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Valley News

news from California’s central valley

Fresno City Council passes 2016 budget

Fresno City Council members voted this morning to pass the mayor’s 2016 budget. The budget passed unanimously. Mayor Swearengin’s $ 1.2 billion budget adds 43 new police officers over the course of the year. It brings the force to 760 after losing 150 officers in the recession. "This budget really …

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Crime Stoppers 6/23/15

Your tips are making a difference. We have our Crime Stoppers arrest of the day. A Crime Stoppers tip lead to the arrest of 41- year-old Ramon Luna.State parole officers arrested him for spousal abuse. Law enforcement is now looking for 57-year-old Donald Davis.He’s wanted for burglary and may be …

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Woman wanted for home invasion and beating

Police are looking for Destiny Monique Rodriquez. On Sunday Rodriquez reportedly entered the victim’s on on East Huntington. After being invited in, she let two unknown men into the home. They held down the victim and beat him. Rodriquez took his wallet and the men took his cellphone. They then …

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Taking advantage of “dry farming” during the drought

California’s drought has some winemakers resorting to an old farming technique. Dry farming allows grapes to grow, without water and with new flavor. These grape vines are thriving in the hot California sun, without getting water. "I mean, these are big substantial trunks at this point!" Jason Haas said.   At Tablas Creek …

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Crews Battling House Fire in West-Central Fresno

Fire crews are battling a fully-involved house fire near Lafayette and Dudley in west-central Fresno.  Smoke and flames can be seen coming from inside the house.  The fire was called out around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday morning.  A crew is on scene and more information will be provided as it is …

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8 Couples Celebrate 50th Anniversaries Together

Eight couples celebrated 400 years of marriage with a joint anniversary reunion on Saturday. They all met at Fresno Pacific University, and each couple has been married since 1965. The couples say back then, the college was small with just 100 students. The friends reunited in Fresno for a grand reunion, celebrating …

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Southwest Fresno Drive-by Injures 2

Two people were taken to a hospital Monday night after a car pulled up next to their SUV and someone inside opened fire. The shooting happened around 8:45 near Elm and Vine avenues. Fresno Police investigators say the man driving the SUV was taken to the hospital in critical condition; his …

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