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Armenian Genocide Vigil at Fresno State

A vigil was held Tuesday night at Fresno State to remember the victims of the Armenian Genocide.Tuesday marked the 98th anniversary of the genocide, where more than one million Armenians lost their...

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Gas leak closes Kings Canyon

A gas leak has forced the closure of East Kings Canyon Road between Peach and Willow Avenues in Southeast Fresno.The line was accidentally stuck by a contractor doing work in the area.As a precaution,...

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Madera teachers threaten to strike

For the second time this month, Madera teachers are threatening a strike.Local school board members heard from hundreds of angry teachers.One of the key sticking points is the rising cost of health...

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Cat Haven not blamed for intern death

Walking us though the security gates of the lion enclosure, Cat Haven explains what happened in the accident that killed a volunteer intern last month.  The USDA recently released its report saying Cat...

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Firefighters Prepare for an Early Fire Season

It's a sight and sound homeowners along the bluffs in Northwest Fresno have become accustomed too. “Since March we have already had 60 brush fires, which is 200 percent more than last year," said Koby...

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Fewer veterans showing up for job fairs

(Joe Ybarra Reporting)The annual  Veterans Opportunity Day took place in Tulare on Wednesday but organizers say fewer vets show up each year.The annual resource fair gave veterans a chance to find work...

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Fresno libraries celebrate the Big Read

The library system has a series of events to get everyone involved in the Big Read, including some outdoor activities.This year's book was selected to honor Latino culture. It's the Rudolfo Anaya...

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Unique healthcare partnership in the Valley

(Megan Munro Reporting)There is partnership to improve healthcare in the Central Valley.San Joaquin Valley Program in Medical Education (PRIME) offers medical students from UC Merced, Davis and Fresno...

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Porterville Iris Festival on Saturday

The annual Porterville Iris Festival is Saturday, April 27th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in downtown Porterville.There will be arts and crafts, food and vendor booths, music, kids zone, car show, beer...

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Candlelight vigil for teen found buried in backyard

Friends and family gathered to remember 15-year-old Steven Humphrey, whose body was found last week buried in the Southeast Fresno backyard.Steven disappeared four years ago. Family and friends...

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Gang Shooting Leaves Man Dead in Front Yard

A Fresno community is still reeling from a violent afternoon.A man was shot dead in a front yard.Another is in custody.   It happened on the 4400 block of East Nevada Street in Southeast FresnoGunfire...

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Porterville police arrest woman after violent attack

Porterville police arrested a 28-year-old woman for attempted murder and DUI.Officers were called to a home on West Morton Avenue around 10:00 a.m. Wednesday morning.They say the woman rammed her SUV...

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Armenian Genocide Remembered

Members of the Armenian community gathered at Fresno City Hall for a flag-raising ceremony to mark the 98th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. More than one million Armenians lost their lives under...

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Clovis Rodeo begins its 99th weekend

The Clovis Rodeo is back for the 99th year.  All day long, organizers and vendors have been setting up for the big event.  Over the course of four days, tens of thousands of people come out to enjoy...

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Community members work for change

It's a scene that plays out every week, El Dorado community members coming together in the back room of a local church. And while the topics may change the purpose remains constant. "Neighborhood...

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Clovis Rodeo Cowboys and Caution

It’s time to dust off that cowboy hat and shine up those boots.It’s rodeo time in Clovis. The 99throdeo officially kicked-off with some bull riding action.   It's the excitement the town waits for all...

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Oversize load topples utility poles like dominoes

A truck carrying an oversize load knocked down several utility poles along Golden State and Cherry Avenue.The area was closed Friday morning because of all the lines that had to be replaced. The poles...

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Spencer Scarber has a new attorney

A Fresno County judge is allowing a convicted rapist to switch attorneys. Charles Magill will now represent Spencer Scarber. Scarber was convicted of rape but was never sentenced and his new attorney...

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Two murder suspects in custody in Merced

(Angela Greewood Reporting)Two men are facing murder charges in the North Valley after shell casing led Merced police to 27-year-old Pete Valenzuela and 22-year-old Patrick Cervantes.It's been a long...

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Statewide highway cleanup campaign under way

Caltrans launched a statewide cleanup operation to encourage drivers to not litter the highways.In 2012, the Valley's five major counties gathering enough waste to fill 37,000 trash bags. Locally, that...

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