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• Disneyland Railroad to close during Star Wars Land construction

  09-01-2016 23:28
  It's an end of an era at Disneyland, at least temporarily, as the Disneyland train and other attractions are being closed for construction on the new Star Wars Land.
  
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• Highway 140 into Yosemite to reopen at 6 p.m. after crews finish clearing rockslide debris

  09-01-2016 23:20
  
  Highway 140 will reopen Saturday afternoon at 6 p.m., officials said, after a rockslide forced the closure of one of the main access points to Yosemite National Park Thursday morning.Park staff and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) staff assessed the site Friday and deemed it safe for park personnel to begin removing the rubble left behind by the rockslide.Crews worked throughout Friday and finished clearing up the debris early Saturday.
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• Jadeveon Clowney won't play vs. Chiefs, briefly leaves stadium

  09-01-2016 23:19
  
  Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney will have to wait to make his playoff debut as he will not play Saturday against the Chiefs.
  
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• US Extradition Request for 'El Chapo' Has Been Initiated

  09-01-2016 22:26
  
  Guzman was captured Friday after months on the run.
  
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• 18-year-old man arrested in Parlier kidnapping case

  09-01-2016 21:45
  
  Parlier Police have arrested Eduardo Gonsalez, 18, for the kidnapping and sexual assault of a young woman on December 19th.
  
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• New building opens at Bullard High

  09-01-2016 21:17
  
  Bullard High School students and staff will have new classrooms to explore when they return to campus Monday after the Christmas break. A new two-story academic building with 24 classrooms and conference rooms for teachers has been completed near Barstow Avenue. The 38,000-square-foot building has LED lighting, polished concrete classroom floors, conduit and additional roof support for the addition of solar panels some day, and high-definition security cameras indoors and outside.
  
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• Jadeveon Clowney (foot) out vs. Chiefs

  09-01-2016 21:06
  
  Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney will have to wait to make his playoff debut as he will not play Saturday against the Chiefs.
  
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• How Sanders' Popularity Is Making Clinton Campaign 'Nervous'

  09-01-2016 20:48
  
  Just a few weeks until the first voting begins in Iowa and New Hampshire, Clinton's campaign is showing signs they're more anxious than ever about the outcome.
  
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• Dolphins agree to deal making Adam Gase head coach

  09-01-2016 20:22
  
  The Dolphins have reached a deal with Bears offensive coordinator Adam Gase, making him their new head coach, the team announced Saturday.
  
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• Possible Arson at House Where Cop Charged in Walter Scott's Death Lived

  09-01-2016 19:09
  
  Michael Slager hasn't lived at that house since he was arrested, police said.
  
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• San Bernardino 911 Dispatcher Invited to State of the Union

  09-01-2016 19:02
  
  Dispatcher Annie Teall was invited by Congresswoman Norma Torres.
  
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• Shaq Lawson says there is a 'very good chance' he will play vs. Bama

  09-01-2016 17:37
  
  Clemson's Shaq Lawson said there is a "60 percent" chance he plays against Alabama on Monday night.
  
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• Clemson to discuss contract extension, raise with Dabo Swinney

  09-01-2016 17:37
  
  The Clemson Tigers will soon begin discussions about an extension and a raise for coach Dabo Swinney, athletic director Dan Radakovich said Saturday.
  
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• Swearengin, Assemi walk back potential political battle

  09-01-2016 17:08
  
  At times the political winds between Swearengin and Granville President Darius Assemi have felt downright icy. Granville, primarily known as a single-family home builder, but which over the past decade has built a series of high-end apartment complexes in downtown Fresno, was part of those meetings. Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin It now appears that detente has been achieved. Granville President Darius Assemi Assemi, at the same time, wants to protect his downtown Fresno investment. "I think we'
  
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• Dolphins close to deal with Adam Gase on head-coaching job

  09-01-2016 16:53
  
  The Dolphins are close to a deal with Bears offensive coordinator Adam Gase that would make him the team's next head coach, sources told ESPN.
  
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• 'El Chapo's' Desire to Make Biopic Helped Lead to His Capture

  09-01-2016 16:07
  
  Drug kingpin intended to have a biopic made, says Mexican official.
  
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• Sources: Eagles request permission to interview Tom Coughlin

  09-01-2016 15:47
  
  The Eagles are expected to interview Tom Coughlin for their head-coaching vacancy, sources confirmed to ESPN. Philadelphia already has asked the Giants for permission to interview Coughlin.
  
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• Clinton and Sanders Trading Blows on Gun Control

  09-01-2016 13:46
  
  Hillary Clinton's campaign is hitting Bernie Sanders for his gun control record.
  
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• What You Should Do If You Win the Powerball Jackpot

  09-01-2016 13:39
  
  The current jackpot is $800 million.
  
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• Patchy overnight fog greets Valley before rain returns

  09-01-2016 13:03
  
  Low clouds that hung around the Valley kept temperatures in the 40s and 50s on Friday, and Saturday's forecast includes light rain and more snow. Fresno only saw a high of 46, while Lemoore went up to 50 as the sun broke through, said meteorologist Carlos Molina with the National Weather Service in Hanford. Fog is expected to return overnight Friday in the South Valley and in Fresno as lows drop to the upper 30s and lower 40s. There is expected to be a break in the action again Sunday as more st
  
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• Parlier gang members arrested in Fresno after allegedly brandishing gun near school

  09-01-2016 08:51
  
  The driver and the two occupants, 22-year-old Samuel Hernandez and 31-year-old Vincent Hernandez, were brothers and arrested for a variety of weapons offenses and gang enhancements. The Multi-Agency Gang Enforcement Consortium went to Nathan's home in Parlier to serve a search warrant. Another firearm was found inside and was seized by officers, Cervantes said. Additional charges will be added to Nathan for possession of another firearm and MAGEC will continue their investigation, Cervantes said
  
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• Abandoned houses a headache for Fresno firefighters

  09-01-2016 08:33
  They've been putting out fires at abandoned or vacant home almost every day for the past six months.
  
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• Sheriff's deputies recover $2,500 bike in Craigslist sting operation

  09-01-2016 08:24
  A group of people tried to sell a stolen bike on Craigslist. They were arrested on the spot when the Sheriff's department responded to the ad.
  
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• Gang members arrested after waving gun while drunk

  09-01-2016 08:19
  Fresno police arrested three gang members from Parlier Friday afternoon after someone spotted one of them pointing a gun at Bullard High School while driving by.
  
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• Victim remembers repeat criminal involved in River Park robbery

  09-01-2016 08:14
  Police are still looking for Jeremy Lynd who is accused of trying to rob a former law enforcement officer and burglarizing a Parlier jewelry store Friday morning, and Lynd's mugshot struck a nerve for a man who was robbed in 2001.
  
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• Four men arrested by Fresno County Sheriffa s Office in bike theft sting

  09-01-2016 07:46
  
  A report was filed online through the Fresno County sheriff's website. Deputies were contacted by the victim on New Year's Day after she saw a bike on Craigslist that she believed was hers. Two men, Kim Martin, 53, and Ryan Gault, 39, arrived and unloaded a Yuba bike from their vehicle. Rowdy Blevins, 46, was arrested for allegedly possessing drugs for sale and possessing a stolen vehicle. Three of the men were booked into the Fresno County Jail, while Clark was only given a citation, Botti said
  
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• Marshawn Lynch tells Seahawks he's unable to face Vikings

  09-01-2016 06:57
  
  The Seahawks will be without running back Marshawn Lynch for their NFC wild-card playoff game. Lynch did not travel to Minnesota after he deemed himself not healthy enough following practice.
  
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• Cruz Tweaks Trump About His Private Plane

  09-01-2016 06:51
  
  Cruz challenged other candidates for lack of 'on the ground' campaigning.
  
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• 2 Iraqi Refugees Make Court Appearances on Terror-Related Charges

  09-01-2016 06:51
  
  First man appeared in a Texas court, the other one appeared in California.
  
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• Lamar Odom transferred to private Los Angeles rehab clinic

  09-01-2016 06:46
  
  Lamar Odom has reportedly been moved to a rehabilitation clinic three months after he was hospitalized in critical condition after a weekend at a Nevada brothel.
  
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• Funding plan helps to cover rent at Tree Fresnoa s headquarters

  09-01-2016 06:46
  
  A Tree Fresno supporter has established a long-term funding plan to cover quarterly rent at the group's headquarters on the Fresno State campus, the organization said Thursday. "This is wonderful news for Tree Fresno as it helps us bridge the gap and continue with our mission to transform the San Joaquin Valley with trees, trails and beautiful landscapes," Ayres said. "We are grateful to the McGowan Family for this generous donation. "Tree Fresno is one of those community organizations that need
  
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• Nats ship out Drew Storen, get Ben Revere to replace Denard Span

  09-01-2016 06:24
  
  The Nationals shipped reliever Drew Storen, who had been seeking a trade, to Toronto on Friday night for Ben Revere, who figures to replace Denard Span, lost this week in free agency.
  
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• Person critical after being hit by vehicle in Firebaugh

  09-01-2016 05:29
  
  A person is in critical condition after they were hit by a vehicle near Highway 33 and Saipan Avenue around 7 p.m. Friday night.
  
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• Virginia teen lifts truck to free father trapped in burning garage

  09-01-2016 04:53
  A Virginia teenager lifted a truck to rescue her father, and then saved the rest of her family from a raging fire.
  
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• New Measure Q construction continues at Bullard High School

  09-01-2016 04:46
  
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• Fresno State and American University of Armenia strike historic deal

  09-01-2016 04:13
  The deal will lead to a wide range of educational initiatives such as a faculty and student exchange, joint research and a study abroad program.
  
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• Animal expert Jack Hanna is returning to the Central Valley this weekend

  09-01-2016 04:08
  Hanna's "Into the Wild" live show will entertain people of all ages at the Merced Theater Saturday.
  
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• Powerball fever hits Fresno

  09-01-2016 03:50
  Nearly impossible odds aren't stopping people from lining up to buy tickets, everyone's dreaming of an $800 million Powerball payoff.
  
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• Conor McGregor: Don't bring race into my success

  09-01-2016 03:49
  
  In an Instagram post Friday, Conor McGregor told Floyd Mayweather to never "bring race into my success again" and challenged him to a bout.
  
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• Lamar Odom transferred to Los Angeles rehab clinic, reports say

  09-01-2016 03:38
  
  Lamar Odom has reportedly been moved to a rehabilitation clinic three months after he was hospitalized in critical condition after a weekend at a Nevada brothel.
  
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• Conor McGregor calls out Floyd Mayweather over race comments

  09-01-2016 03:38
  
  In an Instagram post Friday, Conor McGregor told Floyd Mayweather to never "bring race into my success again" and challenged him to a bout.
  
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• New revelation in murder of Janessa Ramirez

  09-01-2016 03:33
  Brian Cooks admits to firing the deadly shot, but only in self-defense, and from a very strange position. The wild shot accidentally led to murder charges. Janessa Ramirez never knew what hit her.
  
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• Jordan Crawford goes for 72 points in China Basketball Association

  09-01-2016 03:16
  
  Former NBA veteran Jordan Crawford more than doubled his NBA best in China on Friday, scoring 72 points for the Tianjin Ronggang Gold Lions in a loss to the Sichuan Blue Whales.
  
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• Lions turn to Pats scouting director Bob Quinn as general manager

  09-01-2016 02:43
  
  Bob Quinn, director of pro scouting for the Patriots, will be named the new general manager of the Lions, team president Rod Wood said Friday.
  
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• HHT: Just a Nosebleed, or Something More?

  09-01-2016 02:43
  Researchers say HHT affects more than one in 5,000 people, but 90 percent of all people with HHT don't know they have it.
  
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• 2014 California gubernatorial candidate sentenced to 25 years to life

  09-01-2016 02:33
  Tye Champ, better known as California governor candidate Glenn Champ, was on trial after he allegedly shot his neighbor in the stomach.
  
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• Fresno police search for suspect after attempted robbery at River Park

  09-01-2016 02:20
  The attempted robbery was foiled after the victim, a former police officer, felt threatened and fired his gun at the suspects, striking one.
  
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• Fresno medical center challenges employees to get fit for a good cause

  09-01-2016 02:11
  For every pound employees lose, Kaiser Permanente will donate a pound of fresh produce to the National Food Bank Network feeding America.
  
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• 'Affluenza' Teen's Mom's Lawyers Issue Sarcastic Statement to Sheriff

  09-01-2016 02:10
  
  Couch's lawyers asked that proceedings to be conducted "fairly and lawfully."
  
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• Could Federal ID Rules Make It Harder to Board Your Plane?

  09-01-2016 01:56
  
  Enforcement of a 9/11-related ID law may cause headaches for travelers in 2018.
  
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