Recent Central California News
Dos Palos Shooting: Ramon Bernal Gonzalez Murder Case
Ramon Bernal Gonzalez was found shot in Dos Palos on April 22, 2021. Here’s what Hugo Noe Sanchez told detectives and what happened in court.
Santiago Mantar Gustine: What Happened at the Dairy Farm Murder on April 20, 2020
CHP says a traffic stop on I-5 in Fresno County led to the seizure of 61 pounds of meth, 7 pounds of fentanyl powder, and a loaded stolen handgun.
Santiago Mantar Gustine: What Happened at the Dairy Farm Murder on April 20, 2020
Santiago Mantar was killed while working at a dairy near Gustine on April 20, 2020. Here is what happened, what prosecutors said, and how Hector DeLaCruz was later convicted and sentenced.
Stockton Teen Killed Friday Night on Pixie Drive
Stockton police are investigating after an 18-year-old was shot Friday night near Pixie Drive and Doray Court. Here is what is confirmed so far.
Alycia Reynaga Stockton: What Happened on April 18, 2022 at Stagg High
Alycia Reynaga, 15, was killed at Stagg High School in Stockton on April 18, 2022. Here is what happened, what police said, and what came next.
Maria Salud Banda Wash Dies After Fresno Nursery Stabbing
Maria Salud Banda Wash, owner of Sago Rey Palms Plant Nursery in Fresno, died after an Easter Sunday machete attack. Her nephew, Nicolas Arriaga, faces murder and other charges
Kathy Hyde Bakersfield: The April 17, 1984 Tex’s Barrel House Murder
Explore the details of Kathy Hyde Bakersfield and the events surrounding the Tex’s Barrel House murder case from 1984.
Man killed in Grand Resort Apartments shooting
Merced police are investigating after a 28-year-old man was shot and killed Tuesday night at Grand Resort Apartments on Devonwood Drive near Meadows Avenue. Detectives say the case appears isolated, but no arrest has been announced.
Fresno police arrest suspect in Sun Stereo Warehouse killing
Fresno police say a 19-year-old has been arrested in the March 20 fatal shooting of 38-year-old Meharie Kidane outside Sun Stereo Warehouse in downtown Fresno after an altercation during a gathering.
La Tia Juana brings tacos and margaritas to downtown Merced
La Tia Juana is one of downtown Merced’s newer food-and-nightlife spots, blending tacos, cocktails, wings, Michelada Shrimp and sports bar energy on West Main Street.
Kern deputy-involved shooting shuts Hwy 58
Kern County deputies say a reported shooting on South Pepper Drive led to a short pursuit, a crash on Highway 58, and a deputy-involved shooting that left the suspect dead. A separate gunshot victim was taken to a hospital, and the investigation remains active.
Natomas High School shooting leaves student dead
A juvenile was killed in a shooting at Natomas High School in Sacramento on Friday afternoon. Police said the suspected shooter is a current Natomas High student, and the district canceled Saturday events while preparing counseling and added safety support.
Porterville Detective Killed During Eviction Ambush
A Porterville eviction response turned deadly after a Tulare County detective was shot and killed, triggering a massive multi-agency standoff.
Atwater Police Chase Ends in Downtown Crash, Arrest
An Atwater police pursuit ended in a downtown crash after officers say a wanted man driving a stolen pickup hit a business and ran before being captured.
Patterson ICE Shooting Shuts Down I-5 Ramps in Stanislaus
A federal immigration operation near Patterson turned into a shooting scene along Interstate 5, leaving one man hospitalized and shutting down ramps at Sperry Avenue.
Half Dome Way Shooting in Bakersfield Leaves 4 Wounded
A Bakersfield Easter shooting on Half Dome Way left four people wounded, led to a police standoff, and ended with arrests, recovered firearms, and search warrants at two homes.