Valley News

Firefighters are battling a huge power pole fire at Brawley and Golden State. There are several piles of power poles on fire at a power pole distribution business. The fiery piles cover a 2-3 acre area.  The fire started just around 3:30 a.m. Thursday morning. According to FFD PIO Lawrence …

Firefighters are battling a huge power pole fire at Brawley and Golden State.  The fire started just around 3:30 a.m. Thursday morning.  Flames can be seen from Highway 99.  A crew is on scene and gathering more information. 

Help is on the way for homebuyers in Fresno. Mayor Ashley Swearengin is partnering with Wells Fargo to provide down payment help for homebuyers. It’s all part of Wells Fargo’s Homelift program. Under the plan, eligible homebuyers in Fresno, Stockton and Modesto will receive $ 15,000 in payment assistance grants. …

Victims of domestic violence are getting some help starting their new lives. Meathead Movers in Fresno has partnered with the Marjaree Mason Center to provide free moving services for those fleeing abusive situations.  The partnership started last week, and the movers have already helped four families move.  For victims of …

Dozens of World War II veterans are back home in the Central Valley after the trip of a lifetime. The sixth Central Valley Honor Flight gave these men and women the opportunity to visit Washington D.C. and the World War II Monument. Wednesday evening their flight returned home to Fresno and …

Notices are arriving in mail boxes in Clovis. New regulations for water use that take effect on Friday. Residents can now water their lawns only two days a week, down from three days. The state has ordered Clovis to cut water use by 36 percent. It’s part of the governor’s …

Three people were killed in a two vehicle crash in Los Banos, two were local teachers. CHP says 30 year old George Andrade was driving at a high rate of speed in his VW Passate just before 11 pm Tuesday night. He lost control on Ingomar Grade just West of …

Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin discusses Fresno’s plan to end chronic veteran homelessness by the end of 2015. 

It’s not just residents across the state trying to conserve water, it turns out Fresno State is taking drastic measures to conserve as well. They’re spending over $ 200,000 on turning their water system into a more efficient one and they’re changing out their landscaping. In the past few months, …

New rules will go into effect concerning conditions in ag, construction and other outdoor professions on May 1st. Shade must be made available when the temperature reaches 80 degrees and workers must be provided with free water. The changes are meant to prevent heat illness and give workers better access …

Names on the Wall of Honor near the front of the hospital will soon have a new home. By the end of summer, organizers say the names will be featured on walls in the "Walk of Honor," a permanent walk-through area for all to visit.

McDermont Field House in Lindsay is known to be the biggest sports complex in the Central Valley. Manager Alfredo Velasco invites us to explore their attractions from sports, fitness and fun with families. http://www.mcdermontfieldhouse.com/