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• NASCAR bans Confederate flag from its races and properties

  10-06-2020 23:09
  
  NASCAR said the Confederate flag "runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, our competitors and our industry."
  
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• Smithsonian working to preserve George Floyd protest art from White House fence

  10-06-2020 23:05
  
  The colorful handmade signs and banners were placed on the White House fence during protests against the death of George Floyd.
  
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• Bodies found are Lori Vallow's Idaho kids missing since September, relatives tell local media

  10-06-2020 22:58
  Joshua "JJ" Vallow's grandfather told the Post Register in Idaho Falls that "both children are no longer with us," also referring to 17-year-old Tylee Ryan.
  
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• Bomb threat against Clovis business unfounded, police say

  10-06-2020 22:47
  
  UPDATE: Clovis police say the possible bomb threat was unfounded at the Peachwood Medical Group on Wednesday afternoon.
  
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• 3 arrested for fatal shooting of Porterville man, search for 2 other suspects continues

  10-06-2020 22:38
  Three men were arrested in connection to the murder of 30-year-old Arturo Vargas in Porterville, authorities say.
  
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• Homicide connected to shooting of deputy in Paso Robles, authorities say

  10-06-2020 22:17
  In a tweet, the sheriff's department asked for people in the area to shelter-in-place as authorities investigate.
  
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• Woman rescued from Sequoia National Forest after becoming separated from group

  10-06-2020 22:16
  
  The Tulare County Sheriff's Office's Search and Rescue Team was called to Rodeo Flat area of the park just after 7:30 p.m. Tuesday night.
  
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• JK Rowling responds to critics over her transgender comments: 'I refuse to bow down'

  10-06-2020 22:07
  
  "Harry Potter" creator J.K. Rowling said she refuses to "bow down" to criticism about her recent comments on transgender people.
  
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• Police investigating possible bomb threat at Clovis business

  10-06-2020 21:57
  
  Clovis police are investigating a bomb threat a business in Clovis on Wednesday afternoon.
  
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• Petaluma salvage yard brings back Victory Gardens to help those in need

  10-06-2020 21:47
  
  Petaluma's Victory Gardens hopes to vanquish the coronavirus one veggie at a time.
  
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• Adopt a graduating high school senior in Morgan Hill

  10-06-2020 21:46
  
  Adopt a 2020 high school graduate to help celebrate their achievements!
  
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• Michigan officer on paid leave after video shows arrest of black Amazon driver for parking violation

  10-06-2020 21:42
  Video shows the white officer pinning the black delivery driver during an arrest for an apparent parking violation.
  
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• Starbucks takes $3 billion hit to revenue during coronavirus pandemic

  10-06-2020 21:22
  "The Starbucks brand is resilient, customer affinity is strong and we believe the most difficult period is now behind us," Starbucks' CEO said.
  
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• Fresno Chaffee Zoo to reopen to visitors on Friday, officials say

  10-06-2020 20:55
  The Fresno Chaffee Zoo will reopen Friday, June 12, with some new safety measures to keep guests and animals safe.
  
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• NYC Trivia League has moved games to online to practice social distancing

  10-06-2020 20:53
  The NYC Trivia League scene in New York City has moved games to online during the coronavirus pandemic to practice social distancing.
  
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• Professional musician Ryan Rickenbach uses virtual music classes to entertain kids

  10-06-2020 20:45
  
  Professional musician Ryan Rickenbach adapted his music lessons to online virtual music classes to entertain kids and give parents a much-needed break.
  
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• Minneapolis police chief takes on union, promises reform following George Floyd death

  10-06-2020 20:31
  The Minneapolis Police Department will withdraw from police union contract negotiations, Chief Medaria Arradondo said Wednesday.
  
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• Homicide connected to shooting of deputy is Paso Robles, authorities say

  10-06-2020 20:25
  In a tweet, the sheriff's department asked for people in the area to shelter-in-place as authorities investigate.
  
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• LGBTQ athletes speak out proudly about what it means to be out in the world of pro sport

  10-06-2020 20:21
  
  As the world becomes more and more accepting of LGBTQ individuals, one is that is still often seen as homophobic is the world of sports. These out and proud athletes hope to inspire and encourage a new conversation.
  
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• Police reform bill: Democrats' sweeping proposals includes choke hold ban, excessive-force database, more

  10-06-2020 20:20
  It's not clear whether the legislation will pass, especially in an election year and amid calls to "defund the police."
  
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• Watch full testimony of George Floyd's brother Philonise before Congress

  10-06-2020 20:06
  "He didn't deserve to die over twenty dollars. I am asking you, is that what a black man is worth? Twenty dollars?" Philonise Floyd said.
  
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• Authorities searching for armed suspect who shot deputy in Paso Robles

  10-06-2020 20:06
  In a tweet, the sheriff's department asked for people in the area to shelter-in-place as authorities investigate.
  
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• Split The Bill NY offers to pay half the bill in new initiative helping restaurants gain business

  10-06-2020 19:50
  
  Split The Bill NY, an initiative designed to help local Long Island restaurants, will reimburse 50% of their total when customers order take-out, delivery or drive-thru from participating locations. Their goal is to help restaurants who are struggling during the coronavirus pandemic gain more business with this incentive.
  
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• Frontline Appreciation Group donates 3,000th meal to healthcare workers in Valley

  10-06-2020 19:41
  The group started delivering meals to frontline workers back in early April when the COVID-19 pandemic started growing across the nation and in the Valley.
  
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• New Jersey organization is sheltering LGBTQ individuals during the pandemic

  10-06-2020 19:36
  
  The RAIN Foundation, in East Orange, New Jersey provides shelter to LGBTQ individuals facing homelessness.
  
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• Man married to Lori Vallow, missing kids' mom, charged with hiding remains after search of Idaho property

  10-06-2020 19:04
  Chad Daybell has been charged with destroying or concealing two sets of human remains.
  
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• 23-year-old man arrested in connection to Visalia child abuse

  10-06-2020 19:00
  Visalia police arrested a 23-year-old man in connection to a child abuse case that left a one-year-old child dead.
  
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• Kerry Washington calls for justice for Breonna Taylor: 'It is unfathomable that these officers are not in custody'

  10-06-2020 18:51
  
  "Who could imagine that what took her life was not this devastating virus but a debacle of a police raid," Kerry Washington said of Breonna Taylor's death.
  
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• 'Artemis Fowl' author Eoin Colfer talks bringing book to life on Disney+

  10-06-2020 18:29
  "Artemis Fowl" hits your screens streaming on Disney+ on Friday! The movie follows anti-hero Artemis Fowl, a 12-year-old criminal mastermind, on his quest to help his mother in the wake of his father's death.
  
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• Senior Spotlight: Texas Tech commit, Hanford quarterback and ace Juaron Watts-Brown is potential draft prospect

  10-06-2020 18:00
  Juaron is a multi-sport athlete going back-to-back seasons in football, basketball, and baseball. He is looking forward to seeing how he will improve on the mound in college.
  
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• Senior Spotlight: Clovis North pitcher Riley Cooper ready for new chapter in Arizona

  10-06-2020 17:58
  Riley Cooper received his diploma from Clovis North High School this week. The Bronco will head to Arizona in the fall and play for the Wildcats.
  
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• 'Stop the pain,' a brother of George Floyd tells Congress | LIVE

  10-06-2020 17:43
  
  "We will get justice. We will get it. We will not let this door close," Philonise Floyd said during his brother's memorial service.
  
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• Fisherman who drowned in Kings River while trying to save child identified

  10-06-2020 17:28
  The Fresno County Coroner's Office has identified the fisherman who died after he jumped into the Kings River to try to save a child on Tuesday.
  
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• Fresno Street Eats: Food trucks celebrating Central Unified students tonight

  10-06-2020 17:23
  Central Unified students can celebrate graduation early with some local food trucks in west central Fresno Wednesday evening.
  
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• George Floyd's brother Philonise among 12 testifying at House police brutality hearing

  10-06-2020 17:22
  
  "We will get justice. We will get it. We will not let this door close," Philonise Floyd said during his brother's memorial service.
  
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• Central California statistics confirm black people arrested at higher rate than white people

  10-06-2020 17:12
  An analysis of FBI and census data shows black people make up about 7% of Fresno's population and 19% of the arrests. In Selma, they're more than ten times as likely as whites to be arrested. In Coalinga, they're one-third as likely to be arrested.
  
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• Central California statistics confirm black people arrested at higher rate than white people in

  10-06-2020 17:11
  An analysis of FBI and census data shows black people make up about 7% of Fresno's population and 19% of the arrests. In Selma, they're more than ten times as likely as whites to be arrested. In Coalinga, they're one-third as likely to be arrested.
  
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• Christopher Columbus statue toppled, set on fire and thrown into lake in Richmond, Va.

  10-06-2020 17:02
  
  A statue of Christopher Columbus in Richmond has been torn down by protesters, set on fire and then submerged into a lake.
  
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• National Puerto Rican Day Parade special streamed live Sunday

  10-06-2020 16:59
  
  The National Puerto Rican Day Parade might not be able to march up Fifth Avenue in New York City as usual this year due to the pandemic, but that doesn't mean a celebration won't happen.
  
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• 2 killed, 2 injured in Tulare County crash, part of Hwy 198 closed for investigation

  10-06-2020 16:51
  California Highway Patrol officers are investigating a fatal crash in Tulare County on Wednesday morning.
  
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• MLS to resume season with tournament in Florida starting July 8

  10-06-2020 16:15
  It looks like Walt Disney World is a popular spot for the restart of sports leagues. Here's what we know.
  
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• Deputy shot, authorities searching for armed suspect in Paso Robles, sheriff says

  10-06-2020 16:14
  In a tweet, the sheriff's department asked for people in the area to shelter-in-place as authorities investigate.
  
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• HBO Max removes 'Gone With the Wind,' will add context

  10-06-2020 16:06
  The 1939 film has been criticized for romanticizing slavery and the Civil War-era South.
  
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• San Luis Obispo Co. sheriff's deputies investigating 'active shooter situation' in Paso Robles

  10-06-2020 15:44
  
  In a tweet, the sheriff's department asked for people in the area to shelter-in-place as authorities investigate.
  
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• 2 killed in Tulare County crash, part of WB Highway 198 closed for investigation

  10-06-2020 15:24
  
  California Highway Patrol officers are investigating a fatal crash in Tulare County on Wednesday morning.
  
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• George Floyd's brother Philonise among 12 to testify at House police brutality hearing

  10-06-2020 15:13
  "We will get justice. We will get it. We will not let this door close," Philonise Floyd said during his brother's memorial service.
  
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• Missouri woman prompts Merriam-Webster to redefine 'racism' amid national protests

  10-06-2020 15:09
  Merriam-Webster is revising its definition of racism after a Missouri woman's emails claimed it fell short of including the systemic oppression of certain groups of people.
  
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• Australian researchers release video showing of 64,000 endangered turtles nesting near Great Barrier Reef

  10-06-2020 14:54
  Australian researchers this week released drone video showing at least 64,000 endangered green turtles at the world's largest green turtle rookery.
  
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• Men imitating George Floyd's killing during Black Lives Matter protest in New Jersey fired, suspended from jobs

  10-06-2020 14:49
  One man has been fired from his job and another suspended after they were identified by their employers in a video showing an offensive display during a peaceful Black Lives Matter protest in New Jersey.
  
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• Fire sparks at Selma home, woman treated for smoke inhalation

  10-06-2020 14:23
  Firefighters say a candle was left burning on a desk. Some papers caught fire, along with a spot on the wall.
  
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