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Valley News

news from California’s central valley

500 tons of hay burning in Tulare County

On Tuesday night smoke and fire could be seen out in the distance on a farm in Tulare County near Highway 198 and road 56. The fire is burning 500 tons of hay and firefighters say it may take a few days for the fire to burn out. Firefighters tell …

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Man Found Dead in Stolen Car in Porterville

Tulare County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a homicide in Porterville after a Hispanic man in his 20s was found dead inside a car. Detectives say it happened just after 5 p.m. in the area of the 1200 block of Linda Vista in Porterville. They say a county worker noticed suspicious behavior: two vehicles pulled …

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Valley Businesses Celebrate Drone Day

As september gets a little bit closer people are excited to hear from the FAA and what regulations will be places on drones, businesses are already looking at ways the drones can be used to advance their business. This week, drone technology is all the buzz. Chris Geiger is in the …

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Shooting Arrests

A man is facing attempted murder charges for a shooting last month in Southeast Fresno.Fresno Police arrested 20-year old Fermin Lopez on April 8th.Officers say he fired at a car, hitting it three times.The car stalled, and Lopez allegedly walked up and tried to fire again, but had run out …

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Brandau Discusses Controversial Billboard

Fresno Councilman Steve Brandau says he’s heard his "Dam Train" billboard has already reached the eyes of Governor Jerry Brown.  More on his reported reaction, and why Brandau put up the billboard in the first place, in this conversation with KSEE24’s Stefani Booroojian and Evan Onstot.

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Inmate Dies After Gas Pipeline Explosion

A tower of flames erupting into the sky after a gas pipeline exploded April 17th at Highway 99 and Weber. 11 people were injured: a county worker, two Fresno County deputies and eight inmates. Now, that explosion has claimed it’s first life: an inmate, 52-year-old Jeremiah Espino who died Monday. The …

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Sanger Missing Girl Found In Oregon

A 15-year old Sanger girl was found safe in Oregon and police are looking for a 48-year old man in connection with the case. Authorities say Russell Wayne Deviney from Everett, Washington is identified as a suspect in connection to the alleged kidnapping. FBI, Sanger Police and Astoria Police are …

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Merced Firefighters rescue baby deer

A wind-blown grass fire spread to about 275 acres near the base of the San Luis Reservoir and Highway 152 yesterday. No people were hurt in fire, but Merced County firefighters had to rescue a baby deer. The fawn was having trouble breathing and firefighters gave it an oxygen mask. …

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Crime Stoppers

Your tips are making a difference. We have our Crime Stoppers arrest of the day. 35-year-old Angel Mendoza was featured on Crime Stoppers. Firebaugh police arrested him for felony assault with a deadly weapon. Law enforcement is now looking for 49-year-old Adriann Prindiville. She’s wanted for second degree burglary and …

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Battle of the Badges drive dedicated to Pete Dern

Local law enforcement agencies and emergency personnel are competing to save lives in a yearly effort. The 14th annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive is going on this month. Firefighters, police, sheriff and other badge-carrying personnel will compete for bragging rights, and a trophy. The four-week battle will help …

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