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• Boy, man hospitalized after shooting near DMV in central Fresno

  19-05-2021 23:49
  
  A boy and a man are in the hospital after they were shot in central Fresno on Wednesday afternoon.
  
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• New Jersey chicken restaurant blends Nashville heat with Pakistani flavor

  19-05-2021 23:46
  
  The desire to bring a high-quality halal hot chicken to the Tri-State area inspired Usman Chaudhry and Amena Chaudhri to open up Namkeen.
  
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• Power restored to PG&E customers in central Fresno, officials say

  19-05-2021 21:47
  UPDATE: PG&E officials say power has been restored to all customers in the area of central Fresno.
  
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• These 3 California counties haven't seen new COVID-19 cases in weeks

  19-05-2021 21:19
  COVID-19 is undoubtedly on the decline in California, but in three counties it has practically disappeared.
  
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• 19-year-old hospitalized after crashing car into tree in Merced

  19-05-2021 21:15
  
  A 19-year-old man was hospitalized after crashing his car into a tree in Merced.
  
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• Lollapalooza unveils lineup after festival announces return, vaccine requirement

  19-05-2021 20:42
  The lineup, revealed at 10 a.m., includes Foo Fighters, Post Malone, Miley Cyrus, Tyler the Creator, DaBaby, Journey, Megan Thee Stallion, Roddy Ricch and more.
  
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• 1,700 PG&E customers without power in central Fresno, including Fresno City College

  19-05-2021 20:15
  
  The outage was affecting around 1,700 customers in central Fresno, including Fresno City College.
  
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• Clovis Unified high schools host military signing events

  19-05-2021 19:51
  All five high schools in the Clovis Unified School district are hosting Military signing events, recognizing a total of 51 students joining the armed services.
  
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• Alleged drunk driver slams into northwest Fresno home after hit-and-run crash

  19-05-2021 19:40
  
  Fresno police arrested a man accused of slamming his car into a northwest Fresno home after leaving a car crash scene in north Fresno.
  
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• Idaho teacher says she hugged school shooter after disarming her in exclusive ABC News interview

  19-05-2021 18:35
  "It was a little girl and my brain couldn't quite grasp that," she said. "I just knew when I saw that gun, I had to get the gun."
  
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• Fresno State announces Dr. Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval as new university president

  19-05-2021 18:26
  Dr. Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval has been named the new university president of Fresno State.
  
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• Paul Mooney, pioneering comedian and actor, dies after suffering heart attack at 79

  19-05-2021 18:11
  
  Paul Mooney, longtime comedian and actor, has died after suffering a heart attack. He was 79.
  
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• Paul Mooney, longtime comedian and actor, dies after suffering heart attack at 79

  19-05-2021 18:02
  
  Paul Mooney, longtime comedian and actor, has died after suffering a heart attack. He was 79.
  
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• 559 Taqueria opens new restaurant location in northeast Fresno

  19-05-2021 17:56
  559 Taqueria employees say the pride of their shop is the new flavors they've mixed into their popular tacos.
  
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• Amid less masking and more mingling, doctors see early signs of severe summer cold season

  19-05-2021 17:55
  Even with masking mandates in place, some pediatricians are treating many children not for COVID-19, but for common cold viruses.
  
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• Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs 'heartbeat bill', banning abortions early as 6 weeks

  19-05-2021 17:22
  The governor signed into law one of the nation's strictest abortion measures, one that opens a new frontier with first-of-its-kind legal provisions in the courts.
  
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• Billy Porter reveals he's been living with HIV for 14 years

  19-05-2021 16:26
  
  "I have lived with that shame in silence ... HIV-positive, where I come from, growing up ... with a very religious family, is God's punishment."
  
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• Accuweather Forecast: Big Cool Down

  19-05-2021 16:07
  Low 80s today and 70s to end the week. Meteorologist Madeline Evans will have your full forecast on Action News.
  
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• Airstrikes kill 6, level home in Gaza; Biden tells Israel PM he expects 'significant de-escalation'

  19-05-2021 16:00
  
  Medical supplies, water and fuel are running low in Gaza, on which Israel and Egypt imposed a blockade after Hamas seized power.
  
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• European Union agrees to allow entry to vaccinated tourists

  19-05-2021 15:48
  
  A list of "safe" destinations is due to be signed off this week, although there's no confirmation as to when these changes will be implemented.
  
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• 5 CA DMV workers admit to taking bribes to approve licenses for unqualified drivers

  19-05-2021 15:46
  Five DMV workers in Southern California have entered guilty pleas in connection with a bribery scandal in which they took tens of thousands of dollars to approve licenses for unqualified drivers.
  
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• Renovations to Fresno Tower District's roads, sidewalks begins Wednesday

  19-05-2021 15:38
  Construction will get underway on Wednesday in Fresno's Tower District to help renovate decades-old roads and sidewalks.
  
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• Tesla driver accused of sleeping while on autopilot, police say

  19-05-2021 15:05
  The deputy followed the Tesla for about two miles with the squad car's lights and sirens activated before the driver pulled over, police say.
  
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• Fresno one of the best cities for singles, study says

  19-05-2021 15:04
  It appears Fresno has a certain amount of romantic charm, especially if you're single, according to a new study.
  
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• Demi Lovato says they are nonbinary, changes pronouns to they/them

  19-05-2021 14:49
  
  "I feel that this best represents the fluidity I feel in my gender expression," they announced in a video posted to social media.
  
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• Texas governor bans mask mandates by state's public schools, other government entities

  19-05-2021 14:32
  
  After June 4, no student, teacher, parent or staff member can be required to wear a mask on school grounds, according to the order.
  
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• Airstrikes kill 6, level home in Gaza; Israel, Hamas continue attacks despite cease-fire pressure

  19-05-2021 13:46
  
  Medical supplies, water and fuel are running low in Gaza, on which Israel and Egypt imposed a blockade after Hamas seized power.
  
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• General Mills releasing oatmeal varieties of popular cereals Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch

  19-05-2021 12:53
  Beginning next month, you'll be able to get Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs and Trix in oatmeal varieties.
  
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• 62-year-old man hit and killed by car in Parlier, police say

  19-05-2021 08:51
  Police say the man was in the middle of the road and not in a crosswalk when he was hit.
  
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• 'Freedom for Palestine' protest draws out hundreds in northeast Fresno

  19-05-2021 08:45
  Hundreds flooded the sidewalks along all four corners of the intersection near River Park to stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people.
  
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• Man now facing charges after pepper spray incident in north Fresno

  19-05-2021 08:32
  Brian Turner faces three felony counts of using teargas when investigators say an argument escalated between Turner and protesters.
  
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• Permit granted for fireworks show to happen at Shaver Lake

  19-05-2021 08:28
  SoCal Edison sent word to Assemblyman Jim Patterson's office that it would be granting the permit for the fireworks display at Shaver Lake this year.
  
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• Suspect shot by Porterville police officer after attempted break-in

  19-05-2021 08:27
  When officers arrived at the home near West Henderson Avenue and Matthew Street, they say 32-year-old Miguel Ruiz began to attack police.
  
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• Man hit and killed by car in Parlier, police say

  19-05-2021 07:57
  
  Police say the man was in the middle of the road and not in a crosswalk when he was hit.
  
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• NY Attorney General opens criminal investigation into Trump Organization

  19-05-2021 06:50
  The New York attorney general's office said Tuesday that it is conducting a criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump's business empire, expanding what had previously been a civil probe.
  
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• Shaquille O'Neal claims he saw UFO in Madera in 1997

  19-05-2021 06:30
  
  He told Kimmel on his late-night show he was with friends on a double date and they were coming home from what was Hollywood Video at the time.
  
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• Fresno competes in energy savings challenge

  19-05-2021 04:04
  OhmConnect is a company trying to help the state save energy and prevent blackouts by helping people reduce their energy use.
  
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• Fresno State's Project Rebound helping formerly incarcerated

  19-05-2021 03:48
  The program at Fresno State is designed to help formerly incarcerated people reintegrate into society through higher education.
  
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• Tulare Union High School students recognized for STEM presentation

  19-05-2021 03:45
  They were recognized as one of the 10 national finalists thanks to their technology which can help prevent traffic collisions.
  
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• Do Valley law enforcement agencies reflect diversity of their communities?

  19-05-2021 03:43
  We take a look inside Central Valley law enforcement agencies to see how the departments' demographics compare to the people they serve.
  
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• Fresno Unified staff to possibly receive bonuses for work during pandemic

  19-05-2021 03:42
  FUSD and the Fresno Teachers Association are weighing whether to give teachers and other employees bonuses for their work during the pandemic.
  
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• Over 1,000 DVDs with explicit images of children found at Fresno man's home

  19-05-2021 02:45
  
  During the search warrant, detectives found more than 1,000 DVDs with videos of children being raped at Michael Martin's home.
  
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• 'American Idol' finalist Grace Kinstler returns to Illinois for hometown celebration

  19-05-2021 02:43
  "American Idol" finalist Grace Kinstler is coming back home to Illinois for a special celebration in her honor.
  
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• Local doctor recommends children under 12 continue to wear face masks

  19-05-2021 02:24
  Dr. Hailey Nelson with Valley Children's says there are more cases of the common cold and other pediatric illnesses.
  
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• City celebrates completed recreation of Del Rey Mural from 1968

  19-05-2021 02:18
  The small Fresno County town of Del Rey celebrated the completion of a highly-anticipated mural.
  
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• Great Wolf Lodge looking to hire up to 500 people

  19-05-2021 01:54
  In preparation for its opening on June 29th, the indoor water park and resort will be hiring for all positions.
  
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• Visalia woman looking for 4 cats after fire at apartment complex

  19-05-2021 01:30
  Visalia Fire Battalion Chief Derek Fricke said when fire units arrived, the flames had spread from the first floor to the second floor and then to the roof.
  
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• Merced County inching closer to moving into orange tier

  19-05-2021 01:24
  Many people have been dining outdoors where they can but business owners want to see some of the crowds come back.
  
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• Fresno police change chase policies in the wake of deadly crashes

  19-05-2021 01:07
  Fresno Police Chief Paco Balderrama announced recent updates to the Fresno Police Department's pursuit policy during a news conference on Tuesday.
  
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• Penn State faculty senate votes to change use of common phrases like 'freshman,' 'upperclassmen'

  19-05-2021 00:28
  Many people who look back on their college years describe them with common terms for each year: freshman, sophomore, junior and senior. But could those terms be outdated or even offensive? That's the debate that has prompted Penn State faculty to recommended changing the terminology.
  
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