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Police investigate fatal Stockton shooting
STOCKTON, Calif. — Stockton police are investigating a shooting that turned deadly Friday evening. The Stockton Police Department says officers responded to the 3800 block of Fairburn Way around 5:30 p.m. on reports that someone was shot. Upon arriving at the scene, officers found a 31-year-old man with a gunshot wound.
Fireworks cause several Fourth of July fires in Stockton
STOCKTON, Calif. — Throughout Thursday night, illegal fireworks lit up the skies all around Stockton, but residents say the real brightness came when the embers from those fireworks touched things like trees and grass, making the dark night look like daytime. "The window was all lit up like the...
Search expands for suspect in Stockton fire that killed mom, 2 kids; $30k reward offered
The U.S. Marshals Service has joined the search for a Stockton man who is accused of killing a mother and her two children in a mobile home fire in late June. The federal law enforcement agency, in partnership with the Stockton Police Department, said they are offering a combined reward of up to $30,000 for information leading to the suspect's arrest.
Winton house fire under investigation
Fire crews responded to a structure fire on Eden Avenue near California Street in Winton at 9:45 p.m. When the fire crews arrived, they observed the fire coming from the roof of the house. A fire attack was initiated, and the fire crews were able to contain the fire within...
Proven winner Mary Beth Gunn joins Pacific as head women’s tennis coach
When Mary Beth Gunn arrived at Southeast Missouri State University in 2016, she took over a program that finished 2-20 overall and had not posted a winning record in nine seasons. Fast forward to 2024, when Gunn was named head coach of University of the Pacific women’s tennis program after...
‘We’re in trouble’: American flags intentionally flown upside down in Bakersfield on Fourth of July
Part of the event flyer read: "We, the people of Kern County, intend to make a statement that we are tired of seeing the weaponization of government agencies that politicians have at their disposal. The United States was not designed with two tiers of justice."
Man arrested after shooting at law enforcement officers in Woodlake, deputies say
WOODLAKE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A man has been arrested for allegedly shooting at law enforcement after a hit and run in Woodlake, the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies, along with other agencies, responded to the 23800 block of Avenue 324 in Woodlake for a traffic accident just before 10 p.m. on Thursday. Deputies say […]
2 California sisters in ICU with botulism amid outbreak traced to home-canned nopales
A family party near Fresno, California, resulted in 10 people being treated for botulism, a rare but serious illness caused by bacteria that affects the nervous system, public officials said Friday. The culprit in the outbreak? Home-canned nopales, or cactus pads. Two sisters are currently recovering in intensive care, a...
Bakersfield and Kern County firefighters battle multiple July 4 fires
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/FOX58) — The Bakersfield Fire Department said on July 4, 2024, their crews and Kern County Fire crews were called to multiple outdoor and grass fires across Kern County, including two 2-alarm fires. At around 11:30 p.m. BFD and KCFD were called to an active house fire...
Fresno Fire responds to Fourth of July incidents
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Fourth of July is historically one of the busiest days of the year for firefighters. Fresno Fire Department used extra resources to help keep the community safe throughout the night. “We are staffing two additional engines and a wildland brush rig just to be ready to respond to those calls […]
Hollister's Fourth of July biker rally revival halted over safety concerns
HOLLISTER, Calif. — The Fourth of July used to attract thousands of bikers and spectators to downtown Hollister for an annual biker rally, but Thursday streets and sidewalks were empty as just dozens, not thousands, of bikers rolled into town. “This could be a big draw for Hollister. You...
Second Celebrity Suspected In Death Of Matthew Perry
The investigation into the death of Matthew Perry has continued. Los Angeles Police Department officials have partnered with national agencies to determine whether or not anyone should be charged in the actor’s death. Now, a second celebrity has been named who might be involved. Continue reading to find out the latest details of the investigation.
Man arrested after trying to stab Vacaville store employee
(KRON) — A Vacaville man was arrested on Friday afternoon after he tried to stab an employee of a local store, the Vacaville Police Department said. He allegedly charged and headbutted an officer before he was taken into custody. The manager of Shop Heroic Wholesale Outlet, which sells everything from clothes to air conditioners to […]
Woman in wheelchair dies after hit by big rig in Sacramento's Arden-Arcade area
ARDEN-ARCADE, Calif. — A woman in a motorized wheelchair was hit and killed by a big rig Friday morning in the Arden-Arcade area of Sacramento County, California Highway Patrol said. CHP was dispatched around 10:20 a.m. to the crash site at Fulton Avenue and Alta Arden Expressway. The roadway...
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