A bomb threat and barricaded suspect at a downtown bank caused a large police response, prompting nearby Bakersfield government buildings to go on lockdown purely as a safety precaution while authorities handled the situation. 

Bruce Crandall was a legendary Army aviator whose courage under fire saved dozens of lives, and his actions at Ia Drang made him one of the most revered Medal of Honor recipients.

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June 2 is a crucial date for many of the offices because of California's top-two system, where the top two vote-getters, regardless of political affiliation, advance to November. 

Peabo Bryson was a two‑time Grammy‑winning R&B icon whose voice defined some of the most famous Disney songs ever, and his decades‑long career left a major legacy in soul, pop, and film music. 

A growing push inside the University of California system has professors wanting to bring back the SAT because they believe students are arriving less prepared—but the issue is still unresolved and highly controversial. 

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Graham Platner admits the texts were a personal mistake he and his wife have addressed, while trying to keep the focus on his campaign—but the reports have added to ongoing scrutiny during a competitive Senate race. 

A federal judge said the “86‑47” flag—while controversial—is political speech, not a credible threat, so the protest group can keep displaying it for now. 

Trump angrily confronted Netanyahu because Israel’s actions in Lebanon could blow up delicate negotiations with Iran and escalate the wider Middle East conflict. 

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Peters, a central figure in efforts to challenge the 2020 election results, was freed early after the governor reduced her sentence, a decision that sparked major political backlash. 

Hackers didn’t break into Instagram—they convinced its own AI support system to hand over accounts, exposing major risks in relying on automated security tools.  

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Republican senators are demanding clarity on a controversial $1.8 billion Trump IRS settlement fund intended to compensate alleged victims of government “weaponization,” with concerns it could benefit political allies linked to the January 6 Capitol attack. The fund, now paused by a federal court, has triggered bipartisan backlash, stalled immigration legislation, and prompted Trump to reconsider whether to move forward with it. 

A leadership shakeup at the California High-Speed Rail Authority saw a new board chair appointed, but transparency concerns intensified as officials again avoided media questions despite pledging better communication. The agency also approved major contracts and a controversial business plan while facing ongoing criticism over limited public engagement and accountability on the multibillion-dollar project. 

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Xavier Becerra threatened legal action against rival Tom Steyer after a campaign ad suggested he could face a federal indictment tied to a fraud case involving his former aides, despite prosecutors saying Becerra was not implicated. The dispute escalated with dueling legal threats as Becerra’s team demanded the ad be removed as defamatory, while Steyer’s campaign refused and pushed for further scrutiny of Becerra’s connection to the aides’ crimes.  

A sweeping Central Valley gang crackdown led to 69 arrests after a two‑month undercover investigation targeting Mexican Mafia and Sureño networks, with authorities seizing 73 firearms, large quantities of drugs, and over $160,000 in cash. The operation disrupted organized crime activity, prevented multiple planned violent attacks, and exposed the involvement of minors in firearms trafficking and gang-related offenses.  

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It sounds like “more mosquitoes,” but the plan is actually to collapse the mosquito population from the inside using biology. The goal is: fewer disease-spreading mosquitoes over time—not more. 

A low-budget horror movie made by a 20-year-old YouTuber just beat big Hollywood films—because it tapped into internet culture and Gen Z in a way traditional studios usually don’t. 

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Republicans feel momentum because their voters are showing up early—but whether that translates into actual wins in a heavily Democratic state is still uncertain. 

A federal prosecutor unexpectedly left a high-profile case accusing former FBI Director James Comey of threatening the president over a controversial social media post—adding more uncertainty to an already disputed prosecution. 

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Tesla says its cars are close to driving themselves safely. But insiders who trained the system say: it still makes too many mistakes to trust.  

A man secretly lived in a family’s crawl space for months. Built a functioning living area using their power. Was only discovered after a neighbor noticed something suspicious. He’s now serving time for burglary. This wasn’t just trespassing—it was basically someone becoming an invisible roommate under a family’s home without them knowing. 

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Fresno Unified is switching attorneys as the school district defends a defamation lawsuit filed by a football coach. Don Arax, the former Bullard High School football coach, filed a lawsuit against the district and Trustee Keshia Thomas in 2022, alleging Thomas defamed him in an interview. Judge Kristi Culver Kapetan is scheduled to hear a motion June 9 on a summary judgment motion from Thomas that could dismiss her from the case.  

Fresno Unified Superintendent Misty Her stepping directly into a first‑grade classroom at Mayfair Elementary to figure out how to improve reading. The “key to reading” here wasn’t technology—it was better, hands-on teaching and leadership that actually shows up in the classroom. 

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