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FOX26 News Poll: Is the electric bill credit enough for Californians?

Millions of people will be seeing some savings on October's electricity bill.Governor Gavin Newsom announced more than 11.5 million Californian households will automatically see savings.Over 1 million small businesses are also expected to receive the credit.This is through the California Climate Credit Program, funded by the State's Cap-and-Trade Program.Do you think the credit is enough to help Californians save on their electric bills?Let us know!

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FOX26 News Poll: Should students and parents be publicly shamed?

A sheriff in Florida has had it with bogus school threats.Volusia County, Florida Sheriff Mike Chitwood has a new plan to publicly shame every kid he arrests and their parents.The sheriff believes kids convicted of making school threats should be required to meet with families who lost loved ones in Parkland Florida and Uvalde Texas.Sheriff Chitwood hopes the kids arrested will have a scared straight moment during their 21 days in jail.Do you think it's a good idea to publicly shame students and...
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FOX26 News Poll: Are homeless camping bans cruel or necessary?

California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday for the removal of homeless encampments in his state.Newsom’s order would direct state agencies on how to remove the thousands of tents and makeshift shelters across the state that line freeways, clutter shopping center parking lots and fill city parks. The order makes clear that the decision to remove the encampments remains in the hands of local authorities.The guidance comes after a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court earlier this...
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Halloween Horror Nights coming back with a frightening new attraction

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. (FOX26) — Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios in Hollywood, is coming back to give fans the fright of their lives.The Universal Studios Hollywood park is kicking off spooky season on Sept. 5, with a new “Insidious: The Further,” haunted house inspired by the successful Insidious film franchise.The event days are scheduled from September through October.Guests will step through the iconic red door, where many of the tormented spirits and demons from the franchi...
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Enrobing ceremony for Fresno County's first Sikh judge

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — A historic milestone was made on Thursday, as Fresno County's first Sikh judge receives his robe.Hundreds of community members and officials celebrated the historic moment at Fresno's City Hall Thursday evening.Governor Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of Badhesha to serve as Fresno County Superior Court’s newest judge on May 3.Following the appointment, the City Attorney's Office released this statement:Since 2022, Badhesha has served as Chief Assistant in the Fre...
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Fresno police asking for help solive 2017 murder

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — The Fresno Police Department is offering a cash reward to anyone with information on an unsolved murder case from 2017.The Fresno Police Department is asking for information on the 2017 murder of 18-year-old Kayla Foster.Police say Kayla was shot in the area of Bardell Avenue and Lorena Avenue in on the morning of May 29, 2017.They say Kayla was standing outside a home with a group of people when an armed suspect fired into the crowd from a moving vehicle.Kayla died at t...
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Groundbreaking Electric Aircraft Training Program comes to Reedley

REEDLEY, Calif. (FOX26) — The nation’s first FAA-Certified Electric Aircraft Training Program is taking flight in Reedley.The Sustainable Aviation Project is a one-of-its-kind for the electric aircraft training program.Now it's the only FAA-certified all-electric aircraft, a Pipistrel Alpha Electro, in the United States that can be used for flight training.The program is covered by Measure C’s New Technology Program, and sponsored by the City of Reedley and the Fresno County Transportation Autho...
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CHP: 2 people hospitalized in DUI crash on Highway 99 in Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Two people are in the hospital following a crash on Highway 99 in Fresno, on Thursday.The California Highway Patrol says a person was driving a MR2 while under the influence, when they crashed into a Tacoma truck.[RELATED] Man killed in motorcycle crash in Fresno identifiedThe people inside the truck and the driver of the MR2 were all injured.Officers say the driver of the MR2 suffered from major injuries.Officers are reminding drivers about the dangers of driving under...
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Woman hit and killed near Fashion Fair in Fresno identified, 2 suspects wanted

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Fresno police are now searching for two suspects on the run after hitting and killing a pedestrian.Officers attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle in northeast Fresno, around 10:00 p.m. on Friday.The driver refused to stop, and police began a short pursuit.The pursuit was canceled by one of the field supervisors at the scene.The vehicle continued on westbound Santa Ana Avenue.It then approached a park and hopped the curb hitting two people.31-year-old Shaylee Henry of Fr...
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North and south lanes on Highway 99 open following powerline closure

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — The southbound and southbound lanes on Highway 99 near Belmont are now open after a crash hit the powerlines on Wednesday.Dozens of drivers were stuck in traffic following the accident, which closed off southbound Highway 99 on Belmont Avenue around 8:00 p.m. on WednesdayThe California Highway Patrol says a vehicle on Parkway Drive between Belmont and Olive Avenues, hit the power pole.No injuries were reported.Officers say the power lines fell over both southbound and no...
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Unsung Hero film premiers in Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — The red carpet was rolled out Friday night at Maya Cinemas in Fresno, for the premiere of the film, ‘Unsung Hero.’The film’s executive producer and CEO of Kingdom Story Co., Kevin Downes is a Visalia Native.‘Unsung Hero’ follows David Smallbone’s Christian music company during it’s collapse. Smallbone moves his family from Australia to the United States to search for a brighter future.The film stars Joel Smallbone, Daisy Betts, Kirrilee Berger, Rebecca St. James, Candace...
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3 arrested for $218,000 worth of stolen electronics, recovered by CHP

KERN COUNTY, Calif. (FOX26) — Three people have been arrested following a two-day operation that revealed $218,000 worth of stolen electronics.On Tuesday, CHP along with several law enforcement agencies launched an investigation into a truckload of electronic merchandise coming from Kentucky that was heading to a distribution center in Tulare County.[RELATED]Police bust $160k vehicle 'chop shop' in Merced, 15 and 18-year-old arrestedDuring transit through Kern County, officers say they witnessed...
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Woman injured in domestic violence shooting in northeast Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — A woman is in the hospital after being shot in northeast Fresno, Friday night.The shooting happened around 10:30 p.m. on Sierra Avenue and First Street.Officers say a woman called the dispatcher saying her boyfriend had shot her, while she was in her car.[RELATED] 3 men injured in Fresno apartment shootingThe woman was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries from shattered glass.Officers found the suspect about four blocks away, shortly after.He is now in custody.T...
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GoFundMe launched for families of Madera County crash victims

MADERA COUNTY, Calif — The community continues to rally behind family members of the victims involved in the devastating crash on Friday morning in Madera County.GoFundMe is now raising money for two more victims in the crash that happened in Madera County on Avenue 7, West of Road 22.A GoFundMe is now raising money for two more victims identified as 28-year-old Alfredo Morales and 30-year-old Victor Hernandez.Money raised will go towards funeral expenses.The family of Morales also hopes to rais...