Kate Nemarich
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Journalist at ABC30 in Fresno
Clovis is getting ready to host the California Interscholastic Federation Track and Field Championships this weekend, but with it comes controversy. President Trump is threatening to cut federal funding to the state because a transgender athlete is competing.
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Trump threatens to withhold federal funding to California over transgender athlete
The track and stands at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Clovis sat empty Tuesday afternoon, offering no hint of the controversy brewing ahead of the California Interscholastic Federation Track and Field ...
https://abc30.com/post/trump-threatens-withhold-federal-funding-california-transgender-athlete/16568401/
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Monday, the Fresno Memorial Gardens held its 62nd Annual V-F-W Memorial Day Service. There were more than 1,400 full-sized American Flags flying in the gardens, which organizers say is the largest display of freestanding American Flags in the West.
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62nd VFW Memorial Day Service at Fresno Memorial Gardens
Surrounded by thousands of American Flags, people gathered in the Fresno Memorial Gardens to honor those who lost their lives fighting for our country. Wrapping fallen service members and their famili...
https://abc30.com/post/62nd-vfw-memorial-day-service-fresno-gardens/16557387/
8 months ago
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Thursday, the Senate voted to block California's first-in-the-nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars in the state by 2035. California state leaders are calling the move illegal and say they plan to fight.
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Senate votes to block California's rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035
The U.S. Senate voted on Thursday to block California's first-in-the-nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035.
https://abc30.com/post/senate-votes-block-californias-rule-banning-sale-new-gas-powered-cars-2035/16506770/
8 months ago
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Quality of life and air pollution are concerns for the Southwest Fresno community if rezoning is allowed near Annadale and Elm. Residents say this goes against a 2017 agreement. The issue is on Council’s agenda Thursday, but those involved expect it to be pushed.
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Southwest Fresno residents fight rezone, citing health concerns
Quality of life and air pollution are concerns for the Southwest Fresno community if rezoning is allowed.
https://abc30.com/post/southwest-fresno-residents-fight-rezone-citing-health-concerns/16498286/
8 months ago
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Monache High was on lockdown this morning. Porterville Unified says a person, not connected to the school, came onto campus. A student was injured in the leg, but is expected to be ok. Porterville Police say they have a suspect in custody. We’re working to learn more.
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Student assaulted at Monache High School in Porterville, police say
A lockdown has been lifted at Monache High School in Porterville after police say a student was assaulted.
https://abc30.com/post/portervilles-monache-high-school-lockdown-due-campus-assault-police-say/16470460/
8 months ago
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There was a brief heated exchange as Mayor Jerry Dyer presented his 2025/2026 budget proposal to Fresno City Council. Now that the budget binders are in council hands, they’ll comb through each department and begin negotiations. A final budget needs to be approved by the end of June.
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Fireworks as Fresno city council member questions mayor's budget proposal
It's budget season. Thursday, Mayor Jerry Dyer stood in front of the Fresno City Council facing contentious questioning and some compliments.
https://abc30.com/post/fireworks-fresno-city-council-member-questions-mayors-budget-proposal/16428485/
8 months ago
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Fresno Police arrested 33-year-old Albert Mitchell Wednesday after they say he kidnapped his pregnant ex, crashed into a bus stop, and hit two people. The chase ended in a backyard, where a woman captured her encounter with the suspect on surveillance camera. She agreed to talk with us anonymously.
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Suspect arrested for kidnapping pregnant woman and hitting 2 people with car in Fresno, police say
A man is in custody after police say he kidnapped a pregnant woman and then hit two people with his car in central Fresno.
https://abc30.com/post/man-kidnaps-pregnant-woman-hits-2-people-car-during-chase-central-fresno-police-say/16414268/
8 months ago
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When a student began choking on the Woodlake High School campus, his life was saved thanks to a quick response from students and educators. On Tuesday, I showed that group the surveillance video of their heroic actions for the first time and we talked about what went down that day.
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Students and educators jump into action to save choking teen in Woodlake
When a student began choking on the Woodlake High School campus, his life was saved thanks to a quick response from students and educators.
https://abc30.com/post/students-educators-jump-action-save-choking-teen-woodlake/16406863/
8 months ago
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Governor Gavin Newsom is once again pushing for more cities to clean up encampments and enact ordinances. Some Fresno City leaders say the city's ordinance is effective, but some advocates for the unhoused say there are still gaps that need to be filled to truly help people get off the streets.
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Local Valley leaders react to Gov. Gavin Newsom's push to end encampments
Local leaders and advocates look to figure out how to effectively help people get off the streets amid an urgent push from Gov. Gavin Newsom to end encampments.
https://abc30.com/post/local-valley-leaders-react-gov-gavin-newsoms-push-end-encampments/16396345/
8 months ago
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BREAKING: A jury found Erika Sandoval guilty of murder in the first degree in the death of her ex-husband, Daniel Green.
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Jury finds Erika Sandoval guilty of murdering ex-husband
A jury has found Erika Sandoval guilty of murder in the first degree in the death of her ex-husband, Daniel Green.
https://abc30.com/post/jury-finds-erika-sandoval-guilty-murdering-ex-husband/16341017/
9 months ago
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A courtroom erupted into applause on Wednesday as a judge denied bail for the man accused of a DUI crash that killed two teens in east central Fresno. Jagat Singh faces nine felony counts, including two for murder. His arraignment is now set for May 21st.
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Bail denied for DUI suspect in crash that killed 2 teens in Fresno
The man accused in an alleged DUI crash that killed two teens in east central Fresno appeared before a judge Wednesday.
https://abc30.com/post/suspect-fresno-dui-crash-killed-2-teens-makes-court-appearance/16349169/
9 months ago
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Tuesday, a sentence was handed down in a deadly DUI crash. On April 23, 2020, Roger Harris sped off from police & crashed head-on into a truck, killing 48-year-old Guy Shearer. Harris agreed to a plea deal that could keep him in prison for the rest of his life. However, he says he intends to appeal.
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Man sentenced for deadly crash during police chase in central Fresno
A man has learned how long he will spend behind bars for a deadly crash following a police chase in 2020.
https://abc30.com/post/man-sentenced-deadly-crash-during-police-chase-central-fresno/16340729/
9 months ago
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At around 10:30 am, detectives were seen going through the home and garage where they found a 2024 white Tesla.
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Police seize Tesla that matches description of car connected to teen's murder outside McDonald's
Tuesday, the Clovis Police Department served a search warrant at a home about a mile away from where 18-year-old Caleb Quick was shot and killed.
https://abc30.com/post/clovis-police-seize-tesla-matches-description-vehicle-believed-connected-murder-caleb-quick-outside-mcdonalds/16341135/
9 months ago
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This is the second time Erika Sandoval has stood trial in the death of her ex-husband, Daniel Green. We brought you the prosecution’s closing arguments last week. Monday, the defense continued its turn. The prosecution will have a chance to respond on Tuesday. Then the case is in the jury’s hands.
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Defense wraps up closing arguments in Erika Sandoval murder trial
Claims of abuse remain the center of defense for Erika Sandoval in Tulare County.
https://abc30.com/post/defense-wraps-closing-arguments-erika-sandoval-murder-trial/16334346/
9 months ago
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Thinking of getting your kid (or yourself) an E-bike? Motorbike? You should know the rules of the road and safety measures before you hit the throttle. The Bike Shop at Woodward let me test ride an E-bike earlier, and wow 😲those have some power!
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Fresno Police are power pedaling into summer with E-bike safety tips
With summer on the way, more people are hitting the roads and parks with bikes.
https://abc30.com/post/fresno-police-are-power-pedaling-summer-bike-safety-tips/16288918/
9 months ago
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Fresno Police say Jampier Quintero was just a dad taking his kids to get a haircut when he was shot and killed. They believe Kobe Chantharangsy shot Quintero while he was aiming at two rival gang members. We talked with Quintero's wife Tuesday and she described her gut reaction to the mugshots.
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2 arrested for shooting at Fresno barbershop that killed innocent bystander, police say
Two people are in custody for the deadly shooting that happened at a barbershop in central Fresno.
https://abc30.com/post/2-arrested-shooting-fresno-barbershop-killed-innocent-bystander-police-say/16279087/
9 months ago
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ICYMI: The Fresno County Sheriff's Office announced arrests in violent robberies from last summer. Investigators believe the suspects may have ties to a Venezuelan gang.
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FCSO announces arrest of possible gang members for robbery spree
The Fresno County sheriff's office announced arrests in violent robberies from last summer.
https://abc30.com/post/fcso-announces-arrest-possible-gang-members-robbery-spree/16234238/
9 months ago
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Merced Fire Fighter Rhett Avant lost his foot in a motorcycle crash. I spoke with him just hours after his second amputation surgery, where he told me about applying his own tourniquet after the crash and his decision to get *more* of his leg removed.
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Merced firefighter loses foot in accident, works toward recovery
When a Merced firefighter first got his training, he didn't know he would one day become his own patient.
https://abc30.com/post/merced-firefighter-loses-foot-accident-works-recovery/16225684/
9 months ago
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Jampier Quintero was just taking his two little boys to get haircuts when he was shot and killed on Saturday. His wife says their family had immigrated to the US from Venezuela just a couple of years ago, seeking asylum and a better life.
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Wife shares heartbreak after husband shot and killed while taking kids to Fresno barbershop
A grieving widow is sharing her family's heart-wrenching loss at the hands of a shooter whose bullet hit the innocent man at a barbershop in Fresno over the weekend.
https://abc30.com/post/wife-shares-heartbreak-husband-shot-killed-taking-kids-fresno-barbershop/16220387/
9 months ago
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The Vatican announced Pope Francis has died at 88. Just hours before, he had appeared in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican for an Easter Sunday blessing.
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Pope Francis, everyman leader of the Roman Catholic Church, dies at 88
Pope Francis died Monday morning, Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo, announced.
https://abc30.com/post/pope-francis-has-died-vatican-camerlengo-announces/16213828/
9 months ago
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River Park says it will welcome back vendors serving Asian cuisine after saying none would be allowed at its farmers market. However, not all vendors I spoke with are sold on returning.
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Asian food vendors allowed to return to River Park, as center prepares to review all vendors
Asian food vendors who were suddenly banned by River Park last weekend are now being allowed back following the shopping center's reversal.
https://abc30.com/post/asian-food-vendors-allowed-return-river-park-center-prepares-review/16197587/
9 months ago
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With the federal turmoil surrounding Harvard, I talked with a local student who says, if anything, Harvard's stance is strengthening his decision to attend.
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Clovis student remains firm in attending Harvard despite federal feud
As Harvard takes a stand against the Trump administration, a Clovis North student is standing firm in his decision to attend the university.
https://abc30.com/post/clovis-student-remains-firm-attending-harvard-despite-federal-feud/16192932/
9 months ago
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The Fresno County District Attorney's Office has charged 30-year-old Dyllan Padavona with one count of attempted murder, among other charges, in the attack on a Fresno City employee.
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Charges filed against suspect in attack of Fresno city employee
Charges have officially been filed against the man accused of attacking a City of Fresno employee.
https://abc30.com/post/charges-filed-suspect-attack-fresno-city-employee/16180037/
9 months ago
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The Fresno City employee who was brutally attacked on Friday remains in critical condition. The mayor says he and other city leaders have sat with Smith's family at CRMC to offer their prayers and support as a case against the suspect is being built.
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City employee attacked while at work remains in critical condition
A shocking attack in broad daylight has left a Fresno family waiting for answers and updates.
https://abc30.com/post/city-victim-attacked-work-remains-critical-condition/16172858/
9 months ago
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Disturbing is the word I heard people use to describe their reaction to this alleged incident. I also heard praise from law enforcement for the role school resource officers played in this investigation.
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3 Fresno High students arrested for sexually assaulting child, deputies say
Three Fresno High School students are in juvenile hall Thursday for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old child.
https://abc30.com/post/3-fresno-high-students-arrested-sexually-assaulting-child-deputies-say/16155300/
10 months ago
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Appreciation post for the photographers who do the heavy lifting and get the good lighting. 🎥☀️
10 months ago
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After months and a contentious election, there is no longer an empty seat on the Fresno City Council, as Brandon Vang was sworn into his District 5 seat.
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Brandon Vang sworn-in to Fresno City Council
After months, there is no longer an empty seat on the Fresno City Council, as Brandon Vang was sworn into his District 5 seat.
https://abc30.com/post/brandon-vang-sworn-fresno-city-council/16154315/
10 months ago
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An investigation is underway following a shooting involving Fresno Police officers near Manchester Center Thursday morning.
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Shooting investigation involving Fresno Police officers underway
An investigation is underway following a shooting involving Fresno Police officers near Manchester Center Thursday morning.
https://abc30.com/post/shooting-investigation-involving-fresno-police-officers-underway/16153349/
10 months ago
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An update to the heartbreaking crash from last night. The Fresno County Coroner's Office has identified the child as 13-year-old Agamjodh Singh Cheema of Clovis. He was a student at Clark Intermediate School.
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13-year-old boy killed in crash while biking in Clovis identified
A 13-year-old boy, who died after he was hit by a car in Clovis on Tuesday, has been identified.
https://abc30.com/post/boy-killed-crash-biking-clovis-identified/16149292/
10 months ago
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A deadly crash involving a boy on a bike has left local parents shaken, especially those who let their kids bike the same Clovis route.
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Juvenile killed after being hit by vehicle in Clovis, police say
A juvenile has died after he was hit by a vehicle in Clovis on Tuesday.
https://abc30.com/post/fatal-crash-involving-vehicle-bicycle-shuts-down-clovis-street/16146705/
10 months ago
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Anyways it’s Monday, but it was nice to have a little digital disconnect this weekend and spend time at Big Hat Days and baseball.
10 months ago
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It’s been a while since I saw a musical in person and “Six The Musical” was the perfect welcome back. 😍🤩 It was also my first time seeing a show at Saroyan Theatre.
10 months ago
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The President announced new, sweeping tariffs set to go into effect within days, but what do those mean for you as a consumer? I asked an economist to break the tariffs down to understand how they’ll impact your purchases.
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President Trump introduces sweeping tariffs, raising uncertainty for businesses, consumers
The President announced sweeping tariffs on Wednesday against products from nearly every other nation, stating it would be great for the economy.
https://abc30.com/post/president-trump-introduces-sweeping-tariffs-raising-uncertainty-businesses-consumers/16120482/
10 months ago
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Two bills seeking to ban transgender girl athletes from girls' sports were presented in committee, and both failed to move forward. The effort comes as the Trump administration is targeting these athletes and threatening to withhold federal funding for schools.
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Bills targeting trans athletes fail in California Assembly committee
Two bills seeking to ban transgender girl athletes from girls' sports were presented in the Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism committee both failed to move forward.
https://abc30.com/post/bills-targeting-trans-athletes-fail-california-assembly-committee/16116393/
10 months ago
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on March 26 imposing 25% auto tariffs on imported vehicles and certain automobile parts starting later this week. The big questions are how soon will tariffs impact your wallet and by how much? I talked to an economist for those answers.
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Climbing car costs: auto tariffs set to begin later this week will increase vehicle values
Auto tariffs starting this week will raise vehicle values. The President claims tariffs will boost the U.S. economy, but some economists disagree.
https://abc30.com/post/climbing-car-costs-auto-tariffs-set-begin-later-week-will-increase-vehicle-values/16113176/
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On Sunday night, a trip to a Clovis Target ended before a couple could make it through the doors, instead, they were taken to the hospital. Their daughter says Herculano and Lilia Tucay were outside the store when the night took a turn for the worse.
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Paramedic hospitalized after being attacked by juveniles at Clovis store, police say
A local hero and life-saver is now fighting for his life after police say he was attacked outside a Clovis mall over the weekend.
https://abc30.com/post/4-juveniles-arrested-attack-outside-clovis-store-leaves-couple-hospitalized/16087293/
10 months ago
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An old building built in the 1940s, and not as a firehouse, is one of two buildings Shaver Lake Volunteer Fire Department calls home. Captain Brad Craven said the bays are far too small for the large trucks, and getting the vehicles out isn't quick or easy.
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Fire funding: Fresno County to reimburse Shaver Lake Fire for new building
Shaver Lake Volunteer Fire Department is getting the green light to build a new fire station. The new building is something those in the department say is long overdue.
https://abc30.com/post/fire-funding-fresno-county-reimburse-shaver-lake-new-building/16083034/
10 months ago
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A little stop to enjoy the view at Shaver Lake while on a story in town. 😍🏞️
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10 months ago
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The website, SprayDays California, notifies the public before certain pesticides are sprayed, including information about where and when the spraying is set to occur, what pesticides will be used, and the potential health impacts.
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New website aims to alert Californians about use of certain pesticides
A new website is aiming to alert Californians about the use of certain pesticides across the state.
https://abc30.com/post/new-website-aims-alert-californians-use-certain-pesticides/16078354/
10 months ago
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I get a little mental boost every time the local adoptable pets visit the station. This is Cheeto. He’s up for adoption at the Fresno Animal Center.
10 months ago
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Four people are recovering after police say a man stabbed them with a sickle. The suspect, 38-year-old Isidro Chavez Gonzales, is now facing attempted murder charges. I spoke with a man who said he witnessed one of the attacks.
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4 people stabbed with sickle at bus stop and food plant in Atwater, police say
Four people have been hospitalized following a stabbing in Atwater on Wednesday morning.
https://abc30.com/post/4-people-stabbed-atwater-suspect-custody-police-say/16051694/
10 months ago
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Health officials say the person visited a WinCo Foods in Clovis on Ashlan Avenue near Peach between 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm on March 13. If you were there during this time, tap the link to take an exposure survey.
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Second measles patient confirmed in Fresno County, linked to first case
An unvaccinated adult from Fresno County is the second confirmed case of measles in the area and is linked to the first case.
https://abc30.com/post/health-officials-confirm-2nd-case-measles-fresno-county/16051705/
10 months ago
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Ultimately the two ordinaces were tabled, for now, but the Vice Mayor says discussion isn't over. There was already a lot of discussion Tuesday with dozens of people showing up for and against the proposals.
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Porterville City Council tables ordinances aimed at LGBTQ+ community
Two controversial ordinances brought a packed crowd to a Porterville City Council meeting on Tuesday.
https://abc30.com/post/porterville-city-council-tables-ordinances-aimed-lgbtq-community/16048352/
10 months ago
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Jake Soberal will spend 11 years in prison, while Irma Olguin Jr. will serve nine years.
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Co-founders of failed Bitwise Industries to begin prison sentences
The co-founders of the failed tech company Bitwise are to report to federal prison.
https://abc30.com/post/founders-failed-bitwise-industries-begin-prison-sentences/16043735/
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Funnel clouds were spotted in Merced County on Monday as thunderstorms moved through Central California.
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Several tornado warnings were issued Monday afternoon as funnel clouds were spotted across Central California.
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Thunderstorm brings funnel clouds, tornado warnings to Central California
Funnel clouds were spotted in Merced County on Monday as a storm moved through Central California.
https://abc30.com/post/thunderstorm-brings-funnel-clouds-tornado-warnings-central-california/16040036/
10 months ago
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Rudy Veloz was identifieded as the man shot and killed Sunday afternoon at the Orchard Village apartments on South Avenue and Orange Street.
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34-year-old shot and killed at Orange Cove apartment identified
The 34-year-old who was shot and killed at an apartment in Orange Cove has been identified as Rudy Veloz.
https://abc30.com/post/34-year-old-shot-killed-orange-cove-apartment-identified/16039406/
10 months ago
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What a wonderful evening at the Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade Masquerade Ball with my friend and coworker Vince Ybarra. 🌈🎭
10 months ago
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Action News spoke with Mariposa locals who depend on tourism and are hoping the break in wet weather will encourage people to head up their way. They tell us rain and snow can really slow things down around town and in Yosemite.
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Rain and snowfall slow tourism, shut down schools in Mariposa County
Creeks flowed fast in Mariposa on Friday with the back-to-back rain storms adding to water levels.
https://abc30.com/post/rain-snowfall-slow-tourism-mariposa-county-shuts-down-schools/16025688/
10 months ago
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California's top insurance regulator on Friday said he would approve an emergency request by State Farm to raise premiums 22% on home insurance for about a million customers if the insurance giant could justify the hike at a public hearing.
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California regulator to approve State Farm's 22% home insurance rate hike, but with a catch
California's top insurance regulator on Friday said he would approve an emergency request by State Farm to raise premiums 22% on home insurance for about a million customers if the insurance giant cou...
https://abc30.com/post/california-regulator-approve-state-farms-22-home-insurance-rate-hike-catch/16022588/
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