Valley News

Some of the most expensive colleges in the country are in New York, California and Chicago. The Chronicle of Higher Education says Sarah Lawrence College costs more than $65,000 annually. That includes tuition, room and board. Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, California is more than $64,000. Columbia, New York University …

Voters passed Prop. 47, reducing some felonies to misdemeanors, including simple drug possession. There’s new concern that the incentive for some drug offenders to seek substance abuse treatment is now gone. CBS 47’s Raquel Cervantes has more on the effects of Prop 47.

Even convicted killers can apparently find love. Charles Manson is getting married. Here’s a copy of the license from Kings County. It was issued ten days ago for 80-year-old Manson and 26-year-old Afton Elaine Burtion. Manson is in Corcoran State Prison for the murder of actress Sharon Tate. It does …

A woman is recovering in the hospital after what police call a sudden and vicious stabbing attack by her boyfriend. It happened earlier today in Northeast Fresno. Police got a call of a man trying to stab his family in the neighborhood of Kelso and 7th. Officers detained Steven Clark …

Another dangerous pest is found in the South Valley. According to the Tulare County Ag Commissioner an “Asian citrus psyllid” has been found on a trap in Exeter. The bug can carry the “citrus greening” disease which can kill a tree. There’s nothing that can be done to stop it. …

In this week’s feature, learn how Mrs. Barbara Scrafford of La Joya Middle School connects with her students through music.

CBS47 is proud to partner with First Five Fresno County to bring you today’s edition of “47 Kids.” Organizations and families are working together to support the growth of young children. Today, we see how the Clovis Chamber of Commerce is training the business owners of the future. For Abby …

In honor of No-shave November many men grow out their hair to support people affected by cancer. Movember is the month where men don’t shave their beard or mustache to support men’s health, raise awareness and funds for cancer among men. Colima’s Fade Shop, a barber shop, which is located …

A man wanted for murder in the South Valley is now in custody. Visalia Police arrested 24-year-old Samuel Molina Sunday night around 8:30. He is accused in a deadly stabbing that happened early Saturday morning, at an apartment complex on Houston Avenue, near Burke. The victim was taken to the hospital, …

Students attending UC schools, like UC Merced could soon be spending more for tuition. The UC Regents is expected to vote on Wednesday on a five percent tuition increase every year for the next five years. Gov. Jerry Brown was unwilling to comment on the topic today in Sacramento. “I’m …

President Obama could take executive action this week on immigration reform if congress does not act. The President could make it possible for illegal immigrants to apply for temporary work permits and be exempt from deportation. Most of the valley depends on the field work from immigrants, and Obama’s order …

Neighbors in an area of Porterville are breathing a sigh of relief Saturday night after a violent 11-hour standoff between a gang member and local law enforcement comes to an end. Anselmo Solorio, 34-years old, was arrested on Saturday morning by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department on 14 charges of …