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Some California growers are tearing out their almond trees

As the valley drought continues, so does the controversy around one of the state’s most popular crops — almonds. California produces 100% of the nation’s supply and 80% of the world’s. Some growers in Newman are pulling their trees out because there isn’t enough water. In California’s drought-ridden central valley, …

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Four Armed Robberies Within 24 Hours in Fresno

Four commercial robberies happened in Fresno in the last 24 hours. In several of them clerks were held at gunpoint and thousands of dollars were taken. Detectives are connecting a few of them to other robberies that happened this week. Two armed suspects stormed through the door at Country Mart …

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Mandatory Sewage Transition for County Islands

It all started back in 1974 when the county and city decided on a mandatory sewer connection ordinance. That once the cities sewer lines extended to the county islands, the county islands would convert from septic to the city system . "As cities grow and as sewer systems expand that …

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Crime Stoppers 6/12/15

Your tips are making a difference. We have our Crime Stoppers arrest of the day. A Crime Stoppers tip lead to the arrest of 27- year-old Michael Crabtree.Fresno police arrested him for auto theft. Law enforcement is now looking for 31-year-old Teng Vang. He’s wanted for auto theft and he …

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West Nile has been found in Fresno County

Mosquitoes with West Nile Virus have been found in Fresno County for the first time this year. The Fresno County Health Department has been notified. Last year, Fresno County reported 43 human cases of West Nile, but no deaths. It serves as reminder to remove all standing water from around …

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Armed robbery suspect identified as gang member

Meanwhile, Fresno Police has identified a suspect in connection to an armed robbery at the California Market on Belmont last month. The suspect is identified as 19-year-old Joel Rodriguez. Fresno Police says he’s a bulldog gang member and is currently in hiding. The robbery happened in the morning on May …

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Weekend Fun: Fuego and Fairs

A couple of fairs, soccer, a barber battle and ice skating, our list of weekend events has a lot to offer. Head to Merced for the Merced County Fair, where they have a ton of things going on. There’s truck and tractor pullin’ tonight, bull riding tomorrow and family day …

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Lawmaker Blames Drought On Abortion

California Assembly member Shannon Grove is being criticized for some controversial comments she reportedly made during a pro-life meeting last week in Sacramento. Now, Grove is responding to an article that claims she believes drought represents God’s wrath over abortion. Read More: http://bit.ly/1JO9iX5 Kristin Price reports.

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Fresno PD responds to possible bomb threat

The Fresno PD Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit was called out Friday morning, responding to a suspicious package at a gas station. Officers say the threat came in around 2:30 a.m. at the Shell station on Blackstone and Dakota. Investigators say a man walked into the store and told the clerk that a box outside …

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Gang-Related Shooting Victim Identified

Fresno County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim in a gang-related shooting Wednesday night. The Coroner’s Office said Thursday, the victim is Edward Contreras, 25. According to Fresno Police, Contreras was visiting friends, when he was killed. The shooting happened at 10 P.M. Wednesday, near McKenzie and San Pablo Avenues. Officers …

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