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CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Christina Hendricks, 49; Kristin Lehman, 52; Amy Ryan, 56; Frankie Valli, 90. Happy Birthday: The green light means go; don’t waste time. Put your plans in motion and don’t look back. Concentrate on physical fitness, love and enjoying life to the fullest. Opportunities are apparent, but it’s up to you to set your sights on what you want and make it happen. Change begins with you, so don’t dawdle when you have plenty to gain. Trust your instincts. Your numbers are 4, 18, 24, 29, 31, 36, 44. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aggressive action will ward off conflicts. Say what’s on your mind and move along. You have to please yourself before taking on the task of making others happy. Focus on changes that make your life easier, and continue until you feel content. 3 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Voice your opinion, participate, make a difference and share your feelings with someone you admire, and plans will transpire. Don’t allow outside influences to interfere when what you want to achieve requires your energy and undivided attention. Keep the peace

WEATHER ALERT Winter Weather Advisory WATCH LIVE Welcome, Manage MyDisney Account Log Out Christine Wilson won her first prize in February. By Shafiq Najib Friday, May 3, 2024 10:10AM The winners of the $1.326 billion Powerball ticket were officially revealed by the Oregon Lottery on Monday. A Massachusetts woman has struck gold not once but twice this year! Christine Wilson of Attleborough won a $1 million jackpot, the Massachusetts State Lottery announced this week, marking her second time winning the prize in 10 weeks. Christine Wilson Massachusetts State Lottery Wilson claimed her first $1 million prize on Feb. 23 on the “Lifetime Millions” $50 instant ticket game that she bought at Dubs’s Discount Liquors, in Mansfield. SEE ALSO: Immigrant battling cancer among trio who won $1.326 billion Powerball ticket At the time, she chose to receive her prize in the form of a one-time payment of $650,000 before taxes and later used some of the money to buy an SUV, according to a press release from the lottery. Her second prize came from playing the “100X Cash” $10 instant ticket game which she purchased at

COALINGA, Calif. (KFSN) — California’s best high school mascot is one step closer to being the best in the nation. The Horned Toads of Coalinga earned a number-one seed after winning last year’s state title. The public can vote on their favorite name in a contest hosted by SB Live Sports. The Horned Toads have reached the Championship round against the nation’s top mascots and are currently up against the 10-seeded Miami Wardogs of Oklahoma. If you would like to represent the Central Valley and show your support for the Horned Toads, visit their website to vote. You can also vote as many times as you like. Copyright © 2024 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved.

John F. Kennedy won the Pulitzer Prize for his book “Profiles In Courage,” a series of essays that focused on eight senators throughout U.S. history who — despite serious pressures from their colleagues and constituents — did what they believed to be the right and moral thing. I have always been fascinated with people who find within themselves the ability to defy expectations, anger their presumed allies and follow their own conscience. It is a rare quality, rarer still in this current climate of tribalism. But last week, two men showed up on my radar screen, polar opposites in their demeanor and their politics. Their courage derives from a refusal to accommodate the blatant antisemitism that is infecting our streets, our media, our campuses and our hearts in the wake of Oct. 7. Pennsylvania’s junior Sen. John Fetterman has shown immense integrity, wrapped in Western Pennsylvania grit, by confronting the pro-Palestinian advocates who regularly demand that he condemn Israel. Not only has he waved an Israeli flag at them, he’s mocked them as they should be mocked. My favorite incident involved an invocation of the Millenials’

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Two men have been detained after several fliers containing opinions on religious views were posted on two Northwest Fresno places of worship. Fresno Police were called to the Temple Beth Israel at 4:18 p.m. for a report of two men shouting and placing fliers on the temple. Officers in the area quickly made their way to the St. Anthony’s of Padua on Bullard and Maroa avenues, where the men had moved on. When Action News crews arrived on scene, multiple police vehicles were surrounding a van parked alongside the church. “We’re looking at all the laws that may have been violated,” said Lt. Marcus Gray II with the Fresno Police Department. “This is a private campus. Things concerning being on that campus, everything is going to be in play when we’re looking at this investigation.” Spray paint on the side of the van spelled out “repent or perish,” the same phrase on the fliers posted at the Jewish temple and St. Anthony’s of Padua. Investigators say the men were detained but so far, no charges have been filed. Fresno Animal Control

Friday, May 3, 2024 2:04AM After receiving more than $4 million from the California State University, Fresno State is set to expand the Black Student Success Initiative’s outreach. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — California State University has allocated over $4.6 million to advance and elevate black students across its 23 campuses. “One of the messages that came through very clearly is that they did not want this action plan to be another report on the shelf, and we have taken that charge very seriously,” says California State University Deputy Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs Dilcie Perez. She adds that the University system is taking action to help advance black student success across all 23 universities by allocating over $4.6 million. In 2023, each campus submitted individual action plans detailing how they would use the funds to make a difference. “Each university identified 1 to 3 items that would help them move forward in these efforts, and listed on our website are each of the action items that every university committed to,” said Perez. At Fresno State, Sade Johnson, with the Black Student Success Initiative

MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — North Fork BBQ may be located in a small town in Madera County, but it draws customers from all over. The setting is perfect for an outdoor meal. Nine miles from Bass Lake, you come across a sight for hungry eyes on Road 222. “Our restaurantis lodgedon the side of a mountain, and so we have a stream that goes right under the restaurant,” said owner Trevor Seward. He shared his approach to BBQ, “With the family being from the south, the pulled pork influences, the Alabama white sauce influences. So when we made the restaurant, we said, let’s not just stick to one genre. Let’s be a hybrid of BBQ.” Locals and area workers pack the place because the staff goes big on everything they do, like the tri-tip sandwiches. “It just became muscle memory,” explains Tony Harris in the kitchen. “Like the look of it, how much is going to fit on the bun, what looks good on the bun as far as the mound goes. Height and presentation is always a big key.” Towering sandwiches match the

Biden condemns violence during campus protests; Officers, Good Samaritan rescue couple from burning Florida home

Many student protesters are calling on their universities to divest from companies connected to Israel and the war in Gaza. CBS News reporter Erica Brown explains what divestment means and the potential effects it could have.

By Ryan Pearson, Julie Watson, Christopher L. Keller and Carolyn Thompson | Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A police officer who was involved in clearing protesters from a Columbia University administration building earlier this week fired his gun inside the hall, a spokesperson for District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office confirmed Thursday. No one was injured, according to spokesperson Doug Cohen, who said there were other officers but no students in the immediate vicinity. He said Bragg’s office is conducting a review. He did not provide additional details on the incident, which was first reported by news outlet The City. The New York Police Department did not immediately respond to The Associated Press’ request for comment. The gunfire came as police officers stormed Hamilton Hall late Tuesday. Pro-Palestinian protesters had been barricaded inside for more than 20 hours. Video showed officers with zip ties and riot shields streaming through a second-floor window. Police had said protesters inside presented no substantial resistance. More than 100 protesters were taken into custody during the crackdown. They are part of more than 2,000 people who have been arrested during

John Dickerson reports on protesters’ calls for colleges to divestment from Israel, why thousands of migrants are waiting in Mexico, and the new nuclear reactor operating in Georgia.

Georgia is home to the nation’s newest nuclear reactor. It’s bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.

The Biden administration has high hopes for the future as it plans to reclassify marijuana. John Dickerson explains what it means to go from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III.

A group of Republican senators is taking aim at college protests across the U.S. Political strategist Ashley Etienne and former Michigan Rep. Fred Upton join “America Decides” to dive into how the demonstrations are playing out on Capitol Hill.

Early voting kicked off Thursday in Maryland ahead of the state’s primary on May 14. In the race for U.S. Senate, Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Rep. David Trone are among several candidates vying for the Democratic nomination to succeed retiring Sen. Ben Cardin. Alsobrooks joins “America Decides” to discuss the race.

Abortion is shaping up to be one of the most important issues in many congressional races, including in New York, a state where abortion rights have not been compromised. It’s a tricky issue for many Republican congressional candidates there, and control of the U.S. House could come down to races in the Empire State. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.

TIME Magazine spoke with former President Donald Trump about his potential take-two in the Oval Office. Eric Cortellessa, the reporter who interviewed Trump, joins “America Decides” to unpack their conversation.

Friday, May 3, 2024 12:29AM Nearly two years after the death of Joey Madeira, a Southern California family is still reeling from his brutal murder. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Nearly two years after the death of Joey Madeira, a Southern California family is still reeling from his brutal murder. “We will never get our dad back,” Madeira’s daughter Kristina said. “We’ll never be able to call him. His granddaughter will never be able to laugh with him.” Some of Madeira’s eight children were at the Fresno County Courthouse on Thursday. They were there for the sentencing of Isaiah Harley – the man convicted of killing their father. Investigators say Harley killed Madeira in a random knife attack in June 2022. Madeira’s family says he was doing what he loved: driving a big rig truck. Harley was hitchhiking, and Madeira offered him a ride. “He always wanted to help people,” Kristina said. “He would give anything they had to anybody.” That final act of kindness turned deadly when Harley attacked and killed Madeira as the two went through Fresno County. First responders say the 51-year-old victim

Friday, May 3, 2024 12:05AM Golden Valley Health Centers is taking action to help patients who need extra care live healthier lives. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Golden Valley Health Centers is taking action to help patients who need extra care live healthier lives. Through a grant from the California Department of Health Care Services, in partnership with Central California Alliance for Health, the organization just launched its Enhanced Care Management program in Merced and Stanislaus counties. It’s a statewide Medi-Cal benefit available to select members with complex needs. Thousands of people in the Central Valley need services beyond the four walls of a health clinic. GVHC vice-president shared a story about a patient who benefitted from the program. “We were able to find them the resources they needed to get the housing assistance so that they can remain in their home,” explained Amy Collier Carroll. “Kind of through this process, we also learned that the grandmother, who also lives with the family, was having a hard time getting to her medical appointments. So we were able to connect her with free transportation to get her

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — In Tulare County, Move-in-ready apartments for now being filled with their first tenants in Tulare. The new fully furnished “Madson Gardens” complex off of Highway 99 on Road 94 is providing shelter and on-site support services to previously unhoused people. Residents started moving in last month and by June all 57 units will be full. This project is already changing lives. Deanna Lemus says she has been feeling, “Thankful, grateful and happy,” since April 3. It was the first night she laid her head to rest in her new apartment. The secure and safe space is a lot different than the streets she lived on for six years. The new complex was funded by Project Homekey, a statewide effort to combat homelessness. Tulare County received about $14 million dollars. This apartment complex, which was previously a motel, cost millions to renovate. But the new opportunities and changes it’s already making, are priceless for Deanna.. Deanna says, “I have more confidence and more security, it’s just a lot better. All the way around, I have electricity, I have running water, I

WEATHER ALERT Winter Weather Advisory WATCH LIVE Welcome, Manage MyDisney Account Log Out Friday, May 3, 2024 6:32AM A Visalia teacher has been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a female student at Redwood High School. VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) — A Visalia teacher has been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a female student at Redwood High School. Visalia Police identified the suspect as 58-year-old Jeffery Eastman. This past Monday, officers were notified of an incident involving a teacher inappropriately touching a girl while at school. Eastman was immediately placed on Administrative Leave during the investigation. On Thursday, he was arrested and booked at the Tulare County Pre-Trial Facility for lewd acts with a child, sexual battery, and annoying or molesting a child. Police do not believe there are other victims. Copyright © 2024 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved. Teacher Arrested Top Stories