Valley News

Traditional crop dusters may be getting a lighter and more efficient facelift. The Federal Aviation Administration has permitted drones to carry tanks of fertilizers and pesticides to spray over crops in the United States.   Doug Thiel owns Thiel AirCare, Inc., a crop dusting company in Chowchilla. He commented on …

Two Fresno Vons grocery stores will be closing down permanently. One of the stores is located near Blackstone and Ashlan, and the other at First and Nees. The stores have not been profitable for some time and are scheduled to close June 12, according to Keith W. Turner, Senior Communications and …

Residents in the Central Valley pulled out their camera phones to capture a rare scene in California. Rain and even hail fell from the sky Thursday afternoon and evening. Firefighters are encouraged by the rain because it provides some temporary relief from the dry drought conditions, but it will take …

A judge says the court has no jurisdiction to interfere in testing of the PG&E pipeline involved in an explosion in Northwest Fresno. Attorneys tried to file a restraining order on the testing. Arguing there was little transparency since the California Public Utilities Commission would not allow it to be …

Seven people in Tulare have been arrested in connection to a gang-related shooting at a Foods Co market. Tulare police have arrested 21-year old Esperanza Rangel, 19-year old Jairo Cesar Delamora, 18-year old Paul Castro, and 22-year old Abraham Gonzalez and three juveniles. All seven are from Tulare. Investigators said …

Fresno County Sheriff’s Office announced their investigators are looking to speak with a man, in connection to a homicide investigation near Firebaugh. Officials say the murder happened at a mobile home, on Russell Avenue, near Main Street. Cal Fire reportedly responded to the address at 2AM, for a medical emergency. …

Fresno Police is looking for two suspects, in connection to a pharmacy burglary last week in Fresno. According to Police, the burglary occurred at around 5AM, April 30th. Police say the two unidentified suspects, seen wearing only black clothing and hooded sweatshirts, entered the business by smashing out the front …

A new article by The Washington Post is putting Fresno in the spotlight, but in a good way. The story is entitled "In Fresno, Police Focus on Building Relationships, Not Making Arrests." It shows how the department works to build community trust. "We rely heavily on a positive relationship especially …

‘Granville Home of Hope’ foundation is providing organizations resources to make students’ dreams come true. "Renaissance Scholars" of Fresno State is an educational opportunity program opening a pathway to success. Renaissance Scholars is a program helping make a dream reality for young people who’ve had a challenged past. "What we …

In celebration of National Bike Month Hundreds of people will take to the streets and freeways. Fresno County is encouraged to ride to millions of miles. The Fresno Bicycle Coalition has set a series of events. We were at one event kicking off a bike campaign and joined bicyclists Wednesday …

On Thursday April 30th at about 5 a.m., two unidentified male suspects burglarized a Southeast Fresno pharmacy after gaining entry into the business by smashing out the front glass door with a hammer. The suspects then stole prescription medications valued at over $ 10,000 and then left through the broken …

http://www.gvhomeofhope.com/ The Granville Home of Hope fundraiser began in 2006; since then the foundation has helped countless valley families by raising money to provide food, shelter, healthcare and education. Granville Homes, along with the help of its trade partners, donate a beautiful brand new home each year complete with many luxurious …

http://www.gvhomeofhope.com/ The Granville Home of Hope fundraiser began in 2006; since then the foundation has helped countless valley families by raising money. All the money raised stays right here in the community, supporting ten local charities. One of them is Hinds Hospice.