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• Cost of crisis at tallest US dam reaches $870M in California

  26-01-2018 23:50
  The costs of dealing with last year's near-disaster at the nation's tallest dam have reached $870 million, California officials said Friday.
  
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• USA Gymnastics says entire board of directors will resign in wake of sex abuse scandal

  26-01-2018 23:43
  USA Gymnastics has confirmed that its entire board of directors will resign as requested by the U.S. Olympic Committee.
  
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• Valley agency gave back to residents through 15h annual Farm-Worker Appreciation Day in Mendota

  26-01-2018 22:35
  Knowledge is power and employment agency Proteus is empowering workers in the Valley through the company's Farmworkers Appreciation event.
  
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• Study: Your feelings about these brands are a good indicator of your party affiliation

  26-01-2018 22:31
  In a world where politics increasingly seep into every aspect of our lives, the brands you favor could be a good indicator of your political affiliation, according to a new study.
  
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• LA reaches 'no-kill' goal for dogs in city shelters

  26-01-2018 21:56
  Los Angeles has reached its "no-kill" goal of saving and adopting dogs in city shelters, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Thursday.
  
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• Santa Ana police arrest suspected assailant with help from homeless victim's sketch

  26-01-2018 21:52
  Santa Ana police arrested a 35-year-old man Thursday on suspicion of attacking two homeless people thanks to the help of a victim's sketch.
  
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• Donkey leads herd of escaped sheep, goats on midnight stroll through West Covina

  26-01-2018 21:46
  A herd of escaped sheep and goats led by a lone donkey took a brief stroll through the streets of West Covina before being corralled by police.
  
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• Former Disney star Adam Hicks arrested for alleged armed robbery in Burbank

  26-01-2018 21:44
  Actor and former Disney Channel star Adam Hicks has been arrested on suspicion of multiple armed robberies.
  
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• Bettor makes multimillion-dollar wager on Eagles in Las Vegas

  26-01-2018 21:44
  The early betting action on Super Bowl LII had been evenly divided between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles at MGM's sportsbooks in Las Vegas.
  
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• Erykah Badu says Hitler 'wonderful painter' comment, stance 'misconstrued'

  26-01-2018 21:42
  Erykah Badu claims her words were "misconstrued" in the wake of a controversial interview in which she said she sees a "good" side to everyone, including Adolf Hitler.
  
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• Police search for 4 suspect who burglarized Parlier business

  26-01-2018 21:01
  Parlier police are asking for the public's help in identifying four burglars. The crime happened around four in the morning on Wednesday at the Variety Discount Center on Manning and Mendocino.
  
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• Drone flyover of the Amazon warehouse being built on the southern edge of Fresno

  26-01-2018 19:42
  Elton John calls it quits after this tour: "I just never thought that fatherhood could bring me so much joy" Elton John calls it quits after this tour: "I just never thought that fatherhood could bring me so much joy" Memorial High basketball star Jalen Green always has wanted to pull off the famous "East Bay Funk" dunk that ex-NBA star J.R. Rider threw down during the 1994 Slam Dunk contest. Green, who was practiced the dunk over and over the past few years, finally accomplished the feat during
  
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• Fresno County serial shooter suspect pleads not guilty

  26-01-2018 19:36
  Jorge Gracia, 42, pleaded not guilty to several counts of assault with a deadly weapon on Friday.
  
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• 52 baboons escape enclosure at Paris zoo

  26-01-2018 19:07
  A zoo in Paris had to be evacuated after 52 of baboons escaped their enclosure on Friday.
  
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• Watch: Couple gets married in NJ courthouse restroom after unusual circumstances

  26-01-2018 18:44
  Brian and Maria Schulz, of Ocean Township, were all set to tie the knot at the Monmouth County Courthouse on January 2. The ceremony was underway when the situation got tense.
  
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• Cheap Nutella sparks chaos in France

  26-01-2018 18:14
  Nutella discounts spark chaos in French supermarkets.
  
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• Fresno and Madera county serial shooter suspect faces charges in court

  26-01-2018 18:00
  Jorge Gracia was arrested on other charges but the Fresno County District Attorney's Office say they believe he is the random shooter that terrorized the Highway 145 corridor in Fresno and Madera counties.
  
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• These housing inspectors found 4,200 violations. They are investigating 3,700 more

  26-01-2018 17:27
  Elton John calls it quits after this tour: "I just never thought that fatherhood could bring me so much joy" The city's Anti-Slum Enforcement Team , or ASET, tackled 14 that had about 4,200 health and safety violations. That's more than 450 units with issues like mold, pests, electrical problems, ventilation issues, broken windows and fire damage.
  
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• Get ready to be king, Bullard TALENT putting on Lion King Jr.

  26-01-2018 16:03
  Hakuna Matata-- it means no worries and it's being sung loud Friday morning at Bullard TALENT Middle School.
  
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• 3.2 magnitude earthquake reported near Stratford

  26-01-2018 15:42
  Around 12:29 AM Friday morning the USGS said a magnitude 3.2 earthquake was reported near Stratford. That is 12 miles southwest if Hanford.
  
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• What lies beneath Antarctica's ice? A look at underwater life

  26-01-2018 15:39
  Buried under layers of thick ice is a fascinating realm of canyons, waterways and lakes.
  
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• Man arrested after high-speed chase through Fresno County

  26-01-2018 15:20
  A man is in jail after leading Highway Patrol officers on a chase through Fresno County. It started in the area of Highway 180 and Highway 41.
  
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• Suspect gets away after chase that ends in crash in Northwest Fresno

  26-01-2018 15:19
  Authorities are searching for the driver of a Mercedes who crashed into a concrete fence in Northwest Fresno.
  
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• Reba McEntire to play KFC's Colonel Sanders

  26-01-2018 14:34
  The latest celebrity to play KFC's manly Col. Sanders is a Grammy-winner and woman.
  
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• Idea of a maximizinga water deliveries takes a beating

  26-01-2018 12:48
  Almost 100 people turned out Thursday in Chico to provide input on a proposal to maximize water deliveries from the Central Valley project. Chico >> The Bureau of Reclamation came to Chico Thursday to take input on a proposal to maximize water deliveries from the Central Valley Project, and for two hours a succession of speakers told them it was a bad idea.
  
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• Woman jumps into freezing golf course pond to help save man's life after his car plunges in

  26-01-2018 08:39
  A woman is being hailed a hero after helping to rescue a man whose car plunged into a copper river golf course pond.
  
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• Man rescued after driving through golf course, into pond

  26-01-2018 08:16
  A man was rescued from his car Thursday evening after it plunged into a pond at Copper River Ranch, said Fresno fire Captain Paul Garnier. The car traveled through a metal fence and across the golf course around 8:30 p.m., landing in a water pond that is around 6 to 8 feet deep.
  
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• Fresno, leta s be a fun town with a great music festival. Dona t mess this up.

  26-01-2018 08:16
  Snoop Dogg performs at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival on Saturday, May 6, 2017, in New Orleans. Snoop Dogg performs at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival on Saturday, May 6, 2017, in New Orleans.
  
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• Reedley one step closer to securing a brand new public library

  26-01-2018 06:33
  For about seven years, the City of Reedley has been working to get a new library and today they are getting one step closer.
  
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• High powered weapons in mass quantities sold out of Fresno home, federal agents say

  26-01-2018 06:13
  Federal agents are not sure how long James Bowen was selling guns out of his home. For months, undercover agents bought firearms from him to build their case before they served a warrant and arrested the 39-year-old.
  
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• Water fasting, is it safe?

  26-01-2018 05:57
  Risks like low blood sugar for diabetics, possible electrolyte imbalance or the potential loss of muscle mass if done for an extended amount of time.
  
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• Fresno PD makes several arrests in Central Fresno, cracking down on prostitution

  26-01-2018 05:22
  Several businesses are scattered along the Belmont corridor between First Street and Maple Avenue.
  
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• Report: In-N-Out store managers earn over $160,000 a year

  26-01-2018 04:15
  According to Business Insider, In-N-Out store managers can make an average yearly salary of over $160,000.
  
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• Gov. Jerry Brown lays out vision for California in final State of the State address

  26-01-2018 04:07
  Governor Brown delivered his address with an upbeat message as he boasted about the economic growth in the state, and promoted major projects like the Hgh-Speed Rail. Some legislators are skeptical and say there was a lot he did not address.
  
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• Tulare man faces 510 year prison sentence for abusing young girls

  26-01-2018 03:43
  A Tulare County jury found 60-year-old John Weece guilty of 44 counts of child molestation in December, including multiple counts of sex with a minor under the age of 10.
  
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• Man charged in shooting spree that terrorized motorists in Fresno and Madera counties

  26-01-2018 03:43
  Elton John calls it quits after this tour: "I just never thought that fatherhood could bring me so much joy" Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims warns about random shootings on roads west of Highway 99 during a news conference Thursday morning, Dec. 21. Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims warns about random shootings on roads west of Highway 99 during a news conference Thursday morning, Dec. 21. A Kerman man is suspected of being the gunman who randomly shot at motorists on Highway 145 west of F
  
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• 4 Deals Worth Checking Out In Fresno

  26-01-2018 03:08
  Take a look at some of the hottest deals that you can take advantage of in Fresno, right now.
  
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• 'He kissed my forehead and slit my throat': Man sentenced for attacking wife after she found evidence of affair

  26-01-2018 03:00
  James Chelekis, a former Michigan teacher, has been sentenced to 30 to 60 years in prison for slashing his wife's throat after she discovered evidence of an affair that investigators said involved a middle-school student.
  
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• Mattel introduces 'A Wrinkle in Time' Barbie versions of Oprah, Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling

  26-01-2018 02:37
  Mattel has introduced its three dolls inspired by Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling's characters in "A Wrinkle in Time."
  
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• Fresno arson suspect's trial moves to sanity phase in Kings County

  26-01-2018 02:29
  A Kings County jury has found a man guilty of eight felony counts, relating to an incident involving his grandmother one year ago.
  
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• Fresno City Council delays Grizzly Fest vote for 2 weeks

  26-01-2018 02:13
  The City Council's decision to host the Grizzly Fest at Woodward Park has been delayed.
  
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• New state of the art county jail coming to downtown Fresno

  26-01-2018 01:59
  Local leaders came together Thursday to announce the $100 million project that will take over the corner of Merced and l Streets in downtown.
  
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• 'Burnout' festival at Tulare County Fairgrounds canceled

  26-01-2018 01:40
  It was supposed to be the first festival approved by the California State Bureau of Cannabis Control, but the City of Tulare refused to sign off on it.
  
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• Prostitutea s criminal case wiped clean. Her co-defendant, a cop, still fighting charge

  26-01-2018 01:23
  Criminal charges were dismissed Thursday against a Clovis woman, a former Moonlite Bunny Ranch brothel worker, who was arrested in 2015 on a charge of engaging in prostitution at the request of her boyfriend, former Fresno police officer Robert Knight. In September, Alicia Stapleton, 32, of Clovis, pleaded no contest in Fresno County Superior Court to a misdemeanor charge of engaging in prostitution.
  
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• Fresno is getting a second trendy H&M clothing store. Herea s why

  26-01-2018 01:23
  Trendy retailer H&M is planning to open a store at Fashion Fair mall in Fresno. It's the city's second location.
  
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• 221 guns seized from Fresno man in gun trafficking case

  26-01-2018 01:23
  Elton John calls it quits after this tour: "I just never thought that fatherhood could bring me so much joy" Fresno County Superior Court Judge Jonathan Conklin ruled Jan. 22, 2018, that accused Fresno rampage killer Kori Ali Muhammad is competent to stand trial. The crime spree last April left four people dead.
  
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• Random shooter suspect faces charges in court

  26-01-2018 01:17
  Jorge Gracia was arrested on other charges but the Fresno County District Attorney's Office say they believe he is the random shooter that terrorized the Highway 145 corridor in Fresno and Madera counties.
  
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• Stars to wear white roses at Grammys to support Time's Up

  26-01-2018 00:56
  The music industry will join Hollywood's show of support against sexual misconduct and gender inequality by wearing white roses at the Grammys.
  
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• China Peak set to reopen Friday

  26-01-2018 00:45
  China Peak Mountain Resort is getting ready to reopen on Friday.
  
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