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• Big scholarship lets Fresno teen attend her dream university

  17-08-2016 23:33
  Clovis North senior Sarah Jackson is one of only five of students nationwide to earn the national Ronald McDonald House Charities/Hispanic American Commitment to Education Resources scholarship. It was established in 1985 by a McDonald's owner/operator to help Hispanic high school students finance their college education.
  
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• Washington Union High School goes back to school

  17-08-2016 23:06
  Kids from Fowler Unified, Sierra, Mariposa, Livingston, and Cutler-Orosi Unified met their classmates and new teachers for the first time on Tuesday.
  
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• Cisco laying off 5,500 employees, or 7 percent of workforce

  17-08-2016 22:33
  
  Cisco Systems says it will lay off 5,500 employees as the internet gear maker scrambles to adapt to technology changes that have reduced demand for its main products.
  
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• 30,000-acre Blue Cut Fire continues to burn out of control in San Bernardino County

  17-08-2016 22:18
  
  A 30,000-acre fire continued to burn out of control Wednesday in San Bernardino County after prompting the evacuation of 82,000 people and the closure of multiple roads and highways.
  
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• Economy Could 'Soon Warrant' Interest Rate Hike, Fed Says

  17-08-2016 21:50
  
  Positive job numbers, little effect from Brexit bode well for the U.S. economy.
  
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• New downtown coffee shop at Bitwise uses locally roasted beans

  17-08-2016 21:25
  Valparaiso Cafe & Roastery uses "Clever Coffee Drippers," where workers pour hot water over grounds. It's a process similar to a traditional pour-over coffee but with more control over how light or dark the coffee.
  
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• A look inside Valparaiso Cafe and Roastery at Bitwise Industries

  17-08-2016 21:25
  Crowds pack the relocated Cosmopolitan at the corner of O and Ventura streets in downtown Fresno on Monday, July 18, 2016. Owner Gary Lanfranco shows off some of the old restaurant that made the move.
  
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• 30,000-acre Bluecut Fire continues to burn out of control in San Bernardino County

  17-08-2016 21:07
  
  A 30,000-acre fire continued to burn out of control Wednesday in San Bernardino County after prompting the evacuation of 82,000 people and the closure of multiple roads and highways.
  
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• Trump Tower Climber Arraigned in Hospital Bed

  17-08-2016 20:25
  
  He scaled the 68-story building for over two hours last week.
  
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• The New Hires Running Trump's Campaign

  17-08-2016 20:25
  
  Steve Bannon and Kellyanne Conway were added to the team.
  
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• How to Help Louisiana Flooding Victims

  17-08-2016 20:11
  
  A few ways you can contribute to the relief efforts.
  
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• Watch as this toddler makes a mess out of his first birthday cake

  17-08-2016 19:44
  This young boy isn't afraid to have fun with his food.
  
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• Strength Training To Trim Down

  17-08-2016 18:52
  Strength training, as you may know, is the best way to trim down, tone up, and get into shape.
  
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• Southern Calif. Wildfire Grows to 30,000 Acres

  17-08-2016 17:50
  
  The fire forced more than 82,000 people to evacuate by Tuesday night.
  
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• Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Scallops in Hawaii

  17-08-2016 17:43
  
  At least 168 have been sickened in the outbreak.
  
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• Trump Faces Falling Support Among Black Voters

  17-08-2016 17:35
  
  Where the Republican presidential candidate stands with African-Americans.
  
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• Inside Trump's Complicated Relationship With the Press

  17-08-2016 17:35
  
  Trump says Clinton and the media are his two opponents.
  
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• Family of Man Allegedly Murdered by Neighbor Says They Were 'Terrorized'

  17-08-2016 17:35
  
  An Arab-American family in Oklahoma said their neighbor, who was arrested in the shooting death of their loved one, "terrorized" them for years.
  
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• 30,000-acre fire continues to burn out of control in San Bernardino County

  17-08-2016 17:34
  
  A 30,000-acre fire continued to burn out of control Wednesday in San Bernardino County after prompting the evacuation of 82,000 people and the closure of multiple roads and highways.
  
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• 6 Children Shocked on Amusement Park Ride

  17-08-2016 17:28
  
  Six children were shocked by electricity on an amusement park ride in Connecticut on Tuesday, police said.
  
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• Things to Do, Aug. 17: Sir Paul in Cleveland; - Animal House' in...

  17-08-2016 17:00
  Paul McCartney greets the crowd at the start of his "One on One" tour on April 13, at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, Calif.
  
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• Back to school lunchbox hacks

  17-08-2016 16:47
  
  It's that time of year again...back to school! Many parents in the Triangle area are getting their kids ready for that first day, but there's also a lot to do at home to get ready.
  
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• California Arson Suspect to Appear in Court

  17-08-2016 16:32
  
  Damin Anthony Pashilk, 40, was taken into custody Monday.
  
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• Staying ahead of the mold, residents salvage what they can in Louisiana floods

  17-08-2016 16:18
  The heartbreaking task of sorting through waterlogged belongings and ripping out carpets and drywall is kicking into high gear Wednesday in flood-wracked southern Louisiana as the state faces a long-term challenge of how to house thousands of displaced people.
  
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• Taco Truck Throwdown returns to Downtown Fresno

  17-08-2016 15:46
  
  Your taste buds are in for a treat as the Fresno Grizzlies bring back one of the most popular events to hit Downtown Fresno.
  
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• Passengers Forced to Abandon Ship Because of Fire

  17-08-2016 15:30
  
  512 passengers were on board.
  
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• Exclusive: This 'Queen of Katwe' featurette will make you cheer

  17-08-2016 15:19
  
  This featurette, which showcases clips from the movie as well as quotes from Lupita Nyong'o and David Oyelowo, will leave you inspired.
  
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• Tulsa Man Arrested in Shooting Death of Neighbor

  17-08-2016 15:09
  
  The victim's family said the man had a "history of bigotry" toward them.
  
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• 6 Children Electrocuted at Amusement Park

  17-08-2016 14:12
  
  Six children were electrocuted on an amusement park ride in Connecticut on Tuesday, police said.
  
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• 2016 Summer Olympics: Here's the medal count after Day 11 in Rio

  17-08-2016 13:39
  
  See which countries are claiming the most medals at the Olympics and which sports America is taking home medals for.
  
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• Caruthers family searches for pet bulldog taken during home burglary

  17-08-2016 12:29
  Ailani, an English bulldog, has been missing since a July 3 burglary at her Caruthers home. Isaac and Stacy Obel-Jorgensen and their three daughters are asking the public to help find her and bring her home.
  
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• Trump Shakes Up Campaign With New Manager and CEO

  17-08-2016 10:48
  
  The leadership changes come after weeks of trouble and sagging poll numbers.
  
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• Doll Blamed Over Baby in Hot Car False Alarm

  17-08-2016 09:09
  
  “It felt like a baby. It looked like a baby," the police officer said.
  
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• Man dies in Central Fresno after being found foaming at the mouth and acting erratic

  17-08-2016 08:43
  A bizarre case in Central Fresno after a man was found acting erratically and foaming at the mouth.
  
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• Fresno County Sheriff's office looking for man accused of arson and elder abuse

  17-08-2016 08:37
  Sheriff's deputies are looking for a man accused of elder abuse and arson.
  
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• Detectives name suspect in burglary spree targeting dogs

  17-08-2016 08:36
  Investigators have identified a man they believe is involved in a string of burglaries, including a couple where he stole family dogs.
  
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• 60-year-old man arrested for robbing bank in Coalinga

  17-08-2016 08:36
  Coalinga Police arrested a 60-year-old man they say robbed a local bank just after noon Tuesday.
  
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• Man dies in Central Fresno after witnesses say he was found foaming at the mouth and acting erratic

  17-08-2016 08:27
  A bizarre case in Central Fresno after a man was found acting erratically and foaming at the mouth.
  
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• Fire breaks out in Kern County, precautionary evacuations ordered

  17-08-2016 08:27
  The Cedar Fire broke out in Kern County late Tuesday afternoon, 10 miles east of Glenville. The fire has so far spread to 450 acres as of this report.
  
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• Family on stolen dog: 'Just bring her home to us'

  17-08-2016 07:57
  Stacy Obel-Jorgensen talks about her family's 1-year-old English bulldog, Ailani, who was stolen during a break-in at their home in Caruthers in July. Members of the Formosa Melody Music Center of Yilan, Taiwan, bring traditional instruments and folk songs to Madera in a celebration of their sister city status.
  
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• Blue Cut Fire burns 18,000 acres, 82,000 evacuated in San Bernardino County

  17-08-2016 07:36
  What started as a small brush fire above Devore has turned into a state of emergency dubbed the Blue Cut Fire, as the blaze has scorched 18,000 acres and forced 82,000 people to evacuate their homes.
  
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• Rescuers free squirrel with head stuck in cup

  17-08-2016 06:29
  Emergency responders in Connecticut have come to the rescue of a squirrel that was caught in a nutty situation.
  
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• Blue Cut Fire burns 15K acres, 82K evacuated in San Bernardino County

  17-08-2016 06:08
  What started as a small brush fire above Devore has turned into a state of emergency dubbed the Blue Cut Fire, as the blaze has scorched 15,000 acres and forced 82,000 people to evacuate their homes.
  
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• Trump Slams Milwaukee Protests, Appeals to Black Voters

  17-08-2016 05:45
  
  "The main victims of these riots are law-abiding African Americans," he said.
  
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• More Than 82,000 Evacuated in California Fire

  17-08-2016 05:45
  
  The fire burned 9,000 acres in San Bernardino County.
  
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• Merced County Sheriff's Department says marijuana grows becoming huge problem

  17-08-2016 05:05
  A Merced residence illegally growing marijuana goes up in flames. The County Sheriff's Department said illegal grows are becoming a huge problem in the area.
  
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• Fresno woman suffering from lead poisoning concerned her drinking water was to blame

  17-08-2016 04:52
  The woman lived in the Woodward Park area for several years which is part of Northeast Fresno, where home plumbing has prematurely corroded releasing metals into the water in some homes.
  
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• Blue Cut Fire burns 9K acres, 82K evacuated in San Bernardino County

  17-08-2016 04:46
  What started as a small brush fire above Devore has turned into a state of emergency dubbed the Blue Cut Fire, as the blaze has scorched 9,000 acres and forced 82,000 people to evacuate their homes.
  
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• Louisiana Flooding Hits Hurricane Katrina Survivors

  17-08-2016 04:06
  
  "It's so heartbreaking," one woman told ABC News.
  
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• Deajah Stevens qualifies for finals in Women's 200M, Jenna Prandini does not

  17-08-2016 03:45
  
  Former College of the Sequoias star Deajah Stevens has qualified for the finals in Women's 200M. Former Clovis High star Jenna Prandini did not qualify for the 200M final.
  
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