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Ahwahnee Hotel to Return: Yosemite Settles Trademark Fight

July 15, 2019

The Ahwahnee Hotel is coming back. Under a settlement of a drawn-out trademark dispute announced Monday, the names of several Yosemite National Park landmarks will be restored. Delaware North, the former concession vendor which claimed it owned "intellectua...

Valley School Disguises Janitor as Gunman for Active-Shooter Drill

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July 15, 2019

The superintendent of a one-school district in Fresno County defended using a janitor disguised as a gunman in an active-shooter drill, saying he wanted to "make sure this was realistic." A teacher at Raisin...

Chevron Ordered to Halt Oil Spill in Kern County

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July 15, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO — California regulators say Chevron has not done enough to stop a massive oil spill that dumped about 800,000 gallons of crude oil and water into a Kern County canyon, and they want the company to...

Soria: Why I’m Taking on Fellow Democrat Costa for Congress

David Taub

July 12, 2019

It doesn’t matter to Esmeralda Soria that she is running for a House seat against a fellow Democrat, and an eight-term incumbent at that. “My goal is to convince every single person in our community, beyond our Democratic party, that I am the candidate that...

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Ron Adams, NBA’s Top Assistant, Is Sticking with Warriors

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July 12, 2019

After talking with the Los Angeles Lakers, Ron Adams will remain on the Golden State Warriors' coaching staff but in a revised role, ESPN reports. The Lakers had received permission from the Warriors to spea...

High Heat This Weekend Will Open Cooling Centers in Fresno

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July 12, 2019

Here comes the heat. And with it, the opening of cooling centers throughout Fresno. High temperatures on Saturday and Sunday are expected to reach 105 degrees in the Fresno area. The city of Fresno opens its...

Gun Lost by Police Chief Recovered After Man Turns in Brother-in-Law

Jody Murray

July 12, 2019

A gun left behind in at a restaurant by San Luis Obispo's police chief has been returned, and a man admitted to pocketing the firearm after finding it in a bathroom, city authorities said. On Wednesday night, a man who described himself as the suspect's bro...

Commission Keeps Oceano Dunes Open to Off-Roaders For Now

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July 12, 2019

Oceano Dunes on California’s central coast will remain open to off-road vehicles for at least another year. After several hours of often emotional testimony, the California Coastal Commission voted to reject...

Costa ‘Disappointed’ By Soria’s Challenge of His House Seat

David Taub and Bill McEwen

July 11, 2019

Esmeralda Soria officially revealed a poorly kept secret — she is running for Congress against fellow Democrat Jim Costa. Soria made the announcement Thursday with a three-minute video on Facebook. “I am ...

Clovis Man Held on Charges of Sexual Abuse Against Minors

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July 11, 2019

A Clovis man was arrested Wednesday on charges of sexual abuse involving three alleged victims, all aged 14 or younger, police said. Authorities began an investigation after allegations were reported to police Monday. Richard Bradberry, 55, was taken int...

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Ahwahnee Hotel to Return: Yosemite Settles Trademark Fight

Valley School Disguises Janitor as Gunman for Active-Shooter Drill

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Soria: Why I’m Taking on Fellow Democrat Costa for Congress

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Gun Lost by Police Chief Recovered After Man Turns in Brother-in-Law

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Costa ‘Disappointed’ By Soria’s Challenge of His House Seat

Clovis Man Held on Charges of Sexual Abuse Against Minors