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29-year-old Corcoran woman sentenced to 14 years in prison for deadly DUI crash
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- 29-year-old Corcoran woman sentenced to 14 years in prison for deadly DUI crash
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- 2:29
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Tears filled a South Valley courtroom in Porterville, as dozens continue to mourn the loss of three women: 77-year-old Maria Rivas, her 75-year-old sister, Eva Lopez, and 45-year-old Veronica Luna, who is Maria’s daughter. All were killed in a DUI crash on Highway 99 in Pixley, caused by then 22-year-old Brenda Garcia Madrigal, who was driving the wrong way.
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- 10-year-old killed in Fresno crash lost mother at young age, had father battling cancer
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- 2:24
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In 10-year-old Corday Brown's short life, he faced a lot of challenges. He was raised by a single father after his mother died. His father is now battling cancer and will need to bury his young son.
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- Former Sanger police officer to serve life behind bars for sexual assaults while on duty
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- 3:22
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Life behind bars: that's the punishment for former Sanger Police officer J.D. Torrence, who was convicted of sexually assaulting four women while he was on duty.
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- Trump admin links Tylenol use in pregnancy to increased risk of autism
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Many doctors and scientists were reeling Monday after President Donald Trump went on TV to insist that pregnant women should never take Tylenol and revive debunked theories about vaccines and autism.
Trump went beyond his own Food and Drug Administration's more modest advice that doctors "should consider minimizing" the painkiller acetaminophen's use in pregnancy - amid inconclusive evidence about whether too much could be linked to autism.
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- 29-year-old woman sentenced to 14 years in prison for deadly 2018 DUI crash
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- A Corcoran woman learned her fate Monday afternoon for a wrong-way DUI crash that claimed the lives of three women in 2018. https://abc30.com/post/29-year-old-woman-sentenced-14-years-prison-deadly-2018-dui-crash/17868746/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- 10-year-old boy killed in southwest Fresno crash identified
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The Fresno County Sheriff's Office, as well as family friends, have identified 10-year-old Corday Brown as the boy who was hit and killed by a car in southwest Fresno on Sunday.
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- Loved ones remember store clerk shot and killed at Tulare County gas station
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- 2:36
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- It's been four years since 50-year-old Rick Harris was shot and killed at the convenience store he was working at in Goshen. Risk was covering a shift as a store clerk on September 19, 2021, when two men with masks walked into the gas station demanding all the money in the cash register. The Tulare County Sheriff's Office says Rick complied, then the men shot him.
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- Visalia memorial service for Charlie Kirk draws hundreds
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Hundreds gathered in Visalia on Sunday night, where they lit candles and united in prayer to mourn Charlie Kirk. Organizers Sue Jackson and Ann Marie Paden say Kirk supported Tulare-Kings Resources for Life, a pro-life nonprofit.
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- We're Taking Action Together in Central California!
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Thank you for showing up, stepping up, and making a difference. Together, we're Taking Action and building a stronger community—one act of kindness at a time.
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- Brawl breaks out in Fresno Courthouse as prosecutors reveal evidence against three alleged killers
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In what began as a quiet and straightforward court hearing on Thursday, prosecutors revealed their case against three men they say are killers.
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- 66 new American citizens naturalized in ceremony at Yosemite National Park
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Dozens of newly naturalized U.S. citizens took the Oath of Allegiance with a stunning backdrop at Glacier Point in Yosemite on Wednesday. It's the first ceremony of its kind to be held at the national park since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Clovis Police Department now using drones as 'first responders'
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- 2:32
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The Clovis Police Department is now using drones as first responders. Unlike the department's other drones, the Drone First Responders will be pre-positioned across the city to reduce flight times. That means pilots can be miles away without a line of sight. They will fly several hundred feet in the air, making them barely noticeable to those below.
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- Hanford Police officer indicted for excessive use of force that resulted in a man's death
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- 3:05
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- A Hanford Police officer has been indicted for excessive use of force that led to the death of a Hanford man.
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- Killer High: Fentanyl's grip on California | TRAILER
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The fentanyl crisis has taken lives across the Central Valley and the nation. In 2021, ABC30’s Killer High: The Silent Crisis exposed the dangers of this deadly drug. Now, we continue the conversation with Killer High: The Series.
Through powerful personal stories, rare archival footage, and in-depth reporting, we uncover how fentanyl has changed families and communities and what’s being done to fight back.
Watch the first episode now streaming on ABC30.com.
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- Fresno Police response times range from minutes to hours, chief vows change
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- 3:10
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- A new priority is taking shape at the Fresno Police Department, where Police Chief Mindy Casto is making a major push to speed up response times citywide. Data obtained by Action News reveals response times can vary from eight minutes for the most urgent calls to nearly four hours for burglary, auto theft, and child custody disputes.
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- Lottery machine stolen from Delano, then dumped in Fresno County
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- At least two thieves are on the loose after a stolen lottery machine was found dumped on the side of the road in Fresno County. The California State Lottery added that no tickets were taken from the machine.
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- Visalia man sentenced after killing an unhoused man in a wheelchair
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Carlos Manuel Ayala will spend at least 25 years in prison after admitting to killing an unhoused man in a wheelchair back in 2023. Investigators say Ayala shot the victim, Joe, multiple times after repeated confrontations with Ayala and his mother at a convenience store next to their home.
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- Woman accused in Fresno Fig Garden shooting ordered into custody
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- 2:35
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The woman accused of a shooting in Fresno's Fig Garden area weeks ago is now in jail. Fresno County Superior Court Judge Geoffrey Wilson ordered Jennifer Cedano into custody on Monday as she pleaded not guilty to the charges against her.
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- Fresno State lecturer on leave after comment about Charlie Kirk
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- 3:11
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Fresno State placed a lecturer on leave after a video showed her making a disturbing comment about Charlie Kirk's death. A video circulating online appears to show the lecturer making the remark during class.
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- Family identifies 3 children killed in Central California car crash
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Three siblings were killed in a Madera County crash after their minivan ran a stop sign and collided with a semi-truck. Family members identified the victims as 6-year-old Serenity Valenzuela, 15-year-old James Valle and 17-year-old Jezzy Valle.
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- 92-year-old gets birthday wish of meeting Pitbull at Fresno's 'Party in the Park'
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Two years ago, Reggie Moreno's family says she faced serious health problems, bracing for the worst. She had seen Pitbull perform a dozen times and wanted to see the Miami superstar one more time. Pitbull talked with Moreno, even taking the time to leave her with an autograph souvenir and several photos to remember the night.
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- Smokejumpers work to save Giant Sequoias from Garnet Fire
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Smokejumpers are scaling Giant Sequoias to save McKinley Grove from the Garnet Fire, the first in 150 years to reach the area.
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- FBI releases images of person of interest in deadly shooting of Charlie Kirk
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- 2:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The FBI has released images of a person of interest sought in connection with the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk.
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- Charlie Kirk's death raises questions on security at political events
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Just eight days after addressing a packed crowd in Visalia, the outspoken conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during a stop on his national college tour in Utah.
Kirk, the CEO of Turning Point USA, was speaking at Utah Valley University as part of his Prove Me Wrong tour, a series of open forums aimed at fostering debate on college campuses.
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- Charlie Kirk fatally shot while visiting Utah university in 'political assassination,' governor says
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Charlie Kirk, the founder of the conservative youth activist organization Turning Point USA, has died after he was shot during an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
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- President Trump declines to comment on alleged Epstein birthday book letter
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- President Donald Trump declined to comment on the letter he allegedly signed for Jeffrey Epstein's 50th "birthday book" in 2003, calling it a "dead issue" when asked by NBC News. On Monday, Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released an image of the birthday message allegedly sent by Trump, after the panel received documents and communications from Epstein's estate.
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- Magic of Storytelling
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Every story begins somewhere. ABC30, Disney and EECU are teaming up with Donors Choose and First Book to bring magic to classrooms and provide teachers and students with essential supplies and books. Encourage an educator near you to register with First Book at www.firstbook.org/disneybacktoschool #magicofstorytelling
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- China Peak becomes Forest Service base as Garnet Fire explodes in size
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- 3:01
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- With the Garnet Fire forcing evacuations not far from Shaver Lake, the U.S. Forest Service is staging a base to the north. China Peak has rescheduled four weddings as employees prepare for the arrival of nearly 3,000 firefighters. The move to China Peak comes as the fire exploded in size over the weekend, pushing past 50,000 acres.
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- Children mourn California mother shot and killed in domestic violence incident
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- 3:28
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Two Reedley families are mourning their loved ones after a domestic violence incident turned deadly. A memorial is growing in Reedley for 43-year-old Yesennia Rocha. Police say she was killed by her husband, 43-year-old Michael Rocha, in front of family and friends.
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- Shocking video shows Ukrainian woman stabbed to death on Charlotte train
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- A 23-year-old woman was stabbed to death on a Charlotte train over two weeks ago. Now, officials with the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) have released surveillance footage from the incident. The 23-year-old victim was living in Charlotte after fleeing the war in Ukraine with her mother, sister and brother.
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- California man suspected of killing wife dies in shootout with deputies
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- 3:21
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Loved ones gathered to honor a woman who police say was murdered by her husband. The tribute took place hours after the suspect was killed in a shootout with Tulare County Deputies. The man was identified as 43-year-old Michael Rocha.
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- 300 workers detained in Hyundai plant raid to return to South Korea
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- More than 300 South Korean workers detained following a massive immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia will be released and brought home, the South Korean government announced Sunday. The operation was the latest in a long line of workplace raids conducted as part of the Trump administration's mass deportation agenda.
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- Nearly 500 people taken into ICE custody at Hyundai plant in Georgia
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- U.S. immigration authorities have arrested 475 people in a raid on a Hyundai manufacturing site in Georgia, according to a special agent.
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- President Trump will seek 'Department of War' rebrand for Pentagon
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order Friday to rebrand the Department of Defense as the Department of War, his latest effort to project an image of toughness for America's military.
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- Cressman’s General Store rebuilds 5 years after Creek Fire
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- 5:11
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Five years ago, the Creek Fire became one of California’s largest wildfires, burning nearly 380,000 acres and destroying more than 850 homes.
One of the most iconic losses was Cressman’s General Store near Shaver Lake — a landmark that had served the mountain community for more than a century.
Owners Ty and Tara Gillet lost everything when the fire swept through in September 2020. In the years since, they have faced delays, setbacks, and even a cancer diagnosis that put rebuilding on hold.
But they never gave up.
Now, five years later, the foundation has been poured and framing is set to begin. The Gillets are rebuilding Cressman’s bigger than before — with more space, indoor seating, and new ways to serve the community while honoring the history of the store.
This is their story of loss, resilience, and renewal.
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- 'Devastating' health impacts in Central California from wildfire smoke and poor air quality
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- 3:19
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Typically on a clear day, Valley residents can enjoy a scenic view overlooking downtown Fresno, but with several wildfires burning in Fresno County, coupled with the Valley's poor air quality, all the public can see is haze.
Allergists say the wildfire smoke can be devastating on a person's health, especially those with respiratory issues.
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- Wildfire sweeps through a historic California gold-mining town
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- 4:42
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- A wave of lightning strikes ignited dozens of wildfires across Tuolumne and Calaveras counties this week, leaving behind a trail of destruction in the historic town of Chinese Camp.
Once a bustling Gold Rush settlement founded in the 1850s by Chinese miners, Chinese Camp now lies in ruins-its centuries-old structures reduced to smoldering rubble, charred vehicles, and scorched earth.
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- Inside look at Fresno Air Attack Base as crews fight several wildfires
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- 3:21
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- With wildfires raging throughout Central California, firefighters are taking to the skies.
Action News got rare access inside the Fresno Air Attack Base, where several tankers touched down and taxied over to reload and refuel.
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- Jeffrey Epstein survivors speak on Capitol Hill demanding all files be released
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- 2:20
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Through tears, a group of women who say they were victimized by Jeffrey Epstein shared their stories on Capitol Hill as they called on lawmakers to support the release of records that the Department of Justice has so far withheld from Congress.
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- Bobby Salazar handed over passport to help secure jail release: Documents
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- New court documents released show Bobby Salazar handed over his US passport as part of a $1 million bond to secure his release from jail. He's accused of hiring a local motorcycle club member to torch his namesake restaurant on Blackstone in central Fresno last year.
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- Woman convicted for 2021 Fresno murder as teen released on probation
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- 3:19
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- A Fresno family is fighting for change after the gruesome murder of their loved one. The person convicted of killing Sergio Bonboster nearly four years ago is already out on probation and taking college classes because a state law considered her too young to be punished.
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- Trump's National Guard use during LA ICE protests is illegal: Judge
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- A San Francisco judge ruled that Trump's administration violated federal law by sending troops to accompany federal agents on immigration raids in LA.
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- Woman wins more than $300,000 at Eagle Mountain Casino
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- A woman from Bakersfield won a large jackpot at Eagle Mountain Casino.
After playing the Dollar Storm Slot Machine on a $12.50 bet, the Legacy Rewards member won more than $300,000!
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- Tribal Liaison helps protect sacred land as Garnet Fire burns in Fresno County
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- 2:51
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- As firefighters continue to gain containment of the Garnet Fire, there's a man working to conserve tribal land throughout the Sierra Mountains. Charley, who is Native American with a background in firefighting, works with the incident commander to ensure the protection of sacred tribal land.
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- Fresno restaurateur Bobby Salazar released from jail after arrest on arson charges
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Well-known Fresno restaurant owner Robert "Bobby" Salazar was released from the Fresno County Jail Friday evening after spending three nights in custody on federal charges.
Salazar, 63, was arrested on two felony arson-related charges. Prosecutors allege he hired the leader of a local motorcycle gang in April 2024 to set fire to one of his namesake restaurants in central Fresno.
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- Reaction from parents after 6th grader with replica gun arrested at Fresno school
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- 3:20
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Confusion and chaos should never happen in the safety of school, but it did at Fresno Unified's Wilson Elementary. Fresno police rushed to a report of a student armed and aiming what turned out to be a replica gun at the school office.
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- Dine and Dish The Local in Old Town Clovis
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- 3:29
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The Local on Clovis Avenue has become a hot spot in Old Town Clovis.
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- Student taken into custody after standoff with fake gun at Fresno school
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- 4:07
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- A 6th grade student was taken into custody Thursday afternoon after bringing a replica firearm to Wilson Elementary School and later pointing it at officers, according to Fresno Police Chief Mindy Casto. Negotiators were called in, and officers were able to start a conversation with the student. After about 30 minutes, the student put the replica gun down and was taken into custody without further incident. He will receive medical treatment, according to police. Chief Casto says the primary concern was ensuring students were safe and notifying parents that no one else was in danger. All students are safe.
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- Widow of man killed by Fresno Police shares her story of survival
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- 4:54
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The widow of a man shot and killed by Fresno police is speaking only with Action News. Gisela Gonzalez Merical explains it's very complicated. On one hand, she loves her husband and is grateful he made her a wife and mother, which she never thought she would be. On the other side of those feelings, there’s darkness from the trauma of physical and mental abuse.
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- NTSB investigating deadly small plane crash in Merced County
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- 3:05
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Federal investigators are working to determine what caused a small plane to crash in a field south of Los Banos, killing the pilot.
The single-engine Cessna went down Wednesday evening just a few hundred yards from Interstate 5, according to the Merced County Sheriff's Office. The pilot, who was the only person on board, has not been publicly identified.
