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• Movie theaters implement seat separation, social distancing amid coronavirus outbreak

  13-03-2020 23:55
  AMC Theaters and Regal Cinemas, the country's two largest chains, each said they would fill their theaters no more than 50%.
  
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• Coronavirus update: Fresno Unified shuts down all schools until April 13 to prevent COVID-19 spread

  13-03-2020 23:49
  
  The Fresno Unified School District has closed all its schools from Monday, March 16, to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
  
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• Trump declares national state of emergency over virus outbreak; Pelosi announces aid deal

  13-03-2020 23:20
  Nancy Pelosi announced a deal for an aid package that would provide free tests and sick pay for workers and bolster food programs.
  
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• LIVE: Fresno Unified superintendent Bob Nelson gives updates about measures to prevent spread of the coronavirus

  13-03-2020 23:10
  
  The novel coronavirus has not only killed a dozen and infected hundreds in the nation, but it has also prompted the closure of schools and forced changes at hospitals across Central California.
  
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• Trump says he'll likely be tested for COVID-19 'fairly soon'

  13-03-2020 23:06
  The president, according to two people close to the White House, has resisted taking the test for fear it would project weakness or worry.
  
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• Live coronavirus updates: Some international travelers still stuck on board Grand Princess cruise ship at Port of Oakland, ABC reports

  13-03-2020 22:25
  
  There are still international travelers on board the Grand Princess cruise ship. Public Health and cruise officials say 14 of them are stuck on board at least through the weekend until their countries arrange charters.
  
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• Police investigate homicide in Los Banos

  13-03-2020 22:20
  It happened near the intersection of Highway 152 and Highway 165.
  
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• Trump declares national state of emergency over coronavirus pandemic

  13-03-2020 22:01
  Trump said the emergency would open up $50 billion for state and local governments to respond to the outbreak.
  
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• Best Dressed: Celebrities flock to the red carpet with gowns fit for a princess

  13-03-2020 21:48
  Supermodel and fashion expert Roshumba Williams lists off her top seven celebrity styles of the week.
  
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• Coronavirus test process: How it will work with government's public-private partnership

  13-03-2020 21:45
  Those who take a test at a drive-thru coronavirus testing center can expect online results in as little as 24 hours, officials said.
  
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• President Trump waives interest on federally owned student loans in effort to ease financial impact of coronavirus

  13-03-2020 21:13
  President Donald Trump during a news conference about the latest in the coronavirus pandemic on Friday said he was waiving interest for all student loans held by federal government agencies until further notice.
  
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• Trump declares national state of emergency over coronavirus | LIVE

  13-03-2020 20:34
  
  President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency over the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Visalia PD searching for man who failed to register as sex offender

  13-03-2020 20:25
  
  Visalia police are searching for a convicted sex offender who failed to comply with authorities' registration requirements.
  
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• Coronavirus: How to clean your phone to protect yourself from COVID-19

  13-03-2020 20:22
  While it's still uncertain how long COVID-19 can live on a surface, it's best to clean your phone frequently to protect yourself from germs.
  
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• Trump expected to declare national state of emergency over coronavirus

  13-03-2020 20:04
  
  President Donald Trump is expected to declare a national emergency over the coronavirus pandemic, administration sources tell ABC News.
  
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• Gloria Gaynor releases TikTok hand-washing video set to 'I Will Survive' to encourage good hygiene during virus outbreak

  13-03-2020 20:00
  
  Gloria Gaynor has a message for a world as it works to slow the spread of the new coronavirus: We will survive...but we need to wash our hands!
  
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• GrubHub suspending collection of up to $100 million in fees to help independent restaurants impacted by coronavirus

  13-03-2020 18:41
  Grubhub announced on Friday in Chicago, where the company is based, that it's suspending collection of its marketing fees from independent restaurants impacted by the coronavirus.
  
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• Coronavirus: Dr. Anthony Fauci says disruptions to everyday life could last up to 8 weeks

  13-03-2020 18:30
  The coronavirus crisis is far from over, and health officials say the U.S. should prepare for 2 to 8 more weeks of disruptions to everyday life.
  
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• Pete Buttigieg fills in as host for 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'

  13-03-2020 18:29
  He was more than willing to tell jokes about Trump. "When you don't have a real audience, you have to fake one. Just like Trump's inauguration."
  
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• Happy Hour starts early at this Fresno breakfast restaurant

  13-03-2020 18:19
  The Fresno Breakfast House offers a unique setting and people can't help but soak in the experience.
  
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• Social distancing: What is it, and how it slows spread of coronavirus

  13-03-2020 17:57
  Social distancing: What is it, and how it slows spread of coronavirus
  
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• Trump expected to declare national state of emergency over coronavirus: Sources

  13-03-2020 17:41
  
  President Donald Trump is expected to declare a national emergency over the coronavirus pandemic, administration sources tell ABC News.
  
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• Fresno City College, other SCCCD campuses temporarily suspend in-person classes amid COVID-19 concerns

  13-03-2020 17:23
  
  This includes Fresno City College, Clovis Community College and Reedley College, which includes their satellite campuses in Madera and Oakhurst.
  
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• Trump to hold news conference as US feels coronavirus impact

  13-03-2020 17:07
  
  This comes as the coronavirus edged closer to the world's power centers, including a positive test for a Brazilian official who spent time with Trump.
  
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• Fresno Fire crews honor fallen Porterville firefighters by collecting donations

  13-03-2020 16:13
  Firefighters are asking for donations to fill up their helmets. The money will go to the families of the fallen firefighters from the Porterville library fire.
  
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• Senator Ted Cruz extends self quarantine, reports 2nd coronavirus patient interaction

  13-03-2020 16:08
  "Unfortunately, last night I was informed of contact with a 2nd person who has tested positive," Cruz said.
  
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• Coronavirus: Masters golf tournament postponed due to COVID-19 outbreak

  13-03-2020 15:43
  
  The Masters Tournament, golf's first major tournament of the year, will be postponed in the wake of the coronavirus, Augusta National officials announced Friday morning.
  
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• Visit Videri Chocolate Factory

  13-03-2020 15:33
  
  This is one of the only bean to bar chocolate factories in the country.
  
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• Coronavirus update: List of Valley events canceled, postponed amid COVID-19 concerns

  13-03-2020 15:27
  Here's a list of events canceled or postponed from across the Valley:
  
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• PG&E suspends disconnections for unpaid bills amid COVID-19 concerns

  13-03-2020 15:23
  Pacific Gas and Electric have put a moratorium on disconnecting services for those who cannot pay their bills amid the novel coronavirus outbreak.
  
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• Coronavirus prevention: Are your hands clean? A black light experiment

  13-03-2020 15:09
  Wash your hands -- it's something officials across the Tri-State Area and the world have said dozens of times to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus.
  
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• Soldier from Hanford killed during strike in Iraq, DOD says

  13-03-2020 15:01
  A soldier from Hanford was killed in a defense strike, along with another U.S. service member, in Iraq on Wednesday, the Department of Defense said.
  
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• Coronavirus: How Asian countries decreased rate of COVID-19 spread

  13-03-2020 14:45
  China reported Friday just eight new cases of the virus in the previous 24 hours.
  
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• U-Haul offers 30 days of free storage space to college students displaced by COVID-19

  13-03-2020 14:44
  U-Haul is offering 30 days of free self-storage to students who have to move during the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Roadway closed for homicide investigation in Los Banos, police say

  13-03-2020 14:31
  
  It happened near the intersection of Highway 152 and Highway 165.
  
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• How to stock up for coronavirus: What you need, and why you shouldn't panic-buy

  13-03-2020 14:25
  Are people overreacting and panic buying? Or is stocking up on essentials a smart move?
  
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• Philadelphia police SWAT officer dies after being shot while serving warrant

  13-03-2020 14:21
  A Philadelphia police SWAT corporal was killed in a shooting on Friday morning in the Frankford section of the city.
  
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• Barb was right: 'Bachelor' Peter and Madison split

  13-03-2020 13:55
  "Bachelor" Peter Weber is still a bachelor and Madison Prewett is single again, the couple announced their split late Thursday night.
  
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• New Dutch Bros opens in Merced

  13-03-2020 13:43
  DUTCH BROS OPEN! People in the North Valley have a new place to go for their java jolt.
  
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• Firefighters put out early morning house fire in central Fresno

  13-03-2020 13:32
  Firefighters say a driver on the freeway first spotted the flames and called 911.
  
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• Missing 13-year-old boy from Merced found safe

  13-03-2020 13:14
  
  UPDATE: Merced Police say 13-year-old Jovon Josiah Moore has been found safe.
  
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• 4 dead, 2 injured in head-on crash in Fresno County

  13-03-2020 13:12
  Four people have died, and two others were injured after a head-on crash near Friant in Fresno County on Friday morning.
  
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• Know the Road with the CHP: Can I tint my front windows if I have a doctor note?

  13-03-2020 13:00
  After seeing our segment with the CHP about front-tinted windows, an ABC30 viewer wanted to know: can I tint my front windows if I have a doctor note?
  
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• Disney World, Disneyland to close temporarily in response to coronavirus threat

  13-03-2020 13:00
  
  The closure will go into effect this Sunday and last through the end of March.
  
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• Coronavirus in US: Americans adjust to new normal, hunker down amid COVID-19 outbreak

  13-03-2020 12:35
  Millions of people settled into new and disrupted routines as the coronavirus began to uproot almost every facet of American life.
  
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• NBA great Charles Barkley self-quarantining while waiting for coronavirus test results

  13-03-2020 10:47
  NBA great and longtime commentator Charles Barkley revealed that he is self-quarantining for 48 hours because he has not felt well since a recent trip to New York.
  
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• Coronavirus update: List of school, college and hospital closures and changes in Central California

  13-03-2020 09:06
  
  The novel coronavirus has not only killed a dozen and infected hundreds in the nation, but it has also prompted the closure of schools and forced changes at hospitals across Central California.
  
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• Coronavirus: School districts restrict sports, student activities over COVID-19 concerns

  13-03-2020 08:44
  Local school district leaders joined together to announce plans to place restrictions on sports and other student activities because of the threat of COVID-19, but the schools will continue with scheduled classes.
  
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• Blood centers see drop in donations amid concerns over coronavirus

  13-03-2020 07:45
  'It's safe to donate blood': Blood centers are reaching out to donors after the American Red Cross noticed a significant drop in donations surrounding the fear of the coronavirus.
  
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• Coronavirus: First responders modify way of work after 4 San Jose firefighters test positive for COVID-19

  13-03-2020 07:35
  CORONAVIRUS FIRST RESPONDERS: The situation at San Jose Fire Department is a reminder of just how risky it can be to work on the frontlines of the crisis. This includes including police officers, EMS workers, nurses, doctors.
  
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