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Gas prices surge to highest levels since start of Iran war
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- Gas prices surge to highest levels since start of Iran war
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- 3:29
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- 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
- 2 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
- 2 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
- 2 months ago
- Description
- 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
- 2 months ago
- Description
- 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
- 2 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
- 2 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
- 2 months ago
- Description
- 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
- 2 months ago
- Description
- 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
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 2 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
- 2 months ago
- Description
- 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
- 2 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
- 2 months ago
- Description
- 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
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- 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
- 2 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
- 2 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
- 2 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
- 2 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
- 2 months ago
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- 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
- 2 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
- 2 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
- 2 months ago
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- 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
- 2 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
- 2 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
- 2 months ago
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- Family and fellow law enforcement gathered on Tuesday to honor the life of Tulare County Detective Randy Hoppert.
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- Final radio call made for fallen Tulare County Detective Randy Hoppert
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- LISTEN: An end-of-watch radio call is made for fallen Tulare County Sheriff's Detective Randy Hoppert during the final moments of his funeral on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Detective Hoppert was killed in the line of duty on April 9 while responding to a call for support during an eviction notice at a home in Porterville. https://abc30.com/post/remembering-randy-hoppert-funeral-service-fallen-tulare-county-deputy/18978385/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- 34-year-old man killed in head-on crash while delivering DoorDash, family says
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Exclusive video captures the moments before a deadly head-on crash in Los Banos that killed 34-year-old Michael Qualls while he was delivering for DoorDash.
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- Former Merced County Deputy Sheriff hospitalized after tornado destroys Texas home
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- 2:43
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Merced County Sheriff's Office is calling on its community to support Former Deputy Sheriff Daryl Allen after his home was leveled and his family was hospitalized by a tornado.
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- California's billionaire tax proposal likely to qualify for Nov. ballot
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A California proposal to tax billionaires and raise $100B to offset Medicaid cuts has gathered enough signatures for the November ballot.
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- Fresno State bans electric scooters, bikes and skateboards on campus
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- 2:34
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Fresno State will ban the use of electric scooters, bikes and skateboards on campus beginning with the start of the fall semester, citing safety concerns and a rise in accidents involving motorized vehicles.
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- 'Foos in Medicine' inspire Valley students at Reedley College conference
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Nearly 1,000 aspiring STEM professionals packed Reedley College to hear the inspiring story of Alexis Alemán and Irvin Garcia, the creators of the popular "Foos in Medicine" on social media.
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- Former F-15 pilot describes dangers of a detached jet canopy
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- 3:20
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A retired U.S. Air Force colonel says he's grateful a pilot is alive after Saturday's in-flight emergency for a Fresno-based fighter jet. The F15 lost its canopy somewhere over the Sierra Nevada mountains after it took part in a flyover at the Clovis Rodeo.
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- White House correspondents' dinner shooting suspect Cole Allen to be arraigned Monday
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Cole Allen, the suspect in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, is expected to be arraigned Monday.
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- Body-camera video shows arrest of Reedley man accused of Dinuba double homicide
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- 2:45
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Newly released body-camera video shows Dinuba police arresting a 43-year-old Reedley man accused of killing his ex-wife and her new boyfriend.
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- 3 tornadoes officially touched down in Central California Tuesday, NWS confirms
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- 6:03
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A Storm Survey Team report from the National Weather Service in Hanford confirms three tornadoes officially touched down in Central California on Tuesday.
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- Videos show strong winds slamming into beloved meat market in Terra Bella
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- 3:28
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Surveillance cameras captured the moments of strong winds hitting Reynoso Meat Market in Terra Bella on Tuesday evening.
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- Storm chaser travels 10 hours to Central Valley, captures tornado up close
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- 4:14
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A man from Portland, Oregon, caught the moments an EF-1 tornado formed along Highway 168 near Clovis on Tuesday evening. DL Scales of West Coast Storm Chasers says Monday, he started driving towards the Central Valley, intentionally trying to put himself in the path of the storm with the custom vehicle he used to chase it.
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- Newsom won't back a specific Democrat primary candidate for CA governor
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- While Gov. Gavin Newsom was in Central California on Wednesday, he was asked if he would endorse a particular candidate for California's next governor.
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- Final witness called in transfer hearing for Caleb Quick suspect
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- On Tuesday, a Fresno County judge heard the final bit of evidence in the high-stakes transfer hearing for the girl accused in the death of Caleb Quick.
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- Two tornadoes touch down in Fresno County, National Weather Service confirms
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- 9:14
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Comments from the National Weather Service on their local storm report indicate that two tornadoes touched down in the Central Valley on Tuesday afternoon.
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- NWS says tornado is responsible for tearing apart Atwater home
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Unbelievable damage to an Atwater home is now believed to be caused by a terrifying twister. North Valley neighbors are still wrapping their heads around it.
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- Tornado destroys barn and topples trees on Clovis property
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- 2:32
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- In a matter of seconds, the horse barn of Don Wright's family was lifted by strong wind gusts and sent flying through the air, landing yards short of their home. The property is located off Highway 168. A video taken near Academy Avenue shows the dark funnel cloud as it left behind a trail of destruction.
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- Tornado warning expires for Fresno, Madera County
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Cellphone video captured by Alfredo Guerra shows a funnel cloud near Shaw Avenue and Highway 99 on Tuesday afternoon. A tornado warning was issued for parts of Fresno and Madera, but has since expired.
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- Former Fresno Arts Council employee pleads guilty to fraud in $1.8 million 'scheme
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- 2:58
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The woman accused of stealing $1.8 million from the Fresno Arts Council walked into federal court in Fresno on Monday. Inside, Suliana Caldwell pleaded guilty to wire fraud.
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- Housing Watch: Quieter Spring market compared to past trends
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Spring is typically a time when home buying picks up. With high home prices and high mortgage interest rates, that has not been the case this season.
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- City of Clovis votes to raise water rates by 60% over 3 years
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- 2:57
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Water bills are going up in the City of Clovis. Starting January of 2027, ratepayers can expect a 21% jump, then another 21% the next year, and in year three an additional 18%, for a total of 60% over the next three years.
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- Storms and heavy mountain snow expected this afternoon in Central California
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- 2:49
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A quick storm system is moving into Central California that is forecast to bring possible thunderstorms and heavy mountain snow. Here's what Christine Gregory is tracking.
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- Heavy rainfall and mountain snow headed for Central California
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- After a warmer weekend, prepare for heavy rainfall and mountain snow on Tuesday in Central California. Here’s what Meteorologist Christine Gregory is tracking.
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- Fresno cancer survivor meets life-saving stem cell donor at runDisney event
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- 1:17
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- An emotional moment this week for a Fresno cancer survivor included a little Disney magic.
Abby Hudak had a chance to meet the stem cell donor who saved her life. The Fresno woman underwent a life-saving transplant in 2023.
This week, she met Lewis Haggerty of Scotland while in Florida for the 2026 "runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend" at the Walt Disney World resort.
The complete strangers found out they were a match through an online blood stem cell donor registry.
After many big hugs and conversations filled with deep gratitude, Abby and Lewis took part in a 5k run together Friday morning.
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- 5 years later, justice handed down in fentanyl death of Olivia Patla
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- 2:34
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Five years later, Lakota Wakley learned his fate in court after a drug he sold took the life of Olivia Patla.
