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PepsiCo Buys Prebiotic Soda Brand Poppi to Gain a Foothold in Functional Drinks

PepsiCo said Monday it’s acquiring the prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion. The acquisition gives PepsiCo a fast-growing brand in t...

PepsiCo Buys Prebiotic Soda Brand Poppi to Gain a Foothold in Functional Drinks

PepsiCo said Monday it’s acquiring the prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion. The acquisition gives PepsiCo a fast-growing brand in t...

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A shopper passes by a display of large-screen televisions in a Costco warehouse Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in east Denver. (AP/David Zalubowski)

Americans Increased Spending Tepidly Last Month as Anxiety Over the Economy Takes Hold

WASHINGTON — U.S. shoppers stepped up their spending just a bit in February after a sharp pullback the previous month, signaling that Americ...

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The New York Stock Exchange is seen in New York, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. (AP/Seth Wenig)

Stock Market Today: Wall Street Holds Steadier Following Weeks of Scary Swings

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are holding steadier Monday, and the market’s scary roller-coaster ride from recent weeks is slowing. The calm ...

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Merced Kicks Off $3.5 Million Bob Hart Square Renovation

The ever-changing appearance of Merced’s downtown is getting another important upgrade. Victor A. Patton The Merced FOCUS Merced le...

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CA Regulator Mulls State Farm’s Request for 22% Home Insurance Hike

SACRAMENTO — California’s top insurance regulator on Friday said he would approve an emergency request by State Farm to raise premiums...

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Smoke Shop Ordinance Eludes Divided Fresno City Council

After nearly two years, multiple postponements, and two planning commission meetings, the Fresno City Council rejected an ordinance to regul...

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Trump Threatens 200% Tariff on EU Wine in Response to Proposed US Whiskey Tax

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened a 200% tariff on European wine, Champagne and spirits if the European Union goes ...

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Trump to Name Michelle Bowman as Top Bank Regulator at Federal Reserve

The Trump administration is expected to choose Federal Reserve governor Michelle Bowman to be the central bank’s top financial regulat...

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Canada and the EU Swiftly Retaliate Against Trump’s Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

BRUSSELS — Major trade partners swiftly hit back at President Donald Trump’s increased tariffs on aluminum and steel imports, imposing...

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US Factories Likely to Feel the Pain From Trump’s Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is again lashing out at three of his biggest irritants: foreign steel, foreign aluminum and Canada. The ...

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A motorcyclist sustained a major head injury early Monday, March 17, 2025, in Visalia after running a red light, crashing into a median, and being ejected from the motorcycle, with alcohol suspected to be a contributing factor. (Visalia PD)
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Visalia Motorcyclist Injured in Early Morning Crash. Police Believe Alcohol Involved.

Fresno police are investigating the fatal shooting of Abraham Tiggs, 64, an unhoused man found with a gunshot wound to his chest on Sunday, March 16, 2025, and are seeking witnesses or video footage from the area. (Fresno PD)
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Police Find Man Shot Dead in Downtown Fresno. Investigation Underway.

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Man Dies After Shooting at Orange Cove Apartment Complex

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Rory McIlroy Wins Players Title, Builds Momentum for the Masters

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Houthi Leader Vows Escalation Against US Military After Trump’s Airstrikes

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Potential Thunderstorms With Small Hail in the Fresno Forecast

Erick Samuel Diaz is Valley Crime Stoppers' Most Wanted Person of the Day for March 17, 2025. (Valley Crimes Stoppers)
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Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Erick Samuel Diaz

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Trump Claims Biden’s Pardons Were Signed Without His Knowledge Using Autopen

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