Valley News

In South Valley news, some Visalia businesses may soon have to change the way they advertise due to a proposed city regulation.The idea of changing the way Visalia businesses advertise is welcome news to residents like Bill Balsley who says " I don’t want my sidewalks being utilized as advertising …

We met on a Friday morning. At the Downtown Club in Fresno. A place often frequented by high profile officials. And high profile they are: Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims,  Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp, Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin, and Fresno Fire Chief Kerri Donis. All seated at one table …

Yosemite National Park is without two familiar faces from its rock climbing community. One of them an extreme sports legend who inspired climbers to push their limits for decades. Extreme sports pioneer 43-year-old Dean Potter was found dead by search helicopters Sunday along with 29-year-old Graham Hunt after the two …

Most teachers will tell you their reward is seeing their students do well. In the case of a Clovis East High School teacher, his students are proud to see him excel in tonight’s Education Matters, Juanita Stevenson shows us why he’s so popular.

A somber day in Yosemite national park. Climbing legend Dean Potter was found dead yesterday along with his climbing partner, Graham hunt.The two performed a BASE jump off a cliff in the park,but the jump went terribly wrong.Rock climber, High line, Base jumper, Dean potter was known for doing it …

The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help solving a missingperson’s case that has now turned into a murder investigation.A witness reported seeing Omar Bogle getting into a white PT Cruiser. The witness saysBogle may have been forced into the vehicle.He was last seen alive on may …

The 12th annual Fresno county Fruit Trail kicked off with a press conference Monday morning at the historic Simonian Farms. Picking season started early this year, but farmers are eager to educate the public on how the drought is impacting their yield. Fifth generation farmer and co-owner of Simonian Farms …

Window signage in Visalia may soon be reduced to only 30 percent on businesses and some owners aren’t happy about it. Monday the city council was presented with the ordinance. Many people including business owners and the Chamber of Commerce showed up to the city council meeting to voice their …

Splash parks in Fresno opened over the weekend. ‘Reclaimed’ water is used in the parks, not drinking water, because of the drought. The parks offer water features and misters to keep kids and their parents cool. "Good for the kids to get out and stay cool," Ariana Meshishnek said. The splash …

Thousands took advantage of the great weather this weekend for the very first Grizzly Music and Arts Festival. The event at Chukchansi Park featured two stages, food trucks and more than a dozen musical acts. Many were there to see the headliner, local rapper Fashawn. Some say the event is …

Uber has seen so much business in the valley, they’ve opened an office here. Uber is an international transportation company that connects riders with drivers via their smart phone or tablet. Their new office is located in downtown Fresno on Van Ness and is the only one in the central …

Skateboarding is not often recognized as a sport, but Fresno Unified is changing that. It held a skateboarding competition over the weekend. It’s the first time a skateboarding competition has been held by the school district. It’s an attempt to reach out to all students. The plan is to also …

Police and the Fresno Airport are warning of a new scam targeting people with relatives in Mexico. Police say two valley families were contacted by a person pretending to be a customs agent at the Fresno Airport. They claimed to have a relative detained at the airport that’s in possession …