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Korean ‘national treasure’ found at Fresno estate sale. Now it’s back at museum in Korea

A retired Clovis police captain’s 18-year investigation helped return it to Korea. He’s now in hospice care.

November 5, 2020, 3:00 PM

80-year-old told cash not accepted, left Fresno store without groceries. Laws about this?

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80-year-old told cash not accepted, left Fresno store without groceries. Laws about this?

October 4, 2020, 5:00 AM

Hundreds of tributes pour in for Sunnyside High principal who died of brain cancer

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Hundreds of tributes pour in for Sunnyside High principal who died of brain cancer

Residents who lost homes to Creek Fire seeing destruction near Shaver Lake for first time

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Residents who lost homes to Creek Fire seeing destruction near Shaver Lake for first time

85-year-old fled Creek Fire without husband’s ashes or pets. ‘My life is in that burnt area’

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85-year-old fled Creek Fire without husband’s ashes or pets. ‘My life is in that burnt area’

September 23, 2020, 5:00 AM

Endangered fisher seen running from Creek Fire before Shaver Lake property burns

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Endangered fisher seen running from Creek Fire before Shaver Lake property burns

California mountain man who defied evacuation order helps neighbors shut out by Creek Fire

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California mountain man who defied evacuation order helps neighbors shut out by Creek Fire

‘It’s gone’: Creek Fire ‘tornado’ destroys beloved 71-year-old Huntington Lake cabin

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‘It’s gone’: Creek Fire ‘tornado’ destroys beloved 71-year-old Huntington Lake cabin

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Fresno nanny kidnapper maintains innocence even as he gets centuries-long sentence

Coronavirus update: Fresno reports 500 new cases in two days as death toll update looms

November 13, 2020, 8:32 AM

Creek Fire forces hikers into ‘Mordor’ smoke and across Sierra, including a boy and dog

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Creek Fire forces hikers into ‘Mordor’ smoke and across Sierra, including a boy and dog

Cressman’s owner to rebuild historic store near Shaver Lake. He saw Creek Fire destroy it

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Cressman’s owner to rebuild historic store near Shaver Lake. He saw Creek Fire destroy it

‘Nowhere to go but up.’ Sierra National Forest packers, hikers blocked by Creek Fire

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‘Nowhere to go but up.’ Sierra National Forest packers, hikers blocked by Creek Fire

Fresno had its second hottest August on record. Here’s what we know about September

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Fresno had its second hottest August on record. Here’s what we know about September

‘Missed greatly.’ Flag draped over helicopter pilot killed fighting Fresno County wildfire

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‘Missed greatly.’ Flag draped over helicopter pilot killed fighting Fresno County wildfire

Cats found dead – and one other in pest control cage – on Fresno church property

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Cats found dead – and one other in pest control cage – on Fresno church property

Yosemite employee has coronavirus. The national park hasn’t told the public

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Yosemite employee has coronavirus. The national park hasn’t told the public

‘I’m not willing to die for their profit.’ Yosemite workers worry as eviction moratorium ends

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‘I’m not willing to die for their profit.’ Yosemite workers worry as eviction moratorium ends

Sewage tests reveal coronavirus in popular Yosemite National Park

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Sewage tests reveal coronavirus in popular Yosemite National Park

Hangtree and Spook lanes in Madera County may be renamed. But not everyone agrees

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Hangtree and Spook lanes in Madera County may be renamed. But not everyone agrees

Yosemite National Park update: Here’s what’s happening with reservations, COVID-19 concerns

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Yosemite National Park update: Here’s what’s happening with reservations, COVID-19 concerns

Here’s what you can and can’t do in Valley and Sierra this Fourth of July due to COVID-19

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Here’s what you can and can’t do in Valley and Sierra this Fourth of July due to COVID-19

Yosemite leader treats protected park meadow as golf course, draws outrage

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Yosemite leader treats protected park meadow as golf course, draws outrage

These campgrounds, picnic areas, boat ramps now open in Sierra National Forest above Fresno

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These campgrounds, picnic areas, boat ramps now open in Sierra National Forest above Fresno

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