ABC30 Action News
Fresno Unified says Southeast Fresno development plan will lead to closure of several schools
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- Fresno Unified says Southeast Fresno development plan will lead to closure of several schools
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- With a critical Fresno City Council vote just days away, FUSD leaders say the proposed Southeast Development Area (SEDA) could lower enrollment. Mayor Jerry Dyer believes the concerns are overblown and that the plan is needed to bring affordable housing and lucrative businesses to the city.
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- Woman arrested for suspected DUI crash that killed mother-in-law in Visalia: Officers
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- 3:12
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Charged with vehicular manslaughter, 38-year-old Christina Torres is suspected of drinking and driving before crashing into a telephone pole in Visalia, according to the Visalia Police Department. The crash claimed the life of her mother-in-law and passenger, 53-year-old Irene Rodriguez.
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- Former Fresno congressman TJ Cox sentenced to 1 year in federal prison
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Former Valley Congressman TJ Cox is now heading to federal prison for a year and one day. A federal judge sentenced Cox in Fresno late Monday evening after a court hearing that lasted hours. Cox requested probation and home confinement after pleading guilty to two counts of wire fraud.
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- 4 charged with plotting New Year's Eve attacks in Southern California: prosecutors
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Four alleged members of an extremist group have been arrested, suspected of planning bombing attacks on New Year's Eve across Southern California.
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- Rob Reiner's son arrested after famed director, wife found dead in LA home
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- 2:44
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The son of famed director Rob Reiner is in custody of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department after Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, were found dead in their Brentwood home on Sunday.
Nick Reiner, 32, is being held on a $4 million bail after being booked on a felony charge early Monday morning, according to the sheriff's inmate booking log.
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- Dangers for unhoused people rise during frigid Central Valley nights
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Risks of hypothermia are increasing for those who are unhoused, especially those without safe heating elements. The largest risk to hypothermia, aside from extreme heat or cold, is exposure to elements, including rain and fog.
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- Director Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer stabbed to death in their LA home: sources
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, were found dead in their Los Angeles home on Sunday, according to a statement from their family. Senior law enforcement sources told ABC News the victims were stabbed to death in their Brentwood-area residence.
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- Suspect in custody after man found dead in Clovis parking lot, police say
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Clovis Police say a suspect is in custody after a man was found dead in a parking lot early Thursday morning. Investigators say the body is that of a middle-aged man, but he has not been identified. Sergeant Abby Padgett with the Clovis Police Department says a vehicle at the scene could be tied to the crime.
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- Class action lawsuit filed against Fresno over unhoused policies
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- 3:08
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- A new lawsuit filed against the City of Fresno aims to create a blueprint for other California cities when it comes to the treatment and rights of the unhoused. According to the complaint, which was filed on December 10, the class action lawsuit alleges "the City's unconstitutional practices and ordinances criminalize homelessness and systemically deprive unhoused individuals."
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- Fresno County teen admits to murdering both parents, trying to kill sister
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- 3:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- A stunning confession came in a Fresno County courtroom on Wednesday, as a teenage boy admitted to murdering his parents and then trying to kill his sister in 2023.
The 16-year-old boy smirked as he entered the courtroom in an orange shirt and sat next to his public defender. None of his family members was present.
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- Harsh words hurled at Fresno nonprofit in fight over housing sex offenders
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- 3:04
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Fresno County is now one step closer to restricting the number of sex offenders who can live in one home. The Board of Supervisors announced the measure on Monday and unanimously approved it during the first of two hearings on Tuesday. Old Fig Garden residents complained specifically about a local nonprofit that houses registered sex offenders.
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- Judge to decide in March if teen suspect will be tried as adult in Caleb Quick murder
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- 3:09
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The murder case against a teen accused of killing Caleb Quick is now heading to a transfer hearing, where a judge could decide if the girl can be tried as an adult. Caleb Quick's family has been waiting months for justice, and they're now closer to hearing new evidence after months of delays.
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- Accused Oak Fire arsonist released from jail with ankle monitor
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The man accused of intentionally setting the Oak Fire was released from the Mariposa County jail in a wheelchair on Monday, now watched by law enforcement through the use of an ankle monitor. The release of 73-year-old Edward Wackerman upset many in the community who are still dealing with the fire's devastation.
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- Proposed Fresno County ordinance could limit amount of sex offenders in a home
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- 2:48
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Fresno County could crack down on what critics call an oversaturation of sex offenders with a newly proposed ordinance. Supervisors Garry Bredefeld and Brian Pacheco announced the measure on Monday. It would limit the number of sex offenders and beds in a single-family home to six, enforcing current state law.
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- Call for action after 130-year-old building burns down in Fresno's Chinatown
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- 2:52
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Piles of brick, steel and a small part of what was once one of the oldest buildings in Downtown Fresno are all that remains following a devastating blaze. Constructed around 1895, the building was part of China Alley through the settlement of several immigrant communities in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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- Former Dog House Grill manager sentenced to federal prison for fraud scheme
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The former manager of a popular Fresno restaurant is now heading to federal prison after prosecutors say he used his position to defraud local lenders. Matthew Billingsley ignored questions after a judge sentenced him for wire fraud. The former manager at the popular Dog House Grill pleaded guilty to a $30 million scheme that used forged documents to defraud local investors.
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- Community remembers father and 4 children killed in Porterville fire
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Friends lit candles and laid out toys to remember the lives lost in a camper that caught fire on Sunday night in Porterville. Cody Schuler, who friends have identified, was inside the camper with his four young kids.
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- Federal funding cap puts Fresno County permanent housing projects at risk
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- 2:39
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The federal government is making cuts to funding that support permanent housing, and Fresno County is expected to feel the impacts at the beginning of next year.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, also known as HUD, has released its Continuum of Care Notice of Funding.
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- Parents recall when finding out their daughter died from fentanyl #fentanyl #fresno
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Paul and Renee Patla will never forget the call that changed everything. Their daughter Olivia was just 18 when fentanyl took her life. Hear their story and their fight to prevent another tragedy.
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- Killer High: Fresno family turns grief into a mission after daughter's fentanyl death
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- 6:08
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Olivia Patla was just 18 and a day away from graduating high school when she died from a fentanyl overdose in 2021. Her parents have shared their heartbreak before, but now, for the first time, her siblings speak out. The Patla family opens up about grief, memories, and their fight to make sure Olivia’s story saves lives.
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- Daughter shames Clovis dad convicted of murdering her mom in court
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- 2:40
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- With her father sitting shackled, convicted of killing her mother, a tense scene unfolded at the Fresno County Courthouse on Thursday.
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- Woman who live-streamed crash that killed sister shot and killed in Stockton
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Fresno woman pleads to killing her half-sister hours before new evidence was set to become public
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- 2:51
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Lisa Hinthorne agreed to become a convicted killer as she pleaded no contest to the 2023 death of her half-sister, Patty Kennett. It came just hours before prosecutors were set to reveal new evidence during a preliminary hearing.
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- Judge dismisses lawsuit against Fresno, dozens of smoke shops facing risk of closure
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- 3:07
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The lawsuit against the City of Fresno's smoke shop ordinance has been thrown out by a federal court.
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- Study linking ultra-processed foods to chronic disease leads to government lawsuit
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- 2:26
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The state of California is taking charge in the fight against ultra-processed foods, with
San Francisco now becoming the first city to file a government lawsuit against food manufacturers over UPF’s.
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- Suspect accused of shooting Fresno Uber driver remains on the run: Police
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- 2:44
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Fresno police are intensifying their search for the person who shot at an Uber driver on Thanksgiving and now, they're asking for your help. Investigators say 24-year-old *Maurice Session pulled a gun on the driver, striking the car and grazing the victim.
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- Clovis looks to rezone properties as court orders 1,300 new housing units
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- 2:32
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Nearly 1,300 new high-density housing units could soon come to Clovis following a lawsuit that forced the city to find space. The rezoning could drastically change existing neighborhoods, bringing in a lot more people.
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- Several vacant building fires across Fresno in recent months
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Over the past couple of months, Action News has been on the scene of several vacant building fires across the city of Fresno. While the cause of some blazes has not been determined, Fresno Fire says many vacant building fires are caused by people.
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- California family was about to cut cake when gunfire erupted at toddler's birthday party
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- 3:00
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Family members were getting ready to cut the cake at a toddler's birthday party when the gunfire started inside a banquet hall packed with relatives and friends over the weekend in California. Three children ages 8, 9 and 14 and a 21-year-old were killed in the hall where at least 100 people were gathered, San Joaquin County Sheriff Patrick Withrow said.
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- California man finds bear living in crawl space underneath home
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- An Altadena man got a big surprise last week when he found a 500-pound bear living underneath his home.
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- Parlier police officer dies in car crash days before daughter's birthday
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- 2:34
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The Parlier Police Department is grieving one of their own after a crash claimed the life of a young officer, father and husband. 29-year-old Jesus Dario Corona served as a patrol and Parlier High School resource officer for the last two years, making his mark on a now-mourning community.
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- Madera County deputy recounts saving choking 14-month-old baby, man on railroad tracks
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- 2:41
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- A Madera County deputy is being hailed as a hero after saving not only a man's life but also a choking 14-month-old baby this fall.
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- 3 children among 4 killed in mass shooting at California child's birthday party
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- 2:24
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Approximately 14 people were struck and four are dead in a mass shooting at a California child's birthday party, officials said Saturday night.
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- 4 dead, 10 injured in mass shooting at California child's birthday party, officials say
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- 2:38
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Approximately 14 people were struck and four are dead in a mass shooting at a California child's birthday party, officials said Saturday night.
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- Authorities launch 'Operation Christmas Presence' to keep holiday shoppers safe
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- 2:25
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- With Thanksgiving break in full effect and Christmas around the corner, now is the time when stores will be flooded with shoppers. It's also a busy time for law enforcement agencies, which are increasing the number of officers on the clock.
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- National park fees to increase for foreign visitors in 2026
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- 2:17
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Foreign visitors will soon have to pay extra to explore America's most popular national parks.
According to the U.S. Department of the Interior, nonresidents of the U.S. will have to pay $250 for an annual pass or $100 per person, in addition to the standard entrance fee, to enter certain national parks beginning Jan. 1, 2026.
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- Couple hospitalized after using barbecue for heat at Fresno home, officials say
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- 2:55
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- A Fresno couple is recovering after an overnight attempt to stay warm left them hospitalized with high carbon monoxide levels.
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- Travel safety tips as millions hit the road for Thanksgiving
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- As people gas up their cars and get ready to travel this Thanksgiving, some drivers are concerned with safety on the road. On Wednesday evening, the California Highway Patrol said it will begin its maximum enforcement period for the holiday.
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- More than 70 dogs rescued after being abandoned at a California home
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- 2:30
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- A local rescue is stepping in after dozens of dogs were abandoned, living in filth and fear in Ceres, a community just up Highway 99 south of Modesto.
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- Fresno man sentenced after toddler fatally shoots mother with unsecured gun
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- 2:31
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- A Fresno man learned his punishment for leaving a loaded gun within reach of a toddler. It led to the death of his girlfriend, who was shot by her two-year-old child.
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- Fresno officials close emergency shelter amid shift to permanent housing
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- 3:20
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Fresno city and county leaders came together to outline major changes in their approach to tackling homelessness. Over the next few years, they plan to phase out emergency shelters and shift toward providing permanent housing and resources.
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- Fresno officials close emergency shelter amid shift to permanent housing
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- 2:25
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Fresno County leaders announced the closure of an emergency shelter on Friday as part of their new approach to address the evolving issue.
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- Fresno man sentenced after toddler fatally shoots mother with unsecured gun
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- 19-year-old Andrew Sanchez was sentenced to less than five years in prison by a Fresno County judge, nearly one year after a tragic shooting.
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- Two women wanted for setting car on fire in southeast Fresno, firefighters say
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The Fresno Fire Department is hoping someone identifies two women suspected of arson. https://abc30.com/post/women-wanted-setting-car-fire-southeast-fresno-firefighters-say/18192829/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- 'Everybody loved him': 16-year-old shot and killed in Merced identified by family
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- 2:53
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- A family is grieving after their youngest son, 16-year-old Davarion Granados, was shot and killed just feet away from their home. Maria Granados, Davarion's mother, says her son was on the phone with his dad and walking to his apartment after hanging out with friends in another part of the complex.
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- City approves new fines for street vendors in Fresno's Tower District
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- 2:34
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The City of Fresno is stepping up enforcement of street vendors, introducing new fees amid concerns in Fresno's Tower District. Supporters say the ordinance is intended to target "bad actors," enabling the city to fine vendors who fail to comply with safety regulations.
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- Families call for change as California's DUI laws face scrutiny
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- 4:00
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The state of California was one of the originators of the modern movement against drunk driving, but despite the push, over the past decade, alcohol-related deaths have shot up by more than 50 percent. Families who've lost loved ones to the epidemic are sounding the alarm, arguing that over the years, laws have become weaker, allowing for more repeat offenders.
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- Fresno County rolls out new traffic safety billboards ahead of holidays
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- 3:15
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Fresno County has some of the highest numbers for fatalities, often driven up by high speed, distracted driving and DUIs. A new safety campaign is rolling out ahead of the holiday season, which can be a dangerous time of year.
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- 'A beautiful soul': Family mourns 23 year-old mother killed in Tulare County crash
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- 2:50
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- A grieving Tulare County family is sharing their loved one's story after a young mother's life was claimed in a crash that authorities say was caused by an unlicensed teen.
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- No REAL ID? It could cost you to go through TSA checkpoints under proposed rule
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- 2:53
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Airplane passengers without a REAL ID or passport could face an $18 fee under a new rule proposed by the Transportation Security Administration.
Under the proposed rule, set to be published in the Federal Register on Thursday, travelers without the required identification will have their identity verified on a new biometric kiosk system before they're permitted to pass through the checkpoint.
