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Valley News

news from California’s central valley

Sweet corn goes on sale at Fresno State

There were long lines at Fresno State this morning as a valley favorite returned just in time for summer. People lined up hours before doors opened at the Gibson Farm Market to be the first to get their hands on some sweet corn. Last year, the corn sold out in …

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Fresno offers swimming lessons this summer

If you’re trying to keep the kiddos cool this summer, but they don’t really know how to swim yet, here’s a great way to take care of both. Swimming lessons will soon be available for a discount. The City of Fresno is offering up more than 2,000 low cost classes …

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Fresno State’s Top Dog Inspires Young Students

      Fresno State’s top dog at the university was given a warm welcome by students at Ahwahnee Middle School.  University President Dr. Joseph Castro spoke to students about college and career opportunities.   Dr. Castro has been going to several valley schools.  He says he understands what its like for students these days. …

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Fresno State sweet corn on sale Friday

It’s grown on campus.  It’s sold on campus.  And it benefits students on campus.  Fresno State’s famous sweet corn is back, and workers at the Gibson Farm Market say they are ready. "We are definitely prepared for tomorrow which will hopefully be more than 22 bins and will hopefully last …

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Fresno Police Looking for Serial Bank Robber

Police say a suspect attempted to rob a Bank of America on Blackstone and Dakota Avenues Thursday. When it went wrong he tried again. Police say the suspect walked into the bank Thursday just before 11 am. "Threw the demand note to the teller she got scared. Threw her hands …

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75 Arrested in Merced County Gang Sweep

A massive gang crackdown in Merced County lands dozens of people behind bars.  After a very lengthy investigation, multiple law enforcement agencies searched for suspected criminals from below and above; targeting drug cartel and gang activity.  Violent crime has been at all time highs in the city of Merced for …

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Local middle school gets a special guest speaker

Fresno State’s top dog at the university was given a warm welcome by students at Ahwahnee Middle School today. University President Dr. Joseph Castro spoke to students about college and career opportunities. Dr. Castro has been going to several valley schools saying he understands what its like for students these …

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No one hurt in fire that destroyed Selma home

Selma firefighters were busy this afternoon putting out a raging house fire. It happened after one o’clock this afternoon in the neighborhood of Sylvia and North. Video was sent in to us by Cody Chadwick. You can see flames shooting from the attic and smoke billowing out from the air …

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Fresno Food Expo about to kick off

The Fresno Food Expo is getting ready to kick off its annual show. Since the expo began in 2011, it has hosted thousands of buyers, and given hundreds of valley businesses the platform needed to expand. Baloian Farms has been in business for nearly 100 years and a part of …

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