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Valley News

news from California’s central valley

Fresno City pools open today

As the summer heat continues, we’re all looking for ways to stay cool. The good news, Fresno City Pools are open for business today. The gate opens at 1:30 at the Airways Pool. It will be open Monday through Saturday. It’s $ 2 to get in, but if temps get …

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Body Found on Burned Bus Near Church in SE Fresno

One person was found dead inside a burned bus parked on a church’s property near Maple and Church. It’s unknown if the person is a male or female, but is said to be an adult, according to Fresno Fire Battalion Chief Thomas Cope. The fire broke out before 10 p.m. Witnesses …

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Local Reaction to LA’s Minimum Wage Hike

   It’s what most of us expect to make when  we enter the working  world.  Minimum wage.  Currently at $ 9 an hour in  most  California cities including Fresno.  Slated to rise to $ 10 statewide   in January.  But if Fresno follows in the footsteps of Los  Angeles,  minimum wage could …

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Public immigration forum held at Manchester Mall

Hundreds of local undocumented immigrants and families were given information on how to find work in this country. A public immigration forum at Fresno’s Manchester Mall this weekend gave out naturalization and visa forms, and answered questions about how to stay here, and get to work. They also learned how …

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Crime Stoppers 6/15/15

Your tips are making a difference. We have our Crime Stoppers arrest of the day. 25-year-old Serena Arreola was featured on Crime Stoppers. Fresno police arrested her for a probation violation. Law enforcement is now looking for 29-year-old Danielle Cook,she’s wanted for receiving stolen property. Anyone with information on her …

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Arson suspect in custody today after multiple fires

Employees working in businesses offices near the Fresno Airport got quite a scare this morning as fire crews battled a series of arson fires. Fire fighters were able to limit the damage to a few small burn areas. Investigators say at least five fires in the area were started by …

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Storyland Playland burglarized

Storyland Playland is reporting losses and damages of $ 10,000 – $ 15,000.  The park had been trying to raise funds to reopen when the burglary occurred. A final list of stolen and damaged items has not been released.  Police are looking for any information regarding the incident, 498-STOP.

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Valley farmers are losing their water rights

As the valley drought continues, water rights dating back more than 100 years are getting cut. One hundred and fourteen senior rights holders are on notice from the state. Those farmers can no longer divert water. They also can’t release any from their storage. If they don’t follow the rules, …

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Arsonist caught after at least five fires started

A woman is in custody, accused of starting five fires. Police say she was first spotted in the area of Gateway and Clinton. Two witnesses say they saw her light a fire near the Fresno County Probation Office. They held her there until the fire department and police showed up …

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