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• Obama criticizes US coronavirus response in online commencement speech for HBCU graduates

  16-05-2020 23:10
  
  At one point he said that "more than anything, this pandemic has fully, finally torn back the curtain on the idea that so many of the folks in charge know what they're doing."
  
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• 7 people displaced after apartment complex fire in central Fresno

  16-05-2020 22:40
  Fresno Police were called as crews say several fights broke out between residents.
  
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• Man who spent time at Fresno County Jail walks away from facility at Kern Valley State Prison

  16-05-2020 22:28
  
  Flavio Carbajal was transferred to the Kern Valley State Prison from Fresno County Jail in May of 2019.
  
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• Fred Willard, comedic actor known for 'Best in Show' and 'Modern Family,' dies at 86

  16-05-2020 21:14
  
  Fred Willard, the beloved comedic actor best known for his roles in such films as "Best in Show" and "Anchorman," died in his sleep, his daughter said. He was 86.
  
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• Fred Willard, comedic actor known for 'Best in Show' and 'Anchorman,' dies at 86

  16-05-2020 21:07
  
  Fred Willard, the beloved comedic actor best known for his roles in such films as "Best in Show" and "Anchorman," died in his sleep, his daughter confirmed to KABC. He was 86.
  
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• Senior Spotlight: Clovis High multi-sport star staying home for college career

  16-05-2020 20:45
  
  There are only 24 hours in a day, but Clovis' Julia Hardwick seems to make every minute count.
  
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• NY Giants' DeAndre Baker turns himself in to police on armed robbery charges

  16-05-2020 20:13
  
  New York Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker has turned himself into authorities in connection to an armed robbery at a South Florida party, his attorney told ESPN.
  
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• 18-year-old man dies after falling 50 feet down ravine in Three Rivers

  16-05-2020 20:11
  Deputies say the 18-year-old hiker and a friend were walking in Three Rivers on Friday near the Salt-Creek Waterfall area when the teen slipped and fell down a Ravine.
  
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• 113-year-old Spanish woman overcomes coronavirus infection

  16-05-2020 19:53
  Maria Branyas said she "feels good." She avoided developing severe COVID-19 symptoms and had her latest test come back negative.
  
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• Debate: More coronavirus aid or wait for economy to rebound?

  16-05-2020 19:02
  Many Republicans seeing reasons to believe the worst is over while Democrats call for more aid, including a second round of stimulus checks, to stave off a depression.
  
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• Trump fires State Department inspector general who alleged political bias

  16-05-2020 18:44
  
  In a letter to Congress, Trump said Linick no longer had his full confidence.
  
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• Italy easing travel restrictions in place since March as coronavirus infection rates fall

  16-05-2020 18:16
  
  More than 31,000 people have died, but the government has gradually reopened the country as the rates of infections and deaths have fallen.
  
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• 4 people displaced after apartment complex fire in central Fresno

  16-05-2020 17:42
  Fresno Police were called as crews say several fights broke out between residents.
  
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• Coronavirus News: Parade held for NYC boy who beat inflammatory illness linked to COVID-19

  16-05-2020 17:18
  On Friday, 8-year-old Jayden Hardowar received a celebratory drive-by parade from fellow Boy Scouts and the NYPD.
  
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• Illinois nurse expresses regret for bar visit without mask

  16-05-2020 17:15
  A northern Illinois nurse is expressing regret for not taking better precautions while visiting her sister's Wisconsin bar.
  
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• Homeowner's lawyer: Ahmaud Arbery may have entered property for water breaks before fatal shooting

  16-05-2020 16:50
  Video released Friday shows a black man in a T-shirt and shorts leaving the home-building site Dec. 17. He walks a few feet, then runs to the street at a jogging pace.
  
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• Space Force rocket launch delayed due to weather

  16-05-2020 16:38
  The Space Force will attempt to launch the Atlas V rocket again Sunday morning in hopes of better weather.
  
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• Firefighters battle apartment fire in central Fresno, no injuries reported

  16-05-2020 16:06
  Crews arrived to find heavy fire and smoke upon arrival and they were able to put out the flames.
  
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• Hit-and-run driver in west central Fresno apologizes to victim before leaving, arrested

  16-05-2020 15:43
  Once he received treatment, officers arrested the suspect driver for hit-and-run and they found he was also driving under the influence.
  
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• Teen rescued by authorities, hospitalized after falling 50 feet down ravine in Tulare County

  16-05-2020 15:19
  
  Tulare County officers and other agencies have rescued an 18-year-old man who fell about 50 feet down a ravine in Three Rivers.
  
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• Space Force to launch secret mission today

  16-05-2020 14:52
  The newest branch of the military is set to launch its first official mission Saturday morning.
  
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• New York tourist arrested after posting Hawaii beach photos on Instagram

  16-05-2020 14:44
  
  A New York tourist who allegedly posted photos on Instagram of himself at the beach was arrested for violating Hawaii's traveler quarantine.
  
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• Tulare County explains why its COVID-19 cases are rising rapidly

  16-05-2020 09:14
  The Tulare County Health Agency said a majority of their coronavirus cases come from nursing homes and outbreaks at food processing plants.
  
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• Fresno 'rage room' says city is allowing it to reopen

  16-05-2020 09:13
  The owner of The Art of Anger claims the city of Fresno is allowing her to keep her rage rooms open because her business is a mix of alternative mental health care and entertainment.
  
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• Authorities trying to rescue teen who fell 50 feet down ravine in Tulare County

  16-05-2020 07:37
  
  Tulare County officers and the CHP are on the scene in Three Rivers. They tried to hoist the 18-year-old out with a helicopter but failed.
  
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• Some businesses not waiting for Tulare County to advance through reopening stages

  16-05-2020 06:09
  Valley's Gym in Visalia reopened last Friday, days after some Visalia city councilmembers told city staff they do not expect them to intervene or enforce the state's 'shelter in place' order.
  
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• Madera gas station owner gifts free meals to families in need

  16-05-2020 06:05
  Store owner Mike Singh knew many of his customers are struggling during the pandemic, so he went above and beyond to help them.
  
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• Fresno County casino making ends meet during COVID-19 outbreak by selling gas, food

  16-05-2020 06:05
  Tribal leaders running the Mono Wind Casino in the Fresno County community of Auberry have found financial success selling fuel and inviting customers to eat on their patio.
  
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• Fresno County asks to move further into Phase 2 of state's reopening plans

  16-05-2020 04:39
  The Fresno County Department of Public Health is asking the Governor and State Officer to let them move further in to phase two of reopening.
  
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• Michael Jordan in Fresno? Revisiting the camp that brought the 6-time NBA champ to the Central Valley

  16-05-2020 04:23
  Longtime residents of the Central Valley have seen Michael Jordan from the beginning of his career to the end thanks to yearly trips MJ would take to Fresno for more than a decade.
  
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• House Democrats push new $3T coronavirus stimulus bill that includes 2nd round of checks, 'hazard pay'

  16-05-2020 04:00
  Democrats powered a massive $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill through the House on Friday, an election-year measure designed to brace a U.S. economy in free fall and a health care system struggling to contain a pandemic still pummeling the country.
  
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• Democrats push new $3T coronavirus relief bill through House

  16-05-2020 03:47
  Democrats powered a massive $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill through the House on Friday, an election-year measure designed to brace a U.S. economy in free fall and a health care system struggling to contain a pandemic still pummeling the country.
  
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• Bay Area photographer captures photos of shelter-in-place families

  16-05-2020 03:09
  
  A North Bay mother made it her mission to capture this unique moment in time with her camera.
  
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• Lost your health insurance due to COVID-19? Here's where to find help in the Central Valley

  16-05-2020 02:57
  27 million Americans have lost their jobs and therefore their health insurance since the start of the coronavirus crisis. Here are some ways they can get health coverage.
  
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• Reedley College flight science students continue in-person learning with new changes

  16-05-2020 02:32
  Classrooms may be closed, but for Reedley College's flight science students, school is very much still in session.
  
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• Food trucks find creative ways to keep business alive

  16-05-2020 02:32
  The Fresno Food truck scene is rolling out across town, despite the cancellation of large events during this pandemic.
  
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• 6 struggling Asian farmers in Valley get financial assistance

  16-05-2020 02:32
  Non-profits gave a $2,500 grant to six small farmers hit by severe financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Businesses give back to community by selling apparel amid COVID19 crisis

  16-05-2020 02:17
  An online store launches with limited edition t-shirts, hats and face masks, to help small businesses, nonprofits and charities during the pandemic.
  
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• Work from home Congress? House of Representatives OKs proxy votes

  16-05-2020 01:37
  
  The changes are expected to be temporary, only through the remainder of this session of Congress, at the end of the year.
  
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• Vans steps in to support small businesses by creating custom shoes

  16-05-2020 01:10
  
  Vans is giving back to a number of small businesses with their Foot the Bill campaign, which features custom shoes.
  
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• Kobe Bryant death: Pilot in helicopter crash had no alcohol or drugs in his system, autopsy report says

  16-05-2020 01:05
  An autopsy on the pilot in the Kobe Bryant helicopter crash shows he did not have drugs or alcohol in his system.
  
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• JC Penney files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

  16-05-2020 01:05
  
  JC Penney was already struggling before COVID-19, but its financial problems worsened so severely that the legendary department store announced Friday evening it is filing for bankruptcy protection.
  
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• NFL teams can reopen facilities Tuesday with provisos

  16-05-2020 00:49
  
  Until further notice from the NFL, teams may have no more than 50% of their staff in the facility, not to exceed 75 people.
  
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• Paul Shaffer's daughter fosters puppies to stay positive

  16-05-2020 00:48
  
  Victoria Shaffer, daughter of former "Late Show with David Letterman" musical director Paul Shaffer, is taking her love of dogs to new heights with web show and book.
  
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• Trump says his goal is 300M coronavirus vaccine doses in stock by January 2021

  16-05-2020 00:35
  Trump on Friday declared the vaccine program he calls "Operation Warp Speed" will be "unlike anything our country has seen since the Manhattan Project."
  
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• Visalia Police arrest delivery driver for marking 300 packages 'delivered', then stealing them

  16-05-2020 00:09
  Visalia Police say they've arrested a 25-year-old employee of the package delivery company OnTrac, who they say stole hundreds of parcels he was supposed to be delivering to homes in Central California.
  
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