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Major mobile outage disrupts Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T service

Major mobile outage disrupts Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T service

Major mobile networks experienced widespread outages Wednesday, cutting calls and data for Fresno residents and disrupting local businesses and emergency communications.

Sarah Chen•2 min read•11:18 PM

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Fresno police to run DUI checkpoint Saturday night

Fresno police to run DUI checkpoint Saturday night

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Family-run Dragon Wok spices up northeast Fresno dining scene

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Man arrested after morning home invasion in northeast Fresno

Man arrested after morning home invasion in northeast Fresno

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First 2025-2026 flu death confirmed in Fresno County

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Fatal 17-vehicle pileup on SR 99 halts Fresno County traffic

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Fresno Unified winter camps teach design and serve 3,000 students

Fresno Unified winter camps teach design and serve 3,000 students

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State fines local hospitals including Clovis Community after immediate jeopardy violations

State fines local hospitals including Clovis Community after immediate jeopardy violations

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Historic Southern Pacific 1238 moves to Kingsburg depot for restoration

Historic Southern Pacific 1238 moves to Kingsburg depot for restoration

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Fresno sheriff seeks relatives of man killed in crash

Fresno sheriff seeks relatives of man killed in crash

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Fresno councilmembers seek $62,000 contract expansion for outreach

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Fresno experts warn password reuse risk after survey shows widespread habits

Fresno experts warn password reuse risk after survey shows widespread habits

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CMS chief brings $50 billion rural health plan to Central Valley

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Nelly to headline Tequila Fest at Chukchansi Park in May

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Fresno County growers brace for localized frost, monitor orchards

Fresno County growers brace for localized frost, monitor orchards

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Pediatric Dental Clinic Opens in Old Town Clovis Focused on Prevention

Pediatric Dental Clinic Opens in Old Town Clovis Focused on Prevention

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Woman in her 20s struck by car near Blackstone and Ashlan

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Golden mussels threaten Valley water infrastructure and farms

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Fresno Councilmembers Demand Stronger Contract Oversight and Transparency

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Fresno fintech MKG Enterprises seeks $75 million Regulation A+ raise

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Beloved Fresno brunch spot Benaddiction to close January 19

Beloved Fresno brunch spot Benaddiction to close January 19

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Three Boys Robbed at River Park Mall Raises Safety Concerns

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