ABC30 Action News
Fresno County deputy arrested, accused of sexual battery while on duty
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- Fresno County deputy arrested, accused of sexual battery while on duty
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- A Fresno County sheriff's deputy has been arrested after accusations of sexual battery were made against him. Police say the incident happened on Sunday, May 10, in Fresno when Alejandro Apodaca was on duty.
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- Concerns raised as CIF track championships approach without clarity on transgender athlete policy
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- 2:48
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- As the CIF State Track and Field Championships draw near, officials in Clovis say questions remain unresolved over how transgender athlete participation will be handled this year.
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- Fresno Unified reassigns hundreds of employees amid declining enrollment
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Fresno Unified is reassigning hundreds of employees amid declining enrollment and budget pressures, with impacts to schools still unclear.
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- Fresno County Board of Supervisors votes to block Pride Month activities at local libraries
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- 3:04
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- In a 3-2 vote, the Fresno County Board of Supervisors has blocked Fresno County libraries from participating in Pride Month activities.
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- Families distressed after vases are stolen from Fresno cemetery graves
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- 3:38
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Families visiting loved ones at Fresno Memorial Gardens Cemetery over the weekend were met with a painful discovery: dozens of flower vases had been stolen from gravesites, leaving many feeling disheartened and devastated.
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- Fresno Unified employees may have to kick others out of a job to keep their own
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- 3:01
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- More than 200 Fresno Unified School District employees face layoffs, displacement or reduced roles after the school board approved workforce reductions tied to declining enrollment and budget concerns.
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- President Trump arrives in China for summit with Xi Jinping
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Trump arrived in Beijing for his hotly anticipated talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the Iran war, trade and U.S. arms sales to Taiwan.
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- 2 people killed in fire in utility vault in Downtown Fresno, officials say
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Two people are dead after a fire in a bridge utility vault in Downtown Fresno. Fresno Fire Chief Billy Alcorn says it appears the unhoused were trying to live in the vault and may have gained access to it by digging through the side of the bridge.
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- Clovis police target unsafe e-bike use amid rise in juvenile incidents
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- 3:02
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Clovis police are stepping up enforcement and urging safer riding habits as incidents involving electric bikes and similar vehicles increase, particularly among juveniles.
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- Fresno could see first triple-digit temperature day of 2026
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- 2:02
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The Central Valley could see its first triple-digit temperature day of 2026 on Tuesday.
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- 70 Years of ABC30 | FULL SHOW
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- 29:58
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- For 70 years, the stories of Central California have been told through the lens of ABC30.
From the early days of black-and-white television to the birth of Action News, this special takes you behind the scenes of the station’s biggest moments, legendary journalists, unforgettable promos, and the community that made it all possible.
Hear from the people who built the legacy, covered history as it happened, and helped make ABC30 a part of generations of Valley families.
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- Amazon says it won't sell e-bikes in CA that exceed state speed limits
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- After several deadly crashes, Amazon says it will no longer allow California sales of certain e-bikes that can go faster than state speed limits.
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- American tests positive for Hantavirus, HHS says
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The Department of Health and Human Services released a statement on Sunday saying one American has tested positive for hantavirus as the plane with 18 MV Hondius passengers is headed to the U.S.
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- Madera County couple is figuring out their next steps after fire destroys home
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- 2:48
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- A Madera County couple is working to recover after a fire destroyed their home and sent one person to the hospital as he attempted to save a service animal.
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- Rising diesel prices strain Central Valley farmers and truckers
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- 3:14
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Rising diesel prices are putting financial pressure on farmers and truck drivers in California's Central Valley, forcing some to adjust operations and add surcharges in an effort to keep up with costs.
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- Madera County couple is figuring out their next steps after fire destroys home
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- A Madera County couple is working to recover after a fire destroyed their home and sent one person to the hospital as he attempted to save a service animal. https://abc30.com/post/madera-county-couple-is-figuring-steps-fire-destroys-home/19067918/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Yokuts Valley serial killer sentenced to life for three 'nightmare' murders
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- 2:37
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- A convicted killer learned his sentence on Friday while coming face-to-face with one of his victims' daughters.
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- Yokuts Valley serial killer sentenced to life for three 'nightmare' murders
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- A convicted killer learned his sentence on Friday while coming face-to-face with one of his victims' daughters. https://abc30.com/post/yokuts-valley-serial-killer-sentenced-life-nightmare-murders/19066070/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Defendant changes plea before video of deadly Fresno crash unsealed
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Steve Garcia pleaded no contest Thursday to a felony hit-and-run charge that caused the death of Paul Sanchez, moments before a court hearing was set to include new evidence and witness testimony.
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- CA to provide free diapers to newborns leaving hospitals
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- California families welcoming newborns will soon receive hundreds of free diapers under a first-in-the-nation program announced Friday by Gov. Newsom.
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- Bear cub spotted roaming Northwest Fresno neighborhood
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- 3:20
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- A young yearling bear cub was caught on surveillance camera roaming a northwest Fresno neighborhood early Thursday morning, surprising residents and prompting a response from wildlife officials.
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- California health agencies monitoring hantavirus outbreak
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- 2:59
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has activated its Emergency Operations Center and classified a hantavirus outbreak as a Level 3 response, the agency's lowest level of emergency activation, signaling a low risk to the general public.
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- Downtown Fresno sports revival takes shape with hockey return, new soccer stadium
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The city of Fresno is continuing to be revamped. Downtown will soon be home to the Fresno Falcons once again. Come October, for the first time in 17 years, the blue and gold will hit the ice.
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- Hanford community mourns aspiring boxer killed in murder-suicide
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- 2:52
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- People across the South Valley shared their sorrow for the loss of a promising and talented young boxer. Hanford Police say Adrian Valdovinos became a victim of domestic violence after he was shot and killed by his girlfriend's ex-husband.
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- Man found guilty on all counts for running illegal biolab in Reedley
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- 2:57
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- A federal jury in Sacramento convicted the former Clovis resident and Chinese national at the center of an international case. The man was found guilty of fraudulently selling COVID tests and operating an illegal bio-lab in Fresno County.
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- Gas prices surge to highest levels since start of Iran war
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- 3:29
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Gas prices have climbed to their highest levels since the start of the war with Iran, raising concerns about prolonged economic strain amid ongoing global supply disruptions.
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- Parents of teen killed in crash while riding moped scooter speak out
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- 3:21
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The parents of the young boy killed in a crash while riding his motorized vehicle Friday night are speaking publicly for the first time.
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- Vigil at Fresno State honors missing, murdered Indigenous women
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- 3:08
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Families, Central California tribes and community members gathered to honor Indigenous women, girls and relatives whose missing or murder cases remain unresolved.
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- Candidates clash over affordability, health care in California governor's race debate
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Candidates in California's crowded race for governor clashed over affordability and health care Tuesday night during a high-stakes debate, using the forum to draw sharp contrasts as voters prepare to narrow the field ahead of the June 2 primary election.
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- Hanford man kills ex-wife's boyfriend before shooting himself in murder-suicide
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- 3:47
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- A deadly triangle in Hanford leaves two men dead -- one of them was an aspiring boxer. Police say the other man was the suspect in a murder-suicide, leaving a woman in the middle.
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- Recent e-bike crashes raise questions about parental responsibility
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- 3:13
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- E-bikes and e-scooters have become increasingly common and are a convenient way for people to get around. But it also poses risks to both riders and the public.
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- 70 Years of ABC30 | TRAILER
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- For 70 years, ABC30 has been part of the fabric of Central California.
From its humble beginnings in a small Fresno warehouse to becoming the Valley’s longtime news leader, this special takes you behind the scenes of Action News. Hear from the journalists who built it, the iconic voices who defined it, and the moments that brought an entire community together.
Through decades of breaking news, unforgettable stories, and deep connections with viewers, ABC30 has remained focused on one mission, telling the stories that matter most.
Join us as we celebrate 70 years of trust, legacy, and community.
Watch the full ABC30 70th Anniversary Special, airing Sunday May 10 at 6:30pm on ABC30.
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- Witness speaks after 25-year-old man drowns at Millerton Lake
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- 2:17
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- A witness is giving more insight into the drowning of a 25-year-old man at Millerton Lake.
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- Witness speaks after 25-year-old man drowns at Millerton Lake
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- A witness is giving more insight into the drowning of a 25-year-old man at Millerton Lake.
The Madera County Sheriff's Office said Everardo Apantipan died at the hospital after being pulled from the water Saturday afternoon, despite emergency response efforts to save him.
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- 13-year-old killed, 12-year-old hospitalized following crash in northwest Fresno, police say
- Runtime
- 2:33
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Video obtained by Action News captured the moment just before two children were hit by a truck while riding a moped scooter around 10:30 Friday night.
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- 10-year-old boy dies after being struck by truck while riding bicycle in Atwater
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- 2:47
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- A 10-year-old boy died after being struck by a truck while riding a bicycle Tuesday evening in Atwater, according to police. The crash remains under investigation.
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- Good Sports: Bullard's Sam Makely relearns walking and baseball in hospital after traumatic crash
- Runtime
- 3:40
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- This season, Bullard first baseman Sam Makely has hit two home runs. Less than a year ago, he couldn't even walk on his own.
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- Historic Highway 41 widening project begins in Madera County
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- 2:40
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Major changes are underway for a stretch of Highway 41 in Madera County, where construction has begun on a long-planned expansion project aimed at improving a key transportation corridor.
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- 4-year-old Lemoore boy granted wish, joins Avengers as recruit at Disneyland
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- A young cancer survivor from Lemoore is living his dream during this Disney Week of Wishes.
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- What is Flex Fuel?
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- As the war in Iran rages on, gas prices have hit their highest point in four years.
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- Dine and Dish: Branch Breakfast Company in northwest Fresno
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- 3:35
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Stephanie and Brett Cardoza offer everything from sweet to savory at Branch Breakfast at Marks and Herndon in northwest Fresno.
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- CHP air operations catch two suspected copper wire thieves in the act near high-speed rail overpass
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- 3:15
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- California Highway Patrol air operations spotted and helped stop an alleged copper wire theft in progress late Tuesday near a high-speed rail overpass in Fresno.
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- Brawl breaks out at softball game between Central East and Clovis High Schools
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- 3:07
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- A fight broke out after a close high school softball game between the Central East High Bengals and the Clovis High Cougars. The CIF said its bylaws already address spectator behavior, but new rules are being considered to specifically address fans who enter the court or field during games.
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- What SCOTUS ruling on Voting Rights Act could mean for CA Prop 50
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- 2:59
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The decision released by the Supreme Court has opened a major conversation across the country about what Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act means, and how it should be addressed moving forward. This is a midterm election looming -- one that could change the power structure of Congress.
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- Multiple Central California high schools locked down after hoax bomb threats
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Several Central Valley high schools were placed on lockdown on Wednesday after law enforcement agencies responded to a series of bomb threats that authorities later determined were hoaxes.
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- Tuberculosis exposure confirmed at Justin Garza High School in Fresno County
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- 2:56
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Health officials have confirmed a tuberculosis exposure at Justin Garza High School in Fresno County. Officials say there is one active case of the infection with someone at the school. They did not specify if it was a student or a staff member.
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- Porterville man accused of setting his wife on fire will stand trial
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- 3:22
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- A Tulare County Superior Court judge ruled a Porterville man will stand trial. 36-year-old Sean Hofmann is accused of multiple charges, including attempted murder, after allegedly setting his wife on fire.
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- Clovis Unified bus driver honored for heroic response during emergency
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- A Clovis Unified School Bus Driver received a special statewide recognition for her heroic actions in 2025. Silvia Neri got her students off the school bus after it suddenly caught fire.
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- Fresno joins other US cities to celebrate America's 250th anniversary
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- 2:20
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- On Monday, the City of Fresno unveiled its plans to join Americans across the country in celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, with a focus on bringing the community together.
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- Tulare County Detective Randy Hoppert laid to rest after line of duty death
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- 3:29
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Family and fellow law enforcement gathered on Tuesday to honor the life of Tulare County Detective Randy Hoppert.
