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• Makeup shake-up: new Sephora, Ulta stores coming to Fresno

  30-03-2017 23:27
  At River Park, Sephora will take over the space that Ann Taylor left behind when it closed , along with the space that Shabby Abby used to occupy, a River Park representative confirmed. The two spaces were combined to make a bigger store.
  
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• a Omar Aura: On My Diga follows Fresno rappera s grind

  30-03-2017 23:27
  The documentary - directed by Clovis High School grad Colby K. Neal and available for digital release this week - follows Fresno rapper Omar Aura on his trip the The A3C Festival in Atlanta. The festival and conference is one of the largest annual hip-hop gatherings, with thousands of artists playing in 10-plus venues over two days.
  
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• Ancient fossils stolen from national park

  30-03-2017 22:20
  Ancient fossils were stolen from Death Valley National Park recently, citing a need to curb vandalism and theft at national parks.
  
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• 7 incredible facts about Apple's origins

  30-03-2017 21:27
  On April 1, 1976, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak formed Apple Computer out of Job's garage in Los Altos, Calif.
  
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• Goodbye dandelion! Crayola makes early retirement announcement

  30-03-2017 21:13
  
  It's a day earlier than planned but it's official!Dandelion is retiring from the colorful world of Crayola.
  
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• Man going through trash bins shot in central Fresno

  30-03-2017 21:12
  Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Thursday morning near the major intersections of North Blackstone and East Olive avenues. The victim was shot in the buttocks while running from the gunman, according to Lt.
  
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• DUI suspect identified in crash that killed three near Hanford

  30-03-2017 21:03
  Adalberto Carrillo, 42,has been charged with several felony counts.
  
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• North Carolina lawmakers vote to undo 'bathroom bill'

  30-03-2017 20:17
  
  North Carolina lawmakers voted Thursday to roll back North Carolina's "bathroom bill" in a bid to end the backlash over transgender rights that has cost the state dearly in business projects, conventions and basketball tournaments.
  
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• Clovis Police hold adorable fundraiser for K9 unit

  30-03-2017 20:04
  The Clovis Police Department is looking to re-launch its K9 unit, and you can help.
  
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• Surfers enjoy ride on floodwaters after Cyclone Debbie

  30-03-2017 20:01
  A recent cyclone caused the raging floodwaters.
  
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• 'Ghetto carping' nets urban fisherman 50-pound fish at MacArthur Park Lake

  30-03-2017 19:11
  What a catch! What's known as "ghetto carping" at MacArthur Park Lake netted an urban fisherman a 50-pound whopper of a fish this week.
  
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• Mermaid bath time brings joy to 3-year-old coping with dad's death

  30-03-2017 18:57
  Little Alidy Clark had a few moments of pure joy when a teenager helped her mermaid bath time dreams come true.
  
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• Wet weather brings azalea heaven

  30-03-2017 18:56
  Fresno resident Pat Brooks, 93, says she's never seen her azaleas bloom like they have this spring in the 10 years she's had the bush. It's due to all the wet weather we've had this year, she says.
  
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• A mother of twins was about to get kicked off a plane when another mom saved the day

  30-03-2017 17:37
  
  Mackenzie Murphy recounts an experience she had on a recent flight, while watching a nearby mother of twin babies.
  
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• 7-month-old girl dies at unlicensed day care in Hemet, police say

  30-03-2017 16:47
  An investigation was sparked after an infant died at an unlicensed day care facility in Hemet on Monday, according to officials.
  
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• Shooting investigation in Central Fresno

  30-03-2017 16:14
  Fresno Police are investigating a shooting incident on Lewis Avenue near Thesta Street in Central Fresno.
  
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• DREAMer says she got death threats after posting tax return photo

  30-03-2017 15:29
  Belen Sisa posted a photo of her tax returns online to try and educate people about DREAMers.
  
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• Foodies rejoice! There are new items on the Grizzlies' menu

  30-03-2017 15:21
  Our team isn't the only thing looking good. Game day grub has a whole new look -- and taste.
  
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• 8 Fresno County employees accused of stealing from the dead

  30-03-2017 14:52
  The time for accounting is coming for eight people accused of stealing from the dead in a scandal that rocked the Fresno County public administrator's office.
  
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• Funeral services set for John Wallace

  30-03-2017 14:21
  Visitation will be held 4-7 p.m. Sunday, April 2, at The Clovis Funeral Chapel , 1302 Clovis, Ave., Clovis. There will be a public memorial service at 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 3, at Peoples Church , 7172 Cedar Ave. He worked in local news for 40 years .
  
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• An artist meets a farmer who met a banker. The result: environmental appreciation

  30-03-2017 09:58
  What happens when a farmer, a banker and an artist come together? In one case in Fresno, the outcome is environmental awareness. More than one dozen people gathered Wednesday at the Beneficial State Bank branch at 170 West Shaw Ave. for a viewing of artwork done by Fresno artist Anne Whitehurst.
  
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• Man steals SUV with toddler, woman inside, police say

  30-03-2017 09:47
  Police are searching for a man who stole a vehicle with a toddler and a 60-year-old woman inside in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood.
  
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• Governor, lawmakers propose plan that includes largest gas tax increase in state history to help repair roads

  30-03-2017 09:44
  On Wednesday Governor Jerry Brown and other democratic leaders pitched a plan to fix the infrastructure problem across the state.
  
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• Police pursue stolen car in 2nd chase through San Fernando Valley

  30-03-2017 07:43
  
  Minutes after one chase ended in the San Fernando Valley, another one began, this time for an allegedly stolen vehicle in the North Hollywood area.
  
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• 'Hold on. I got it!': Toddler stops mom so she can comfort baby brother

  30-03-2017 07:31
  Jennifer Hotte said her 1-month-old son Jackson was fussy after tummy time, but before she could comfort him, her 2-year-old daughter stepped in.
  
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• 13 dead after church bus crash in Texas

  30-03-2017 06:05
  Thirteen people were killed and several injured in a traffic accident involving a church vehicle in central Texas, authorities have confirmed.
  
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• She posted her brothera s jail writings to Facebook. Now shea s going to prison

  30-03-2017 05:41
  The sister of an accused killer was sentenced Wednesday to two years in prison for posting her brother's jail writings about a murder on Facebook that led to death of a witness in the slaying. Sylvia Castro Garcia told Judge Alvin Harrell III that she was truly sorry and that it was a big mistake on her part to help her brother.
  
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• A Santa Barbara ballet company is dancing its way through Valley schools

  30-03-2017 04:17
  Wednesday was a day of ballet for students at Roosevelt High School.
  
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• Local elementary school students said goodbye to dozens of fish after releasing them into Shaver Lake

  30-03-2017 04:16
  Bus loads full of excited kids arrived at Shaver Lake Wednesday morning eager to watch a six-week long class project on the life cycle of fish reach its wet conclusion.
  
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• Visalia businesses feel targeted by Tulare County man filing dozens of ADA lawsuits

  30-03-2017 04:14
  A Tulare County man named Jose Trujillo is listed as the plaintiff in 31 federal lawsuits that have been filed since the start of 2017, including ten since the beginning of March.
  
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• Poll shows Valley voters split on whether Rep. Devin Nunes should remain in charge of Russia probe

  30-03-2017 04:07
  According to the Survey USA Poll 45-percent of the Valley residents questioned approve of his handling of the investigation, 42-percent disapprove, and 14-percent aren't sure.
  
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• Woodward park to open second play structure thanks to generous donations

  30-03-2017 02:40
  It is easy to be inspired by the carefree spirit of a child. Five-year-old Hope is just one of many children who will be able to enjoy the newest play structure at Woodward Park.
  
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• Poverello House receives $100,000 donation

  30-03-2017 02:39
  Fresno's Poverello House received a major donation Wednesday to help fund a new food storage warehouse. Through a foundation grant, Sieg and Doris Fischer gave $100,000.
  
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• Fresno wine and beer enthusiasts have a new place to shop and learn about their craft

  30-03-2017 02:39
  The 20,000 square foot store has taken the place of the old Ethan Allen store in North Fresno; 8,000 brands of wine can be found at the store.
  
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• Time for accounting coming for Fresno County employees accused of stealing from the dead

  30-03-2017 02:31
  The time for accounting is coming for eight people accused of stealing from the dead in a scandal that rocked the Fresno County public administrator's office.
  
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• Amid controversy, Devin Nunes returning to Fresno to talk water

  30-03-2017 01:03
  At a news conference Wednesday, March 22, 2017, House Intelligence Chair Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Tulare, said President Trump's communications may have been "incidentally" picked up during the presidential transition. It was later learned Nunes didn't brief other committee members before the news conference.
  
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• 12 dead after church bus accident in central Texas

  30-03-2017 00:58
  
  According to DPS, a church bus was traveling south on Highway 83 near Concan, Texas, when it was involved in a head-on collision with a Dodge pickup truck.
  
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