Fresno news

• Tommy DeVito, founding member of the Four Seasons, dies

  22-09-2020 23:39
  His former bandmate Frankie Vallie wrote in a post on Facebook, "We send our love to his family during this most difficult time."
  
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• CMA Foundation works to ensure music education available to all students

  22-09-2020 23:11
  The best of country music is featured on the CMA Awards every fall here on this ABC station, and the organization behind it is committed to finding and developing the next generation of artists.
  
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• Baby panda squeals and grunts during first veterinary exam at National Zoo

  22-09-2020 22:56
  Baby giant panda at Washington's National Zoo was very talkative during the little cub's first veterinary exam, two days before turning a month old.
  
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• Mike Bloomberg raises millions to help Florida felons vote

  22-09-2020 21:21
  In addition to serving their sentences, Florida felons must pay all fines, restitution and legal fees before they can regain their right to vote.
  
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• Owner of Pismo's, Westwood's to sue Fresno over COVID-19 business closures

  22-09-2020 21:09
  Attorneys for David Fansler claim the city used code enforcement officers to carry out a "discriminatory attack" against his three restaurants, Pismo's Coastal Grill, Westwood's BBQ and Yosemite Ranch Cafe.
  
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• Survey: 40% would give up their dog for a month to keep their smartphone

  22-09-2020 20:12
  
  New survey results show just how attached people are to their phones, and the findings may shock animal lovers.
  
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• Cafe inspired by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo opens in downtown Fresno

  22-09-2020 19:57
  You can find some unique beverages like the Mayan Xoco and the Almond Citrus. They also serve Mexican sweet bread.
  
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• Delta planning to launch new flights between Fresno and Los Angeles

  22-09-2020 19:34
  The new service between Fresno-Yosemite International Airport and LAX begins November 20, just in time for the holidays.
  
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• Here's a breakdown of each tier in California's new reopening framework

  22-09-2020 19:27
  Gov. Newsom laid out a new 4-tier color-coded system for tracking COVID-19 trends in various counties.
  
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• Kal Penn hopes for dialogue with young voters in new Freeform show

  22-09-2020 19:23
  
  Kal Penn says the six-episode Freeform series will be nonpartisan and include topics like the education and judicial systems, health care and the environment.
  
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• Vanessa Bryant suing LA County Sheriff's Department over leaked photos from Kobe crash site

  22-09-2020 19:13
  
  Vanessa Bryant is suing Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva and his department over leaked photos of the Kobe Bryant helicopter crash site.
  
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• University of California wrongly admitted well-connected students, state auditor finds

  22-09-2020 19:07
  
  A California state audit has found that the University of California wrongly admitted at least 64 wealthy students over the past six years as "favors to donors, family, and friends."
  
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• State auditor: UC wrongly admitted well-connected students

  22-09-2020 18:59
  
  A California state audit has found that the University of California wrongly admitted at least 64 wealthy students over the past six years as "favors to donors, family, and friends."
  
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• Election 2020: Here's how to register to vote on National Voter Registration Day

  22-09-2020 18:57
  Are you registered to vote? Here's how to check your voter registration status before the election.
  
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• Beta weakens to tropical depression, stalls over Texas

  22-09-2020 18:57
  Beta made landfall on the upper Texas coast Monday night.
  
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• Here's how close your county is to changing tiers in California's reopening phases

  22-09-2020 18:56
  This interactive chart lets you see how close your county is to moving up or moving down the four reopening tiers.
  
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• House Democrats hope to pass funding bill to avert partial government shutdown

  22-09-2020 18:39
  
  A mini-furor over farm subsidies that would give the administration continued immediate authority to dole out Agriculture Department farm bailout funds is threatening to delay passage of the measure.
  
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• 'Unfathomable': United States surpasses 200,000 reported COVID-19 deaths

  22-09-2020 17:49
  The number of dead in the U.S. is equivalent to a 9/11 attack every day for 67 days. It is roughly equal to the population of Salt Lake City or Huntsville, Alabama.
  
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• Creek Fire: 283,724 acres burned with 30% containment, latest evacuations issued for Fresno, Madera, Mariposa counties

  22-09-2020 16:59
  At least 926 structures have been damaged or destroyed, and nearly 8,000 are threatened.
  
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• SQF Complex Fire: 141,600 acres burned, 33% contained, latest evacuation orders

  22-09-2020 16:14
  The SQF Complex Fire has grown to 141,600 acres as of Tuesday morning and is 33% contained.
  
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• President Trump to announce SCOTUS pick Saturday, Mitt Romney won't block vote

  22-09-2020 16:09
  President Donald Trump will announce his Supreme Court nominee on Saturday, while Senator Mitt Romney announced he won't block the vote -- clearing a key hurdle as Republicans look to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg before Election Day.
  
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• Accuweather Forecast: First Day Of Fall

  22-09-2020 16:09
  A warmer start to Fall. Meteorologist Madeline Evans will have your full forecast on Action News.
  
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• 1 killed in crash involving semi-truck in Fresno County, CHP says

  22-09-2020 15:53
  One person was killed in a crash involving a semi-truck in Fresno County on Tuesday morning, the California Highway Patrol says.
  
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• Deputies searching for burglary suspects targeting North Valley homes

  22-09-2020 15:27
  Officials say two men and a woman have repeatedly been caught on camera stealing from houses in Los Banos and Dos Palos.
  
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• Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin partner on NASCAR team with Bubba Wallace driving

  22-09-2020 15:26
  
  Denny Hamlin is starting his own race car team in partnership with Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan and Bubba Wallace as the driver.
  
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• Louisville police declare state of emergency ahead of Breonna Taylor decision

  22-09-2020 15:12
  A state of emergency has been declared by police in Louisville, Kentucky as officers brace for a decision in the Breonna Taylor death investigation.
  
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• TIME reveals '100 Most Influential People' on ABC with new special 'TIME100'

  22-09-2020 14:45
  For the first time since the iconic list's inception, viewers will get an entertainment-filled inside look at the leaders, creators, and everyday heroes comprising the 2020 list ahead of its TIME print debut.
  
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• Man dies after being shot multiple times in central Fresno, police say

  22-09-2020 14:35
  When officers arrived, they found a car pulled to the side of the intersection, riddled with bullets. He was transported to the hospital where police say he later died.
  
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• Man shot multiple times while driving in central Fresno

  22-09-2020 14:15
  When officers arrived, they found a car pulled to the side of the intersection, riddled with bullets, and the driver shot in the chest.
  
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• 7-Eleven stores hired more than 50K employees amid COVID-19

  22-09-2020 14:15
  They're hiring! With the demand for pickup and even delivery of essentials, 7-Eleven needs more workers.
  
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• CDC Halloween guidelines discourage trick-or-treating during COVID-19 pandemic

  22-09-2020 13:28
  
  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has now officially discouraged trick-or-treating in 2020.
  
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• Tropical Storm Beta makes landfall, becoming first Greek letter named storm to hit continental USA

  22-09-2020 12:31
  Tropical Storm Beta made landfall on the upper Texas coast Monday night.
  
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• SQF Complex Fire: 137,508 acres burned, 33% contained, latest evacuation orders

  22-09-2020 08:53
  The Castle and Shotgun fires combined destroyed 150 structures and leave more than 3,000 threatened.
  
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• Fresno Police see dramatic rise in shootings, homicides

  22-09-2020 08:46
  The glass facade of Le Bella Rose is riddled with bullets and some of the shattered glass fell while the store's owner was speaking to Action News.
  
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• Creek Fire: Fresno County to allow residents who lost their home to re-enter

  22-09-2020 08:44
  Over the next two days, people living off Auberry Road between Pinecone Road and Highway 168 will be able to see their property if it's been destroyed by the Creek Fire.
  
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• 17-year-old boy killed in east central Fresno shooting

  22-09-2020 08:43
  A 17-year-old boy driving through east central Fresno has died after a gunman opened fire at his vehicle near Washington and Barton.
  
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• Fire officials declare progress in fight against SQF Complex

  22-09-2020 06:47
  As the fight continues, Tulare County Fire Chief Charlie Norman says public safety is his number one priority.
  
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• 1,000 rally to reopen businesses in Fresno County, many say they will open again Oct. 1

  22-09-2020 06:47
  Many restaurants and small businesses are part of a large group that's planning to open safely on October 1 without the green light from local and state officials.
  
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• Kings Canyon Unified School District submitting waiver to bring students back in person

  22-09-2020 06:46
  Color-coordinated, socially distant desks and modified schedules are just some of the many changes.
  
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• 17-year-old boy killed in southeast Fresno shooting

  22-09-2020 05:21
  
  Officers say it looks like someone on foot shot at the car, hitting the teen driver. The victim was rushed to hospital, where he died.
  
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• Creek Fire: 280,425 acres burned with 30% containment, latest evacuations issued for Fresno, Madera, Mariposa counties

  22-09-2020 04:10
  At least 926 structures have been damaged or destroyed, and nearly 8,000 are threatened.
  
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• About 60 farmers help neighbor with crops after he suffers heart attack

  22-09-2020 03:49
  Together, these farmers helped harvest their sick neighbor's crops in just seven hours!
  
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• Crocodile scares group of tourists posing for photo

  22-09-2020 02:51
  A couple of tourists got a fright during a friendly prank while on a safari visit.
  
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• Downtown Fresno restaurant finds new purpose serving fire evacuees

  22-09-2020 02:41
  Joe's Steakhouse and Grill in Downtown Fresno has found a new purpose during the pandemic: helping those affected by the Creek Fire.
  
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• Restaurant opening in northeast Fresno hiring up to 60 new employees

  22-09-2020 01:57
  Slater's 50/50 restaurant is opening the last week of October in the former Anthropologie store location. Here's how to apply:
  
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• Fresno Police searching for gunman after shooting at Fashion Fair Mall

  22-09-2020 01:36
  The glass facade of Le Bella Rose is riddled with bullets and some of the shattered glass fell while the store's owner was speaking to Action News.
  
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• NYPD officer accused of spying, arrested for allegedly acting as agent of China

  22-09-2020 01:33
  An NYPD officer has been arrested for allegedly acting as an agent of China and is accused of committing wire fraud, making false statements and obstructing an official proceeding.
  
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• This store hired more than 50K employees despite COVID-19

  22-09-2020 00:58
  Earlier this year the company made a call to hire 20K new employees, since then, they've hired more than 50,000 and are still looking for more.
  
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• 8-year-old amputee gets Iron Man-themed bionic arm

  22-09-2020 00:48
  Little Sam lost his legs and right hand to a rare strep infection but now, he's bringing out his inner superhero with this new arm.
  
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• What to know about Allison Jones Rushing, North Carolina native on Trump's SCOTUS shortlist

  22-09-2020 00:20
  At 38 years old, Allison Jones Rushing would be the youngest Supreme Court justice if she is nominated and confirmed.
  
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