. Deputies said his 21-year-old son was arrested near Shaw and Grantland. Source: https://abc30.com/post/21-year-old-man-arrested-stabbing-dad-death-fresno-county-deputies-say/19257485/Modesto CHP pursuit ends with deadly home crashCBS Sacramento reported that a CHP pursuit ended when a car crashed into a Modesto home near Robin Hood Drive and Tuxford Lane. Officials said the crash sparked a fire and left one person dead. Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/modesto-home-crash-chp-chase-2-dead/Tulare hit-and-run kills one, injures oneABC30 reported that a couple walking home was hit near Paseo Del Lago and Viognier Street. One victim died, another suffered major injuries, and police said the suspected driver and passenger were later found hiding. Source: https://abc30.com/post/man-arrested-hit-run-tulare-killed-injured-another/19277342/East Bakersfield fatal stabbing leads to murder arrestBakersfieldNow reported that Kern County deputies found a man dead from an apparent stab wound on Grace Street. Investigators arrested 26-year-old Angel Garcia Meza on suspicion of murder. Source: https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/kcso-26-year-old-man-arrested-in-fatal-stabbing-in-east-bakersfield-kern-county-sheriffs-office-california9-year-old girl pulled from Lake KaweahABC30 reported that a 9-year-old girl went missing in the water at Lake Kaweah. A nearby man found her, pulled her out, started CPR, and she was airlifted to a hospital. Source: https://abc30.com/post/9-year-old-airlifted-hospital-being-rescued-lake-kaweah/19278816/Corcoran school mourns two educators killed in separate crashesABC30 reported that Mark Twain Elementary in Corcoran lost two educators, Despina Gamble and Leslie Conley, in separate Kings County crashes during the last week of school. Source: https://abc30.com/post/2-teachers-same-school-killed-separate-kings-county-crashes/19266264/Tracy warehouse fire could impact Valley air qualityABC30 reported that a large fire broke out at the Medline Distribution Center in Tracy. Heavy smoke rose during triple-digit heat, and air officials warned smoke could drift into the San Joaquin Valley. Source: https://abc30.com/post/tracy-warehouse-fire-could-impact-valley-air-quality-already-affected-triple-digit-heat/19280050/South Tulare County copper thefts leave crops without waterABC30 reported that a South Tulare County farm was hit by copper wire thefts twice in 48 hours. The thefts shut down irrigation and caused more than $20,000 in damage. Source: https://abc30.com/post/back-copper-wire-thefts-leave-tulare-county-farmers-water/19279443/Hanford police drone helps catch burglary suspectABC30 reported that Hanford Police used a new drone during a burglary investigation at Day’s Karate School on South Douty Street. Police said the drone helped officers locate and arrest a suspect. Source: https://abc30.com/post/hanford-polices-new-drone-helps-nab-burglary-suspect/19260500/Follow Central Valley Entertainment for weekly Central Valley news, Fresno news, Modesto news, Tulare County news, Bakersfield news, Hanford news, public safety updates, court cases, local crime stories, business features, food, and community coverage across Central California.Website: https://centralvalleyentertainment.com

Central Valley news this week: gang crackdown, Porterville alleged ISIS-support case, Fresno police shooting, Waterford death investigation, Kerman and Reedley graduation fights, Stockton homicide arrest, Fresno human trafficking sentence, and a massive Fresno warehouse fire.In this Central Valley Entertainment episode, we break down the biggest Central California stories from Friday, May 29 through Friday, June 5, 2026. This weekly local news roundup covers Fresno County, Tulare County, Stanislaus County, San Joaquin County, Porterville, Waterford, Kerman, Reedley, Stockton, and Fresno for listeners searching for Central Valley news today, Central California news this week, Fresno crime news, Tulare County news, Stockton crime news, public safety updates, police shooting investigation news, court updates, school graduation fight coverage, homicide arrest updates, human trafficking sentencing news, and Fresno fire coverage.Stories covered:Operation Hands Down, a major Central Valley gang crackdown with 69 felony arrests, 73 firearms seized, and drugs, ammunition, and cash recovered.A Porterville man charged in an alleged ISIS-support plot involving federal terrorism allegations, cryptocurrency, drones, RPGs, and alleged threats toward U.S. servicemembers. Charges are allegations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.A Fresno officer-involved shooting after a family disturbance call in southeast Fresno, with Calwa Elementary placed on lockdown.A Waterford death investigation after deputies used a restraint device during a family disturbance call involving 39-year-old Shane Harlan.A Kerman High School graduation fight that ended with four people taken into custody.A Reedley graduation fight during a Kings Canyon Unified alternative education ceremony that was caught on cell phone video and led to five arrests.A Stockton homicide arrest after 46-year-old Christopher Butler was found shot near railroad tracks north of Swain Road.A Fresno human trafficking case where Samuel Packard was sentenced to 40 years in state prison.A massive Fresno warehouse fire near L Street and Hamilton that drew a major firefighter response and left the building heavily damaged.This episode is for listeners following Central Valley breaking news, Fresno news, Porterville news, Tulare County news, Stanislaus County news, Waterford news, Kerman news, Reedley news, Stockton news, San Joaquin County crime news, Fresno County court updates, Central California crime news, local public safety stories, police investigations, school incidents, graduation fights, homicide cases, human trafficking cases, fire department responses, and small-town Central Valley stories that often get missed in statewide coverage.Source links:https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-joins-law-enforcement-partners-announces-resultshttps://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/three-arrested-kansas-and-california-charged-plot-support-isishttps://abc30.com/post/heavy-police-presence-roads-blocked-off-southeast-fresno/19241528/https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/waterford-death-investigation-disturbance-call/https://abc30.com/post/taken-custody-fight-kerman-high-graduation/19243747/https://abc30.com/post/5-arrested-fight-breaks-reedley-graduation-police-say/19229651/https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/stockton-homicide-arrest-swain-road-railroad-tracks/https://www.fresnoda.org/News-Media/News-Releases/Repeat-Human-Trafficker-Sentenced-to-40-Years-in-State-Prisonhttps://abc30.com/post/large-warehouse-fire-erupts-southeast-fresno/19236078/Follow Central Valley Entertainment for weekly Central Valley news, local crime stories, court cases, public safety updates, Fresno news, small-town updates, food, business, and community coverage across Central California.

This week’s top Central Valley stories include:Modesto Triple-Fatal StabbingModesto police investigated one of the most heartbreaking stories of the week after two women and an infant were found stabbed to death near Orville Wright Elementary School. Police arrested 28-year-old Joaquin Escoto, and the case remains an active homicide investigation.Source: https://www.modbee.com/news/local/crime/article315925390.htmlEast Bakersfield Double HomicideKern County deputies responded to reports of a shooting on Eucalyptus Drive in east Bakersfield and found two adult men dead. Homicide detectives are investigating, and questions remain about the property connected to the case.Source: https://www.turnto23.com/news/in-your-neighborhood/bakersfield/double-homicide-investigated-in-east-bakersfieldFresno Police Officer ArrestedA Fresno police officer, identified as Efren Lopez, was arrested on domestic violence-related allegations. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office handled the arrest, and Fresno police placed Lopez on administrative leave while the case and internal review move forward.Source: https://abc30.com/post/fresno-police-officer-arrested-domestic-violence-charges-deputies-say/19189194/Empire School Staffer ArrestedA paraprofessional assigned to Alice Stroud Elementary School in Empire was arrested on child sex-related charges. Authorities identified the employee as Sheila Tierra Ochoa. Because the case involves a minor, officials have limited the information released publicly.Source: https://www.modbee.com/news/local/crime/article315916093.htmlThree Killed in Highway 99 Crash Near GoshenThree Tulare residents were killed in a single-car crash along Highway 99 near Goshen on Memorial Day. CHP said the vehicle veered off the road and overturned multiple times. One passenger survived with minor injuries.Source: https://abc30.com/post/3-people-killed-single-car-crash-tulare-county-identified/19181498/Merced Man Killed by Amtrak Train While Riding ScooterA Merced man riding an electric scooter was hit and killed by an Amtrak train near Glen and Santa Fe avenues. Family and friends identified him as Richard Candy Luvian, and a memorial formed near the crash site.Source: https://abc30.com/post/man-hit-killed-amtrak-scooter-merced-officials-say/19175384/Ceres SWAT Arrest After Alleged ThreatsCeres police said a SWAT team arrested Rafael Echeverria after a domestic violence investigation involving alleged threats with a firearm. Police said the victim escaped and contacted officers. The case includes several serious allegations.Source: https://www.modbee.com/news/local/crime/article315886122.htmlClovis Rezoning Battle AdvancesThe Clovis Planning Commission advanced an infill rezoning plan affecting about 54 acres across 20 parcels. Supporters point to housing requirements, while some residents raised concerns about traffic, density, parks, crime, and neighborhood changes.Source: https://abc30.com/post/clovis-planning-commission-approves-infill-rezoning-program-despite-community-opposition/19191059/Amazon Mega-Warehouse Confirmed for West FresnoAmazon confirmed it will operate in a large warehouse project under construction near Marks and Nielsen avenues in west Fresno. Supporters point to jobs and economic growth, while critics continue to raise concerns about truck traffic, air quality, and industrial development.Source: https://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/article315816662.htmlFor more Central Valley news, local crime updates, food features, business stories, events, and community coverage, visit centralvalleyentertainment.com.

This week on Central Valley Entertainment Weekly News, we cover the top Central California and Central Valley stories from Monday, May 18 through Friday, May 22, 2026.This episode includes major local news updates from Tulare County, Los Banos, Merced, Porterville, Visalia, Hanford, Lemoore, Lodi, Fresno, Prather, and San Joaquin County.Top stories include a Tulare County deputy-involved shooting now under state review, three murder charges filed in a Los Banos fentanyl case, a Merced mother arrested after a child was found in a hot car, a Porterville-linked robbery and carjacking spree, a deadly Highway 99 crash near Lodi, a Fresno officer shooting update, a Prather stabbing arrest, gunfire near Fresno apartments, and the death of a 3-year-old Hanford boy after a Highway 41 crash.Stories covered:Tulare County deputy-involved shooting under California DOJ reviewSource: ABC30 Action Newshttps://abc30.com/post/tulare-county-deputies-involved-shooting-home/19138753/Los Banos fentanyl case leads to three murder chargesSource: ABC30 Action Newshttps://abc30.com/post/suspected-fentanyl-dealer-faces-3-murder-counts-los-banos-deaths/19146412/Merced mother arrested after child found in hot carSource: ABC30 Action Newshttps://abc30.com/post/mother-arrested-felony-child-abuse-found-hot-car-merced/19134016/Porterville trio arrested after multi-county robbery and carjacking spreeSource: Fresno Beehttps://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/crime/article315844465.htmlTruck driver arrested after deadly Highway 99 crash near LodiSource: KCRA 3https://www.kcra.com/article/lodi-highway-99-crash-big-righ-driver-dhs/71375320Fresno officer shooting suspect dies in hospitalSource: Fresno Beehttps://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/crime/article315848325.htmlPrather man arrested after Fresno County stabbingSource: Fresno Beehttps://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/crime/article315851410.htmlThree shooters open fire near Fresno apartmentsSource: Fresno Beehttps://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/crime/article315834906.html3-year-old Hanford boy dies after Highway 41 crash in FresnoSource: Fresno Beehttps://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/article315845999.htmlFollow Central Valley Entertainment for weekly Central Valley news, Central California crime updates, court cases, crash reports, local public safety stories, food, business, events, and community coverage.Website: centralvalleyentertainment.comCentral Valley news, Central California news, Fresno news, Merced news, Los Banos news, Tulare County news, Fresno crime, Merced County news, Lodi crash, Highway 99 crash, Highway 41 crash, Prather stabbing, Porterville robbery, Hanford news, Visalia news, Lemoore news, local California news, Central Valley Entertainment, weekly news podcast, California crime podcastSpotify Podcast Keywords

Fresno County deputy arrested after an on-duty sexual battery accusation, a deadly fiery crash in Visalia, a Los Banos gun arrest involving the gang unit, a Mariposa attempted-murder suspect update near Modesto, a Turlock student robbery near Pitman High School, a Merced apartment fire, a deadly Madera train incident, a Stanislaus River rescue near Oakdale, and a Modesto school emergency.Stories covered in this episode:1. Fresno County Deputy Arrested, Accused Of Sexual Battery While On DutyA Fresno County sheriff’s deputy was arrested after an allegation of sexual battery while on duty. Fresno police are leading the investigation, and the source report said the alleged incident happened while the deputy was wearing his badge and uniform.Source: ABC30 Action Newshttps://abc30.com/post/fresno-county-deputy-arrested-accused-sexual-battery-duty/19100583/2. Deadly Fiery Crash In VisaliaA fiery four-vehicle crash in Visalia left one person dead near Demaree Street and Houston Avenue. Investigators believe speed and reckless driving may have played a role.Source: ABC30 Action Newshttps://abc30.com/post/deadly-visalia-crash-believed-caused-reckless-driving-speeding-investigators-say/19101799/3. Los Banos Gang Unit Arrests Wanted Man With Loaded GunLos Banos police said officers arrested David Medina after he allegedly fled on a bicycle and threw a loaded gun into a front yard. Police also said he had a felony burglary warrant.Source: Merced Sun-Starhttps://www.mercedsunstar.com/news/local/crime/article315756214.html4. Mariposa Attempted-Murder Suspect Dies After Being Found Near ModestoAuthorities said Keith Capron was wanted in connection with an attempted murder in Coulterville. Deputies later found him in the Modesto area, where officials said he died during the arrest attempt.Source: ABC30 Action Newshttps://abc30.com/post/mariposa-county-deputies-searching-attempted-homicide-suspect/19081245/5. Two Pitman High Students Robbed Near Turlock CampusTwo Pitman High School students were robbed near campus in Turlock. Police said the suspect showed a firearm, and extra patrols were sent to the area.Source: The Modesto Beehttps://www.modbee.com/news/local/crime/article315763385.html6. Merced Apartment Fire Displaces ResidentsA late-night fire at the Barcelona Apartments in Merced forced evacuations and left multiple units uninhabitable. Officials said no injuries were reported.Source: ABC30 Action Newshttps://abc30.com/post/fire-displaces-residents-damages-units-merced-apartment-complex/19096113/7. Person Killed After Being Hit By Train In MaderaMadera police confirmed that a person died after being hit by a train near Yosemite Avenue and the railroad tracks between Gateway Drive and E Street.Source: ABC30 Action Newshttps://abc30.com/post/madera-police-investigating-incident-involving-train-multiple-roads-blocked/19094660/8. Six Rescued From Stanislaus River Near OakdaleSix people were rescued from fast-moving water in the Stanislaus River near Oakdale. Officials said the rescues involved three teens and three kayakers.Source: The Modesto Beehttps://www.modbee.com/news/local/article315763174.html9. Modesto Student Found Unresponsive In School PoolA Davis High School student was hospitalized after being found unresponsive in a school pool during a PE aquatics class. School officials said a teacher pulled the student from the water, began CPR, and called paramedics.Source: The Modesto Beehttps://www.modbee.com/news/local/education/article315762347.htmlCentral Valley Entertainment covers Central Valley news, Central California crime stories, public safety updates, local businesses, food, community stories, and longer-form true crime coverage.For more local stories, visit:https://centralvalleyentertainment.comFollow Central Valley Entertainment for weekly Central Valley news updates, local crime stories, community coverage, and true crime episodes from across Central California.

This week on Central Valley Entertainment Weekly News, we cover major Central California stories from Monday, May 4 through Friday, May 8, 2026.Top stories include a Sacramento City Unified cash crisis, a Canvas cyberattack affecting Fresno State, UC Merced and College of the Sequoias, a heartbreaking Fresno moped crash update, the former Del Oro High School coach plea, the Reedley biolab guilty verdict, a Knights Ferry homicide investigation, a Modesto fatal shooting, a Stockton police shooting update and the Patterson High School lockdown being lifted.Stories and sources:Sacramento school cash crisis — KCRA reports Sacramento City Unified faces a major deficit and possible cash shortage by July.https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-city-unified-school-district-budget-funds/71248128College Canvas hack — ABC30 reports Central California colleges were impacted by a Canvas cybersecurity incident during finals week.https://abc30.com/post/multiple-central-california-colleges-impacted-massive-canvas-hack/19060564/Fresno moped crash update — ABC30 reports new details after a crash near Bullard and Palm killed Dominiq Puentes and severely injured Jay Garcia.https://abc30.com/post/12-year-old-boy-injured-fatal-moped-crash-northwest-fresno-has-leg-amputated/19060468/Del Oro coach plea — BakersfieldNow reports former walk-on band coach Salvador Fabian entered a no-contest plea in Kern County court.https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/former-del-oro-high-school-band-coach-pleads-no-contest-to-having-sex-with-a-student-court-crime-kern-high-school-district-bakersfield-californiaReedley biolab verdict — ABC30 reports Jia Bei Zhu, also known as David He, was found guilty on 12 counts connected to the illegal Reedley biolab case.https://abc30.com/post/man-found-guilty-12-counts-running-illegal-biolab-reedley/19051585/Knights Ferry remains case — KCRA reports a homicide investigation after human remains were found near Highway 108 in Stanislaus County.https://www.kcra.com/article/homicide-investigation-human-remains-knights-ferry/71246807Modesto fatal shooting — The Modesto Bee reports police are investigating a deadly shooting near Ellison and Lancey drives.https://www.modbee.com/news/local/crime/article315653966.htmlStockton police shooting update — Stocktonia reports police identified Moises Flores-Andrade as the man killed in an officer-involved shooting.https://stocktonia.org/news/crime/2026/05/06/ax-wielding-attacker-shot-and-killed-by-police-was-25-year-old-stockton-man/Patterson High lockdown lifted — KCRA reports officials found no active threat after a lockdown at Patterson High School.https://www.kcra.com/article/patterson-high-school-on-lockdown-due-to-possible-explosive-devices-police-say/71234249Follow Central Valley Entertainment for Central Valley news, Central California news, Fresno news, Sacramento news, Bakersfield news, Modesto news, Stockton news, public safety updates, court stories, crime news, school updates, food, business and community coverage.Visit centralvalleyentertainment.com

Central Valley news today for Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from Central Valley Entertainment.Today’s episode focuses on crime, courts, public safety, and local government across Central California. We cover a Merced County coach arrested in a child sex abuse material investigation, an Oakdale man’s federal guilty plea, an Atwater woman ordered to stand trial in a Ceres killing, a Los Banos armed-subject investigation, a fatal Los Banos crash involving a DoorDash driver, a wrong-way DUI crash near Atwater, a Modesto hit-and-run death, an I-5 crash near Newman, the Avenal recall election dispute, and the funeral service for fallen Tulare County Deputy Randy Hoppert.Cities and areas covered include Delhi, Livingston, Los Banos, Atwater, Ceres, Oakdale, Modesto, Newman, Avenal, Tulare County, Merced County, Stanislaus County, and Kings County.Follow Central Valley Entertainment for daily Central California news, local crime updates, food, businesses, events, and community stories.Website: centralvalleyentertainment.com1. Livingston / Delhi Coach Arrested In Child Sex Abuse Material CaseTown: Delhi / Livingston / Merced CountySource: Los Banos EnterpriseDetectives arrested 21-year-old Daniel Lucatero Bucio of Delhi after an investigation tied to alleged possession of child sexual abuse material. The report says investigators found no current evidence that any children he coached were victims. Link: https://losbanosenterprise.com/community/crime/2026/livingston-middle-school-coach-arrested-for-possession-of-child-sexual-abuse-material/Town: Oakdale / Stanislaus CountySource: The Modesto BeeFederal prosecutors said Gonzalo Hernandez, 38, pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a minor. Sentencing is scheduled for August 17, and he faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years in prison. Link: https://www.modbee.com/news/local/crime/article315553562.htmlTown: Atwater / Ceres / Stanislaus CountySource: The Modesto BeeA judge ordered Zella Holmes, 41, to stand trial in the 2025 shooting death of Franklin Martin at a Ceres motel. She faces a murder charge, firearm enhancement, felony evasion, and child endangerment count. Link: https://www.modbee.com/news/local/crime/article315551310.htmlTown: Los Banos / Merced CountySource: Los Banos EnterprisePolice temporarily shut down part of East Pacheco Boulevard after reports that a person appeared to point a weapon at people nearby. Officers recovered a pellet gun, but the reported subject was not found. Link: https://losbanosenterprise.com/community/crime/2026/police-respond-to-report-of-armed-subject-on-east-pacheco-boulevard-pellet-gun-recovered/Town: Los Banos / Merced CountySource: ABC30ABC30 reported that 34-year-old Michael Qualls died after a two-car head-on crash in Los Banos while delivering DoorDash orders. Police said no arrests had been made as the investigation continued. Link: https://abc30.com/post/34-year-old-man-killed-head-crash-delivering-doordash-family-says/18980796/Town: Atwater / Merced CountySource: Merced Sun-StarCHP said a wrong-way crash on southbound Highway 99 north of Atwater Boulevard caused major injuries. Multiple patients, including juveniles, were taken to hospitals.....Link: https://www.mercedsunstar.com/news/local/crime/article315551781.htmlTown: Modesto / Stanislaus CountySource: The Modesto BeeCHP said a woman died after being struck by two vehicles on Riverside Drive. One driver stayed at the scene, while the second driver left before officers arrived. Link: https://www.modbee.com/news/local/article315549065.htmlTown: Newman / Stanislaus CountyA recall election is underway in Avenal after a judge allowed it to move forward. ABC30 reported the recall targets the mayor and three councilmembers, while the city continues to dispute the process. Link: https://abc30.com/post/recall-election-underway-avenal-amid-dispute-kings-county/18981107/Town: Tulare County / Visalia / PortervilleSource: ABC30

Central Valley news today for Monday, April 27, 2026, from Central Valley Entertainment.In today’s episode, we cover a Sacramento County train death, a Highway 99 motorcycle crash, Stockton gunfire, a Fresno e-bike crash, a McFarland shooting investigation, an East Sacramento housing appeal, a Madera County election report, Ceres and Modesto-area event updates, Merced and Atwater May events, and a Central Valley weather warm-up.Stories covered today:Pedestrian dies after Sacramento County train strikeSacramento County — KCRA 3https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-train-crash-roseville-walerga-roads/71138446Motorcyclist hospitalized after Highway 99 crashSacramento — KCRA 3https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-highway-99-motorcycle-crash-12th-avenue/71137810Stockton bicyclist escapes gunfireStockton — SFGATE / Bay City Newshttps://www.sfgate.com/news/bayarea/article/stockton-bicyclist-unharmed-after-gunfire-from-22228044.phpFresno e-bike crash sends rider to hospitalFresno — The Fresno Beehttps://amp.fresnobee.com/news/local/article315544186.htmlMcFarland shooting prompts extra security before festivalMcFarland — BakersfieldNowhttps://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/mcfarland-officers-confirm-roadway-shooting-near-industrial-street-before-parade-festivalEast Sacramento housing appeal heads to City CouncilSacramento — KCRA 3https://www.kcra.com/article/east-sacramento-neighbors-appeal-approval-of-proposed-6-story-apartment-project/71132637Madera County candidate legal history reportMadera County — The Modesto Beehttps://www.modbee.com/news/california/central-valley/article315079791.htmlCeres Balloon Festival pauses in 2026Ceres / Modesto — The Modesto Beehttps://www.modbee.com/entertainment/article315487209.htmlMerced, Atwater and Patterson May events announcedMerced / Atwater / Patterson — Merced Sun-Starhttps://www.mercedsunstar.com/entertainment/article315486309.htmlSierra showers linger as the Central Valley warms upCentral Valley / Sierra — KCRA 3 Weatherhttps://www.kcra.com/article/unsettled-sierra-warming-in-valley-across-norcal/71137721Follow Central Valley Entertainment for daily Central California news, crime updates, local events, food, businesses, and community stories.Website: centralvalleyentertainment.com

Central Valley Entertainment Daily News for Sunday, April 26, 2026.Today’s episode covers major Central California stories, including a 144th Fighter Wing jet emergency after the Clovis Rodeo flyover, a deadly Fresno County canal crash, an Atwater motorcycle chase, a fatal I-5 rollover near Newman, Bakersfield anti-trafficking arrests, a Fresno arson sentencing, an Atwater death investigation, Sacramento rain totals, a Tacos El Cabezon update, and Stanislaus County food/business changes.Stories covered:Clovis / Fresno County — 144th Fighter Wing jet lands safely after canopy malfunctionSource: https://abc30.com/post/144th-fighter-wing-jet-has-canopy-malfunction-following-clovis-rodeo-flyover-pilot-lands-safely/18968110/Fresno County — Woman killed after Dodge Challenger crashes into canal; driver arrestedSource: https://kmph.com/news/local/woman-dead-challenger-driver-arrested-after-dui-reckless-driving-ends-in-crash-into-canalAtwater / Merced County — Motorcycle rider arrested after chase ends in Weber CanalSource: https://kmph.com/news/local/motorcycle-rider-arrested-after-attempting-to-avoid-police-by-jumping-in-canalNewman / Stanislaus County — CHP reports fatal I-5 rollover crash near Stuhr RoadSource: https://www.modbee.com/news/local/article315534716.htmlBakersfield / Kern County — Four arrested during nationwide anti-trafficking operationSource: https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/4-arrested-in-bakersfield-during-nationwide-anti-trafficking-operation-coast-to-coast-training-center-victims-kern-county-california-crimeFresno — Downtown Fresno arsonist sentencedSource: https://abc30.com/post/downtown-fresno-arsonist-sentenced-register-local-police/18960770/Atwater / Merced County — Deputies investigate death after dog bite foundSource: https://kmph.com/news/local/deputies-shift-probe-from-possible-hit-and-run-after-finding-dog-bite-on-victimSacramento / Stockton / Modesto — April rain totals climb across the regionSource: https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-rain-totals-april-2026/71110319Fresno — Tacos El Cabezon owner explains absence after hospitalizationSource: https://kmph.com/news/local/missing-fresno-taqueria-owner-explains-absence-after-hospitalizationStanislaus County — Food scene changes in Turlock, Salida, Ceres, and ModestoSource: https://www.modbee.com/living/food-drink/article315524740.htmlFollow Central Valley Entertainment for daily Central California news, crime updates, food, business, events, and community coverage.Visit: https://centralvalleyentertainment.com

Today on Central Valley Entertainment Daily News, we cover the top Central California stories for Saturday, April 25, 2026.In this episode, we cover a northeast Fresno armed robbery investigation, Fresno State’s new ban on motorized scooters and bikes, murder charges in a Dinuba double homicide case, security at the 112th Clovis Rodeo, possible Sacramento school closures, a federal fraud case involving a former Sacramento councilmember, and a new state park planned near the Fresno-Madera County line.Stories covered today:Police search for suspects after northeast Fresno armed robberyFresno, CASource: ABC30https://abc30.com/story/police-searching-suspects-armed-robbery-outside-northeast-fresno-restaurant/18961427/Fresno State bans electric scooters, bikes and skateboardsFresno, CASource: ABC30https://abc30.com/post/fresno-state-bans-electric-scooters-bikes-skateboards-campus/18963306/Murder charges filed in Dinuba double homicide caseDinuba, CASource: ABC30https://abc30.com/post/murder-charges-filed-man-accused-dinuba-double-homicide/18954090/Mounted patrol adds security at 112th Clovis RodeoClovis, CASource: ABC30https://abc30.com/post/clovis-rodeo-keeps-crowds-safe-heading-weekend-levels-security/18963241/Sacramento City Unified weighs possible school closuresSacramento, CASource: Abridged Sacramentohttps://www.abridged.org/news/school-closures-sacramento-city-district-possibilities/Former Sacramento councilmember pleads guilty in fraud caseSacramento, CASource: CBS Sacramentohttps://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/sacramento-sean-loloee-pleads-guilty-grocery-store-fraud-scheme/New state park planned along Fresno-Madera County lineFresno County / Madera CountySource: ABC30https://abc30.com/post/gov-gavin-newsom-announces-new-state-parks-including-fresno-madera-county-line/18945249/Follow Central Valley Entertainment Daily News for daily Central California news, crime updates, court stories, school updates, local government, events, food, business features, and community coverage.Visit: centralvalleyentertainment.com

Today on Central Valley Entertainment Daily News, we cover the top Central California and Central Valley stories for April 24, 2026.Stories covered:1. Bakersfield: Three killed in a high-speed crash in southwest Bakersfield.2. Fresno: Fresno Unified workers help stop a suspected kidnapper after children were found safe.3. Fowler: Investigation underway after a National Raisin Company employee was reported missing.4. Stockton: San Joaquin County prosecutors file charges in two sexual assault attacks.5. Sacramento: Testimony continues in the K Street mass shooting trial.6. Central Valley weather: Four tornadoes confirmed near Atwater, Clovis, Biola and Terra Bella.7. Fresno: City votes to drop the Cesar Chavez name from a nearly seven-mile road stretch.8. Modesto: Police announce a DUI checkpoint for Friday night.9. Patterson: Court orders restitution in a school embezzlement case.10. Merced County: Search warrant leads to firearms and narcotics arrest.Read the full article and watch the video at:https://centralvalleyentertainment.com/central-valley-news-april-24-2026-bakersfield-crash-fresno-arrest-tornadoescentral-valley-news-april-24-2026-bakersfield-crash-fresno-arrest-tornadoesFollow Central Valley Entertainment for daily Central Valley news, crime updates, local business stories, food, events and community coverage.