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• Visalia Police arrest man who is accused of burglarizing church then setting fire

  23-06-2017 08:44 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  Visalia Police have arrested 28-year-old Christopher Peterson for arson and several burglaries.
  
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• Sports Report: June 22, 2017

  23-06-2017 08:44 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  Derek Carr signs big extension with Raiders, Allen to attend Manning Passing Academy
  
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• Farmers and officials on edge after Levee breech in Kings County

  23-06-2017 08:42 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  Living next to the Kings River for 17 years makes farmer Jim Bratton a water level expert and he said he has never seen it this high.
  
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• Hidden Adventures: Lewis Creek Trail

  23-06-2017 07:22 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  The sound of rushing water lures you onto the Lewis Creek Trail. This scenic spot isn't far off Highway 41 but it feels like a path to paradise.
  
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• Oakland Zoo handlers help animals keep cool during heat wave

  23-06-2017 05:51 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  Handlers at the Oakland Zoo are making sure that people and the animals under their care are able to keep cool during the extreme heat hitting the Bay Area.
  
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• Video showed in court captured dramatic moments Fresno correctional officer fought for his life

  23-06-2017 04:16 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  Officer Toamalama Scanlan's tazer camera captured some of the dramatic moments during the fight of his life.
  
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• Event organizers keeping close eye on triple digit heat

  23-06-2017 04:15 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  On Tuesday night, a well-known Bakersfield attorney collapsed during the middle of a 5K race. He died a short time later-- some say the race should have been cancelled.
  
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• Fresno City Council votes to ban marijuana dispensaries, cultivation

  23-06-2017 04:07 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  The Fresno City Council Thursday has voted to ban recreational marijuana dispensaries within the city and cultivation in a vote of 4 to 3.
  
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• Extreme heat has Valley farmers taking extra precautions to protect their livestock

  23-06-2017 02:35 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  Known for their thriving agriculture program, Fresno State is where students go to get real world experience on the farm. As temperatures climb throughout this heat spell students are learning first-hand what it takes to farm through the Valley summer.
  
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• PG&E says they could break potential record for the greatest power demand in their system's history

  23-06-2017 02:34 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  As a triple digit temperature trend continues throughout an excessive heat warning, PG&E said customer's electricity usage could be the highest they have ever seen in history.
  
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• Levee breech reported near Grangeville in Kings County

  23-06-2017 02:31 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  Emergency management teams reported a levee breaching near Grangeville along the south fork of the Kings River.
  
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• New coffee shop in Downtown Fresno inspired by city's history

  23-06-2017 02:14 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  The coffee and the history are drawing customers to Dale Brothers Coffee Shop.
  
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• Technology that's been around for over 50 years helping families stay cool while saving them money

  23-06-2017 01:56 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  There is no avoiding the Valley's extreme heat during the summer same can be said for skyrocketing power bills.
  
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• California beehive heists lead to felony charges

  23-06-2017 01:36 via Fresno News
  In this May 16, 2017, file photo, several of the thousands of recovered beehives stolen in California are shown near Sanger, Calif. Prosecutors in Fresno County said that two men they've charged could each spend more than 10 years in prison, if convicted, Thursday, June 22, 2017.
  
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• More water to be released from Pine Flat Dam

  23-06-2017 00:51 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, because of the record heat and significant snow melt more water will be released from Pine Flat Dam. Water is expected to be released at 4:00 p.m. and again at 7:00 p.m.
  
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• One Visalia student's simple act of giving a true testament to his incredible character

  23-06-2017 00:03 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  Every morning, La Sierra Military Academy senior and Second Lieutenant Malachi Williams leads a company of junior high cadets in formation.
  
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• Event held to teach people how to identify human trafficking and other crimes

  22-06-2017 23:39 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  Organizations throughout the Central Valley are coming together to fight for victims of human trafficking, sexual assault, and domestic violence.
  
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• California Resident Jeff Reitz visits Disneyland Resort For 2,000th consecutive day

  22-06-2017 22:58 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  Huntington Beach, California resident Jeff Reitz marked a milestone of Super Hero proportions at the Disneyland Resort in Southern California.Thursday morning, Jeff walked through the turnstiles for the 2,000th consecutive day.
  
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• Will Arnett brings back 1970s classic 'The Gong Show'

  22-06-2017 22:48 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  The original "Gong Show" pushed the envelope for what was acceptable for network television when it was on in the 1970s, and it was so crazy that the show was canceled in part for being too controversial. Now, it's making a comeback, crazy antics and all.
  
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• New York, San Francisco top most expensive cities list in the U.S.

  22-06-2017 21:57 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles top the list of cities with the highest cost of living in the U.S.
  
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• Couple uses catfish to reveal baby's gender

  22-06-2017 21:24 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  One Oklahoma couple used an unusual method to announce the gender of their unborn baby.
  
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• Do you have what it takes to be a modern beauty queen? See how Miss Fresno County prepares

  22-06-2017 21:21 via Fresno News
  On a recent Saturday, Miss Fresno County Hannah Huyck stood inside the northeast Fresno home of a former Miss Fresno County. Facing four of her mentors and peers in the living room, the 21-year-old was bombarded with personal and political questions to which she pointedly and skillfully answered without a hitch.
  
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• Accused jail shooter said he wanted to be put behind bars before he began firing

  22-06-2017 21:21 via Fresno News
  A preliminary hearing began Thursday morning in Fresno County Superior Court for Thong Vang, the man accused of attempted murder of two correctional officers. A criminal complaint charges Vang, 37, of Fresno, with the attempted murders last September of officers Toamalama Scanlan, who was shot in the head, and Juanita Davila, who was shot in the jaw.
  
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• Rita Ora talks about hosting 'Boy Band' and the 30 hopeful young men competing on ABC

  22-06-2017 21:17 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  After rigorous auditions, 30 young men have made the cut to Hollywood for the chance at becoming part of a new boy band group.
  
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• Japanese kids break incredible world record for skipping rope

  22-06-2017 21:03 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  Fourteen students from Japan set an official Guinness World Record for most skips over a single rope in one minute by a team with 225 skips in a row.
  
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• Raiders, QB Derek Carr agree to 5-year, $125M contract

  22-06-2017 20:47 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  Quarterback Derek Carr tweeted Thursday that he has finalized an extension with the Oakland Raiders. Sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter the five-year deal is worth $125 million.
  
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• California Resident Jeff Reitz visits Disneyland Resort For 2,000th consecutive day, Thursday

  22-06-2017 20:20 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  Huntington Beach, California resident Jeff Reitz marked a milestone of Super Hero proportions at the Disneyland Resort in Southern California.Thursday morning, Jeff walked through the turnstiles for the 2,000th consecutive day.
  
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• Teenage boy, dog fatally shot after animal attacks deputy in Palmdale, authorities say

  22-06-2017 19:55 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  A 17-year-old boy and his dog were fatally shot by deputies early Thursday morning after the pit bull attacked a deputy in Palmdale, authorities told ABC7.
  
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• Korean cyclist goes on a journey around the world

  22-06-2017 18:46 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  This Korean cyclist biked over 30,000 miles and 66 countries on an epic journey.
  
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• Authorities investigate a suspicious death near Atwater

  22-06-2017 17:31 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  The Merced County Sheriff's Office said they are investigating a suspicious death after a man's body was found on the side of a road near Atwater.
  
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• Watch these adorable kangaroos enjoy getting bottle-fed

  22-06-2017 17:16 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  The kangaroos are being cared for at Our Haven Wildlife Shelter in Victoria, Australia.
  
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• California river swelling from snowmelt forces out residents

  22-06-2017 16:57 via Fresno News
  Tony Botti of the Fresno County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday that the Kings River has begun to flood a mobile home park east of Fresno. Botti says some residents of the Riverbend Mobile Home Park were ordered to leave; others have been put on warning.
  
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• New scam uses real-looking airline email to steal personal information

  22-06-2017 16:51 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  It has to do with an email you might think is from a major airline, but it's really a Trojan horse designed to steal your personal information.
  
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• Arrest made in connection with Fowler slumber party attack

  22-06-2017 16:39 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  An arrest has been in the attack in Fowler where a 21-year-old woman was shot and a 17-year-old girl was pistol whipped during a slumber party.
  
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• Raiders, QB Derek Carr agree to monster contract

  22-06-2017 16:38 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  Former Fresno State Bulldog and Raiders quarterback Derek Carr tweeted Thursday that he has finalized an extension with the Oakland Raiders that sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter is expected to pay him about $25 million per season.
  
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• Magnitude 6.8 earthquake recorded off Guatemalan coast

  22-06-2017 15:24 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 6.8 earthquake has hit off Guatemala's Pacific coast.
  
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• Community support pours into Fresno Animal Humane Services after rescuing nearly 1,000 animals

  22-06-2017 15:16 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  Nearly 1,000 birds, chickens, bunnies and guinea pigs are now in the care of humane services after being left in a hot truck with no air conditioning and temperatures in the triple digits.
  
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• High-heat procedures in full effect for Valley fieldworkers

  22-06-2017 15:12 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  In some orchards south of Visalia, workers are picking plumbs and pruning cherry trees-- but they weren't outside all day.On Monday, Robert Zarco says they finished by early afternoon, due to the heat.
  
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• You could have free Amazon credit waiting for you, but you have to act fast

  22-06-2017 15:08 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  Due to a lawsuit over e-book prices, you may have free credit waiting on your Amazon account. Here's how to tell if the credit, which expires Saturday, applies to you.
  
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• Woman suffers major injuries in Merced hit and run

  22-06-2017 14:45 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  Police are searching for a car connected to a hit and run investigation in Merced.
  
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• A doctor answers your questions about surviving the heat wave

  22-06-2017 12:48 via Fresno News
  Fresno is forecast to swelter with temperatures of more than 100 degrees through Monday - 10 uninterrupted days of triple-digit distress. Earlier this week, Dr. Jesus Rodriguez, a family physician at Kaiser Permanente Fresno , talked about heat-related health problems, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke for a live Fresno Bee Facebook chat.
  
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• VIDEO: How long does it take for 300lbs of ice to melt in the Valley heat?

  22-06-2017 10:17 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  We had a bit of chilly fun in the ABC30 parking lot. We picked up a 300 pound block of ice at Arctic Glacier Premium Ice in Fresno to see how long it would take to melt in the Central Valley sun.
  
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• Northeast Fresno chiropractor arrested after being accused of sexual assault

  22-06-2017 10:15 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  A Fresno chiropractor is under arrest accused of sexual assault.
  
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• Arrest made in connection with attack in Fowler at slumber party

  22-06-2017 10:15 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  An arrest has been in the attack in Fowler where a 21-year-old woman was shot and a 17-year-old girl was pistol whipped during a slumber party.
  
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• Some Valley employees dealing with heat inside and out

  22-06-2017 10:14 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  On days where the temperature creeps close to 110 degrees, working inside doesn't seem like a bad place to be. But inside the kitchen of Sam's Pizza Place employees are trapped in eternal heat.
  
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• Officials say heat bringing blood donations almost to a halt

  22-06-2017 10:14 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  Every three weeks without fail, Patrick Eads donates much needed platelets and makes his appointment rain, shine, or heat wave.
  
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• a Mayor of G Streeta loved to fly planes, read about history

  22-06-2017 08:42 via Fresno News
  George Bedrosian Sr., right and his brother Peter hold a portrait of their father Avedis Bedrosian inside the Bedrosian Truck Service office in a 2003 photo. George Bedrosian Sr., right and his brother Peter hold a portrait of their father Avedis Bedrosian inside the Bedrosian Truck Service office in a 2003 photo.
  
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• Pilots based at Naval Air Station Lemoore receive a warm welcome home

  22-06-2017 07:58 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  After almost six months at sea members of the Naval Air Station Lemoore based VFA 192 Golden Dragons returned home in grand fashion.
  
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• Skin cancer survivor and expert offer valuable advice on how to keep your skin safe this summer

  22-06-2017 07:57 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  The sun's rays can cause life-threatening problems. Justin Thompson remembers when baby oil was used as sun tan lotion.
  
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• Extreme heat has the Kings River running high and fast

  22-06-2017 07:57 via Abc30.com RSS Feed
  
  Water is continuing to flow out of the top of Pine Flat Dam into the Kings River channel, pushing the waterway over its banks for miles downstream-- threatening homes, property, and farmland.
  
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