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news from California’s central valley

Gay Marriage Ruling Shaking Political Landscape

This decision may seem like the final chapter in the gay marriage debate, but political experts say law makers and politicians have a lot more to say, using the Supreme Court decision to rally voters and support on both sides of the issue.   The Supreme Court ruling in favor of …

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Major Upgrades Coming To Bulldog Stadium

FRESNO – It is conceived with a vision and is able to move forward with a backing of passion and commitment, Fresno State Director of Athletics Jim Bartko delivered Friday a credible blueprint as to how the Bulldogs intend to achieve the very highest standards from this point forward. Bartko, …

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Man arrested for drugs, stolen weapons

A Fresno man is now in jail for having drugs and a stolen gun, after speeding away from officers. Police arrested 33-year-old Renny Saldivar around midnight last night on Fruit, near Shields in West Central Fresno.  Police say he sped away from officers, blew through red lights, and drove on the …

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States Must Allow Same-Sex Marriage

Friday marks a landmark legal victory for the gay rights movement. By a five-to-four vote, the US Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples nationwide have the right to marry in all 50 U.S. states. The justices said states cannot ban same-sex marriage. The Supreme Court case came after several lower …

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Community comes together after Tower District fire

Community members in the Tower District are raising donations for those who lost their homes in a devastating fire last week. On June 16th, 10 structures and two homes were destroyed in the blaze. "We just decided lets have a community potluck. Everybody bring their own side dish we’ll do …

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Pools are for Swimming

        In health matters, public health officials are reminding people not to treat swimming pools like toilets.  The C-D-C  says nearly 2,000 people became sick in 2011 and 2012 from contaminated pool water and one person died.  More than three-quarters of the outbreaks were linked to swimming pools treated with chlorine and other …

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