ABC30 Action News
Fresno-Madera homeless count rises 9.2% as California sees overall decline
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- Fresno-Madera homeless count rises 9.2% as California sees overall decline
- Runtime
- 2:26
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- The homeless population in Fresno and Madera counties saw a modest increase in the latest Point-in-Time count, even as overall numbers declined across California and the nation.
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- Nithya Raman beats Spencer Pratt to take 2nd spot in LA mayor's race
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- Nithya Raman has defeated Spencer Pratt to advance to a November runoff against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, setting up an unexpected matchup between two Democrats and former political allies.
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- 7.8 magnitude quake in Philippines kills at least 35, sets off tsunami
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- A magnitude 7.8 earthquake has caused destruction in the southern Philippines and set off a 3-foot tsunami. Authorities reported at least 35 deaths.
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- New video shows fight that landed four in jail after California graduation ceremony
- Runtime
- 2:26
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- New video shows the fight among Kerman Police officers, three teens, and a teen's mother after Kerman High School's graduation on Thursday.
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- ABC30 Now LIVE on Disney+
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- The best of Local News is now a part of your Disney+ subscription. Watch ABC30 Action News under the LIVE tab on Disney+ and Everywhere You Stream.
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- Nithya Raman overtakes Spencer Pratt in LA mayor's race
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- California primary election results showed Karen Bass continued to hold a lead in the mayoral race with 35% of the vote, while Nithya Raman overtook Spencer Pratt for second place.
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- Two longtime teachers retire from Liddell Elementary after decades of service
- Runtime
- 2:42
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Mary McHatton and Lisa Papaleo have been fixtures at Liddell Elementary School since it opened in 1998.
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- Kings County takes legal action against Avenal, city denies recall vote
- Runtime
- 2:57
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- The Kings County District Attorney's Office has issued a warning to the city of Avenal, barring recalled officials from spending public funds.
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- Man sentenced to 4 years for selling pill linked to woman's death
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- For the second time in Fresno County, a suspected drug dealer was sentenced for selling a pill that killed another person.
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- Central Valley valedictorian graduates early on a healthcare path
- Runtime
- 3:03
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- From struggling in a traditional high school to graduating early with a 4.3 GPA, one Central Valley teen shares her path to success. https://abc30.com/post/central-valley-valedictorian-graduates-early-healthcare-path/19244441/
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- Central Valley valedictorian graduates early on a healthcare path
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- From struggling in a traditional high school to graduating early with a 4.3 GPA, one Central Valley teen shares her path to success. https://abc30.com/post/central-valley-valedictorian-graduates-early-healthcare-path/19244441/
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- Fresno Ag Hardware celebrates 150 years of serving the community
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- A beloved business in Fresno, Fresno Ag Hardware, is celebrating 150 years of serving the growing community, with a priority on building strong relationships with customers. https://abc30.com/post/fresno-ag-hardware-celebrates-150-years-serving-community/19237311/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Massive warehouse fire damages clubhouse belonging to Fresno motorcycle club
- Runtime
- 1:34
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- Fresno Fire continues its investigation following a massive warehouse fire on "L" and Hamilton just after 3 Thursday afternoon in southeast Fresno. https://abc30.com/post/large-warehouse-fire-erupts-southeast-fresno/19236078/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Two longtime teachers retire from Liddell Elementary after decades of service
- Runtime
- 2:22
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- Mary McHatton and Lisa Papaleo have been fixtures at Liddell Elementary School since it opened in 1998. After more than three decades in the classroom and a combined 74 years of teaching experience, both are retiring together at the end of the school year. https://abc30.com/post/longtime-teachers-retire-liddell-elementary-decades-service/19037814/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Hilton leads, Becerra still in second place in governor's race after latest results drop
- Runtime
- 1:37
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- The next round of election results has dropped. Here's how the race for California governor is shaping up as of Thursday, June 4:
With 57% of the expected vote counted, gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton still leads the pack at 27%. Xavier Becerra stands at 26% and Tom Steyer is at 20%. There are still a lot of votes left to count.
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- Family seeks answers after sentencing delayed in Fresno manslaughter case
- Runtime
- 1:54
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- The family of a man killed in Southwest Fresno left the Fresno County Courthouse without answers as the sentencing for the man convicted in his death was delayed. Faustino Mancilla was shot and killed days after his 24th birthday in October 2025.
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- Fight breaks out during California graduation ceremony, 5 arrested
- Runtime
- 2:39
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- A fight broke out during a graduation ceremony for Kings Canyon Unified School District's alternative education programs, leading to multiple arrests and disrupting what was meant to be a milestone event for students.
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- The race for California Governor continues to narrow
- Runtime
- 2:46
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- The final results for the primary election for California governor are coming into focus. What started as a crowded race with 61 candidates now has three fighting for two spots.
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- Fresno man faces murder, torture charges after woman found in canal
- Runtime
- 2:17
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- 48-year-old Boshay Ware appeared in court Wednesday morning for his arraignment, three days after his arrest in connection with a deadly May attack that left one woman dead and another man missing. https://abc30.com/post/fresno-man-faces-murder-torture-charges-woman-found-canal/19229724/
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- The latest as the race for California's next governor narrows
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- As of 7 p.m. on Wednesday, 56% of the votes have been counted for the primary election in the race for California governor.
Steve Hilton is leading the pack at 28%, followed by Xavier Becerra at 26% and Tom Steyer at 20%.
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- Ten hostages rescued after overnight California standoff; suspect killed
- Runtime
- 2:25
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- Ten hostages are safe after a tense 15-hour standoff at a downtown Bakersfield bank ended early Wednesday with the death of the suspect, authorities said. https://abc30.com/post/ten-hostages-rescued-overnight-california-standoff-suspect-killed/19230032/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Suspect dead, 10 hostages free after 15-hour standoff in Bakersfield: PD
- Runtime
- 2:08
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- A 41-year-old suspect is dead and all 10 hostages are free after a 15-hour standoff inside an office building in Bakersfield, California, police said.
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- Becerra, Hilton remain close in California governor's race
- Runtime
- 7:18
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Here's the latest on the primary election results across California, including a tight race between Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton.
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- New federal rules could put up to 40,000 Fresno CalFresh recipients at risk
- Runtime
- 2:45
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- As of Monday, CalFresh recipients have to meet new federal qualifications to continue to receive their benefits. H-R1, known as the "Big Beautiful Bill," now requires able-bodied adults between ages 18 and 64 without dependents to provide proof of employment, school attendance, community engagement or qualify for an exemption.
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- 69 arrested in crackdown that targeted Mexican Mafia and Sureño gang members, FCSO says
- Runtime
- 3:02
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Law enforcement agencies across the Central Valley carried out a sweeping operation that resulted in 69 arrests and the seizure of dozens of firearms, narcotics and cash.
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- Community mourns 18-year-old killed in Visalia graduation party shooting
- Runtime
- 3:22
- Date posted
- 23 days 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
- 23 days 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
- 23 days 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
- 26 days 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
- 26 days 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
- 26 days 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
- Runtime
- 2:43
- Date posted
- 27 days 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
- 27 days 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
- Runtime
- 3:01
- Date posted
- 28 days 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
- Runtime
- 2:40
- Date posted
- 28 days 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
- 28 days 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
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 28 days 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
- 28 days 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
- 28 days 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
- 29 days 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
- 29 days 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
- 29 days 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
- 30 days 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
- Runtime
- 2:43
- Date posted
- 30 days 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
- 30 days 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
- 30 days 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
- 1 month 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
- 1 month 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
- 1 month 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
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Fresno Measure C extension faces full signature count after duplicates found, determining if transportation tax measure qualifies for November ballot.
