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Dairy Prices Expected to Increase as Drought Persists

The effects of the drought could soon be causing the prices of dairy products to increase.When there's less water to grow crops that feed dairy cows, the costs of production increase, which translates...

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Special Report: Local Actors, Rising Stars

        We all have our favorite shows, actors and movies, and every year hundreds head to Hollywood in search of fame.        But, they may not need to travel that far south.        Acting talent here...

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"Girl Scouting Around The World" This Saturday

CBS47 is once again a proud sponsor of "Girl Scouting Around the World" (formerly known as World Thinking Day).Help celebrate World Thinking Day for the 7th year in a row! The event is from 10 a.m. - 3...

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Keep Your Eyes Forward: Pledge to End Distracted Driving

        Distracted driving is an epidemic on America's roadways. A local campaign is reminding you to keep your eyes forward at all times.        You see it everyday, drivers swerving in their lanes,...

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Home Depot Hiring for Spring

        With Spring on the way, Home Depot is looking to boost its workforce.        They're hiring nearly 200 people right here in the Central Valley.        Travis Pierce, Operations Manager for the...

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Murder Attempt and Suicide at Fresno's University Inn

Paramedics raced down Shaw Ave around 5:30 Wednesday afternoon in a rush to University Inn.  Police say a woman staying there called the front desk and told them he man she was with shot her.  Officers...

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Governor Promises Drought Assistance

Governor Brown and President Obama saw first-hand the dry fields in California on Friday.Five days later, the governor promised more than 650-million dollars in relief for communities and businesses...

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Russian Word of the Day

        This is something all athletes strive for during the Olypmics.        Andre has the Fresno Pacific University Russian word of the day.

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Sequoia Cider Mill Restaurant Reopens After Deadly Fire

Two years after a restaurant in Three Rivers burned down, and killed a loved member of the restaurant's family, the family rebuilds and overcomes tragedy. The Sequoia Cider Mill Restaurant is located...

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Valley Farmers Prepare to Tap Into Drought Aid

Dozens of farmers and ranchers met with U.S. Department of Agriculture and California Department of Food and Agriculture officials Thursday night to discuss drought resources. The impacts of the...

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Gun Raffle Controversy in Tulare County

There is political controversy in the race for Tulare County Sheriff. It stems from a gun raffle fundraiser organized by Mike Boudreaux's campaign committee. His opponent, Dave Whaley says it's...

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Eyewitness News Investigates City Property Potential

Eyewitness News investigates a potential way for the City of Fresno to make millions of dollars on property it already owns. City councilman Lee Brand wants to hire a property management company that...

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Special Report: Beating the Odds

        Some people who live in the Central Valley are doing extraordinary things and beating the odds.        These residents have overcome adversities despite setbacks.        From the outside...

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Coach Arrested for Sexual Allegations

In Tulare, police need your help to strengthen their case against a youth sports coach accused of molesting teenage girls.The suspect now in the Tulare County Jail is 38-year old Denell...

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Special Report: Examining Electronic Cigarettes

        There's a rising trend in the air many people are turning to as an alternative to smoking called "vaping." As in the liquid vapor emitted from electronic cigarettes.        These e-cigarettes...

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USDA Helps Valley Farmers Apply For Drought Assistance

Valley farmers and ranchers are focused on filling out applications for drought relief money.Millions of dollars in aid programs are available. Much of it is coming through after President Obama's...

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Proposal: Split California Up

A proposed piece of legislation aims to cut California into six smaller states.

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Youth Sports Coach Accused of Sex Crimes Appears in Court

A South Valley youth sports coach accused of sex crimes appeared in court Friday. 38-year-old Denell Johnson is accused of having sexual contact with a 14-year-old girl. He's also a registered sex...

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Fresno County Farmers, Districts Won't Get Federal Water Supply

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced Friday a zero percent initial water allocation for the Central Valley Project, which affect farmers and communities on the east and west side of the Central...

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A Valley Man Meets President Obama

        It's been a week since President Obama came to the Central Valley.        Manuel Cunha, president of the NISEI Farmers League,was one of the very few people who got to meet President Obama face...

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