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You can cut down your own Christmas tree in CA for $20. Where to go near Fresno • Nov. 11, 2026, 8:00 AM ET (The Fresno Bee)

UPDATE: Dense fog advisory in place for Central California until Thursday morning • Nov. 5, 2026, 6:56 AM ET (The Sacramento Bee)

UPDATE: The current dense fog advisory for Central California will expire at 10 a.m. • Nov. 4, 2026, 1:04 PM ET (The Sacramento Bee)

New Fresno food in October: Clovis matcha, Yemeni coffee, smashburgers and more • Nov. 3, 2026, 6:11 PM ET (The Fresno Bee)

Fresh slices for throwback prices: Fresno’s newest pizza place packs a $6 lunch • Oct. 29, 2026, 5:32 PM ET (The Fresno Bee)

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