Fresno Highway 41 Crash: 3-Year-Old Dies After Suspected DUI Collision
A tragic crash on Highway 41 in Fresno County has turned into a heartbreaking reminder of how fast a routine drive can...
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Bakersfield Highway 99 Big-Rig Crash Leaves One Dead: Steps for Families
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Read moreFatal Bay Bridge Crash Between Oakland and SF: How Claims Work
A Bay Bridge fatal crash is a reminder of how quickly a normal commute can turn into a life-changing event Recent reporting...
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Read moreNorthern California Child Dies After Table Falls at After-School Program
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Read moreSan Jose SR-87 to I-280 Ramp Crash and Fire: What Drivers Should Know
A late-night crash on a major San Jose freeway connector ramp ended with a vehicle fire and a closure that disrupted traffic...
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An overnight shooting in the parking lot of a Walmart in East Chula Vista has left an 18-year-old employee dead and a...
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