Fresno news

• Woman killed in east central Fresno apartment fire

  18-04-2020 23:45
  
  The woman was apparently trapped inside the home. Neighbors tell Action News they and Fresno Police officers tried to rescue her, but the smoke was too heavy.
  
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• Coronavirus task force holds press briefing after Trump urges states to reopen | LIVE

  18-04-2020 23:09
  
  Protests against stay-at-home orders organized by small-government groups and Trump supporters were planned for Saturday in several cities.
  
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• Coronavirus task force to hold press briefing after Trump urges states to reopen | LIVE

  18-04-2020 22:56
  
  Stores in Texas can begin selling merchandise with curbside service, and hospitals can resume nonessential surgeries.
  
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• Celebrities, politicians, other public figures with coronavirus

  18-04-2020 22:52
  Celebrities, including Tom Hanks, and world leaders, like British prime minister Boris Johnson, have confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.
  
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• Coronavirus News: Broadway star Nick Cordero to have leg amputated due to coronavirus, wife says

  18-04-2020 22:46
  
  The former star of "Bullets Over Broadway," initially went to the hospital in late March with what they thought was pneumonia. He later tested positive for COVID-19.
  
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• Personal trainer offering free fitness classes for seniors

  18-04-2020 22:39
  
  With many adopting home workouts during quarantine, this personal trainer is making sure seniors don't get left out in the cold.
  
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• Walmart will require all employees to wear face masks starting Monday

  18-04-2020 21:55
  Walmart said it will not require customers to wear masks, but will recommend that they do.
  
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• Newsom provides update on plan to keep CA homeless safe during COVID-19 pandemic

  18-04-2020 21:47
  California's Gov. Gavin Newsom will hold daily briefings on the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Governors feel heat to reopen from protesters, president

  18-04-2020 21:09
  Stores in Texas can begin selling merchandise with curbside service, and hospitals can resume nonessential surgeries.
  
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• LIVE: Updates on California's response to COVID-19 pandemic

  18-04-2020 20:59
  
  California's Gov. Gavin Newsom will hold daily briefings on the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Coronavirus Pandemic: Canada, US extend border restrictions for another 30 days

  18-04-2020 20:54
  
  Canada's Prime Minister said it will keep people on both sides of the border safe amid the pandemic.
  
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• How to decrease screen time while in quarantine during coronavirus pandemic

  18-04-2020 20:14
  The more we stay safe at home during the coronavirus pandemic, the more many of us are glued to our screens.
  
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• Grandparents wrap selves in trash bags, wear scuba masks to visit grandkids

  18-04-2020 20:12
  Two grandparents couldn't go another day without hugging their grandsons, so they wrapped themselves in plastic trash bags and wore scuba gear to visit.
  
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• Madera County woman arrested on child pornography charges

  18-04-2020 20:08
  
  After looking through her electronic devices, authorities arrested 45-year-old Kristine Mettler on April 16.
  
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• Farm lets businesses schedule conference calls with goats, pigs, other animal 'ambassadors'

  18-04-2020 18:49
  
  The farm's "animal ambassadors" can join the call, like Paco the llama, Brownie the goat, Kevin the pig and Gizmo the cow.
  
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• Coronavirus in US: Some states plan to reopen retail, parks soon | LIST

  18-04-2020 17:28
  Florida's governor said municipalities could reopen beaches now, and Utah's governor said he'd like to see sit-down dining and gyms back by the beginning of May.
  
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• Senior Spotlight: Central High School track star fights through injury and illness

  18-04-2020 16:53
  Central High School's Simone Johnson came into the 2020 campaign as the top-ranked triple jumper in the state.
  
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• Hospitals, Bill Gates targets of coronavirus-fueled conspiracy theories

  18-04-2020 16:24
  People posting videos of quiet scenes outside hospitals are promoting a right-wing conspiracy theory that Democrats are intentionally exaggerating COVID-19's deadly toll.
  
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• Selma Police: Man started eight fires in 30 minutes

  18-04-2020 16:15
  Selma police say Owen Aguilar was already on parole for making criminal threats and has an extensively violent history.
  
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• Woman killed in Kings County head-on crash, drugs or alcohol a possible factor

  18-04-2020 16:12
  For an unknown reason, that truck veered into oncoming traffic and crashed head-on with the car, killing a woman in her 30's inside.
  
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• 'Some Good News' host John Krasinski puts on virtual prom amid school closures due to coronavirus

  18-04-2020 15:50
  High schoolers across the country got to join in on a virtual prom, and Chance the Rapper stopped by!
  
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• After nearly a century, Land O'Lakes removing Native American maiden from its packaging

  18-04-2020 15:39
  
  Land O'Lakes President and CEO Beth Ford said in a news release that the company is repackaging its products as the company "looks toward our 100th anniversary." The company plans to add images of their farmer-owners "whose milk is used to produce Land O'Lakes products," Ford said.
  
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• One suspect dead after chase leads to deputy-involved shooting in Bakersfield

  18-04-2020 15:27
  One of the suspects was shot and killed, while the other was arrested after a stand-off.
  
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• Celebrate Earth Day with a neighborhood safari for kids!

  18-04-2020 15:25
  
  Looking for a way to celebrate Earth Day while staying safe? Organize a neighborhood safari and let kids' imaginations run wild!
  
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• WNBA honors Kobe Bryant's daughter Gianna, teens killed in helicopter crash with honorary draft picks

  18-04-2020 14:45
  The league paid tribute to the girls prior to the draft, showing jerseys with each of their names.
  
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• Rare bioluminescent waves turn ocean neon blue on California beach | VIDEO

  18-04-2020 14:26
  A photographer captured a rare phenomenon on the shores of Newport Beach where bioluminescent waves light up the ocean.
  
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• Accuweather Forecast: Mild and sunny weekend

  18-04-2020 08:46
  Showers are moving through the Valley and Sierra on Friday night. Once the morning showers pass, the weekend will be mild with clouds and sun.
  
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• 81-year-old Valley woman sews dozens of face masks during COVID-19 crisis

  18-04-2020 08:46
  When international humanitarian organization Khalsa Aid called for help during the pandemic, 81-year-old Harbans Kaur got to work right away, sewing masks for health workers.
  
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• Fresno City College student raising awareness about autism through music

  18-04-2020 07:18
  Fresno City College student Nico Vargas wants to bring a little 'musical healing' to everyone during the pandemic and raise awareness about an important issue.
  
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• Caltrans allows food trucks to operate in rest areas to help support truckers

  18-04-2020 07:10
  
  The agency says the decision will help give truck drivers more convenient options for food as they carry on the essential service of keeping the nation's supply chain moving.
  
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• Man who was Fresno's first COVID-19 case donates plasma to save others

  18-04-2020 06:26
  
  Fresno resident Jerry Hall, who was the city's first patient to be diagnosed with the coronavirus, is now trying to help others battling the virus.
  
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• New study says the southwestern US is in a 'mega drought'

  18-04-2020 05:11
  Based on findings over the past two decades, a new study from Columbia University indicates the southwestern US has entered into a climate-driven mega drought.
  
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• Succulent delivery business brings joy to your doorstep

  18-04-2020 04:52
  A local business that sells succulents has found a new way to do business in the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Monson-Sultana District goes digital, holds parade and spirit week for students

  18-04-2020 04:40
  A small South Valley school district is finding new ways to connect with their kids while campus is closed due to the coronavirus.
  
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• Accuweather Forecast: Showers on Friday, mild and sunny weekend

  18-04-2020 04:24
  Showers are moving through the Valley and Sierra on Friday night. Once the morning showers pass, the weekend will be mild with clouds and sun.
  
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• Yosemite National Park to host virtual "camp-in" this weekend to kick off National Park Week

  18-04-2020 04:13
  
  Yosemite National Park is inviting the public to take part in a virtual "camp-in" to kick off National Park Week on Saturday.
  
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• Coronavirus: Livestream brings SoCal poppy fields to public shut out by pandemic

  18-04-2020 04:01
  Although state parks are closed because of the coronavirus pandemic, you can still bring a little bit of spring into your home.
  
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• Small businesses in the Valley struggle to survive as federal loans dry up

  18-04-2020 03:52
  A lot of small businesses already struggling to survive during the coronavirus crisis got more bad news this week when a federal loan program ran out of money.
  
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• Early jail releases in Tulare Co. include some domestic violence suspects

  18-04-2020 03:51
  According to the Tulare County District Attorney's Office, nine inmates charged with or convicted of domestic violence crimes have been recently released from custody as part of efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
  
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• Disney on Broadway anniversary concert streamed to benefit artists impacted by coronavirus pandemic

  18-04-2020 03:29
  The presentation of the November event raised money to help those onstage, backstage and behind the scenes impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Victor E. Bulldog joins other college mascots for Zoom conference call

  18-04-2020 03:26
  Fresno State's own Victor E. Bulldog jumped on a conference with other college mascots last week as the pups practiced social distancing.
  
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• Los Angeles produce market gives back, helps undocumented workers in need

  18-04-2020 03:18
  This market in Los Angeles is helping undocumented workers in need.
  
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• Fun, entertaining things to keep your family company at home during coronavirus outbreak

  18-04-2020 02:24
  If you're looking for fun things to do while home with your family, look no further!
  
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• Coronavirus info for families: Education, consumer well-being tips

  18-04-2020 02:21
  Educational resources, activities, consumer advice, safety resources and more need-to-know info while you stay at home with your family.
  
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• Stimulus, unemployment, financial help for those impacted by coronavirus

  18-04-2020 02:15
  If you are out of work and having trouble paying your bills because of Coronavirus, there's help for you.Check out our comprehensive list
  
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• Homeland Security warns grocery stores, gas stations, COVID-19 testing sites of potential terror threats

  18-04-2020 02:07
  As businesses across the country remain closed and big events are canceled for the foreseeable future, federal authorities are warning of the potential for terrorists to strike inside the U.S. during the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Coronavirus response: Disney's Bob Iger among business leaders named to California task force on job recovery

  18-04-2020 02:07
  Bob Iger, the executive chairman and chairman of the board of the Walt Disney Co., was among those announced as members of a California task force aimed at reviving the state's economy.
  
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• Chicago area officers host parades for kids during coronavirus stay-at-home order

  18-04-2020 02:06
  
  Chicago area police are helping brighten kids' days on their birthdays!
  
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• Madera mother of two shot to death, husband arrested

  18-04-2020 02:03
  A Madera mother of two, who gave birth just a few weeks ago, was shot to death on Thursday night. Her husband has been arrested and charged with murder.
  
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• Disney on Broadway anniversary concert benefitting artists impacted by coronavirus pandemic: WATCH LIVE

  18-04-2020 00:58
  
  The live stream will raise money to help those onstage, backstage and behind the scenes impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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