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• Clovis Police arrest music teacher for lewd acts with a child

  10-08-2018 23:14
  On Friday Clovis Police arrested a music teacher for lewd acts with a child.
  
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• Animal rescue group says dumped pit bull died after suffering physical and sexual abuse

  10-08-2018 22:57
  An animal rescue group is calling for an investigation after a pit bull who was adopted two weeks ago died from what animal advocates believe was physical and sexual abuse after being found injured in South Los Angeles on Monday.
  
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• Officials urging people to avoid contact with water San Luis Reservoir due to algae bloom

  10-08-2018 22:36
  The Department of Water Resources is urging people to avoid contact with the water at San Luis Reservoir in Merced County until further notice.
  
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• Yosemite Valley to reopen on August 14th, officials say

  10-08-2018 21:41
  Yosemite National Park officials have announced that Yosemite Valley will reopen on Tuesday, August 14th, at 9:00 a.m.
  
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• VIDEO: Teen pushed from bridge speaks out from hospital: 'I could have died, easily'

  10-08-2018 21:21
  Terrifying video has surfaced of a 16-year-old girl being pushed off a bridge more than 30 feet high.
  
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• Internet DNA test leads to emotional reunion between Texas woman and her mother

  10-08-2018 20:51
  I found my little girl! A Houston woman reunited with her biological mother today for the first time in 49 years.
  
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• Dennis Shields, Bethenny Frankel's on/off boyfriend, found dead in Trump Tower

  10-08-2018 20:26
  A 51-year-old man died in Trump Tower Friday morning after a possible drug overdose, and sources said the man isDennis Sheilds, the on-again-off-again boyfriend of the "Real Housewives of New York" Bethenny Frankel.
  
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• Strategies for a smooth transition from summer to school

  10-08-2018 20:13
  As summer winds down and back-to-school time approaches, experts say planning ahead is the key to getting the new school year off to a strong start.
  
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• NFL won't punish players who protested during the national anthem

  10-08-2018 18:03
  The NFL says players who decided to protest the national anthem during Thursday's game will not face punishment.
  
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• Smoke from California wildfires reaches New York City

  10-08-2018 18:02
  The smoke from the wildfires has not only been impacting us here in California. Incredibly enough, it has reached New York City -- 3,000 miles away.
  
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• Starbucks releases new Pumpkin Spice Cookie Straws

  10-08-2018 17:59
  Pumpkin Spice lovers, rejoice! You can start celebrating early this year!
  
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• Idris Elba for James Bond: Fans petition filmmakers after report reignites rumors

  10-08-2018 17:35
  Elba, Idris Elba. If fans have their way, it seems the next actor to be cast as James Bond will be the first black man to take the role.
  
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• From bistec ranchero to bolillos: 3 new spots to score Mexican food in Fresno

  10-08-2018 17:20
  A taco truck, a sit-down restaurant and a bakery showcase the diversity of the Mexican food scene in Fresno.
  
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• Secret DMV office in California's capitol building serves lawmakers and staffers

  10-08-2018 16:19
  Experiencing long wait times for the DMV is the reality for most Californian's right now. With the introduction of the new Real ID card wait, times have been hours long. But for lawmakers-- not so much.
  
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• Firefighters make major progress on Ferguson Fire

  10-08-2018 15:58
  Fire crews are making significant progress in containing the Ferguson Fire.
  
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• Violent crime in Southwest Fresno drastically down this year

  10-08-2018 15:25
  Just two years ago, shootings were happening daily in the neighborhood.
  
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• Tulare County Sheriff's Office looking for relatives of man found dead in Porterville

  10-08-2018 15:18
  Tulare County Sheriff's deputies are looking for relatives of a man that died several days ago.
  
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• Woman recovering after brutal stabbing in Central Fresno

  10-08-2018 15:17
  A woman is recovering from surgery at this hour after a brutal attack in Central Fresno.
  
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• Truck driver air lifted to hospital after milk truck drives off embankment near Lemoore

  10-08-2018 15:16
  A truck driver is in the hospital after his tanker containing several gallons of milk went off an embankment near Lemoore.
  
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• Mendocino Complex Fires 20,000 acres larger than any other in California history

  10-08-2018 14:00
  The Mendocino Complex Fires, which surpassed 2017's Thomas Fire in size to become the largest in state history, are now larger than 300,000 acres.
  
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• 'Bring Mollie Tibbetts Home Safe Reward Fund' approaches $316,000

  10-08-2018 13:47
  After Mollie Tibbetts' family and Crime Stoppers announced a reward fund for her safe return, the public continues to contribute.
  
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• 50 Cent, Awkwakfina, Lil Wayne and more read 'Mean Tweets: Hip Hop Edition'

  10-08-2018 12:54
  Jimmy Kimmel's ''Mean Tweets'' has seen movie stars, athletes and more reading mean tweets about themselves, and Thursday night was hip hop stars' turn.
  
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• Man files petition to remove "farmer" from Rep. Nunes ballot description

  10-08-2018 08:26
  He says he voted for Nunes in the past and even had the representative over at his home. Buxman believes the politician is no longer an active farmer.
  
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• Violent crime in Fresno drastically down this year

  10-08-2018 08:18
  Just two years ago, shootings were happening daily in the neighborhood.
  
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• Company gets big payment by mistake, doesn't send it back

  10-08-2018 07:17
  An East Bay woman's bill pay sent the same payment to two companies. Here's why reversing the mistake was impossible.
  
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• Backpack and supply giveaway at Fresno State

  10-08-2018 07:14
  Dozens of families had a head start on back-to-school shopping, thanks to a new local non-profit.
  
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• Kings Canyon Unified schools get summer renovations

  10-08-2018 06:07
  Students at Reedley's Jefferson Elementary will be walking into more than just a brand new school year, they will also have new classrooms.
  
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• Fresno medians to get green again

  10-08-2018 06:00
  A state law enacted during the drought has eased and the city of Fresno is planning to green up it's parkway medians.
  
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• Jalen Green Interview

  10-08-2018 05:23
  It's been a busy summer for Memorial High star basketball player Jalen Green.
  
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• Woman suing iconic hotel Fresno building owners after she got hurt while trespassing

  10-08-2018 03:39
  Last summer firefighters rescued a woman who fell from the roof of the building through a hole and landed four stories down, just after midnight.
  
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• Petition calls for Lebron James to be named Education Secretary

  10-08-2018 02:57
  Supporters of Lebron James are taking a swipe at President Trump with a new petition drive.
  
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• Billionaire drops quest to split California in 3

  10-08-2018 02:48
  The billionaire behind a proposal to split California in three says he's giving up on the effort after the state Supreme Court knocked it off the November ballot.
  
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• Pleasantville High School principal arrested on child pornography charges

  10-08-2018 02:33
  The principal of Pleasantville High School has been arrested on child pornography charges.
  
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• Unhealthy air quality likely to impact schools when class is back in session next week

  10-08-2018 02:26
  Central and Fresno Unified Schools have moved or rescheduled practices for fall sports.
  
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• Convicted rapist arrested for second time in five months

  10-08-2018 00:44
  Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents patrolling the Colorado River arrested convicted rapist Manuel Araujo-Dominguez, 57, for the second time this year, as he illegally entered the United States again on Sunday.
  
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• Influenza A virus found in two people following exposure to infected pig

  10-08-2018 00:27
  The individuals were exposed to a pig at the California Mid-State Fair in Paso Robles, California that was infected with influenza.
  
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