ABC30 Action News
Man sentenced 28 years to life in prison for shooting at Fresno Police officers
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- Man sentenced 28 years to life in prison for shooting at Fresno Police officers
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- 41-year-old Bradley Nicholson was sentenced to 28 years to life behind bars on Thursday afternoon inside a Fresno County Courtroom. His charges are attempted murder of a police officer and assault on a peace officer after firing his weapon at two Fresno Police officers on December 7, 2025.
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- Iran fully opens Strait of Hormuz, President Trump says
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- President Donald Trump has announced that Iran is fully opening the Strait of Hormuz, in a post on social media. Despite Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump said the U.S. blockade on Iran will remain in effect.
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- Sold-out Visalia Rawhide game honors fallen Tulare County Sheriff's Deputy
- Runtime
- 2:40
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- It was a sold-out crowd Thursday night as hundreds of baseball fans filled the seats inside Valley Strong Ballpark in Downtown Visalia.
A community gathered in its grief to remember the life of fallen Tulare County Sheriff's Deputy Randy Hoppert.
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- Psychologists testify in transfer hearing for teen girl accused in Caleb Quick's death
- Runtime
- 2:38
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- On Thursday, a key expert testifying in the case of a teen girl prosecutors want tried as an adult for the death of Caleb Quick.
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- Singer D4vd arrested in connection with murder of Celeste Rivas, LAPD says
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- D4vd has been arrested in connection with the murder of a teenager found dead in a Tesla registered to the singer, police said on Thursday.
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- Police investigating deadly shooting at Merced apartment complex
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- 2:46
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- An investigation is underway in Merced after a 28-year-old man was shot to death Tuesday night, and his killer is on the loose. Police say the attack happened just after at the Grand Resort Apartments on Devonwood Drive at Meadows Avenue.
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- Title
- Northwest Fresno school area gets county's first HAWK crosswalk
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A new high‑intensity activated crosswalk is now operating in northwest Fresno, aiming to improve pedestrian safety near an elementary school.
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- Fresno Police launches its 'Drone as First Responder' program
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Fresno Police Chief Mindy Casto announced the department's "Drone as First Responder" program. Fresno Police have utilized conventional drones in the fight against crime since 2019 but says this program goes a step further.
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- Judge advances teen girl's transfer hearing in Caleb Quick murder case
- Runtime
- 3:09
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A transfer hearing will go forward for the teen girl accused of being the getaway driver in the murder of Caleb Quick. A judge ruled there is "overwhelming circumstantial evidence" to see if she should be tried as an adult.
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- Candidates react to Eric Swalwell's resignation, new sexual assault claims
- Runtime
- 2:53
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Eric Swalwell's congressional career, like his campaign for governor, is officially over.
The bombshell allegations against the former Bay Area representative continued in Los Angeles that morning, where former model Lonna Drewes came forward with claims that Swalwell drugged and raped her in his hotel room in 2018.
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- Text messages, online searches connected to Caleb Quick's death shown in court
- Runtime
- 3:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The teen girl accused in the killing of Caleb Quick faced a judge Tuesday as disturbing new surveillance video, phone data and testimony were revealed.
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- Duncan Polytechnical rock climbing team helps students build strength and confidence
- Runtime
- 2:38
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Long before sunrise, students at Duncan Polytechnical High are already scaling walls, pushing past fear and testing their physical and mental limits.
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- 77-year-old man killed in Selma mobile home fire identified
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The man killed in a mobile home fire in Selma has been identified as 77-year-old Refugio Ramirez.
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- Community, law enforcement rally around Tulare County sheriff's office after deputy's death
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Support continues to pour in across the Valley following the line‑of‑duty death of Tulare County Sheriff's Deputy Randy Hoppert. Local agencies and community members are stepping up to support the sheriff's office and Hoppert's family.
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- Century-old Merced courthouse redwood reborn as bear sculpture
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A dying redwood tree outside Merced's historic courthouse is gaining new life through art after county officials partnered with a local wood carver to preserve part of the century-old tree.
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- South Valley doctor warn residents to stay alert for rattlesnakes as weather warms up
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- California is home to different kinds of snakes, including many species of rattlesnakes, and doctors say the risk of bites rises as temperatures rise.
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- Signatures submitted to replace Measure C on November ballot
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- 2:58
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Supporters of the "Better Roads, Safe Streets" transportation measure rallied outside the Fresno County elections office on Tuesday before submitting more than 30,000 signatures to qualify the proposal for the November ballot.
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- Man shot by ICE in Patterson is now in FBI custody according to attorney
- Runtime
- 3:12
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The attorney for 36-year-old Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez says he was taken out of the hospital Monday afternoon and directly into FBI custody following a warrant.
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- Eric Swalwell resigns from Congress, denies sexual assault allegations
- Runtime
- 2:41
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- After passionate denial, Bay Area representative Eric Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress on Monday.
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- Witnesses say Livingston man shot mother of one of his children, then himself
- Runtime
- 3:25
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Officers responded to reports of shots fired at the intersection of North Main Street and Olive Avenue in Livingston just before 2 p.m. on Sunday.
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- Watching Your Wallet: Getting a head start on your 2026 taxes
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The looming April 15 deadline to file your 2025 taxes is a good reminder that it's never too early to get your paperwork in order.
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- Crucial hearing to begin Tuesday for teen accused in Caleb Quick's killing
- Runtime
- 2:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- On Monday, one of the teens accused in the killing of Caleb Quick last April arrived at the Fresno County Courthouse for a crucial court hearing, in which a judge must now decide if the girl will be tried as an adult or remain in the juvenile system.
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- Community rallies to honor fallen Tulare County Sheriff's Office Deputy Randy Hoppert
- Runtime
- 3:17
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Remembering and honoring Tulare County Deputy Randy Hoppert is top of mind for many in the Central Valley.
Hoppert was shot and killed while serving an eviction notice in Porterville last Thursday.
The tragedy is weighing heavily on the community as Hoppert leaves behind a pregnant wife and family.
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- Valley wine producers adapt as consumption drops and costs rise
- Runtime
- 1:49
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Recent Valley rain isn't troubling winegrape growers, but falling demand has led to vineyard removals as the industry faces economic and consumer headwinds.
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- Nancy Osborne, beloved Action News anchor and trailblazer, dies at 78
- Runtime
- 3:20
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Nancy Osborne, the beloved anchor who graced the Central California airwaves for nearly 40 years, has died at 78 years old.
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- Suspect in Tulare County deputy's killing was allegedly upset over eviction
- Runtime
- 3:32
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The suspect in the deadly shooting of Tulare County sheriff's deputy Randy Hoppert was allegedly upset over being evicted from his home of 20 years.
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- 'He shot and killed one of my friends': Tulare Co. Sheriff Mike Boudreaux speaks on deputy's death
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux sat down with Action News one day after one of his deputies was shot and killed in the line of duty.
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- An inside look at how allied agencies helped in Porterville deadly standoff
- Runtime
- 3:34
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Nearby Central Valley agencies were ready to provide help during the seven-hour standoff that turned deadly in Porterville on Thursday.
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- Rep. Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for CA governor amid sexual assault allegations
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- California Rep. Eric Swalwell announced he is suspending his campaign for governor on Sunday amid allegations of sexual misconduct by four women.
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- Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux speaks on deputy's death
- Runtime
- 14:15
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux sat down with Action News one day after one of his deputies was shot and killed in the line of duty.
Detective Randy Hoppert was shot and killed Thursday by David Morales while serving a search warrant at a home on Brian Avenue near North Salisbury Street.
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- Prepare for thunderstorms and heavy rainfall this weekend in Central California
- Runtime
- 2:16
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Get ready for a round of storms in Central California this weekend. Here's a look at your Accuweather forecast from the ABC30 weather team.
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- Continuing coverage of Tulare County deputy killed in Porterville
- Runtime
- 5:35
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Authorities said the suspect, identified as 59-year-old David Morales, barricaded himself inside the home and was believed to be armed with a high-powered rifle. Multiple shots were exchanged. Detective Randy Hoppert was struck, and after a tactical rescue, he was taken to Sierra View Medical Center in Porterville, where he later died.
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- FULL COVERAGE: Deputy killed in Porterville shooting, suspect also dead, Tulare County sheriff says
- Runtime
- 9:36
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Full team coverage from Action News Live at Eleven after a Tulare County Sheriff's deputy was shot and killed in Porterville on Thursday.
Continuing coverage can be found on abc30.com
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- Porterville school campuses secured during ongoing deputy‑involved shooting response
- Runtime
- 3:04
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Three Porterville Unified School District campuses remain secured as law enforcement continues responding to an active and dangerous situation nearby involving a barricaded suspect and an officer-involved shooting.
Westfield Elementary, Sequoia Middle School, and Monache High School are in a secure status, meaning school doors are locked due to a law enforcement situation in the area. District officials say students and staff are safe on campus.
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- BREAKING: One deputy shot and killed in active Porterville shooting, Tulare County sheriff says
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux confirms a deputy was shot and killed in Porterville Thursday.
The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office was serving an eviction notice at a home near Brian Lane and Newcomb Street around 10:20 a.m. when suspect David Morales opened fire.
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- Attorney says man shot by ICE in Stanislaus County is not gang member
- Runtime
- 3:45
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The attorney and fiancée of a man shot by ICE agents in Stanislaus County are pushing back on ICE's claims that he is a gang member in El Salvador.
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- Deputy shot during an active shooting in Porterville, officials say
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux says one deputy has been shot in Porterville. The Tulare County Sheriff's Office was serving an eviction notice to a home near Brian Lane and Newcomb Street around 10:20 a.m. on Thursday, when someone fired shots at them.
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- Attorneys gear up for critical hearing in Caleb Quick's murder case
- Runtime
- 2:17
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- One of the teens accused of gunning down 18-year-old Caleb Quick at a Clovis McDonald's last April returned to juvenile court. It comes just days before a crucial hearing for his alleged accomplice.
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- Valley congress members react to US, Iran ceasefire
- Runtime
- 3:44
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The common theme among Central Valley congress members is a hope that this two‑week ceasefire will lead to lasting peace.
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- New York Times reporter behind bombshell report on Cesar Chavez speaks out
- Runtime
- 2:50
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Sarah Hurtes is one of the investigative reporters behind the story. She is now speaking out about the process to compile evidence that supported the accusations against the late labor leader.
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- Convicted DUI driver sentenced to 17 years for the death of Hanford mother
- Runtime
- 2:45
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A Hanford man whose drunk driving led to the death of a local mother went before a judge for his sentencing. He also faced the victim’s family.
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- Local family reacts to two-week ceasefire deal between Iran and US
- Runtime
- 1:06
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Action News spoke with Parvin Malek, who is part of the 'Iranian Culture and Art Club' in Fresno.
She says she has fears over the ceasefire decision, saying it just gives the countries time to regroup and get stronger to fight.
Malek has a brother in Iran. She says trying to get in communication with him is a difficult process
Malek says she worries if bombing continues, it will ruin the entire country's history, infrastructure and civilized people. She adds it could put a further strain on electricity and water power.
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- Ex-FedEx driver pleads guilty to killing girl after making delivery
- Runtime
- 1:48
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A former FedEx driver pleaded guilty Tuesday to killing a 7-year-old girl after delivering a Christmas gift to her Texas home.
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- ICE involved in shooting in Stanislaus County, officials confirm
- Runtime
- 3:13
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- An investigation is underway after a shooting involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Stanislaus County on Tuesday morning. According to acting ICE Director Todd Lyons, agents were attempting to arrest a known gang member during a targeted traffic stop when the man "weaponized his vehicle" and attempted to run over an officer.
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- Driver turns himself in following canal crash that killed mother and son in central Fresno: PD
- Runtime
- 2:37
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Community members are remembering a Fresno mother and her young son who both died in a Central Fresno crash. A suspected hit-and-run driver is now in custody in connection with their deaths.
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- Clovis East Career Technical Education Emergency Response program earns national accreditation
- Runtime
- 2:38
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Clovis East High School's Career Technical Education Emergency Response program is celebrating a national recognition for its fire tech courses.
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- California drivers continue to feel pain at the pump amid Iran war
- Runtime
- 3:06
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The price at the pump has been increasing since the war with Iran erupted in late February. Gas prices from last week in the Central Valley stayed between $5.62 to $5.72.
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- Woman and 9-year-old son dead after crash that sent car into canal in central Fresno
- Runtime
- 3:00
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A mother and son are both dead after a crash in Central Fresno. Investigators say a Honda Pilot hit her SUV, sending it into the Dry Creek Canal off McKinley Avenue near Highway 41.
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- Title
- Fresno police launches Violence Suppression Operation amid spike in violent crime
- Runtime
- 2:50
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The Fresno Police Department launched a violent crime suppression operation over the weekend, and Chief Mindy Casto says it's getting results.
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- Friends remember woman who died in Porterville house fire
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A boarded-up home is all that remains of a Porterville house after a fire Saturday morning.
Friends say Janet Gates lived at the home on Corona Drive and Park Street.
