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I don’t blame the public for not wanting to put the Republican Party back in power in Washington. As the GOP proved again in the House this week, it’s incapable of accomplishing anything of importance. This week, the big vote was over the reauthorization of a reformed version of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act – aka, FISA. FISA is a controversial act that permits U.S. spy agencies to gather foreign intelligence by collecting the communications of non-Americans located outside the country. It’s considered by government officials to be a crucial tool for disrupting terror attacks, cyber intrusions and foreign espionage. But, as we know, FISA was abused by Democrats, the FBI, and the CIA to spy on members of the Trump campaign, subvert his presidency, and violate the civil rights of American citizens. House Speaker Johnson pushed for passage of the reformed FISA bill. But Donald Trump said it deserved to be killed, and about 20 conservative Republican members who thought FISA’s powers should be weakened more severely joined with Democrats to block it. Everyone agrees that FISA is an important tool against terrorism, and

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Hannah Marks, 31; Allison Williams, 36; Bokeem Woodbine, 51; Ricky Schroder, 54. Happy Birthday: Stick close to home. Make domestic changes that soothe your soul. Do your best to bring about positive change and form a united front that encourages helping others. Question what’s happening around you and differentiate between what’s fact and fake. Participate in making the world around you a better place and reaching out to those who share your beliefs. Your numbers are 8, 14, 22, 25, 31, 38, 47. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Live and learn. Don’t expect everyone to see things your way. Use your knowledge, experience and skills to guide you in a direction that converges with like-minded people. A heartfelt talk will bring you closer to someone you love. A healthier lifestyle is favored. 4 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): An open discussion can help solve problems. Let experience be your barometer, and you’ll figure out how to handle sensitive issues positively. Your strength, insight and discipline will set an example for those struggling with doing what’s right. Rewards will follow. 2 stars

WEATHER ALERT Winter Weather Advisory WATCH LIVE Welcome, Manage MyDisney Account Log Out Saturday, April 13, 2024 6:30AM A decades old tradition of exchanging cultures was hosted in the South Valley on Thursday night. TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — A decades old tradition of exchanging cultures was hosted in the South Valley on Thursday night. Mariachi music greeted international visitors in Lindsay as the community celebrated a delegation from Ono City, Japan. A welcome dinner was held as part of the Lindsay-Ono Sister City program, which has lasted some 50 years. Hundreds of students and families have taken part in the exchange program honoring cultural experiences from both countries. The Ono City visitors will be part of the parade in the Orange Blossom Festival this Saturday starting at 10 am. For news updates, follow Kassandra Gutierrez on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Copyright © 2024 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved. Top Stories

WEATHER ALERT Winter Weather Advisory WATCH LIVE Welcome, Manage MyDisney Account Log Out Saturday, April 13, 2024 6:28AM Law enforcement are searching for a 19 year old they say was abducted in Merced on Friday. MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) — Law enforcement are searching for a 19 year old they say was abducted in Merced on Friday. Brianna Manriquez was last seen near Lesher Drive and U Street around 5 pm. She is four foot ten inches tall, weighs 120 pounds with red hair and brown eyes. She was wearing a purple sweat shirt, colorful leggings and white or pink shoes. The California Highway Patrol released a photo of Marnriquez with a suspect and the vehicle they are believed to be in. It is a White GMC Yukon with unknown plates. If you see Marnriquez and the suspect, or suspect vehicle you are urged to call 911. Copyright © 2024 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved. Top Stories

MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) — Gracie Sigarroa was only given a 13 percent chance of survival but she and her new daughter beat the odds. Now, just a few months after giving birth, the family was given another difficult diagnosis. Three-month-old Evangeline Sigarroa was diagnosed with Retinopathy of prematurity or ROP. It’s a condition that can happen to babies when they are born prematurely. As Seth and Gracie Sigarroa sat down with Action News, she held her young baby in her arms. RELATED: Merced mother with rare pregnancy condition given 13% chance of survival Already at a young age, Evangeline is developing quite the personality. “She’s very sassy,” said Gracie. “She really likes to be held and be with us, you can’t put her down. She doesn’t like that.” Born at 28 weeks, Evangeline is a tiny miracle. EXCLUSIVE: Merced mother with rare pregnancy condition delivers baby and survives “She’s been doing very well,” said Seth. “She’s growing.” But just when Seth and Gracie thought they were out of the woods, there are still hurdles that the parents need to overcome. “We had some understanding in

Senator Alvarado-Gil (D-Jackson) authored legislation that aims to address a critical gap in the state’s criminal justice system.

What Pitman High School junior and senior students thought was going to be a regular assembly turned out to be a depiction of a violent, bloody and emotional DUI scene on Thursday morning.

Turlock Fire officials want to add nine more firefighters to their ranks to more efficiently respond to calls.

Jaxon Shaneyfelt of Turlock knows first-hand just how valuable organ donors are. If it wasn’t for his living kidney donor, Sarah Best of Sacramento, it’s likely that the 14-year-old would not be alive today.

The Minor League Baseball season is just over a week old, and local baseball players are off to the races with their respective teams at the various levels.

Saturday, April 13, 2024 2:56AM A driver has been sentenced for a crash that killed a 15-year-old boy in 2022. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A driver has been sentenced for a crash that killed a 15-year-old boy in 2022. On Wednesday, Lisa Spoors was given five years in prison for a deadly hit-and-run that left Rashad Al-Hakim Jr. dead in October 2022. “Rashad was an amazing kid whose smile would light up the room,” Rashad’s aunt told the court. “He had the most infectious laugh.” Rashad was a high school student with a dream of playing basketball. He was crossing First Street and was not in a crosswalk when authorities say Spoors drove into him and left. “The fact that she knew she was under the influence at the time of her driving based upon her recorded statements,” said Deputy District Attorney Steven Ueltzen. Prosecutors first charged Spoors with murder and DUI for Rashad’s death. However, they had trouble proving if Spoors was actually under the influence. So, they dropped the DUI and related murder charge, and Spoors agreed not to fight the manslaughter and

WEATHER ALERT Winter Weather Advisory WATCH LIVE Welcome, Manage MyDisney Account Log Out Saturday, April 13, 2024 1:27AM Police have identified the suspect in a central Fresno shooting that killed 42-year-old Yong Vang Monday. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Police have identified the suspect in a central Fresno shooting that killed 42-year-old Yong Vang Monday. He’s been identified as 41-year-old Robert Phompong. A warrant for his arrest has been issued. Police say Phompong is a known gang member who is unhoused. Phompong is considered armed and dangerous. The shooting happened just before 4:20 pm on 9th Street near Pine Avenue. Investigators say Vang was in a fight with Phompong before gunshots rang out. When officers arrived, they found Vang with a bullet wound. Vang was rushed to Community Regional Medical Center, where he died. Anyone who spots Phompong should not approach and immediately call 911. Copyright © 2024 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved. Homicide Top Stories

WEATHER ALERT Winter Weather Advisory WATCH LIVE Welcome, Manage MyDisney Account Log Out Saturday, April 13, 2024 1:18AM In Merced County, a special student is celebrating a major milestone two months earlier than his classmates. MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — In Merced County, a special student is celebrating a major milestone two months earlier than his classmates. Gustine High School held a commencement ceremony on Friday for Bryan Ortiz, a senior who is bravely battling cancer. A police escort was provided for Bryan from his home to the high school for the special event. Once at school, Bryan was greeted by a crowd of his peers and teachers, cheering him on. Bryan’s older sister, Alondra, says the cancer was discovered after her brother started losing strength last year. “Back in September, he started feeling kind of like sick… He felt more weaker and then he had an accident at school,” explained Alondra. “I remember when he had an accident they took it into the hospital and that’s when they kind of figure out like that he had cancer.” Action News photojournalist Alex Ruiz shows us

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s actions set up a series of confrontations with the Republican-supermajority Legislature over those issues.

Lana Zak reports on a potential attack from Iran on Israel, what Americans are experiencing this allergy season, and a preview of Coachella.

OAKLAND — It’s not so much the three digits on the radar gun that are impressive as the fact that it looks so effortless for Mason Miller. If Miller played for any other team than the Oakland-turned-Sacramento-someday Las Vegas Athletics, he’d be all over SportsCenter. As it is, Miller’s high-velocity conversion from promising starter to closer is starting to gain momentum as a league-wide story. The Athletics completed a six-game road trip in Detroit and Texas winning both series and Miller getting his first two saves with his four-seam fastball and wipeout slider. In a 1-0 win over the Rangers Wednesday, Miller threw nine consecutive pitches at 100 miles per hour or better, topping out at an obscene 104. Five pitches were 102 or better. What’s it like to throw that hard? “It’s pretty cool for sure,” Miller said Friday before the A’s began a three-game series against the Washington Nationals at the Coliseum. “I mean, the fastball for me, just try not to do too much with it. The ones I try to get on and throw harder, they end up not getting as

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It was 72 degrees inside Tropicana Field at first pitch Friday evening without a whiff of wind inside the domed stadium. The pristine, climate-controlled conditions weren’t enough to wake up the San Francisco Giants’ bats, even thousands of miles away from cold and windy Oracle Park. The offensive woes continued in a 2-1 loss to the Rays that kicked off a six-game swing through Florida, with the would-be tying run left stranded at third base. Pinch-hitting to lead off the ninth, Wilmer Flores worked a walk, then gave way to pinch-runner Tyler Fitzgerald, who stole second and made it to third, but representative of the Giants’ issues all game long — and for much of the season — they couldn’t deliver the timely hit to drive him in. So fed up was manager Bob Melvin that he was ejected arguing balls and strikes after Jorge Soler was rung up to end the seventh inning, spoiling another scoring opportunity. Both men protested the called strike three at the knees, and Melvin earned his first ejection with the Giants (the 60th of his

SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors rested Klay Thompson and Draymond Green in Portland with hopes of being at full-strength for a high-stakes game against the Pelicans on Friday, but it didn’t work out that way. Jonathan Kuminga and Gary Payton II, two valuable two-way contributors, were ruled out ahead of the New Orleans matchup in Chase Center. Kuminga suffered a right pelvic contusion against Portland and Payton has tightness in his left calf. “He fell and bruised his tail bone,” Steve Kerr said of Kuminga. “He’s in a lot of pain. And with Gary, it’s a calf. Trying to be cautious with it.” A win against the Pelicans Friday night, coupled with a win in Game 82 against the lowly Jazz, would give the Warriors a strong chance at reaching the eighth seed. In that scenario, the Warriors would have two chances to advance out of the play-in round and have a shot at avoiding the top-seeded Denver Nuggets in the first round. But the Pelicans are tough, especially if you’re short-handed. New Orleans is down star wing Brandon Ingram, but is otherwise healthy. They

The annual two-weekend Coachella music festival began Friday in Indio, California, with the most sluggish ticket sales in 10 years. Paul Thompson, a Pitchfork contributor attending the festival, has covered the event for several years and joins CBS News to discuss the latest.

House Speaker Mike Johnson and former President Donald Trump unveiled a bill Friday that would ban noncitizens from voting in elections, despite it already being illegal. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports.

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