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Valley News

news from California’s central valley

Firefighters investigate early morning house fire

Fire crews are investigating the cause of a fire that burned a vacant home in central Fresno. Shortly after 2:00 a.m. Tuesday morning, crews responded to a structure fire near Belmont and Van Ness. When firefighters arrived in the area, they found a vacant house fully involved with fire on …

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Two big rigs collide on southbound Highway 99

Two big rigs crashed into each other early Tuesday morning on southbound 99, near Jensen Avenue.  Traffic lanes were closed in that area for several hours.  Crews are cleaning up the scene and some lanes have been reopened.  You could possibly encounter delays in the area. 

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Local Immigration Advocates Applaud NBC Cutting Ties With Trump After Offensive Remarks

The backlash continues against Donald Trump two weeks after the billionaire presidential hopeful made controversial statements about Mexican immigrants. Monday, NBCUniversal decided to cut business ties with Trump. The network will not air the annual Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants, which Trump jointly owns with NBC. During his speech announcing his bid for presidency, …

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Fire fighters save dogs from fire

Fresno fire fighters are being hailed as heroes after they saved three dogs from a fire early this evening in southwest Fresno. The fire was reported just after five Monday night at a junk yard on Golden State and Church. Fire crews had a difficult time getting to the fire. …

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Crime Stoppers 6/29/15

Your tips are making a difference. We have our Crime Stoppers arrest of the day. A Crime Stoppers tip lead to the arrest of 28- year-old Nicole Wineland.Fresno police arrested her for possession of a stolen car. Law enforcement is now looking for 20-year-old Eduardo Velasquez.He’s wanted for weapons violations …

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Supreme Court Upholds Independent Redistricting Commission

A decision by the supreme court is keeping California State Election Districts exactly where they are. The court announced the 5 to 4 ruling Monday to uphold the constitutionality of Arizona’s Independent Redistricting Commission, the same type of redistricting that’s practiced here in California. Independent commissions are non-partisan groups of …

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Early Morning Fatal Stabbing on Vassar

The incident happened at a quadplex near Blackstone and Clinton. When they got to the scene they found one man dead. Neighbors tell us they heard loud music and what sounded like a party. But when police got there, they say they found a man who was stabbed to death. …

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Education Matters: Crucial Parental Involvement

Being involved in your child’s education is vital to their success. Monday morning on Sunrise, Setha Mhim of Fresno County Office of Education discussed resources available to help parents get more involved. The Parent Services Center at the FCOE: ·         Equip parents the tools to become …

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Derek Carr Teams Up with Valley Children’s Hospital

Raiders Quarterback Derek Carr was in town this past weekend to play football with some Valley kids.    Carr and his brother, David, are teaming up with Valley Children’s Hospital to bring attention to the work being done there. Saturday, they were filming public service announcements, or PSAs, for a …

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