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• Preliminary 6.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Philippines, USGS says

  23-07-2021 23:34
  A preliminary 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Philippines on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
  
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• Gig workers rally in Fresno in support of Right to Organize Act

  23-07-2021 22:21
  A nationwide strike is underway among rideshare, and delivery drivers, including DoorDash and Uber Eats.
  
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• Kings County COVID cases spike 84% in the last month, health officials urge everyone to wear masks

  23-07-2021 21:54
  
  As cases continue to soar, Kings County health officials urged residents and businesses to take protective measures to avoid spreading the virus, including wearing face coverings.
  
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• Planned early release of convicted Yosemite Lakes Park serial arsonist sparks outrage

  23-07-2021 20:49
  
  Kenneth Jackson was sentenced to 30 years in prison back in 2014 for setting 30 fires in 2013 in Yosemite Lakes Park.
  
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• LIVE: Madera County DA discusses early release of convicted Yosemite Lakes Park serial arsonist

  23-07-2021 20:29
  
  Kenneth Jackson was sentenced to 30 years in prison back in 2014 for setting 30 fires in 2013 in Yosemite Lakes Park.
  
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• US shuts down online passport booking system amid massive backlog

  23-07-2021 20:15
  
  The State Department is only taking new passport applications by phone, and callers may face up to an hour of wait time for a representative.
  
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• Education Spotlight: MCOE program gives students deeper understanding of natural world

  23-07-2021 19:47
  Landon Burke learned more about the Merced County Office of Education's new pilot program called the Outdoor STEAM Adventure Program.
  
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• Corcoran Unified administrator accused of stealing school equipment worth $6,000

  23-07-2021 18:58
  
  Police arrested a Corcoran Unified administrator for allegedly stealing more than $6,000 worth of equipment from the school district.
  
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• Tokyo Olympics begin with muted ceremony and empty stadium after yearlong delay

  23-07-2021 18:37
  The virus-delayed Tokyo Summer Olympics finally opened Friday night with cascading fireworks and made-for-TV choreography
  
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• Teviston residents under boil water notice as water woes continue

  23-07-2021 16:33
  A board member with the Teviston Community Services district said the failed well had been fixed. But now, residents are under a boil water notice.
  
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• Carrot recall 2021: Grimmway Farms recalls bagged carrots due to salmonella risk

  23-07-2021 16:19
  
  The recall includes carrots sold under the brand names Bunny Luv, Cal-Organic, O Organics and Grimmway Farms' own brand.
  
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• Chef Mario Batali, former partner to pay $600K in sex harassment settlement by NY AG

  23-07-2021 16:16
  Chef Mario Batali and his former partner Joe Bastianich violated state and city human rights laws with its sexualized restaurant culture, the NY attorney general said in announcing a settlement.
  
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• Accuweather Forecast: Hot Weekend

  23-07-2021 16:14
  More triple digits and storms for the Mountains. Meteorologist Madeline Evans will have your full forecast on Action News.
  
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• 'Indians' no more: Cleveland finds new name for baseball team

  23-07-2021 15:54
  
  Known as the Indians since 1915, Cleveland's Major League Baseball team will be called Guardians.
  
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• Texas begins arresting migrants on trespassing charges along US-Mexico border; 10 jailed so far

  23-07-2021 15:45
  
  The arrests are part of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's actions that he says are needed to slow the number of border crossings.
  
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• Tulare County supervisors push for local control on school masking rules

  23-07-2021 15:37
  In Tulare County, the Board of Supervisors will follow state recommendations but said they are advocating for local districts to make masking decisions.
  
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• Domino's says its wait times have gone up

  23-07-2021 15:31
  Domino's Delays: The pizza chain says its wait times have gone up in certain regions.
  
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• Untreatable 'superbug' fungus has spread in 2 US cities, health officials say

  23-07-2021 15:15
  
  The "superbug" outbreaks were reported in a nursing home and two hospitals.
  
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• Morgan Wallen speaks out on using a racial slur in 'GMA' interview with Michael Strahan

  23-07-2021 14:58
  During his "GMA" interview, the singer revealed he checked himself into a rehab facility following the scandal.
  
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• California EDD adopts 'pay now' policy, will begin paying benefits to qualified claimants Friday

  23-07-2021 14:55
  According to the EDD, the new conditional payment program will send funds to potentially hundreds of thousands of people with a continued claim who previously had at least one payment but then went into a pending status for more than two weeks.
  
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• Abandoned Fresno building burns for 2nd time in months

  23-07-2021 14:49
  Flames scorched an abandoned Fresno building for the second time in the last two months.
  
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• Woman injured after gunman opens fire at family in southwest Fresno

  23-07-2021 14:29
  A fragment from one of the bullets hit a woman in the lower leg. Police are trying to figure out why the shooter targeted the family.
  
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• State Dept. shuts down online passport booking system to stop scammers amid massive backlog

  23-07-2021 14:20
  The State Department is only taking new passport applications by phone, and callers may face up to an hour of wait time for a representative.
  
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• Tokyo Olympics: At least 100 US athletes unvaccinated as Games begin

  23-07-2021 13:44
  
  The IOC has reported 13 positives among all athletes in Japan.
  
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• Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony underway after yearlong delay

  23-07-2021 13:33
  
  The ceremony kicks off two weeks of athletic events that will be held in front of thousands of empty seats, just like the opening.
  
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• CA sues video game developers behind 'Call Of Duty,' 'Overwatch,' alleging 'frat boy' culture

  23-07-2021 09:00
  Female employees have to "continually fend off unwanted sexual comments and advances by their male coworkers," the filing says.
  
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• Man rescued from Angel Falls after falling into water, deputies say

  23-07-2021 08:20
  A man's trip to Angel Falls took a terrible turn when he took a tumble from the falls into the water below.
  
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• Health officials concerned about spread of Delta variant at summer camps

  23-07-2021 08:18
  Local summer camps said they have safety protocols in place and kids have been able to enjoy their summer outdoors learning and playing.
  
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• Motorcyclist suffers major injuries after colliding with van in central Fresno

  23-07-2021 06:09
  A motorcyclist has been hospitalized with major injuries after crashing with a van in central Fresno.
  
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• EXCLUSIVE: 71-year-old SF woman considers moving after being strangled during attempted robbery

  23-07-2021 03:41
  "Please don't hurt me." A 71-year-old woman is now considering moving out of San Francisco after she was placed in a chokehold during an attempted robbery at her home.
  
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• Hidden Adventures: Fresno County Fruit Trail

  23-07-2021 03:31
  This trail brings you a taste of everything the Valley has to offer. No hiking boots are needed and all skill levels are welcome.
  
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• Businesses showing support for Clovis native competing in Olympics

  23-07-2021 03:22
  Jenna Prandini is an NCAA sprint champion. While at Clovis High, Jenna dominated the state meet in 2011, winning the 100, 200 and long jump.
  
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• 3 in custody after chase in Fresno, deputies say

  23-07-2021 03:01
  Three suspects are is in custody after leading deputies on a short chase in Fresno Thursday afternoon.
  
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• EXCLUSIVE: 71-year-old woman strangled during attempted robbery, now considering leaving SF

  23-07-2021 02:58
  "Please don't hurt me." A 71-year-old woman is now considering moving out of San Francisco after she was placed in a chokehold during an attempted robbery at her home.
  
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• Fresno Co. health officials pushing for more vaccinations as cases rise

  23-07-2021 02:30
  
  "Flatten the Curve" is exactly what interim health officer Dr. Rais Vohra says we once again need to do.
  
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• Trial begins for suspect accused of killing Kerman couple

  23-07-2021 02:20
  According to police, Johnson and five others developed a plan to steal marijuana from the home of Gary and Sandy DeBartolo when something went wrong.
  
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• New eatery specializing in charcuterie opens in downtown Fresno

  23-07-2021 02:18
  Fresh food and charcuterie boxes are prepared at downtown Fresno's newest spot, Fig and Honey.
  
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• NY Jets assistant coach dies after 'horrific' bike accident in California

  23-07-2021 02:00
  New York Jets assistant coach Greg Knapp has died after being hit by a car while riding his bicycle in California in a "horrific" crash over the weekend.
  
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• Kings County District Attorney Keith Fagundes accused of sexually harassing male employee

  23-07-2021 01:56
  A Kings County employee has accused District Attorney Keith Fagundes of sexual harassment.
  
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• New program set to help Latinos in competitive housing market

  23-07-2021 01:51
  Llaves de Tu Casa is designed to provide education, counseling, and much more for interested buyers through monthly workshops.
  
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• Bay Area art collective creates large-scale origami art for the world to enjoy

  23-07-2021 01:48
  
  Bay Area artists, FoldHaus, create large origami-inspired art to bring people together.
  
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• Here's how local school districts are spending their relief dollars

  23-07-2021 01:34
  Districts across the state received one-time funding to help students transitioning back to in-person learning.
  
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• Two suspects in custody after chase in Fresno, deputies say

  23-07-2021 01:14
  Two suspects are is in custody after leading deputies on a short chase in Fresno Thursday afternoon.
  
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• Hanford man found guilty in 2nd murder trial for 2013 killing of his wife

  23-07-2021 00:26
  
  The jury convicted 58-year-old Todd Pate of first-degree murder on Thursday in his second murder trial.
  
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