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• ABC30 Honored Scholars 2021

  22-06-2021 23:48
  
  Congratulations to this year's Honored Scholars!
  
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• Family finds elephant poking its head through kitchen wall in Thailand

  22-06-2021 23:39
  ELEPHANT IN THE KITCHEN! A woman in Thailand found an unexpected visitor in her house in the middle of the night and it's not the first time a hungry elephant has stopped by.
  
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• Life after 'Pose': Jason Rodriguez focuses on LGBTQ+ youth

  22-06-2021 23:10
  Jason Rodriguez's story is about the intersection of ability and opportunity, when the place where what you want to be meets with what you can do.
  
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• Rescue teams call off search for person inside central Fresno canal

  22-06-2021 23:01
  
  After three hours in the water, rescue teams were not able to locate or recover anyone.
  
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• City of Lemoore declares state of emergency following water tank rupture

  22-06-2021 22:50
  The City of Lemoore has declared a state of emergency after a water tank ruptured Monday afternoon. City officials will hold a news conference at 4:30 pm on Tuesday to discuss the incident.
  
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• Bodycam footage released in shooting death of Stockton Officer Jimmy Inn

  22-06-2021 22:45
  WARNING: DISTURBING VIDEO. Heart-stopping bodycam footage was released Tuesday of a deadly police shooting in Stockton on May 11.
  
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• Murder charges filed against alleged DUI driver in deadly Porterville crash

  22-06-2021 22:16
  The Tulare County District Attorney's Office filed murder charges Tuesday against 44-year-old Elizabeth Nungaray, an alleged drunk driver accused of causing a crash that killed two children in Porterville.
  
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• Dive and rescue teams searching for person inside central Fresno canal

  22-06-2021 21:34
  
  Dive teams are searching for a person who went missing in a canal in central Fresno.
  
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• Dive and rescue teams conducting search in central Fresno canal

  22-06-2021 21:23
  
  Dive teams are conducting a "high hazard search" inside a canal in central Fresno.
  
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• Are California's vaccine incentives working? It's complicated

  22-06-2021 20:08
  Gov. Gavin Newsom has repeatedly made the case that the lotteries, theme park tickets and gift cards are making a big impact on California's vaccination rate. But the data shows a more complicated story.
  
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• 'Mare of Easttown' fans warned to stop trespassing on private property

  22-06-2021 19:58
  
  Police are warning fans of HBO's "Mare of Easttown" to stop trespassing on private property in a Pennsylvania neighborhood -- including the home where the show was filmed.
  
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• 70% of Americans 30 or older have received COVID-19 vaccine, White House says

  22-06-2021 19:33
  The White House is now redoubling its focus on vaccinating younger Americans age 18-26, who have proved to be least likely to get a vaccine.
  
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• Wildlife rehabber rescues family of Eastern Screech Owls

  22-06-2021 19:18
  
  A family of Eastern Screech Owls was rescued after being caught in a trap meant for the spotted lanternfly.
  
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• This NJ brewery/roastery hybrid serves up 2 favorites in one place

  22-06-2021 19:13
  
  Death of the Fox Brewing Company is New Jersey's first and only craft brewery, coffeehouse, and roastery!
  
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• CAL FIRE says illegal fireworks sparked brush fire near Millerton Lake in Fresno County

  22-06-2021 19:00
  CAL FIRE officials have confirmed that illegal fireworks sparked a brush fire burning near Millerton Lake in Fresno County.
  
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• Walgreens giving out $25 in rewards cash for customers getting vaccinated in store

  22-06-2021 18:34
  The rewards will be available right after vaccination for customers with myWalgreens rewards accounts, the retailer said.
  
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• 50 pounds of illegal fireworks seized during Coalinga traffic stop

  22-06-2021 18:12
  
  Coalinga police arrested a man after finding 50 pounds of illegal fireworks in his car during a traffic stop.
  
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• Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary party starts Oct. 1: What to expect from 18-month celebration

  22-06-2021 17:05
  
  The celebration will include a new nighttime show called "Disney Enchantment" at the Magic Kingdom.
  
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• Pitbull, Iggy Azalea coming to Fresno's Save Mart Center in September

  22-06-2021 17:00
  
  The popular rapper is bringing the "I Feel Good" tour to the venue, which will feature some of his beloved songs and a few surprises.
  
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• Celebrate Pride with These Secretly Awesome LGBTQ+-Owned Small Businesses

  22-06-2021 16:59
  
  Join host Roxy Te as we check out some of the Secretly Awesome LGBTQ+-owned small businesses around the country.
  
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• Police say 17th century paintings found in highway dumpster

  22-06-2021 16:39
  German police are appealing for information about the possible owners of two 17th-century paintings discovered in a highway rest stop dumpster.
  
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• SPCA offering $5 microchipping for pets during drive-thru event

  22-06-2021 16:02
  The animal center on Hughes Avenue in southwest Fresno is hosting its Microchip Madness event on Saturday, June 26.
  
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• New Johns Hopkins model projects COVID-19 resurgence in 3 months

  22-06-2021 15:53
  A new model projects we could see another wave of coronavirus come this fall. Researchers say a key factor driving the potential resurgence is the Delta variant.
  
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• Fire near Millerton Lake 26 acres with 30% containment

  22-06-2021 15:25
  Fire investigators are still looking into how the blaze started, but crews found fireworks in the area.
  
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• 3 killed in Denver-area shooting, including officer, suspect

  22-06-2021 15:19
  A gunman is believed to have shot and killed an officer and another person in a shopping district in a Denver suburb Monday before being fatally shot by police, authorities said.
  
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• Appeals court blocks overturn of California's assault weapons ban

  22-06-2021 15:14
  The US 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has blocked a federal judge's controversial ruling that overturned California's longtime ban on assault weapons, in which he likened the AR-15 to a Swiss Army knife.
  
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• 2 arrested for shooting man during robbery at Merced motel

  22-06-2021 14:50
  
  Police arrested two Fresno men overnight who they believe shot another man while robbing him at a motel in Merced.
  
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• Fire near Millerton Lake at least 30 acres with 30% containment

  22-06-2021 14:08
  Fire investigators are still looking into how the blaze started, but crews found fireworks in the area.
  
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• Republicans ready to block elections bill in Senate showdown

  22-06-2021 12:15
  The Democrats' expansive elections and voting bill is all but certain to be rejected in a key Senate test vote.
  
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• Local retired fire captain honored for life-saving measures in 1957

  22-06-2021 08:27
  George Naumann saved 7-month-old Lloyd Fagundes from suffocation after he became startled and started choking in February of 1957.
  
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• Local fire officials seeing increase in illegal fireworks as 4th of July nears

  22-06-2021 08:25
  The Fresno City Fire Department and city officials plan to give more detail on illegal fireworks, and their plan to combat the problem on Wednesday.
  
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• Fire breaks out near Millerton Lake, CAL FIRE says

  22-06-2021 08:02
  
  Fire officials say the flames are burning on Sky Harbour Road near El Lado Road.
  
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• 'Mechanical failure' of Lemoore water tank leaves contractor dead, city employee injured

  22-06-2021 07:18
  Lemoore City Manager Nathan Olson says it was the result of a mechanical failure of a 1.5 million gallon water tank.
  
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• 'Bachelorette" Katie's 1-on-1 date has her starting to fall for a single dad

  22-06-2021 04:37
  As Katie tries to weed out the men who aren't there for the right reasons, our "Bachelorette" goes on a date where she learns one man's heartbreaking past, but she sees what could be a bright future with him.
  
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• Dead whale washes ashore at San Francisco's Ocean Beach; 17th this year

  22-06-2021 04:16
  It's unclear how the whale died.
  
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• Director hoping to change mental health stigma within Latino community

  22-06-2021 03:57
  A local Latino director is taking action to break the stigma surrounding mental health in Hispanic communities.
  
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• Man who possibly drowned at Fresno waterpark remembered as caring father

  22-06-2021 03:49
  By the time first responders arrived at Island Water Park, Sirenio Cortez had been pulled out of the wave pool and lifeguards had already started CPR.
  
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• Free virtual training to support survivors of crime

  22-06-2021 03:48
  The free, virtual event is Wednesday, June 23, 2021, and will cover topics including sexual assault and human trafficking.
  
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• Flames break out at recycling center in northeast Fresno

  22-06-2021 03:29
  Fresno City and CAL FIRE crews responded to the business around 2 Monday afternoon. They discovered a 2,500 square foot area of material was burning.
  
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• City of Merced offering swim lessons for kids of all ages

  22-06-2021 03:29
  The City of Merced is offering swim lessons for kids of all ages. The classes include Parent and Me, tiny tots, beginner and stroke technique.
  
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• Extreme punishment in gang turf double murder targeting innocents

  22-06-2021 03:24
  Brian Maxey and Kiara Austin died as their car smashed through a concrete wall and fell into a nearby canal. Three others survived the attack.
  
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• Uncovering the magic of rainbows at the San Francisco Exploratorium

  22-06-2021 03:08
  The museum is sharing the science behind an iconic LGBTQ+ symbol: the rainbow!
  
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• Suspect, officer injured after chase involving stolen ambulance in Visalia

  22-06-2021 02:51
  A stolen ambulance chase in Visalia ended with a crash that injured the suspect and an officer.
  
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• One killed after water tank ruptures in Lemoore

  22-06-2021 02:48
  Lemoore City Manager Nathan Olson says it was the result of a mechanical failure of a 1.5 million gallon water tank.
  
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• California will pay off all past-due rent accumulated during COVID-19 pandemic, Newsom says

  22-06-2021 02:27
  California Gov. Gavin Newsom and lawmakers are negotiating whether to extend the state's ban on evictions for unpaid rent.
  
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• New bill would make it easier to transfer water throughout California

  22-06-2021 02:23
  The bill is not a permanent fix but is designed to temporarily expedite water transfers and reduce regulatory burdens.
  
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• Good Sports: NBA legends inspire Clovis West freshman to create own legacy

  22-06-2021 02:18
  Athena Tomlinson is one of the best players in the Valley and currently holds the 25th spot nationally in the espnW class of 2024 rankings.
  
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• Fresno Discovery Center reopens, needs help to thrive

  22-06-2021 01:54
  The non-profit is looking for volunteers or service organizations to help with everything from education to maintenance.
  
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• White House launches public push for child tax credit: Here's when the checks go out

  22-06-2021 01:53
  The White House sought Monday to raise awareness of the federal government's new expanded child tax credit. Here's everything you should know before the payments start going out.
  
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• Fresno sees three deadly shootings in less than 24 hours

  22-06-2021 01:46
  After nearly 20 days without a homicide, three men were killed in separate shootings within a 24 hour period.
  
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