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Local waterparks cut water use, one by 20,000 gallons

Waterparks across Fresno and Clovis are taking the plunge, trying to decrease water use in one of the worst droughts in state history. Blackbeard’s Family Entertainment Center, The Island Waterpark and Wild Water Adventure Park have all made efforts to conserve; from letting lawns dry up, to hundreds of thousands …

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Homicide in Firebaugh

Fresno County Sheriff’s are investigating a murder in Firebaugh. On Saturday, Deputies responded to an injured person near Nees and Jerrold Avenues. This is an unincorporated county area which is west of Firebaugh. When the Deputies arrived, they located a Hispanic male, 40-45 years of age deceased. The victim appears …

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Heat and Crime

Heat and crime Police say for some reason when it gets hot crime goes up. They say maybe it’s because more people are out and about. But one thing, they say is for sure low staffing and prop-47 is not helping.

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Avocado Lake Fire Burns Dangerously Close To Home

On Friday evening a fire began burning near Avocado Lake that scorched 65 acres. One family did everything they could to defend their home before fire crews arrived. With the work of 300 firefighters and assistance from air tankers and helicopters crews got a grip on the fire Friday evening. …

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Canine Flu: What Dog Owners Need to Know

     Flu season may be over for people.  But that’s not the case for our four-legged family members.    Michelle Knotts has three dogs who love to go to the dog park– they come about every day.   News about the dog flu has her concerned.   Michelle says, "  It’s …

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Deputy Interrupts Easton Burglary

A sheriff deputy caught two burglars in the act at a home in Easton. The Fresno County Sheriff’s office says the homes security system and quick response by a deputy saved a family from losing electronics and their car. "She notices that one of the windows is shattered she looks …

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Golf Courses Cutting Back On Water Use

In his 30 years of golfing, Steve Amaro says he’s never seen courses this brown. "This is the driest I’ve seen it in years," Amaro said. Golfers of all levels feeling the effects of the drought and the impact it’s having on their game. "I figure the ball is going …

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Storyland still needs funds to reopen

Storyland has been in jeopardy of shutting its doors forever for some time now. It’s a place near and dear to many families in the Valley, and there has been an ongoing effort to save the park. Friday morning the park received a donation from an unlikely group. It all …

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Fresno State Sweet Corn Arrives

Every year fresno state students produce massive amounts of sweet corn and year after year, people line up and wait hours to get their hands on it.With their shopping carts ready the moment the doors opened at Gibson market, folks were already filling their bags. Before opening at 8:00 this …

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