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Mass Burial Set for Cremains of Unclaimed Bodies in Tulare County

A mass burial is set for the unclaimed bodies of Tulare County. More than 200 have gone unclaimed since 2006. County Supervisors say many times, family members don't have money to pay for funeral...

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Congressman Nunes Fighting For Farmers

Congressman Devin Nunes talks about his bill to provide relief to farmers facing drought-related challenges.

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Family Focus: Reading to Toddlers Builds Vocabulary

Our Family Focus series continues with a look at the best way to get toddlers interested in books. Reading to toddlers is not about learning to read, it's about having fun with books.You might say...

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New Hope in the Fight Against a Citrus Tree Killing Disease

There is new hope in the fight against a citrus tree killing disease known as Huanglongbing. A multi-agency task force has been created to end the threat. A tiny insect called the Asian Citrus Psyllid...

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Clovis Unified Alters Dress Code

A big change has been made to all campuses within the Clovis Unified School District.  Every student is now allowed to wear shorts year-round.A group of high schoolers proposed the idea to the school...

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Meet Visalia's New Crime Prevention Coordinator

Samantha Ferrero is the Visalia Police Department's new Crime Prevention Coordinator. She'll serve as liaison between the public and police and help with education and crime prevention programs.

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Robot Cleans Rooms at Children's Hospital

A new state of the art robot is taking cleanliness to a whole new level.

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Drought Taking a Toll on Honey Bees

The drought is taking a toll on honey bees. Without rain, the bees don't have enough food to sustain strong colonies and honey production suffers. South Valley beekeepers say it's going to be a tough...

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Gun Maker Fires Back at California's Microstamping Law

A state law that requires semi-automatic pistols to have a microstamp is driving some gun manufacturers out of California.Thursday, gun manufacturer Smith & Wesson announced it would not include...

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Fresno's 144th Fighter Wing Unveils New Operations Bldg

The 144th Fighter Wing in Fresno celebrated a special dedication Friday.The Wing unveiled a new operations building that will allow our national guardsmen to prepare for large-scale missions here at...

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Stocks Close with Biggest Weekly Loss

        On Wall Street stocks closed the book on their biggest weekly loss in well over a year.        Friday the Dow plunged 318 points, its biggest one day loss since the summer.        The Nasdaq...

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Cal Fire Issues Fire Warning

        The severe dry weather in California is prompting some big changes in rural areas.        Cal Fire is reminding everyone to maintain 100 feet of defensible space around their home to prevent...

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Flu Deaths in the Valley at 22

        The number of flu deaths in the Central Valley stands at 22.        But, the numbers could rise over the next few days. Many H1N1 patients remain hospitalized over the weekend, ten of them are...

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Latest Unemployment Numbers for the Central Valley

        The latest employment numbers are out for the Central Valley. They show more people are finding work.        The unemployment rate in Fresno County comes in at 12.5 percent for December of...

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Clovis Unified Holds Job Fair

        Hopeful job applicants lined up for a chance to work for Clovis unified Friday. It was the district's first job fair in 15 years.        Administrators needed the workers to to fill dozens of...

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Internationally Known Artist in the Central Valley

        A well known artist with roots right here in the Valley is coming back to Fresno.        Arte Americas is hosting Sal Garcia on Saturday, January 25th.        He currently lives in the Bay...

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Price of Stamps Going Up

        You might want to stock up on forever stamps, if you're near a post office.        The price of a stamp is going up Sunday.        The three cent hike is the biggest in more than a decade....

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Major Road Construction Project Moving Forward

        A major road construction project in Fresno is getting closer to becoming a reality.        The braided ramps project is designed to make it easier for drivers to get access to Highway 41 from...

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New Gun Laws in California

        A new gun law is driving some gun manufactures out of California.        The state law requires semi-automatic pistols to have a "unique" microstamp on guns.        Smith and Wesson announced...

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Monsignor Cotta Moving Up

        Monsignor Myron Cotta of the Diocese of Fresno will be moving up.        He filled in as Administrator of the Diocese following the death of Bishop John Steinbock.        Pope Francis has...

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