 | Volunteers Needed for State Park Cleanup
Volunteers are needed to help with cleanup and restoration efforts at Millerton Lake on Saturday, April 17th as part of an Earth Day project.  Video
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 | Recall Alert
Remote control kits for electric fireplaces and stoves are being recalled.
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 | Honda to recall 410,000 vehicles for brake problem
Honda Motor Co. will recall more than 410,000 Odyssey minivans and Element small trucks because of braking system problems that could make it tougher to stop the vehicle if not repaired.
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 | Know Your Rights When Deciding to Sign
With 80 initiative proposals currently circulating throughout California, Secretary of State Debra Bowen today reminded voters of their key rights and responsibilities when deciding whether to sign petitions.
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 | Watch the Republican Gubernatorial Debate Online
Watch the first Republican Gubernatorial Debate between Steve Poizner & Meg Whitman online on CBS47.tv.
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 | Google Fiber Test Market
The city of Fresno is campaigning to become a test market for Google. Video
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 | Possible Nuclear Power Plant
The CEO of Areva, a world-leading company in nuclear energy, is expected to speak in Fresno later this month about plans to bring a nuclear power plant to Fresno County. Video
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 | Infant Sling Carrier Concerns
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has concerns about infant sling carriers.
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 | Lower Rape Numbers Could Be Misleading
The numbers show a dramatic drop. This time last year, Fresno Police received 20 reports of rape. This year, there has only been three reported. It sounds like good news, but is it really?
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| Sweatshirt Recall
Hoodies pose strangulation hazard to kids.
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 | Clovis iPhone App
The City of Clovis has a new resource to help residents report issues.
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| Bejar Scholarship
Fundraising this weekend for scholarship in memory of fallen officer
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 | California’s Worst Performing Schools
On Monday, the California Department of Education released a list of the state's worst performing schools, which included twelve from the Central Valley. Video
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 | Californians to Protect Local Taxpayers and Vital Services
City of Fresno officials are gathering signatures to stop raids of local government and transportation funds.
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 | Officer Down Memorial Page
There is a website where people can post messages in remembrance of fallen peace officers.
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 | Rogue Performance Festival
It's the ninth year for the Rogue Performance Festival in Fresno. The annual event has grown to one of the biggest of it's kind in the west. It runs through March 13th.
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 | Teen drug use rising
A Partnership for a Drug-Free America study shows increasing teen drug use.
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| GM Recall
Automaker to recall 1.3 million compacts for steering problem.
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 | Salvation Army's Text to Donate
The Salvation Army is now offering an electronic option to donate to Chile Relief Efforts.
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 | Reedley Police Officer Javier Bejar Remembered
Friends and neighbors of the officer consider him a local hero. Video
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 | Farm Aid Campaign
An effort is underway to bring the Farm Aid fundraiser to Fresno
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| Tea Kettle Recall
Tea kettle from the Martha Stewart Collection is under a recall alert.
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 | Telephone Town Hall Meeting with Mayor Swearengin
Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin will discuss local issues with residents during a telephone-based Town Hall meeting on February 23rd. Video
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 | Special Report: Dropout Economy
High crime rates and high unemployment numbers… is the root cause really in the classroom? Video
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 | Fresno Apartment Residents Still Without Water
Dozens of families in a Fresno apartment complex have gone without running water for more than five days after the city shut it down because the owner has not paid for service in nearly a year. Video
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 | How Credit Card Law Impacts You
The new Credit Card laws went into effect on Monday, February 22nd. So how will the changes affect you?
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 | Help Central High win a Free Prom!
Central High School entered a contest to win a free High School Prom from Dell Computers but they need your vote.
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 | Watch the Full Statement by Tiger Woods
After 3-Month Silence, Golf Star Apologizes for His Infidelity, Says He's Not Sure When He'll Return to PGA Tour.
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 | Recall Alert: Girl Hooded Sweatshirts
Girls’ hooded sweatshirts recalled by Weeplay Kids due to strangulation hazard
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 | CBS47 Special Report: H1N1 Treatments
H1N1 caused panic throughout the world as health officials scrambled to get a handle on the virus but there are businesses that thrive on this panic and fear. Video
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 | Program Turning Gang Members Around
Dozens of former gang members are off the streets and on the path to a new life thanks to a special program in Tulare County that's helping young adults find hope and jobs. Video
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| Baby Products Recall
Bracelets and Pacifier clips pose risk of lead.
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 | CBS47 Investigator: Door to Door Sales
Did a home alarm company take advantage of an elderly woman? Donna Parnell turned to CBS47 On Your Side for help. Video
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 | Apartment Fire in Fresno Leaves 28 Homeless
Several families lost their homes when a two-alarm fire ripped through their apartment complex in Fresno. Video
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 | CBS47 Special Report: Escape from Gang Life
Valley children are being targeted by gangs at a very young age and they are using all means necessary to add to their numbers. Video
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 | Amgen Tour 2010 Skips Clovis
The Amgen Tour of California released details about their route and Clovis did not make the 2010 tour.
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 | Girl Scouts World Thinking Day 2010
CBS47 has partnered with the Girl Scout for World Thinking Day, happening on Saturday, February 27th from 10am to 3pm at the Fresno Convention Center. Video
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| Stroller Recall
Risk of fingerip amputations & lacerations
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 | Fix It or Ditch It?
It's the age old question… do you fix your appliances and electronics or ditch them when they break? Video
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 | California Open Carry
The Open Carry movement continues to gain momentum in California including here in the Central Valley.
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 | Family from Pennsylvania Arrives in Fresno to Save a “Dumpster Puppy”
The puppy is part of a group of dogs that were left in a Selma dumpster back in December. Video
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 | Extended Warranty for TV
It’s almost time for the Super Bowl and consumers are shelling out big bucks to see the game in all its high-def glory. Video
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 | Strip Malls Turning Into Ghost Towns
Call it a sight for sore eyes… strip malls turning into eyesores because so many of its stores are closing up shop. Video
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 | The Better Business Bureau’s Dirty Dozen
The Better Business Bureau received over 4,500 complaints about Valley businesses in 2009 and released the list on Thursday. Video
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 | Buying Only Local - Can It Be Done?
James Collier spent a month buying everything local and then kept a blog about it. Video
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 | CBS47 This Morning Super Bowl Menu
CBS47 This Morning was joined by Chef Andrew Karsh with Karsh's Catering with a cooking demonstration for Super Bowl Sunday recipes. Video
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 | How to Stop a Runaway Car
Consumer Reports has posted tips to stop a runaway car after the recent Toyota safety recalls.
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 | North Fresno Gym Shuts Down
A popular gym in North Fresno suddenly closed down on Monday. Video
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 | Met Museum Auction
Items from the closed Fresno Metropolitan Museum will hit the auction block this month. Video
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 | United Way Free Income Tax Service
Individuals and Families with incomes less than $50,000 can have their taxes prepared for free.
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