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Corrine Fire Evacuees Return Home

Days after several fires scorch the area, crews are still out working to fight the Corrine fire. Cal Fire officials say the blaze is now 75% percent contained. We’re here at the command post where as you can see behind me, crews are still here working hard, four days after …

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Two dead after Caruthers crash

This afternoon two people are dead after a fiery accident in Caruthers. It happened on West Avenue near Henderson Road. Just after 2 a.m. a pick-up lost control, crashing into a home. According to the gas company, the vechicle hit a gas line, causing the fire. Cal Fire says the …

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Day of Action helps local kids

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 …

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Fresno Police to hold block parties

Fresno Police officers are reaching out to the community, by holding block parties. The events are in partnership with Cornerstone Community Care and the Hope Coalition. Families enjoyed music, food and entertainment. Officers also talked to residents and addressed problems that often lead to violence. "It’s going to take a …

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Family Swim Night

Family Swim Nights Start June 22. The annual summer program is sponsored by Kaiser Permanente and Fresno United Neighborhoods. Starting today, the City of Fresno will be kicking off Free Family Swim Nights. During Family Swim Nights, Fink White, Quigley and Romain Pools will be open Monday through Friday from …

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Fresno Chaffee Zoo announces new mascot

Are you ready to meet Taman? Today the Fresno Chaffee Zoo announced its first official mascot will be Taman the tiger. The Malayan tiger will be making the rounds at the zoo this week.  The Chaffee Zoo is home to about 1% of the world’s Malayan tiger population, with less …

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1,000-Acre Fire Burns Near North Fork

Fire crews continue to battle the 1,000-acre wildfire burning near North fork. The Corrine Fire is burning at Road 222 and Tunoi Place north of Auberry. As of Friday night it was 5 percent contained. About 400 firefighters are attacking the fire from the ground and the sky. According to …

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Sky Fire burns 600 acres near Oakhurst

The Sky Fire burning north of Oakhurst has spread to 600 acres. It is 30 percent contained. Oakhurst has seen it’s fair share of wildfires and they have become part of life in the community. "Business as usual nice and busy. We haven’t lost any business yet," El Cid manager …

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