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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.