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• Target to pay $200 bonuses to thousands of workers on front lines during COVID-19 pandemic

  21-10-2020 23:54
  In its fourth round of incentives during the pandemic, Target is spending $70 million to give $200 bonuses to hundreds of thousands of workers on the front lines.
  
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• 'Black-ish' returns to bring the laughs while tackling important current events

  21-10-2020 23:24
  For half a dozen seasons now, "Black-ish" has kept us laughing and kept us talking about some of the most controversial topics of our times. Season 7 is no different.
  
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• Former Blue Bell CEO charged with wire fraud for 2015 listeria outbreak

  21-10-2020 23:19
  
  Court documents say the former CEOdirected employees to remove potentially contaminated products from store freezers without notifying retailers.
  
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• Remains found in search for 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre victims

  21-10-2020 23:08
  
  The massacre left an estimated 300 mostly Black Tulsa residents dead and 800 more wounded.
  
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• 'Black-ish' is back for season 7 and tackling COVID, election, and racial tension

  21-10-2020 23:04
  For half a dozen seasons now, "Black-ish" has kept us laughing and kept us talking about some of the most controversial topics of our times. Season 7 is no different.
  
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• 20-year-old arrested for shooting, killing man in southwest Fresno

  21-10-2020 22:54
  A 20-year-old man was charged with murder after shooting and killing a man in southwest Fresno last month, police say.
  
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• Florida's falling lizards are getting used to cold winter temperatures, researchers find

  21-10-2020 22:35
  The lizard community, the researchers discovered, have responded in an unexpected way to cold snaps.
  
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• 23-year-old shot, killed in northeast Fresno identified as Clovis man

  21-10-2020 21:51
  Police say gunfire broke out near the Cigar World Market near Shaw and Fresno just before 11 pm on Saturday.
  
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• Pet Disaster Relief trailers are ensuring no pets go displaced during emergencies

  21-10-2020 21:38
  
  Equipped with a generator and a variety of pet essentials, these disaster relief trailers address the issue many pet owners encounter during evacuations when temporary shelters don't allow them in with animals.
  
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• Laurie Metcalf, Lecy Goranson talk 'The Conners' season 3 and tackling the pandemic

  21-10-2020 20:59
  The show has never been one to shy away from current events and prides itself on being relatable to American families and the challenges they face.
  
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• Homicide detectives investigating after body found in Fresno County orchard

  21-10-2020 20:27
  
  Authorities say a farmworker found the body on Sycamore Avenue near Ashlan Avenue around 9:45 am.
  
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• How your vote in the 2020 election still makes an impact in a non-battleground state

  21-10-2020 20:10
  This year's legislative elections are even more important than usual: They are the last before a new round of redistricting based on the results of the 2020 census.
  
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• List of Halloween, Día de los Muertos events in the Central Valley

  21-10-2020 19:58
  
  Valley communities are thinking of new ways to celebrate Halloween and Día de los Muertos amid COVID-19.
  
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• Purdue Pharma, makers of painkiller associated with opioid epidemic, to plead to 3 criminal charges

  21-10-2020 19:40
  The federal government seeks to hold Purdue responsible for the opioid crisis linked to 470,000 American deaths since 2000.
  
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• Disney+ 'Clouds' virtual concert honors legacy of teenage musician Zach Sobiech

  21-10-2020 19:05
  
  Performers include OneRepublic, renforshort, Fin Argus, Sabrina Carpenter and Sammy Brown, Zach Sobiech's best friend and musical partner.
  
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• Police searching for driver who crashed car into southwest Fresno house

  21-10-2020 18:58
  
  Fresno police are searching for a man who crashed a car into a home in southwest Fresno on Wednesday morning.
  
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• Blood donations urgently needed as Valley supply reaches 'extreme low'

  21-10-2020 18:28
  
  "In spite of our best efforts, we simply cannot keep up," Officials from the Central California Blood Center are urging residents to donate soon.
  
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• Utah rivals in governor's race unite in political ad in call for decency

  21-10-2020 18:09
  "Although we sit on different sides of the aisle, we are both committed to American civility and a peaceful transition of power."
  
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• Utah rivals in governor's race unite political ad in call for decency

  21-10-2020 17:53
  "Although we sit on different sides of the aisle, we are both committed to American civility and a peaceful transition of power."
  
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• 3-year-old Fresno artist raises $4,000 to help healthcare workers during COVID-19

  21-10-2020 17:50
  Since March, little Emmy has completed at least 60 different custom paintings. Her artwork has raised at least $4,000 for the Central Valley's COVID-19 relief efforts.
  
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• Next presidential debate set for tomorrow after town hall event canceled

  21-10-2020 17:42
  This time, Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden will have their microphones muted for portions of the debate.
  
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• Free Taco Bell taco on Oct. 28 thanks to Mookie Betts' stolen base at World Series

  21-10-2020 17:26
  FREE TACO: For all Mookie Betts is doing for the Los Angeles Dodgers this postseason, they're not even the only ones benefiting.
  
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• CAREN Act: San Francisco officials vote unanimously to ban racially-motivated 911 calls

  21-10-2020 16:44
  San Francisco supervisors passed the bill Caution Against Racially and Exploitative Non-Emergencies (CAREN) that will make false racially-charged 911 reports illegal.
  
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• Pope Francis endorses same-sex civil unions in new documentary film

  21-10-2020 16:35
  Pope Francis endorsed gay civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for a feature-length documentary that made its premiere at the Rome Film Festival on Wednesday.
  
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• Lowe's to offer free Christmas tree delivery this year amid COVID-19 pandemic

  21-10-2020 16:20
  
  The home improvement retail giant is announcing it will offer free Christmas tree delivery this year beginning October 30.
  
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• Purdue Pharma, makers of painkiller associated with opioid epidemic, to plead to 3 criminal charges: Sources

  21-10-2020 16:09
  The federal government seeks to hold Purdue responsible for the opioid crisis linked to 470,000 American deaths since 2000.
  
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• North Fork business holding drive-thru fundraiser to help Creek Fire victims

  21-10-2020 15:53
  A local business will hold a fundraiser in Madera County this weekend to help several families who lost everything to the Creek Fire.
  
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• 2020 election: Trump tends to his electoral map, Biden prepping for final debate

  21-10-2020 15:37
  Trump, trailing in polls in most battleground states, stopped in Pennsylvania on Tuesday and is bound for North Carolina.
  
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• Oceano Dunes reopening to street-legal vehicles on October 30

  21-10-2020 15:19
  California State Parks said they plan to allow vehicles back at the recreation area and Pismo State Beach in three steps.
  
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• Parents of 545 migrant children separated at US-Mexico border can't be found

  21-10-2020 15:15
  About two-thirds of parents of those 545 children are believed to be in their countries of origin.
  
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• Disney drops new trailer for 'Raya and the Last Dragon'

  21-10-2020 15:12
  Inspired by the cultures of Southeast Asia, the film follows Raya, a lone warrior tracking down the last dragon.
  
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• Raccoon bandits break into California bank, don't make off with any cash

  21-10-2020 15:11
  "It's not every day an animal organization gets called to deal with a bank break in." See wild photos of the pair of mischievous critters here:
  
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• 7 displaced after fire destroys apartment complex in central Fresno

  21-10-2020 14:43
  Fire investigators believe a barbecue caused a fire that destroyed a four-unit apartment building in central Fresno.
  
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• Stimulus talks: McConnell pushes to pause COVID-19 relief negotiations as Pelosi, Mnuchin move closer to deal

  21-10-2020 14:17
  Pelosi is putting pressure on the administration because the legislative process in the House and Senate will take time to play out.
  
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• 'It's not a race thing': Officer involved in Breonna Taylor case speaks publicly for 1st time since shooting

  21-10-2020 13:56
  Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly says the shooting had "nothing to do with race." "This is not relatable to George Floyd," he said.
  
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• Motorcycle ministry, grieving Fresno family seek justice for hit-and-run victim

  21-10-2020 09:00
  A local motorcycle ministry is stepping in to help a Fresno family seeking justice for a 46-year-old father who was hit by a car and left to die in June.
  
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• Creek Fire: 9-year-old girl raises money for young wildfire victims

  21-10-2020 08:59
  Aarna Chalasani's gesture to create Halloween goodie bags for kids affected by the Creek Fire has grown into a larger effort to keep the community warm inside and out.
  
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• Dramatic rescue: Teen hiker airlifted from SoCal mountain

  21-10-2020 08:55
  VIDEO: An 18-year-old hiker fell 20 feet on Tuesday while climbing a steep part of Ice House Canyon Trail near Mount Baldy, and had to be rescued by a chopper.
  
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• 'Black-ish' season 7 won't shy away from discussing COVID-19, election

  21-10-2020 07:56
  "Black-ish" returns for season 7, and the sitcom will not be shying away from what's going on in our world right now.
  
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• R. Kelly's ex-wife, Andrea Kelly, shares her painful story of abuse

  21-10-2020 06:06
  Andrea 'Drea' Kelly, who survived an abusive relationship with R&B singer R. Kelly, said she has gained strength by sharing her story.
  
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• California Court of Appeals orders 50% population reduction at San Quentin Prison

  21-10-2020 05:53
  The ruling means that more than 1,000 inmates need to be released or transferred to another facility so they can provide measures to protect against COVID-19.
  
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• QB1 Jake Haener and his connection to the Valley and former Fresno State quarterbacks

  21-10-2020 05:52
  Four days before the season opener, Fresno State's new starting quarterback Jake Haener met with the media for the first time. The junior transfer from Washington shared the story of how his parents actually met at Bulldog Stadium.
  
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• Creek Fire: Fresno County leaders plan to use $20 million to help with cleanup

  21-10-2020 05:47
  Fresno County has dedicated $20 million to help Creek Fire victims as they start the process of rebuilding.
  
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• Change made to Fresno County's 'zero-dollar bail' policy with goal of reducing gun violence

  21-10-2020 05:40
  Fresno Police say recent changes to the practice of 'zero-dollar bail' are now helping to keep more suspects in custody.
  
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• Scott Peterson scheduled for court appearance in Stanislaus County Friday

  21-10-2020 05:26
  This comes on the heels of an order from the California Supreme Court for a reexamination of Peterson's murder charges due to possible juror misconduct.
  
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• Epsilon strengthens into Category 1 hurricane in Atlantic Ocean

  21-10-2020 05:09
  Hurricane Epsilon has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, becoming the 10th hurricane of the season.
  
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• What caused 'Bachelorette' Clare to scold the men on her group date

  21-10-2020 04:44
  Clare was feeling great after her first night meeting the men, but mostly her mind was on Dale. So, she put him on the first group date.
  
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• Disneyland reopening: Theme park fires back over CA's 'arbitrary guidelines'

  21-10-2020 03:57
  Disneyland released a statement calling California's theme park guidelines "arbitrary" and "unworkable."
  
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• Atwater mother killed, shot through front door as young daughters slept feet away

  21-10-2020 03:54
  A gunman in Atwater opened fire at a sleepy home and killed a mother while her young daughter slept just a few feet away.
  
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• Ezequiel Tafoya Alvarado Academy in Madera welcomes students back to campus

  21-10-2020 03:53
  As small groups of students start returning to the classroom, they're quickly learning a new normal.
  
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