Fresno news

• 40-year-old Coarsegold man arrested in Fresno County's 1st homicide of 2021

  14-05-2021 23:57
  
  Deputies say Brandon 'Milkweed' Engelman, who has associations with local white supremacist gangs, targeted and murdered 56-year-old Pacer Hampton on April 13.
  
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• LIVE: 40-year-old Coarsegold man arrested in Fresno County's 1st homicide of 2021

  14-05-2021 23:39
  
  The Fresno County Sheriff's Office will provide an update on a deadly shooting that occurred last month.
  
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• Medina Spirit passes drug tests, cleared to run in Preakness

  14-05-2021 23:31
  Medina Spirit has passed three rounds of prerace drug testing and been cleared to run in the Preakness on Saturday.
  
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• LIVE: Fresno County Sheriff's Office provides update on 1st homicide of 2021

  14-05-2021 23:23
  
  The Fresno County Sheriff's Office will provide an update on a deadly shooting that occurred last month.
  
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• Newsom's California budget proposal includes $35 million for universal basic income programs

  14-05-2021 22:46
  Newsom's budget proposal, announced Friday, includes $35 million over five years to pay for "universal basic income pilot programs." The idea is to give poor people money each month to help ease the stresses of poverty that can make it harder to find full-time jobs and stay healthy.
  
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• Inmate who escaped Merced County jail in April arrested in Oklahoma

  14-05-2021 22:31
  An inmate who escaped from the John Latorraca Correctional Center in Merced County late last month was taken into custody in Oklahoma on Friday morning.
  
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• Parents of 6-year-old who drowned at CA summer camp launch online series to protect other children

  14-05-2021 22:28
  The parents of a 6-year-old girl who drowned at a summer camp are on a mission to prevent other drowning tragedies from occurring.
  
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• Children's book aims to help kids cope with loss of homes to wildfire

  14-05-2021 22:27
  
  A new book is providing hope and healing for children who lost their homes during the Creek Fire in Central California.
  
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• Petaluma-based flying school takes students on ride of a lifetime in 'flying motorcycle'

  14-05-2021 22:25
  
  Spirits Up, a California-based flying school, takes students for an unforgettable ride aboard an Air Création ultralight trike.
  
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• Newsom's state budget proposal includes $35 million for universal basic income programs

  14-05-2021 22:23
  Newsom's budget proposal, announced Friday, includes $35 million over five years to pay for "universal basic income pilot programs." The idea is to give poor people money each month to help ease the stresses of poverty that can make it harder to find full-time jobs and stay healthy.
  
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• Newsom's proposed California budget includes $35 million for universal basic income programs

  14-05-2021 22:17
  Newsom's budget proposal, announced Friday, includes $35 million over five years to pay for "universal basic income pilot programs." The idea is to give poor people money each month to help ease the stresses of poverty that can make it harder to find full-time jobs and stay healthy.
  
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• Harbes Family Farm on Long Island offers barnyard adventures for kids of all ages

  14-05-2021 22:02
  
  The Harbes Family Farm is open for the season with activities for all ages to enjoy.
  
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• Gov. Newsom unveils his full budget proposal including COVID recovery plan

  14-05-2021 21:58
  Funding for tax rebates, business grants, education, jobs were all pitched by Gov. Gavin Newsom to the State Legislature in his his $100 billion budget proposal
  
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• Retired Chicago woman can't figure out why California's EDD approved her for benefits

  14-05-2021 21:32
  Some Californians are struggling to get benefits from EDD, while others who didn't even apply have been approved.
  
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• Israel-Palestine conflict latest: Deaths rise as Palestinians flee heavy Israeli fire in Gaza

  14-05-2021 21:18
  
  As international efforts at a cease-fire stepped up, Israel appeared to be looking to inflict intensified damage on Hamas.
  
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• Joel Greenberg, key player in Matt Gaetz sex trafficking probe, agrees to cooperate with feds

  14-05-2021 21:07
  
  Prosecutors have been examining whether Gaetz and Greenberg paid underage girls or offered them gifts in exchange for sex.
  
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• Israel-Palestine violence: A look at Gaza Strip, Hamas and conflicts' toll on Palestinians

  14-05-2021 20:50
  
  Hamas has remained firmly in power in Gaza since capturing it in 2007, through three wars and a 14-year blockade.
  
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• Colorado man suspected in wife's death cast ballot for her: Court documents

  14-05-2021 19:45
  
  Barry Morphew said he thought his wife would have voted for Trump anyway, according to newly released court documents.
  
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• Black NFL players, families seek to end 'race-norming' in $1B settlement over brain injury claims

  14-05-2021 19:34
  
  Thousands of retired Black professional football players, their families and supporters are demanding an end to the controversial use of "race-norming" to determine which players are eligible for payouts in the NFL's $1 billion settlement of brain injury claims, a system experts say is discriminatory.
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Gov. Newsom unveils CA recovery plan, budget proposal to lawmakers

  14-05-2021 19:27
  
  Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to reveal his $100 billion California Comeback Plan to the State Legislature along with his final budget proposal on Friday.
  
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• Kern County kidnapping suspect arrested after wild chase, hours-long standoff

  14-05-2021 19:04
  CHP officers chased a kidnapping suspect from Kern County into Southern California before the suspect ran into an apartment complex, prompting an hours-long standoff.
  
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• ABC renews 'black-ish' for 8th and final season

  14-05-2021 18:58
  "This show has changed my life in so many ways and I am so proud of the conversations we've started along the way," series creator Kenya Barris said.
  
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• Foreigner to bring rock tour to Fresno's Saroyan Theatre this summer

  14-05-2021 18:30
  
  The group will bring The Greatest Hits of Foreigner tour to the Saroyan Theatre in July.
  
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• 'American Idol' preview: New music from the final four

  14-05-2021 18:15
  Multi-Grammy Award-winner Finneas mentors the final four as they perform new music for a spot in the season finale!
  
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• WATCH TODAY: Gov. Newsom to unveil CA recovery plan, budget proposal to lawmakers

  14-05-2021 17:58
  Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to reveal his $100 billion California Comeback Plan to the State Legislature along with his final budget proposal on Friday.
  
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• House panel reaches agreement on bipartisan Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection commission

  14-05-2021 17:42
  The commission would have subpoena power and be charged with issuing a final report by Dec. 31, along with recommendations to prevent future attacks.
  
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• Almost 2 decades after being convicted of pregnant wife's murder, Scott Peterson seeks new trial

  14-05-2021 17:23
  
  "To dump his wife's body in broad daylight. It just defies logic," said Scott's sister-in-law, Janey Peterson.
  
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• Cat jumps out 5th floor window, survives fall during Chicago apartment fire: VIDEO

  14-05-2021 17:18
  Down to eight lives? A cat made a death-defying jump from a 5th floor window during an apartment fire -- then strolled away unscathed.
  
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• Disney, White House to co-host panel discussion on Asian American representation in Hollywood

  14-05-2021 17:13
  The discussion will focus on diversity in Hollywood and AAPI representation in behind-the-scenes talent.
  
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• Fresno City Council approves new Eviction Protection Program

  14-05-2021 16:49
  Under the new Eviction Protection Program, the city would provide outside legal services to families and individuals facing unlawful eviction.
  
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• Visit the Legendary Global Community of Queens, New York | Localish Legends Episode 4

  14-05-2021 16:47
  
  We're in Queens, New York as we meet five individuals who are legendary no matter who you are or where you're from.
  
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• 2 arrested in connection to Oakhurst stabbing, deputies say

  14-05-2021 16:33
  
  Madera County sheriff's detectives have arrested a man and woman in connection to an Oakhurst stabbing.
  
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• Accuweather Forecast: Finally Cooling

  14-05-2021 16:21
  Mid 90s today but 80s for the weekend. Meteorologist Madeline Evans will have your full forecast on Action News.
  
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• House Republicans vote to replace Cheney with Trump defender Stefanik

  14-05-2021 15:33
  
  Stefanik, R-N.Y., is a moderate turned avid defender of former President Donald Trump and his unfounded claims of 2020 election fraud.
  
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• Lost lotto: Woman says $26M California lottery ticket destroyed in wash

  14-05-2021 15:25
  The winner of a $26 million California Lottery prize may have literally washed the chance of a fortune down the drain.
  
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• House Republicans set to replace Cheney with Trump defender Stefanik

  14-05-2021 14:48
  
  Stefanik, R-N.Y., is a moderate turned avid defender of former President Donald Trump and his unfounded claims of 2020 election fraud.
  
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• CVS employee found with fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination record cards

  14-05-2021 14:45
  A CVS employee is facing charges after police say he was found in possession of fraudulent vaccine cards.
  
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• Bicyclist hit and killed by car in Merced County

  14-05-2021 14:45
  California Highway Patrol officers are investigating after a bicyclist was hit and killed by a car in Merced County.
  
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• Giant haystack catches fire in Madera County

  14-05-2021 14:15
  
  The fire sparked a few miles away from Highway 99, but flames and smoke were visible from the highway.
  
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• Disney to increase park capacity; CEO hints that mask mandates could be lifted by summer

  14-05-2021 14:11
  Disney CEO Bob Chapek said he expects "an immediate increase in the number of folks that we're able to admit into our parks."
  
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• Israel-Palestine conflict latest: Palestinians flee as Israeli airstrikes pound northern Gaza

  14-05-2021 13:25
  
  Palestinian militants have fired some 1,800 rockets, and the Israeli military has launched more than 600 airstrikes.
  
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• Target stops selling Pokémon, sports trading cards in stores due to safety concerns

  14-05-2021 12:55
  "Out of an abundance of caution, we've decided to temporarily suspend the sale of MLB, NFL, NBA and Pokémon trading cards within our stores," Target said.
  
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• Car goes up in flames when driver smoking cigarette uses hand sanitizer

  14-05-2021 12:16
  A driver was burned and his car destroyed after a bizarre accident.
  
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• Firebaugh High pays tribute to 16-year-old killed in tragic accident while working at tire shop

  14-05-2021 09:07
  16-year-old Omar Gutierrez was working under a car at the Firebaugh Tire shop when it suddenly slipped off a jack, crushing him.
  
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• 41 CA district attorneys come together to petition against early release of 76,000 inmates

  14-05-2021 09:01
  41 of California's 58 district attorneys signed a petition on Thursday against the state's new rules that would shorten the amount of time served for 76,000 inmates, including those convicted of violent crimes and repeat offenders.
  
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• Crews race to fight 3 large fires in different parts of Fresno area

  14-05-2021 08:44
  Brush fires and burning homes kept Fresno fire crews busy on Thursday, racing across the city and county to stop the spread of fast-moving flames.
  
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• Clovis High's dual threat QB Nate Johnson posts eye-catching numbers on the track

  14-05-2021 06:58
  Dual threat quarterback Nate Johnson led the Cougars to a 3-2 record on the gridiron this season.
  
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• City of Tulare says plenty of funds still available for rent, mortgage, utility assistance

  14-05-2021 06:58
  The city of Tulare says they are struggling to attract applicants for their Rental, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance Program.
  
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• Breweries, food trucks to come together for Clovis Taco and Taps Trail

  14-05-2021 05:40
  The Clovis community will get to visit six different Clovis businesses and also enjoy some tasty taco trucks parked out front.
  
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• Visalia homicide victim remembered as business professional, community volunteer

  14-05-2021 05:07
  Visalia police have identified the suspect in a fatal stabbing on Wednesday as 22-year-old Swarndeep Basra and the victim as his sister-in-law, 39-year-old Mandeep Basra, who went by Mandy.
  
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