A ‘Godzilla’ El Niño could hit this winter. What that might mean for SLO County Meteorologist John Lindsey explains where El Niños come from and how they impact the Central Coast.

Meteorologist John Lindsey explains where El Niños come from and how they impact the Central Coast.

International chain goes against Fresno fried chicken trend, opens new restaurant The Fresno area has lost seven KFC restaurants in the past year alone.

The Fresno area has lost seven KFC restaurants in the past year alone.

Fresno Unified's projected budget deficit climbs to $88M, district says The 49 percent increase is due to rising transportation costs and hiring more special education staff.

The 49 percent increase is due to rising transportation costs and hiring more special education staff.

Your guide to California’s 13th Congressional District primary race The swing district contest has drawn national attention, with President Donald Trump endorsing a Republican candidate.

The swing district contest has drawn national attention, with President Donald Trump endorsing a Republican candidate.

Father plans Clovis vigil at site of Caleb Quick slaying. ‘Still a safe space’ Both teens accused in the killing could be tried as adults, as recommended by the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office.

Both teens accused in the killing could be tried as adults, as recommended by the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office.

Gov. Newsom blasts Trump’s climate rollback: ‘reckless decision’ will cost lives The administration’s controversial move to repeal the nation’s legal foundation for regulating greenhouse gas is set to take effect Monday

The administration’s controversial move to repeal the nation’s legal foundation for regulating greenhouse gas is set to take effect Monday

15 California oil, grains producers get Good Food Awards finalist nods. See list The Good Food Foundation announced 26 finalists in the grains and oils categories, including 15 from the Golden State.

The Good Food Foundation announced 26 finalists in the grains and oils categories, including 15 from the Golden State.

Five stories Turlock residents should read this month. Here’s what to know From city employee pay to property damage complaints over fiber-optic installation, several stories made headlines in Turlock.

From city employee pay to property damage complaints over fiber-optic installation, several stories made headlines in Turlock.

California has most expensive gas prices in US. See when costs will ‘rise again’ The national average price of gas has dropped by about 9 cents over the past week, GasBuddy says.

The national average price of gas has dropped by about 9 cents over the past week, GasBuddy says.

Update: Police say Fresno taco restaurateur found after missing person report filed “He’s alive and he’s safe,” police said in a 4 p.m. update.

“He’s alive and he’s safe,” police said in a 4 p.m. update.

Two restaurants owned by the same Turlock man closing within weeks of each other A Stanislaus County bar, owned by the man’s former general manager, has also closed.

A Stanislaus County bar, owned by the man’s former general manager, has also closed.

Vaccinations urged as dangerous strain of virus emerges in Northern California A potentially more dangerous strain of the mpox virus was detected for the first time in a San Francisco resident. It is the seventh case in California.

A potentially more dangerous strain of the mpox virus was detected for the first time in a San Francisco resident. It is the seventh case in California.

Heavy snow, winter storm warning in forecast for Sierra Nevada. How much? Up to 2 feet of snow is expected on the highest peaks.

Up to 2 feet of snow is expected on the highest peaks.

Fresno State LB turns experience into confidence ahead of second season Tytus Khajavi leaned on a former player last season.

Tytus Khajavi leaned on a former player last season.

Turlock’s oldest family-owned jewelry store celebrates 30 years in business The store will have a celebratory event e on Friday, April 24

The store will have a celebratory event e on Friday, April 24

Patterson man shot 7 times by ICE and charged with assault to remain in custody Carlos Mendoza Hernandez appeared in court in a wheelchair and was deemed a flight risk by a federal judge

Carlos Mendoza Hernandez appeared in court in a wheelchair and was deemed a flight risk by a federal judge

California’s pension expansion bills will burn taxpayers, investors | Opinion “Two bills now advancing through the Senate would expand public safety pension benefits at the worst possible moment.”

“Two bills now advancing through the Senate would expand public safety pension benefits at the worst possible moment.”

Ex-Fresno Arts Council manager pleads guilty to $1.8M fraud. Lawyer cites addictions Suliana Caldwell’s attorney said he thought it unlikely she’ll receive the max sentence, but her punishment will include some time in custody.

Suliana Caldwell’s attorney said he thought it unlikely she’ll receive the max sentence, but her punishment will include some time in custody.

Can I smoke weed in public? Travel with pot? Know these California laws on 4/20 Learn about these state weed rules before you light up.

Learn about these state weed rules before you light up.

What are California’s least popular national parks? These spots had fewest visits One National Park Service site had fewer than 800 visitors in 2025.

One National Park Service site had fewer than 800 visitors in 2025.

Gov. Newsom cannot roll back progress on children’s dental care | Opinion “Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease affecting children, and its consequences reach far beyond mouth pain.”

“Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease affecting children, and its consequences reach far beyond mouth pain.”

A ‘Godzilla’ El Niño could hit this winter. What that might mean for SLO County Meteorologist John Lindsey explains where El Niños come from and how they impact the Central Coast.

Meteorologist John Lindsey explains where El Niños come from and how they impact the Central Coast.

Fresno State LB turns experience into confidence ahead of second season Tytus Khajavi leaned on a former player last season.

Tytus Khajavi leaned on a former player last season.

Turlock’s oldest family-owned jewelry store celebrates 30 years in business The store will have a celebratory event e on Friday, April 24

The store will have a celebratory event e on Friday, April 24

Can I smoke weed in public? Travel with pot? Know these California laws on 4/20 Learn about these state weed rules before you light up.

Learn about these state weed rules before you light up.

California’s pension expansion bills will burn taxpayers, investors | Opinion “Two bills now advancing through the Senate would expand public safety pension benefits at the worst possible moment.”

“Two bills now advancing through the Senate would expand public safety pension benefits at the worst possible moment.”

What are California’s least popular national parks? These spots had fewest visits One National Park Service site had fewer than 800 visitors in 2025.

One National Park Service site had fewer than 800 visitors in 2025.

Gov. Newsom cannot roll back progress on children’s dental care | Opinion “Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease affecting children, and its consequences reach far beyond mouth pain.”

“Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease affecting children, and its consequences reach far beyond mouth pain.”

Fresno State LB turns experience into confidence ahead of second season Tytus Khajavi leaned on a former player last season.

Tytus Khajavi leaned on a former player last season.

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Looking to upgrade your bedding? Right now, Avocado Green Mattress' bedding sale gets shoppers up to 50% off blankets, sheets and more.