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The backlash continues against Donald Trump two weeks after the billionaire presidential hopeful made controversial statements about Mexican immigrants. Monday, NBCUniversal decided to cut business ties with Trump. The network will not air the annual Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants, which Trump jointly owns with NBC. During his speech announcing his bid for presidency, …

Two years ago california lawmakers legalized gay marriage. Now with the supreme courts decision, everyone across the country has those same rights.   Chris Jarvis, president of "Gay Central Valley" says he’s thrilled that friends in neighboring states can also now get married. Jarvis says, "we’ve been working on this …

The Affordable Care Act is here to stay. At least that’s what the Supreme Court said Thursday in a 6 to 3 vote to uphold the healthcare program. The ruling maintains that those government subsidies that make health insurance affordable for millions of Americans should be available to all who …

When drones are flown in the air path of the aviators, that can create a problem. Cal Fire reported that a drone went up into their airspace Sunday, when fighting the Corrine fire. "You want to make sure you pay attention, you know what’s around you in your surroundings", says …

History has been made in the Central Valley. A local raisin farmer, Marvin Horne, has been fighting for almost a decade to keep the government from taking his property. On Monday, the Supreme Court sided with him. It voted eight to one to strike down a reserve program that seizes …

A day of action is setting local kids up, with all the necessities. The United Way gave away free books, food, haircuts, even cell phones with a year of service as part of its day of action. The mission is to strengthen people’s incomes, health and education. "Wanting kids to …

Panic, fear, terror – words not usually associated with a bible study. "Growing up to me, one of the safest place you could be was church or school and now, that’s not true for either," St. Rest Baptist Church member Lillie Willis said.   21-year-old Dylann Roof sat down with church …

Panic, fear, terror – words not usually associated with a bible study. "Growing up to me, one of the safest place you could be was church or school and now, that’s not true for either," St. Rest Baptist Church member Lillie Willis said.   21-year-old Dylann Roof sat down with church …

   It’s what most of us expect to make when  we enter the working  world.  Minimum wage.  Currently at $ 9 an hour in  most  California cities including Fresno.  Slated to rise to $ 10 statewide   in January.  But if Fresno follows in the footsteps of Los  Angeles,  minimum wage could …

The longest running children’s performer at the Fresno County Public Library is taking a hiatus to focus on his health. 65-year old Oklin Bloodworth told us he’s battling cancer, so he will not be performing anytime soon at the library, Fashion Fair mall, or Fresno Chaffee Zoo, as he normally …

PINC in Fresno is hosting an event, PINC in Wonderland, that will benefit the Holy Cross Center for Women. Tickets for the event are still available. Get information at pincfresno.org.

Farmers are always trying to do more with less.  Tonight, many met at Fresno City Hall to hear about a program that encourages innovation. The California Energy Commission explained its new "Water Energy Technology" program (WET), a way to provide funding for innovative technologies.  Here in Fresno, the state wanted …

Fresno Madera Continuum of Care released the results of its annual homeless count Monday, showing about a 50% improvement in homeless numbers the past two years. One local homeless shelter says it’s not seeing those same numbers; we explore why.