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• Gas tax would help fund California road plan, source tells AP

  29-03-2017 23:33
  
  The governor and legislative leaders want to raise $52 billion to fix California roads through a big increase in the gas tax along with higher car registration fees and a $100 charge on emission-free vehicles, a person told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
  
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• Fresno Unified Education Summit hopes to usher in new era

  29-03-2017 22:44
  Hundreds of teachers attended the town hall-style meeting at People's Church alongside the Fresno Teachers Association on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. The event was intended to signal a new era of open dialog in Fresno Unified School District.
  
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• Kings County Sheriff's deputies arrest rape, burglary suspect

  29-03-2017 22:13
  
  Kings County Sheriff's deputies were called out to a house in the 'Home Gardens' area near Hanford after reports of a rape.
  
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• Museum of Ice Cream announces Los Angeles exhibit

  29-03-2017 21:11
  
  The famous Museum of Ice Cream announced it will open an exhibit in downtown Los Angeles in April.
  
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• Woodside 'Pig Scramble': Tradition or animal cruelty?

  29-03-2017 21:01
  Some call it just traditional fun and games for kids, but others are calling it animal abuse. The battle is over the annual "Pig Scramble" in the Bay Area town of Woodside. Is it fun or cruel?
  
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• Kids 5 and younger not allowed to dine at North Carolina restaurant

  29-03-2017 20:55
  
  Children 5 and younger are not allowed to dine at Caruso's in Mooresville, North Carolina
  
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• 1 killed after car and big rig collide in Fresno County

  29-03-2017 20:16
  The California Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash near Caruthers.
  
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• VIDEO: Beer run suspects pull gun on 'Good Samaritan' in Fresno County

  29-03-2017 20:07
  The Fresno County Sheriff's Department is looking for four suspects, who were caught on camera, after a 'beer run' robbery took place at the ARCO AM/PM gas station on Chestnut and Central avenues in Fresno County.
  
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• Alligator spotted on golf course in South Carolina

  29-03-2017 19:45
  Golfers got in their carts and drove away after seeing the animal.
  
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• TV nostalgia: Cast of "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" reunites in photo

  29-03-2017 19:11
  In the story of how a life got flipped and turned upside down, the cast of the "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" provided a bit of nostalgia for fans of the 90s sitcom.
  
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• Morning Scoop: Fresnoa s Ale Trail. Hungry spiders. Police in your phone

  29-03-2017 17:59
  Cheers! It's Wednesday, March 29, 2017 and here's your Morning Scoop of news and other stuff. Subscribe to add the Scoop to your email inbox.
  
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• Three storm chasers die after tornadoes hit west Texas

  29-03-2017 17:11
  Three storm chasers died in a car accident on March 28 after more than a dozen tornadoes hit west Texas.
  
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• Driver strikes Capitol Police cruiser, taken into custody

  29-03-2017 16:22
  
  Police say a driver struck a U.S. Capitol Police cruiser near the U.S. Capitol and was taken into custody.
  
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• Fresno State holds Garlanding Ceremony to honor Cesar Chavez

  29-03-2017 16:00
  Students at Fresno State celebrate the legacy of Cesar Chavez.
  
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• Exercising at Your Desk

  29-03-2017 15:49
  Fitness expert Rhonda Murphy shows us some moves you can do at your desk.
  
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• Crayola to retire crayon for first time ever

  29-03-2017 15:22
  Once the color is retired, Crayola will not produce any more crayons in that shade.
  
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• Wednesday is National Vietnam Veterans Day

  29-03-2017 14:43
  In 2012, President Barack Obama signed a presidential proclamation declaring March 29, 2012 Vietnam Veterans Day, and now each year on March 29 Vietnam vets are honored.
  
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• It's over: Britain files for divorce from the European Union

  29-03-2017 14:39
  
  The United Kingdom filed for divorce from the European Union on Wednesday, overturning four decades of integration with its neighbors, demolishing the notion that EU expansion is inevitable and shaking the foundations of a bloc that is facing challenges to its identity and its place in the world.
  
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• Mom holds her kid's car seat upside down to spread important message on car safety

  29-03-2017 13:26
  
  The mom's message is going viral.
  
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• Movie Trailer: 'T2 Trainspotting'

  29-03-2017 13:25
  Twenty years have gone by in this sequel to "Trainspotting." Much has changed but just as much remains the same.
  
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• Sports Report: March 28, 2017

  29-03-2017 08:55
  Clovis-Buchanan baseball highlights, Fresno State baseball, CW Girls basketball new ranking
  
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• Fresno Police Make Large Marijuana Bust

  29-03-2017 08:55
  The Fresno Police Department has carried out a large Marijuana bust on the 6600 block of Orleans in the city's Sunnyside area. 70 pounds of processed Marijuana was reportedly seized.
  
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• Downtown Fresnoa s craft beer scene to expand

  29-03-2017 08:55
  A new Ale Trail was announced Tuesday at Fresno Mayor Lee Brand's State of Downtown conference at the Warnors theater along with a brew university hosted by Fresno State that will be part of a new Career Readiness Academy. The Ale Trail will potentially connect six breweries in the downtown area: Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Co ., Full Circle Brewing Co ., 411 Ales and Spirits , Border Hops Brewing Co ., Zack's Brewing Company and House of Pendragon/Pita Kabob .
  
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• A trunk full of drugs leads to a bigger bust at southeast Fresno home

  29-03-2017 08:55
  A woman busted for having a trunk full of marijuana lead police to a southeast Fresno home where $220,000 worth of marijuana was recovered Tuesday. Authorities watched over a home located on the 6600 block of East Orleans Avenue, south of Highway 180, after neighbors gave them a tip about the drug activity happening within the home, said Fresno police Sgt.
  
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• Fresno pastor pulls off stunning win on Wheel of Fortune

  29-03-2017 08:51
  Nicholas Pope is an avid viewer of Wheel of Fortune. The 37-year-old pastor was a ball of nerves as the game played out in front of family and friends.
  
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• Fresno County Sheriff's Office looking for pair of serial burglars

  29-03-2017 08:50
  The Fresno County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a pair of serial burglars.
  
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• Local political expert talks about latest controversy involving Rep. Devin Nunes

  29-03-2017 08:44
  Congressman Devin Nunes is the House Intelligence Committee Chairman, but he was also part of President Trump's transition team. He is currently leading the probe into possible Russian involvement in the 2016 election.
  
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• Dog owner finds anti-bark collar on pet after daycare visit

  29-03-2017 07:17
  A Chicago man says he was concerned to find an unauthorized electric shock, anti-bark collar - around his dog's neck when he picked her up from pet daycare.
  
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• News Minute: 03/28/17

  29-03-2017 05:39
  NewsMinute -- Watch this 1-minute video to get caught up on all of today's big stories
  
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• Woman locks herself in 150-foot crane over downtown LA

  29-03-2017 05:23
  A woman scaled a 150-foot crane at a construction site in downtown Los Angeles and locked herself inside for hours on Tuesday before she was safely taken into custody.
  
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• Piemonte's Deli started out as a meat market in 1929 in downtown Fresno

  29-03-2017 04:25
  Piemonte's Italian Delicatessen manager Ty Urner explains how the original business opened in 1929 as a small meat market in downtown Fresno and then moved in the mid 1960's to its present location as a fast paced deli in the Tower District. Not able to find holiday gift jewelry dishes for friends, Fresno State student Natalie Fugere turned to her own imagination to create her own, and launched a business, The Painted Press, via Esty.
  
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• Students at Fresno State to vote on whether a new $80-million student union will be built

  29-03-2017 04:01
  Shiny balloons, free rice crispy treats, and Dutch Bros. Coffee-- anything to entice Fresno State students to show up and cast their ballot for what is expected to be a crucial vote.
  
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• New mental health hospital getting closer to completion in Merced

  29-03-2017 03:58
  The former abandoned building is on its way to becoming the new face Merced County behavioral health.
  
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• Fresno City College employees learning how to handle active shooter situations

  29-03-2017 03:58
  Active shooter training for staff at Fresno City College is underway, and so is the hiring process of six new officers for the Community College District-- all precautions to protect local schools.
  
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• County Supervisors determined to keep anti-marijuana policies in Fresno County

  29-03-2017 03:56
  County Supervisor Andreas Borgeas explained Fresno County is not letting up on the anti-marijuana policies it has crafted over the years.
  
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• Woman locks self in tall construction crane in downtown Los Angeles

  29-03-2017 02:33
  A woman scaled a crane on a construction site in downtown Los Angeles and locked herself in its cab.
  
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• Craft beer business' booming in Downtown Fresno

  29-03-2017 02:25
  Leaders say Downtown Fresno is creating its own craft beer scene.
  
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• Fresno Unified music students get feedback from local music professionals

  29-03-2017 02:23
  This week Sunnyside High School in Southeast Fresno is center stage for music performances, giving students a one of a kind opportunity outside the classroom.
  
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• Victims identified in crash near Hanford leaving 3 dead, including 13-year-old

  29-03-2017 02:21
  The crash happened on Highway 43 and Idaho Avenue near Hanford. Authorities have identified all victims involved in the crash.
  
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• 420 tons of hay catch fire in Fresno County

  29-03-2017 02:00
  Gusty winds pushed flames 30 to 40 feet into the sky, with smoke visible across much of the Valley. The fire had enough heat for the National Weather Service satellites to spot it from outer space.
  
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• Traffic Ticket Amnesty Program coming to an end

  29-03-2017 01:54
  The 18-month amnesty program for unpaid infractions prior to 2013 comes to end Monday, April 3rd.
  
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• Fresno company competing in online contest for grant

  29-03-2017 01:53
  A Fresno company best known for creating personalized gifts for brides-to-be and their bridal party is in the running for a major grant.
  
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• Texas man allegedly abandons 6-year-old son while drinking

  29-03-2017 00:39
  Police said Darnell Washington left his 6-year-old son inside a parked SUV at the shop so he could go drinking
  
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