ABC30 Action News
Community mourns 18-year-old killed in Visalia graduation party shooting
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- Community mourns 18-year-old killed in Visalia graduation party shooting
- Runtime
- 3:22
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- South Valley communities are in shock after an 18-year-old was shot and killed over the weekend during a graduation party in Visalia.
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- Fresno police arrest suspect in canal killing as search continues for missing man
- Runtime
- 3:15
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- A dispute among friends turned deadly in southwest Fresno, leaving one woman dead, a second man missing and another man in custody on murder and torture charges.
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- Fresno family of 5 killed in fiery crash in San Bernardino County
- Runtime
- 1:17
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- A Fresno family traveling to a graduation celebration in Arizona was tragically killed in a fiery crash in San Bernardino County.
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- New CalFresh work requirements could impact thousands in Fresno County
- Runtime
- 2:26
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- New work requirements for CalFresh recipients are set to take effect in June, potentially putting access to food assistance at risk for tens of thousands of residents in Fresno County.
County officials say the changes come as they work to keep as many eligible people enrolled as possible, following recent eligibility updates that already affected some lawfully present humanitarian immigrants.
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- Controversy over transgender athletes returns to CIF championships in Clovis
- Runtime
- 3:11
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- The CIF State Championships in Clovis are once again drawing national attention as debate continues over transgender athletes competing in high school sports.
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- Dr. Alvarado admits he lied to Action News as he seeks to become next county superintendent
- Runtime
- 3:21
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Dr. Johnny Alvarado declined an interview with Action News on Friday, citing "a family matter," but later appeared on KMJ radio, as revelations about his work history surfaced.
Alvarado is in a tight race to lead the Fresno County Office of Education, highlighting his 30 years of experience across seven school districts.
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- Trump meeting with aides to discuss Iran deal
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- 2:43
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- President Donald Trump said he will be meeting in the White House Situation Room "now" to make a "final determination" regarding Iran.
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- Shaquille O'Neal donates sneakers to Bullard High School students
- Runtime
- 3:00
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Students at Bullard High School are stepping into new shoes thanks to a donation from basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal. The students received free sneakers, surprising many as they laced them up for the first time on campus.
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- Invasive insect found in grapevine plants sold at some Costco stores
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- 3:01
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- A pesky bug is causing big problems for grape growers in Northern California and could pose a threat to Valley farmers. The glassy-winged sharpshooter was detected inside grapevine plants distributed to Costco locations statewide, and the source is believed to be a nursery in Fresno County.
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- US, Iran negotiators believe they have draft deal
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- 2:40
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- American and Iranian negotiators believe they have arrived at a draft agreement to formally extend the ceasefire and gradually open the Strait of Hormuz that can win the support of both countries, but President Donald Trump and Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei have not yet given their final stamps approval.
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- Questions surround Fresno County superintendent candidate's work history
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- With less than a week until California's primary election, new details have emerged about Fresno County Superintendent of Schools candidate Dr. Johnny Alvarado.
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- Child abuse case dismissed against former Visalia Unified teacher
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- 2:30
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Parents of alleged child abuse victims are in shock and disappointed after the case against Lacie Ann Horsting, a former Visalia Unified Special Education teacher, was dismissed on Wednesday afternoon in a Tulare County Courtroom.
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- Rabbi Rick Winer departs Temple Beth Israel after 15 years
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- After 15 years, Rabbi Rick Winer is departing Temple Beth Israel, a move temple leaders describe to Action News as a "bummer."
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- Hanford to use drones for Fourth of July illegal fireworks enforcement
- Runtime
- 2:48
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- From boots on the ground to blades in the air, the City of Hanford is taking action to prevent the use of illegal fireworks.
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- Search for Mariposa sword attack suspect stretches into third day
- Runtime
- 3:03
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Authorities are searching for a 41-year-old man accused of attempting to kill another man with a sword, prompting safety concerns among residents in a Mariposa County community.
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- Family, friends remember man killed in fiery plane crash near Woodlake
- Runtime
- 2:48
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Friends and family are remembering a San Bernardino County man who died in a fiery plane crash near Woodlake over the weekend as a kind and generous member of his community.
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- Amber Alert for missing 5-year-old girl after mother found dead in LA
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- An Amber Alert was issued for Daleza Fregoso, believed to be with her dad, Ruben Fregoso, who is wanted in the death of her mother in Los Angeles.
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- 27-year-old suspect arrested for shooting in Fresno's Tower District identified
- Runtime
- 3:02
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- The suspect who was arrested in connection to a shooting in Fresno's Tower District has been identified as 27-year-old Charles Muhammad.
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- Trump wraps up 3-hour medical visit to Walter Reed
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- 2:43
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Donald Trump spent more than three hours at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for he described as preventive medical and dental checkups.
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- Fire destroys decorations from beloved Merced haunted house
- Runtime
- 2:53
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- A Merced family known for its elaborate Halloween display is working to rebuild after a fire destroyed thousands of dollars' worth of decorations and nearly cost one man his life.
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- Kings County sergeant hospitalized as doctors investigate rare autoimmune disease
- Runtime
- 2:18
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- A sergeant with the Kings County Sheriff's Office remains hospitalized as doctors work to confirm what they believe may be a rare autoimmune disease affecting his brain and nerves.
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- Fire damages former Bobby Salazar's restaurant in central Fresno
- Runtime
- 3:52
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- New helmet camera video from the Fresno Fire Department shows crews working to put out a fire at the former Bobby Salazar's restaurant in central Fresno. In 2024, investigators said the fire at the site was an arson after burned gas cans were found in the debris.
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- City of Fresno wins court decision, taking control of Granite Park
- Runtime
- 3:11
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- A years-long legal battle over Granite Park in Central Fresno has come to an end -- a small victory for the city and its taxpayers. A court ruling sided with the City of Fresno that a part of the lease agreement between the city and the foundation had been breached.
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- 'Could have hit me:' Witness reflects after man shot in Tower District
- Runtime
- 2:37
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- A witness is grateful to be alive after multiple shots were fired, injuring two people in central Fresno's Tower District early Sunday morning.
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- Proposed transportation tax measure faces hurdle after review
- Runtime
- 3:15
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Fresno Measure C extension faces full signature count after duplicates found, determining if transportation tax measure qualifies for November ballot.
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- Exclusive surveillance video shows armed suspect at Fresno city attorney's home
- Runtime
- 2:47
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Action News obtained new surveillance video from early Sunday morning at the home of Fresno City Attorney Andrew Janz, showing a man approaching the residence with a knife.
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- Decades-old Highway 140 project gains momentum near Yosemite
- Runtime
- 2:46
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- A long-awaited infrastructure project along Highway 140 is moving forward as crews begin work on a rock shed designed to improve access to Yosemite National Park.
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- Police address safety concerns tied to high school 'Senior Assassin' game
- Runtime
- 2:49
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- School leaders and law enforcement nationwide are urging high school seniors to exercise caution as a popular game known as "Senior Assassin," or "Water Wars," raises safety concerns in several communities.
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- Tulare County deputies shoot and kill unarmed man during welfare check, officials say
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- A confrontation involving Tulare County Sheriff's deputies began at home in a residential neighborhood on Wednesday morning during a welfare check that turned tragic.
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- Caltrans considering 140 mph bus that would travel from SF to LA
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- The California Department of Transportation is exploring the idea of a high-speed bus system that could travel between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
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- Fresno County departments of behavioral and public health allowed at Pride Festival
- Runtime
- 3:30
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- With unanimous approval from Fresno County supervisors on Tuesday, the departments of behavioral and public health can spend money to participate in this year's Fresno Rainbow Pride Festival.
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- Fresno County Office of Education race heads to June primary with 3 candidates
- Runtime
- 4:14
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- On the June primary ballot in Fresno County is a key race to lead the Office of Education, which supports 31 school districts and charter schools.
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- Former e.l.f. Cosmetics CEO finds purpose in faith, service in Fresno Diocese
- Runtime
- 3:19
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- In the coming days, Scott-Vincent Borba will be ordained as a Catholic priest in the Diocese of Fresno, marking a profound shift from his previous career as a co-founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics.
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- New video shows Porterville suspect being run over by BearCat: KCSO
- Runtime
- 3:27
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Newly released video shows the tense moments leading up to law enforcement using deadly force during an hours-long standoff in Porterville that left a Tulare County sheriff's detective dead.
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- Couple found guilty of identity theft, elder financial abuse of late Sanger golf course owner
- Runtime
- 2:51
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- A jury has convicted Gina Abercrombie and Justin Teel on financial abuse and identity theft charges involving the late owner of a Valley golf course.
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- PG&E issues public safety power shutoffs amid high fire danger
- Runtime
- 2:42
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Much of Central California is on high alert for fire danger as strong winds whipped through the dry brush over the weekend. Those conditions increase the risk for fire, causing PG&E to issue the year's first public safety power shutoffs with the help of artificial intelligence.
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- Man accused of shooting Fresno PD officer previously convicted of assault
- Runtime
- 3:31
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- The man accused of shooting a Fresno police officer has a history of committing violent crimes, including a felony assault conviction in 2017.
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- Man accused of stabbing 4 people with a sickle appears in Merced County court
- Runtime
- 2:36
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- A man accused of stabbing four people in Merced County in early 2025 appeared in court Monday, where a responding Atwater police officer described a high-speed chase that followed the attacks.
Isidro Chavez Gonzalez is charged in connection with a March 19, 2025, incident in which authorities say he used a sickle, a sharp farming tool, to attack multiple people.
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- California primary candidates make final push as ads and outreach ramp up
- Runtime
- 2:09
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- With two weeks until California's primary elections, candidates are making their final push. Ads are popping up across the state, flooding TV and radio.
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- Teenage suspects in San Diego mosque shooting identified
- Runtime
- 2:47
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Two teenagers, Cain Clark and Caleb Vazquez, are being investigated as the suspected gunmen who opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
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- Teen getaway driver in Caleb Quick's death to remain in juvenile justice system
- Runtime
- 5:38
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- The teenage girl who is the accused getaway driver in the death of Caleb Quick will not be tried as an adult. The girl will remain housed at the juvenile justice center without bail.
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- With high diesel prices, local food trucks finding ways to adjust
- Runtime
- 3:07
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- With the price of diesel fuel approaching $8 a gallon in California, it's making a big dent in the overhead of some businesses, including food trucks.
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- Suspect accused of shooting Fresno PD officer hospitalized with self-inflicted gunshot wound
- Runtime
- 4:51
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Fresno police Chief Mindy Casto confirms the suspect accused of shooting a Fresno Police officer Saturday night has been taken into custody. That suspect, 56-year-old Paul Rodriguez Cisneros, was taken to the hospital with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
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- Court clears way for Avenal recall vote as legal fight continues
- Runtime
- 2:56
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- The future of four sitting Avenal City Council members remains uncertain after a state appeals court cleared the way for a recall election, while the city and Kings County continue to clash over the vote's legality.
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- US is 'reviewing' Mexican consulates, prompting fears they could close
- Runtime
- 3:19
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- A vocal group gathered outside the Mexican Consulate in Fresno, raising concerns about the possible closure of consulates across the country.
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- Fresno County deputy arrested, accused of sexual battery while on duty
- Runtime
- 2:41
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- A Fresno County Sheriff's deputy is on leave and under investigation after being accused of sexual battery while on duty.
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- Deadly fiery Visalia crash believed to be caused by reckless driving: PD
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- A fiery crash in Visalia on Wednesday night, believed to be due to speeding and reckless driving, serves as a grim reminder for locals.
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- Candidates spar in final California gubernatorial debate as primary nears
- Runtime
- 3:04
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- The leading candidates for California governor squared off in what could be their final debate before the primary election.
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- ABC30 Celebrating 70 Years of Serving the Community
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- ABC30 Celebrating 70 Years of Serving the Community
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- Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer proposes $2.55 billion budget for 2026-2027 fiscal year
- Runtime
- 2:53
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer is proposing a $2.55 billion budget for the 2026 to 2027 fiscal year. He says making it balance out has been a challenge.
