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Valley News

news from California’s central valley

2nd Dam Train Billboard

A second Dam Train billboard has gone up. This is located at Highway 99 and American Avenue. Like the other billboard, this one urges the Governor to set his priorities straight, and focus on building a dam – not a train. Fresno City Council Member Steve Brandau supports the billboard …

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Poker Run to Benefit Fresno Fire Cpt. Dern

As Fresno Fire Captain Pete Dern continues to recover from burns he suffered while fighting a fire back in March, several community efforts have been made to help out. An upcoming event is perfect for motorcyclists. It’s a 75-mile poker run, endorsed by Fresno Firefighters Local 753, and is expected …

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Brush Fire burning Near Millerton Lake

A 10-acre brush fire is burning near Millerton Lake in Fresno County. Cal Fire crews are working to contain the fire, which was reported around 4:30 p.m. near Auberry Road and Old Millerton Road. Cal Fire officials say no homes are threatened at this point. Some homeowners in the area …

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Police Searching for Madera Shooting Suspects

Madera Police are looking for the suspects involved in a shooting Monday night. The incident happened in the area of Park and Maple Street, just before 9:00 p.m. Officers found a 26-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was taken to the hospital, but his condition is unknown at …

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Police Searching for Madera County Shooting Suspects

Madera Police are looking for the suspects involved in a shooting Monday night. The incident happened in the area of Park and Maple Street, just before 9:00 p.m. Officers found a 26-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was taken to the hospital, but his condition is unknown at …

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Memorial Day

In Clovis this morning, a local ministry observed Memorial Day by holding a special event. The " carry the load " half marathon walk started at seven o’clock this morning. Participants walked along the Clovis town trail – to the veteran’s memorial building in downtown Clovis. Organizers expected a couple …

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Thieves Target New Drought-Resistant Garden

Just 48 hours after plants went in, thieves pulled some of them out. The group behind the space in Woodward Park says, they plan to replant, but says the action hurts more than the plants. Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin issued a statement on the theft, saying: "Leadership Fresno has been …

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Quick Response Stops Wildfire Near Table Mountain

Dry conditions from the drought prompted a fast response from fire fighters to attack a wildfire near Millerton and Auberry Roads. The blaze burned ten acres. And at one point threatened homes. Fire crews attacked the wildfire on from the air with tankers and helicopters. Auberry Road was crowded with …

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