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Wednesday, December 4, 2024 6:47AM FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — A Fresno County farm’s voluntary recall of its raw milk products has now been widened after bird flu was found in more samples. On Tuesday, the California Department of Public Health announced that all RAW FARM products made between November 8th and November 27th will be pulled from shelves in stores. The impacted lot numbers are 20241109 through 20241127, which includes the two batches recalled last week. The expanded voluntary recall comes after officials say the virus was detected in several samples of the farm’s milk. Officials say customers with bottles from the recalled lots should return them to the store where they were purchased. The California Department of Food and Agriculture has also placed the farm under quarantine, suspending the distribution of any raw products made on or after November 27th. No illnesses have been associated with any batches of the recalled raw milk. Copyright © 2024 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved. Top Stories

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — In California’s 13th Congressional District race, encompassing five counties from Fresno to Stanislaus, every vote counts. As of Tuesday evening, Democrat Adam Gray leads incumbent Republican John Duarte by 165 votes. “We saw the same thing in this congressional district two years ago,” said Merced County Registrar of Voters Mel Levey. “In 2022, we had the second closest congressional race in the country, separated by about 500 votes. Certainly this year, we’re seeing another close race, the closest in the country, in fact.” While the race has not been officially called by ABC News, Democrat Adam Gray declared victory over Republican Incumbent John Duarte on Tuesday night. Gray released a statement saying he’s honored to become the congressman-elect. “The final results confirm this district is ready for independent and accountable leadership that always puts the Valley’s people ahead of partisan politics,” Gray wrote. Levey and Fresno Co. Registrar of Voters James A. Kus have both confirmed to Action News that they have certified their election results after meeting the final presidential result deadlines for the state. “Today is the day

Though no runners from Turlock, Pitman, Hilmar or Hughson high schools returned from Saturday’s CIF State Cross Country Championships at Fresno’s Woodward Park with hardware, they came back with unforgettable experiences, and one with extra bragging rights.

The 45th annual Turlock Christmas Parade will be extra-vibrant this year as ‘A Neon Night’ will light up Main Street on Friday.

Democrat Adam Gray, a former five-term Assemblymember who lost a bid for Congress in 2022, has unseated incumbent Rep. John Duarte (R-Modesto) in the closest House race — and the last to be called — in the nation this election cycle.

Mike Klepin has been the chief executive officer of Emanuel Medical Center for a total of four weeks — and one of those was a holiday week — but he already knows that the best thing about the Turlock hospital is the people who work there.

One of Turlock’s favorite holiday traditions is under way and will be coming soon to a neighborhood near you.

DENVER — The Warriors put the Nuggets on the line 35 times and committed 10 second-half turnovers before they blew a late lead to Denver for their fifth straight loss. Jonathan Kuminga (19 points) put together a strong all-around game, and the Warriors also got contributions from Moses Moody, Gary Payton II and Andrew Wiggins to earn a seven-point lead with four minutes left. But when it was crunch time, The Joker got the last laugh. Nikola Jokic, the three-time MVP, made every play down the stretch, helping Denver close the game out on an 11-0 run and finishing with 38 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and five steals. With 34 seconds left, he blocked Kuminga’s slashing attempt at the rim and then worked his way to the line for the game-sealing foul shots. Steph Curry, the Warriors’ MVP counterpart, registered 24 points on 8-for-23 shooting. The Warriors scored six points in the last six minutes of the game, four of which came from Curry. Without a full 48-minute performance, the Warriors (12-8) fell, 119-115, for their fifth consecutive loss. Tuesday being the last night

The apparent hackers targeted Kash Patel’s communications, but whether they succeeded and how much access they had to the data is still being investigated, the sources said.

UNITY TWP., Pa. — A Pennsylvania grandmother who went missing while looking for her cat is believed to have fallen into a deep 30-foot sinkhole, authorities said. A search and rescue mission is currently underway in Unity Township for Elizabeth Pollard, Pennsylvania State Police said Tuesday. Pictured: Rescuers search for a missing woman who may have fallen into a 30-foot-deep sinkhole in western Pennsylvania. The sinkhole is believed to be tied to an abandoned coal mine, officials said. Search crews have been able to make entry into the mine area but there have been no signs of Pollard yet, Trooper Steve Limani told reporters at the scene Tuesday evening. The search is expected to continue into the night, he said. “Hopefully she’s in an air pocket,” Limani said, noting that there have been incidents in the region where people have survived similar situations in underground mines. “This is a rescue to me until something says that it’s not.” The search will continue as long as needed pending any safety concerns, he said. Rescue teams from nearby areas have joined forces, swapping shifts to keep the

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 3:04AM “Bulldog Bread” takes on another meaning in today’s college sports climate. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — “Bulldog Bread” takes on another meaning in today’s college sports climate. It’s a changing landscape of college athletics. Mikey Keene is just one of a half dozen starters who put their names in the transfer portal before the bowl game. In this week’s Bulldog Breakdown, Action News chatted with Marcus McMaryion about the program that keeps Fresno State competitive to keep top talent. For sports updates, follow Alec Nolan on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Copyright © 2024 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 7:14AM Thousands of people filled Christmas Tree Lane in Fresno for the first night of the 2024 season on Tuesday. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Thousands of people filled Christmas Tree Lane in Fresno for the first night of the 2024 season on Tuesday. The walk-only night drew in people of all ages to enjoy the more than century old tradition of the hundreds of trees and homes decked out on Van Ness. Some even wore their own Christmas lights or holiday costumes. For many walking Christmas Tree Lane is a yearly tradition to soak in the holiday cheer. “We love the atmosphere. Everybody’s happy, everybody’s willing to be here, nobody’s angry, they come out with smiles on their face and their dogs and their babies and it’s just fun,” said Debbie Wilson. Some take as many opportunities as they can to enjoy the tradition. Finding all of Santa’s reindeers becomes a welcome challenge in all the fun. “You have to look for them and then at the end if you find all of them, you win!” said Ziana, a Fresno local.

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 2:55AM Fresno County’s top brass celebrated the opening of the new West Annex jail off Merced and L streets in downtown Fresno. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Fresno County’s top brass celebrated the opening of the new West Annex jail off Merced and L streets in downtown Fresno. “It is a substantial upgrade from the current South Annex Jail, which was built in 1941,” said Fresno County Sheriff John Zanoni. The new facility has 300 beds. That is 200 less than the old jail, but the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says it has already made accommodations to the main jail and North Annex to fit everyone and two floors will be added to the new West Annex eventually. The project started over a decade ago while Margaret Mims was sheriff. She worked to secure $80 million in state funding. The county made up the difference of about $20 million. “You really can’t appreciate it unless you’ve ever been in the old jail. The old jail has the same design as San Quentin, very expensive to maintain. Very expensive to house the inmates

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — From fires to flooding, our climate is changing. So, how do we prepare our pets for the threat of severe weather? “Having a plan ahead of time is extremely important to make sure your pets and your family are all taken care of in these times,” says Ruben Cantu with the Valley Animal Center in Fresno, Calif. In addition to packing your pet’s food and getting them ready to leave at a moment’s notice, Josh Buyea with Pet Supplies Plus in Clovis, Calif., says it will help everyone if you can get your furry friends to relax. “It will be a very stressful environment and situation, especially for you but also your pets because they don’t understand what’s going on, so make sure to keep them calm; you can give them calming aids, keep things near them that they are used to and familiar with,” says Buyea. He says to ensure you have proper car seats, leashes and even an emergency pet medical kit — if you have to hit the road. Veterinarian Dr. Cheryl Waterhouse says you should also know

BY MELISSA GOLDIN Social media users are misrepresenting a Vermont Supreme Court ruling, claiming that it gives schools permission to vaccinate children even if their parents do not consent. The ruling addressed a lawsuit filed by Dario and Shujen Politella against Windham Southeast School District and state officials over the mistaken vaccination of their child against COVID-19 in 2021, when he was 6 years old. A lower court had dismissed the original complaint, as well as an amended version. An appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court was filed on Nov. 19. But the ruling by Vermont’s high court is not as far-reaching as some online have claimed. In reality, it concluded that anyone protected under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act, or PREP, Act is immune to state lawsuits. Here’s a closer look at the facts. CLAIM: The Vermont Supreme Court ruled that schools can vaccinate children against their parents’ wishes. THE FACTS: The claim stems from a July 26 ruling by the Vermont Supreme Court, which found that anyone protected by the PREP Act is immune to state lawsuits, including the officials named

Hunter Biden could have faced up to 25 years in prison, though as a first-time offender he likely would have gotten far less time or avoided prison entirely.

Jericka Duncan reports on efforts to drum up support on Capitol Hill for President-Elect Trump’s administration picks, what happens next in South Korea following its president’s reversal of a martial law decree, and the increasing trend of CEOs stepping down from their roles.

By HALLIE GOLDEN Debbie Nelson, the mother of rapper Eminem whose rocky relationship with her son was known widely through his hit song lyrics, has died. She was 69. Eminem’s longtime representative Dennis Dennehy confirmed Nelson’s death in an email on Tuesday. He did not provide a cause of death, although Nelson had battled lung cancer. FILE – Debbie Nelson, mother of rap star Eminem, appears in Mount Clemens, Mich., on April 10, 2001. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File) Nelson’s fraught relationship with her son, whose real name is Marshall Mathers III, has been no secret since the Detroit rapper became a star. Eminem has disparaged his mother in songs such as the 2002 single “Cleaning Out My Closet.” Eminem sings: “Witnessin’ your mama poppin’ prescription pills in the kitchen. Bitchin’ that someone’s always goin’ through her purse and shit’s missin’. Goin’ through public housing systems, victim of Münchausen’s Syndrome. My whole life I was made to believe I was sick when I wasn’t.” In lyrics from his Oscar-winning hit “Lose Yourself” from the movie, “8 Mile,” his feelings seem to have simmered, referencing his “mom’s

By LARRY NEUMEISTER NEW YORK (AP) — The founder and former CEO of the failed cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius Network could face decades in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday to federal fraud charges, admitting that he misled customers about the business. Alexander Mashinsky, 58, of Manhattan, entered the plea in New York federal court to commodities and securities fraud. He admitted illegally manipulating the price of Celsius’s proprietary crypto token while secretly selling his own tokens at inflated prices to pocket about $48 million before Celsius collapsed into bankruptcy in 2022. In court, he admitted that in 2021 he publicly suggested there was regulatory consent for the company’s moves because he knew that customers “would find false comfort” with that. And he said that in 2019, he was selling the crypto tokens even though he told the public that he was not. He said he knew customers would draw false comfort from that too. “I accept full responsibility for my actions,” Mashinsky said of crimes that stretched from 2018 to 2022 as the company pitched itself to customers as a modern-day bank where they could

By MICHELLE L. PRICE NEW YORK (AP) — Chad Chronister, Donald Trump’s pick to run the Drug Enforcement Administration, said Tuesday he was withdrawing his name from consideration, becoming the second person selected by the president-elect to bow out quickly after being nominated for a position requiring Senate confirmation. Sheriff Chronister, the top law enforcement officer in Hillsborough County, Florida, said in a post on X that he was backing away from the opportunity, which he called “the honor of a lifetime.” “Over the past several days, as the gravity of this very important responsibility set in, I’ve concluded that I must respectfully withdraw from consideration,” Chronister wrote. He did not elaborate, and Trump’s transition team did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment. Chronister follows former Republican congressman Matt Gaetz, Trump’s first pick to serve as attorney general, in withdrawing his name for a post in the administration. Gaetz withdrew following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation’s chief federal law enforcement officer. Trump’s pick of Chronister for the DEA job

The 49ers shored up their suddenly thin running back corps on Tuesday by claiming Israel Abanikanda off waivers from the New York Jets. In a corresponding move, the Niners placed Christian McCaffrey on injured reserve after he suffered a right knee injury in Sunday night’s 35-10 loss to the Bills. Coach Kyle Shanahan on Monday said backup running back Jordan Mason would “most likely” join McCaffrey on IR, but the 49ers did not place him on that list just yet after he sprained his ankle Sunday. Abanikanda, 22, is in his second year as a pro after the Jets picked him in the fifth round of the 2023 draft out of Pittsburgh. He was waived Monday to make room for Kene Nwangwu, who had a 99-yard kick return touchdown and forced a fumble as a practice-squad elevation in New York’s loss Sunday to the Seahawks. Related Articles San Francisco 49ers | Kurtenbach: The end of the 49ers’ season is a referendum on Brock Purdy San Francisco 49ers | Anthony Becker trial: Prosecution admits to “destroyed evidence” that documented the search of an ex-49ers exec’s home