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Eyewitness News Investigates: Fat Removal

Eyewitness News investigates a medical procedure being advertised in the Central Valley.  It's called  Cool Sculpting, and it allegedly "freezes the fat away," but is it too good to be true?From fad...

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Fall Storm Causes Widespread Power Outages

You might blame those of us who washed our cars the last couple days...Tony Yangnouvong washed his."It just came out of nowhere. i was washing my car today, and it got all... I didn't think it was...

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Millions Spent on California HSR So Far

The latest accounting by California's High-Speed Rail Authority shows the agency has spent almost $600 million on consultants, all without any construction.The twice-a-year report was sent to...

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Needy Families Benefit from Operation Gobble

Hundreds of turkeys were handed out to local schools, churches and charities as part of Operation Gobble. About 1600 turkeys were distributed to about 75 organizations on Wednesday. During the next...

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Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $181 Million

If you're feeling lucky this week you may want to buy a Mega Millions lottery ticket. Friday's jackpot is an estimated $181 million dollars you have until 7:45 p.m. Friday night to get your tickets at...

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Local Food Pantries Short on Donations

Food pantries in the south valley need help gathering turkeys for Thanksgiving. The Visalia Emergency Aid and the Salvation Army are both low on donations and hundreds of families are counting on them...

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Voters Will Decide Fate of Madera County Casino

It will be up to voters to decide whether a new casino gets built in Madera County.The proposed North Fork Rancheria Hotel and Casino would be located on 300 acres near Highway 99 and Avenue 17, just...

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Increase in Vehicle License Fee Proposed

California transportation officials are looking to double vehicle license fees in order to pay for road improvements. The measure is called The California Repairs Act of 2014. Supporters of the idea...

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Join Us for Holiday Collection Drive

About 700 Central Unified Students will be warmer this year thanks to a partnership between the Foundation for Central Schools and the Granville Home of Hope fundraiser. Twenty schools in the district...

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Flash Flood Warning Near Rim Fire Location

There's a flash flood warning in effect in the north valley around the area where the Rim Fire burned this past summer.The ground can't absorb water, creating perfect conditions for floods and...

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Nationwide Hunger Strike Reaches South Valley

A 24-hour hunger strike is now underway around the country and in the south valley.Bakersfield protesters have set up outside the Kern County Courthouse. They're trying to send a message to Kevin...

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Hundreds in Fresno Fulfill Dreams of Becoming US Citizens

On Thursday morning in downtown Fresno more than 1000 people became American citizens. They came in from Modesto to Bakersfield to take the Oath of Citizenship at the Convention Center. One woman...

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On the Vine

        Bonnie Simonian of Simonian Farms in Fresno joins us each week.             Bonnie presents farm fresh produce that's in season. This week she explains how to cook pumpkins....

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Valley Water Allocation Low

        The Department of Water Resources announced its initial water allocation for next year.        Is considered very low at only five percent.                That means less water for farmers,...

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California State Prisons and Healthcare

        Governor Brown spoke to wardens at all 33 state prisons.                The Governor wants to get a better understanding of the healthcare situation for inmates.         The courts have given...

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Thanksgiving Cooking Safety Tips

Cooking is the leading cause of residential structure fires on Thanksgiving Day. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit (MMU) would like to...

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Public Safety Officers Urge Caution Ahead of Next Rain Storm

PG&E electricians worked around the clock to bring back power to about 17,000 customers in Fresno County affected by Wednesday's rain storm."We see the storms coming. We actually have our own...

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Fresno Car Theft Rate Drops

With top offenders behind bars, the auto theft rate continues to drop.

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Special Ed Teacher Identified as Person Killed in Accident

        The Fresno State student killed by a car while crossing Shaw Avenue was identified as Alex Lark.                Police said the 43-year-old walked into the road near Shaw and Maple when he was...

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Hundreds in Fresno Fulfill Dreams of Becoming US Citizens

On Thursday morning in downtown Fresno more than 1000 people became American citizens. They came in from Modesto to Bakersfield to take the Oath of Citizenship at the Convention Center. One woman...

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