 | Special Report: Feeding pets in hard times
Twice every month, on the second and fourth Mondays, people line up outside the Halo Cafe in Fresno, so that their pets won't have to go hungry.  Video
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 | President Welty reacts to Castro selection
Dr. John Welty will work with Dr. Joesph Castro so there's a smooth transition between the outgoing and incoming university president.
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 | Oklahoma Tornado Relief Fundraiser
CBS47 is hosting a live Red Cross Phone Bank on Thursday, May 23rd from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Call (559) 455-1000. Video
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 | Kaiser Permanente grant opens Fresno pools
Kaiser Permanente is helping to restore the summer swim program with a grant to open 4 pools in Fresno. Video
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 | Special Report: Plant Energy
Revolutionary crops that could replace fossil fuels, growing right here in the Central Valley. Video
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 | Help For Torando Victims
Donate to the Red Cross or the Salvation Army to help the victims of the tornado in Moore, Oklahoma.
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 | Half Dome Cables Open May 24th
The cables on Half Dome in Yosemite National Park will be open for the season on Friday, May 24th, weather permitting.
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 | West Nile discovered in Fresno County
West Nile Virus positive mosquitoes have been identified in Fresno County for the first time in 2013. Video
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 | Local kids shave heads for cancer
On Friday, students from Buchanan High School are giving up their locks for St. Baldrick's, the organization that raises money for childhood cancer research. Video
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| Fresno State Graduation Ceremonies
Fresno State's 102nd commencement ceremony takes place Saturday, May 18th.
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 | CBS47 Race to the Altar 2013
The CBS47 Race to the Altar wedding took place Friday at Wonder Valley Ranch. Video
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 | Special Report: Alternative Education
Millions of families are turning away from traditional schools to take charge of their children's education. Video
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 | Fair Time in Chowchilla
The Chowchilla Fair kicked off Thursday, May 16th and runs through Sunday. Video
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 | Solar Energy
Information on solar energy in the Valley
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 | Swede Fest 11 May 19th in the Tower
A sweded film is a short, summarized, homemade version of a popular Hollywood film. Video
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 | Tip-A-Cop event at Elephant Bar in Fresno
Fresno County Sheriff's Deputies will be serving for tips at the Elephant Bar on Friday, May 17th and all tips go to Special Olympics.
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 | JDRF Walk Saturday in Fresno
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is holding their annual Walk for the Cure on Saturday, May 18th at Woodward Park. Video
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 | Painted Violin Project
Ten beautifully hand painted violins will be auctioned off to raise money for Youth Orchestras of Fresno. Video
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 | Special Report: Targeted Online
Smart phones and the internet make our life easier. And they also make it easier for crooks to turn you into their victim. Video
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| Nursing Angels Family Fund
CNA has established Nursing Angels Family Fund to honor the Nurses Week with Aid to families of 5 nurses killed in a limo fire.
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 | Don't replace, refinish and save
CBS47's Mike Scott visited 3 Oaks Studio in Old Town Clovis to get some tips about restoring old furniture. Video
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 | California Classic Weekend May 18-19
The California Classic Run, Ride or Both takes place this weekend in Fresno and they are looking for volunteers to help out. Video
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| Child Safety Event
A free event to keep your children safe.
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 | Walk Like MADD
Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the Clovis Police Department are teaming up with allied law enforcement agencies in the Valley for the 4th annual 5k Walk like MADD event on Saturday.
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 | Follow young pilot's world record attempt
20-year-old Jack Wiegand lifted out of Fresno on Thursday, attempting to be the youngest person to fly solo around the world. Video
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 | Special Report: Recovering from PTSD
Help for Valley war heroes and how they're overcoming PTSD. Video
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 | Grizzlies Kiss-Cam video truth revealed
What started off as an idea to entertain fans at a Grizzlies baseball game, has turned into an internet sensation virtually overnight.
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 | Taste & Toast of the Tower
Your chance to sample some of the best food in Fresno's Tower District along with a variety of wines.
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 | South Valley Special Election May 21st
A Special Election is being held to fill the seat vacated by Democrat Michael Rubio. Video
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| Cleveland neighbor Charles Ramsey's 911 call for missing girls
A story making national headlines. Three women in Cleveland are free after being held captive for more than a decade.
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| Tornado in Bakersfield on Monday
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in Bakersfield on Monday.
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 | YMCA offers 'Camperships' to send kids to camp
Camp rates start at $463 per participant, but your child may be eligible for a “campership."
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 | 'Wicked' coming back to Fresno
Don't miss the return of WICKED to Fresno, coming to the Saroyan Theatre April 2-13, 2014 as a special to the Broadway In Fresno 2013-2014 Season!
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 | Hoarding and the Dangers for Firefighters
Firefighters often face dangerous situations on the job, but one added complication is human-made, and can drastically change the course of an operation. It's caused by hoarding. Video
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 | 12th Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive
CBS47 and the Central California Blood Center are teaming up with Fire, Police, Sheriff's Deputies, Correctional Officers and other agencies to help meet the Valley's blood donation needs. Video
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 | $15 Microchip This Week at CCSPCA
The Central California SPCA is holding their Be Kind to Animals Week with a $15 microchip special through Saturday, May 11th.
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 | Stamp Out Hunger Saturday, May 11th
Join CBS47, the Poverello House, National Association of Letter Carriers and Univision 21 for Stamp Out Hunger, the biggest one day food drive in the Valley. Video
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 | UCP Thunder Run May 11th
The 7th annual Thunder Run to benefit United Cerebral Palsy takes place Saturday, May 11th. Video
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 | May is National Bike Month
I Bike Fresno is calling on local cyclists to pledge 1 million miles for the month of May. Video
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 | Star Wars Pub Crawl in the Tower
The annual Star Wars Pub Crawl takes place in Fresno's Tower District on Saturday, May 4th. Video
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 | Special Report: Black Market Weapons
Black market weapons and cops fighting to take them off our streets. Video
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| Fresno Fire Reality TV
Watch an online episode of The Battalion featuring Fresno Fire training and responding to calls.
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 | Pool Safety / Water Safety
Cal Fire and Fresno County Fire want have useful information to keep your children safe from accidental drowning.
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 | 'Blush' on CBS47 This Morning
The all-girl Asian pop group will kick off their high school tour Monday afternoon at Clovis West High School. Video
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 | Old Town Clovis Wine Walk on Saturday
The Old Town Clovis Wine Walk is on Saturday, May 4th 5pm-8pm. Video
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 | Wood Fired Pizza on CBS47 This Morning
Matt from Mattie's Wood Fired Pizza & Catering visited CBS47 This Morning to talk about his efforts to expand. Video
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| Veterans Job Fair in Lemoore Thursday
The Kings County Veterans Employment Committee is once again hosting a Job and Resource Fair for veterans, military, National Guard, reservists, and their dependents and survivors.
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 | Coarsegold Rodeo This Weekend
The reigning Rodeo Queen and Rodeo Princess visited CBS47 This Morning to talk about the Coarsegold Rodeo this weekend. Video
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 | Special Report: High-Tech Drones for Ag
Can unmanned high-tech drones bring billions to the ag industry in the Valley? Video
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| Fresno City College Cinco de Mayo Events Calendar
Cinco de Mayo is widely celebrated in California because the holiday is an American tradition, created by Latinos in California.
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