Fresno news

• New test can tell if you've had coronavirus in the past

  15-03-2021 23:22
  Here's what we know about the first widely available test of its kind that can tell whether someone has been infected with COVID-19 months after the fact.
  
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• Why you may never see video of Vanessa Guillen's killer in his last moments

  15-03-2021 22:56
  The City of Killeen is refusing to release body cam video. "Why hide this evidence?," asked the family's attorney. "Justice for Vanessa includes accountability, legislation and good public policy."
  
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• Family, food and love are recipe for success at Taste of Texas

  15-03-2021 22:48
  
  The Taste of Texas has been a Houston icon since 1977. The owners are now sharing their recipe for success - family, food, and love for each other and
  
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• Ronald DeFeo Jr., killer who inspired 'Amityville Horror' movie, dies in prison

  15-03-2021 22:12
  Ronald DeFeo Jr. was convicted of killing his entire family inside their Amityville home in 1974.
  
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• Ronald DeFeo Jr., killer who inspired 'Amityville Horror' movies, book, dies in prison

  15-03-2021 21:56
  Ronald DeFeo Jr. was convicted of killing his entire family inside their Amityville home in 1974.
  
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• Long Island teen cheers on her squad by day and fights fires by night

  15-03-2021 21:27
  17-year-old Caitlin Thrash is a jack-of-all-trades by training to be a firefighter while at the same time cheering at her high school squad.
  
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• Woman hospitalized after fight with daughter in Fresno County, deputies say

  15-03-2021 21:06
  
  The Fresno County Sheriff's Office says the 67-year-old woman was involved in a physical disturbance with her 42-year-old daughter.
  
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• Beloved 'Bird Man' is a celebrity to people and animals

  15-03-2021 20:33
  
  You can't check out Memorial Park without spotting the "Bird Man"! Over the past few decades, he's become a celebrity to both people and animals.
  
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• Stimulus check questions: Why some taxpayers can't withdraw $1,400 payments from bank accounts

  15-03-2021 20:31
  
  Don't worry: Banks aren't sitting on stimulus payments. It just takes a couple of days for the checks to process.
  
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• Gov. Gavin Newsom launches campaign against likely recall

  15-03-2021 20:31
  Gov. Gavin Newsom established a political committee to begin raising money to defend his seat in a potential recall election, the strongest acknowledgment to date that he expects to be on the ballot this year.
  
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• Facebook launches campaign to help vaccination efforts, fight misinformation

  15-03-2021 20:23
  The new features will be available in the coming weeks and will also be available on Instagram and WhatsApp.
  
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• California's 1st case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant found in San Bernardino County

  15-03-2021 20:16
  California's first case of a COVID-19 variant first discovered in Brazil earlier this year was detected in San Bernardino over the weekend, county officials said.
  
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• 2021 Oscar nominations: Daniel Kaluuya, Chloé Zhao, Viola Davis, more nominees react

  15-03-2021 20:13
  Not only did women account for a record-breaking 76 nominations, but two women were nominated in the best director category for the first time.
  
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• 2021 Oscar nominations: Steven Yeun becomes first Asian American nominated for best actor

  15-03-2021 20:01
  He joins nine other actors of color nominated, a record, including fellow best actor nominees Riz Ahmed and Chadwick Boseman.
  
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• College students celebrating spring break despite pandemic

  15-03-2021 20:00
  College students are continuing to flock to beaches to celebrate spring break despite the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Senior citizens weigh in on dating later in life

  15-03-2021 19:58
  
  Senior citizens are dating too! Three people in their 80s and 90s spoke with Localish about what they're looking for in a relationship, and if they'd consider being featured on "The Bachelor" or "The Bachelorette".
  
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• Fresno elementary school teachers sing 'Frozen' parody to welcome back students

  15-03-2021 19:58
  Some local educators surprised students who are returning for in-person learning with a special rendition of a well-known Disney song.
  
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• Cohen Hardware, Metuka Bread are coming together to make a difference

  15-03-2021 19:55
  
  Cohen Hardware and Metuka Bread, old world bread meets old school hardware store.
  
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• Vertical Skillz Outreach teaches powerful life skills through boxing

  15-03-2021 19:50
  
  This Oakland nonprofit teaches kids boxing techniques to develop the life skills needed to go vertical.
  
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• How to watch, stream the 2021 Oscar best picture nominees

  15-03-2021 19:49
  This year, it's easier to play Oscars catchup at home. But it takes a little more homework to track down the films than just checking the local movie theater marquee.
  
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• 3 killed, several others injured after car jumps sidewalk, drives through tents in San Diego

  15-03-2021 19:27
  Three people were killed and several others were injured after a car jumped the sidewalk and drove through an area with a number of tents under a bridge in San Diego Monday morning, authorities said.
  
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• 'Amityville Horror' killer Ronald DeFeo Jr. dies in prison

  15-03-2021 19:24
  
  Ronald DeFeo Jr. was convicted of killing his entire family inside their Amityville home in 1974.
  
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• Porterville Unified to buy air filtration units for classrooms

  15-03-2021 18:56
  The district says the air filtration units will be used in classrooms and office spaces to help provide clean air.
  
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• Biden, Harris to promote COVID-19 economic stimulus plan's benefits

  15-03-2021 17:30
  
  Biden will discuss the relief plan Monday at the White House, and he is scheduled to visit a small business in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday.
  
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• Family, food and love are the recipe for success at the Taste of Texas

  15-03-2021 17:05
  
  The Taste of Texas has been a Houston icon since 1977. The owners are now sharing their recipe for success - family, food, and love for each other and
  
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• Kristin Smart case: Search warrant served at former classmate's father's home in SLO County

  15-03-2021 17:03
  
  The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office says it has served a search warrant at the home belonging to the father of a former classmate of Kristin Smart, who went missing nearly 25 years ago.
  
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• 2 charged in assault of U.S. Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick, who died after riot

  15-03-2021 17:03
  George Tanios, 39, of Morgantown, W.Va., and Julian Khater, 32, of Pennsylvania, were arrested Sunday. They were expected to appear in federal court Monday.
  
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• After top Grammy win, singer H.E.R. is heading to the Oscars

  15-03-2021 16:42
  H.E.R.'s "I Can't Breathe" won song of the year at the Grammys, and "Fight for You" from "Judas and the Black Messiah," is nominated for best original song.
  
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• 2021 Oscar nominations: Daniel Kaluuya, Chloé Zhao, more nominees react

  15-03-2021 16:26
  Not only did women account for a record-breaking 76 nominations, but two women were nominated in the best director category for the first time.
  
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• 2021 Oscar nominations: Surprises from this year's list of nominees

  15-03-2021 16:20
  It's not uncommon for Oscar contenders to also get a Razzie nomination in the same year, but rarely is it for the same performance -- like Glenn Close this year.
  
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• Final 'American Idol' auditions bring tears and inspiration

  15-03-2021 16:06
  
  This season's "American Idol" auditions came to an inspiring conclusion on Sunday night.
  
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• Chadwick Boseman is posthumously nominated for an Oscar

  15-03-2021 16:03
  Only seven actors have previously been nominated after their death.
  
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• California vaccine expansion starts Monday, but loophole could leave space for people to jump line

  15-03-2021 15:45
  California's top health officer Dr. Tomás Aragon said they know some people might try to jump the line, based on the latest guidelines for eligibility.
  
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• 2021 Oscar nominations: Chloé Zhao, Emerald Fennell make history in directing category

  15-03-2021 15:45
  Only five women have ever been nominated in the category before, and only one, Greta Gerwig, has won.
  
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• Accuweather Forecast: Rainy And Cold Monday

  15-03-2021 15:08
  Rain, snow, and chilly temperatures this morning. Meteorologist Madeline Evans will have your full forecast on Action News.
  
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• Vatican bars same-sex union blessing, says God 'can't bless sin'

  15-03-2021 14:49
  The Vatican decreed Monday that the Catholic Church cannot bless same-sex unions since God "cannot bless sin."
  
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• Bales of hay dumped onto Highway 99 in Tulare after trailer overturns

  15-03-2021 14:30
  A trailer overturned, spilling large bales of hay onto Highway 99 in Tulare, and leaving traffic congested on Monday morning.
  
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• Overturned trailer dumps bales of hay on Highway 99 in Tulare

  15-03-2021 14:20
  A trailer overturned, spilling large bales of hay onto Highway 99 in Tulare, and leaving traffic congested on Monday morning.
  
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• 2021 Oscars: 'Mank' leads nominations with 10 nods | Full list of nominees

  15-03-2021 14:13
  For the first time, two women -- Chloé Zhao and Emerald Fennell -- were nominated for best director.
  
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• 2021 Oscars: "Mank" leads nominations with 10 nods | List of nominees

  15-03-2021 13:57
  For the first time, two women -- Chloé Zhao and Emerald Fennell -- were nominated for best director.
  
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• 2021 Oscars: List of nominees

  15-03-2021 13:42
  Top contenders for nominations include "Nomadland," "Minari," "Mank" and"Ma Rainey's Black Bottom."
  
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• 2021 Oscars: Full list of nominees being announced | WATCH LIVE

  15-03-2021 13:32
  
  Top contenders for nominations include "Nomadland," "Minari," "Mank" and"Ma Rainey's Black Bottom."
  
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• 1 killed, 3 injured in Fresno County rollover crash

  15-03-2021 13:28
  A man was killed, and three other people were injured in a rollover crash in Fresno County on Sunday night.
  
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• 2021 Oscars: Full list of nominees to be announced | WATCH LIVE

  15-03-2021 13:13
  
  Top contenders for nominations include "Nomadland," "Minari," "Mank" and"Ma Rainey's Black Bottom."
  
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• Woman seen coughing on SF Uber driver in viral video turns herself into police

  15-03-2021 12:46
  Arna Kimiai faces charges of first degree robbery, battery on a transit employee and conspiracy to commit a crime. Her bail is set at $75,000.
  
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• Beyoncé, Taylor Swift make history as female performers dominate Grammys

  15-03-2021 06:08
  Female performers including Beyoncé and Taylor Swift had a record-making night at the 2021 Grammy Awards.
  
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• Fresno police officer accused of being affiliated with 'Proud Boys'

  15-03-2021 04:09
  
  The allegations came to light after a protest at Fresno's Tower Theatre Sunday.
  
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• Local breweries, wineries now able to open with fewer COVID restrictions

  15-03-2021 03:07
  Businesses that don't offer meals must operate outdoors with several modifications for counties in the purple and red tiers.
  
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• Woman accused of killing man she was dating in Orosi

  15-03-2021 02:48
  
  An investigation is underway after deputies say a woman shot and killed a man she was dating in Orosi.
  
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• Fresno Swap Meet holds grand opening in northwest Fresno

  15-03-2021 02:28
  In partnership with Fresno Street Eats, hundreds of people came out to northwest Fresno to shop and sell locally.
  
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