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CBS47 is proud to partner with First Five Fresno County to bring you today’s edition of “47 Kids.” Organizations and families are working together to support the growth of young children. Today, we see how the Clovis Chamber of Commerce is training the business owners of the future. For Abby …

In honor of No-shave November many men grow out their hair to support people affected by cancer. Movember is the month where men don’t shave their beard or mustache to support men’s health, raise awareness and funds for cancer among men. Colima’s Fade Shop, a barber shop, which is located …

A man wanted for murder in the South Valley is now in custody. Visalia Police arrested 24-year-old Samuel Molina Sunday night around 8:30. He is accused in a deadly stabbing that happened early Saturday morning, at an apartment complex on Houston Avenue, near Burke. The victim was taken to the hospital, …

Students attending UC schools, like UC Merced could soon be spending more for tuition. The UC Regents is expected to vote on Wednesday on a five percent tuition increase every year for the next five years. Gov. Jerry Brown was unwilling to comment on the topic today in Sacramento. “I’m …

President Obama could take executive action this week on immigration reform if congress does not act. The President could make it possible for illegal immigrants to apply for temporary work permits and be exempt from deportation. Most of the valley depends on the field work from immigrants, and Obama’s order …

Neighbors in an area of Porterville are breathing a sigh of relief Saturday night after a violent 11-hour standoff between a gang member and local law enforcement comes to an end. Anselmo Solorio, 34-years old, was arrested on Saturday morning by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department on 14 charges of …

Tunnels dating to the 1900’s have been uncovered in Fresno’s Chinatown.

A man is dead and two other people in critical condition after a crash on Highway 41 near Riverdale. It happened around 9:30 p.m. on Highway 41 near Mt Whitney. Two four door vehicles collided head on. CHP officers continue to investigate the scene and what led to the crash.

Officials in Tulare County will set up portable showers, for people who are affected by the current drought. Officials say they will set up the showers in East Porterville, and it will be operational on Monday. The shower are open to the public, and will cost nothing. Officials say there …

Postal workers in Fresno formed a picket line earlier today. They say your mail service could soon change, and that people have a right to know. The informational picket line was formed outside of the main Fresno post office on E Street, in Downtown Fresno. The Postal Service has plans …

A video made in honor of “rivalry week” at an Atwater high school, crosses a controversial line.  The video, which was posted on YouTube, starts with Buhach Colony High School officials pretending to fight with Atwater High students, and it ends with campus security shooting those students with a toy …

After wildfires ravaged parts of the state forest officials say now is the time for recovery. The King Fire burned more than 200 miles in El Dorado County in September, destroying nearly 100,000 acres of trees. Now seeds are being planted to help regrow the forest. The Forest Service raises …