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Valley News

news from California’s central valley

Drought brings portable showers to Porterville

Officials in Tulare County will set up portable showers, for people who are affected by the current drought. Officials say they will set up the showers in East Porterville, and it will be operational on Monday. The shower are open to the public, and will cost nothing. Officials say there …

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Fresno Postal Workers picket

Postal workers in Fresno formed a picket line earlier today. They say your mail service could soon change, and that people have a right to know. The informational picket line was formed outside of the main Fresno post office on E Street, in Downtown Fresno. The Postal Service has plans …

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Regrowing a forest in El Dorado County

After wildfires ravaged parts of the state forest officials say now is the time for recovery. The King Fire burned more than 200 miles in El Dorado County in September, destroying nearly 100,000 acres of trees. Now seeds are being planted to help regrow the forest. The Forest Service raises …

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Remembrance Wall makes final stop in Clovis

A unique traveling memorial wall is making its final stop in the Valley before being retired. The Wall of Remembrance is on display at Clovis Hills Community Church where it’s educating children about the war on terror and highlighting local heroes. It’s a little different than the memorial walls that …

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CSU campuses see increase in sexual violence reports

Sexual violence appears to be on the rise on California State University campuses. The Executive Vice Chancellor of the California State University system says he is hearing there are more reports of sexual violence on the college campuses. He believes the increased numbers are a result of greater awareness and …

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GOP warns against executive action on immigration

In Washington GOP leaders are still warning President Obama to not take executive action when it comes to immigration reform. Earlier this week Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell lashed out at the president for antagonizing the new GOP congress by promising to change immigration laws. An Arizona Republican says he …

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National Adoption Month

Thousands of children are in the state’s foster care system. On Thursday, child advocates held a vigil to shed some light on the need for adoption. On the steps of the state capitol child advocate groups read the names of children in need of a permanent home. Organizers say more …

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Fresno residents voice concerns over High-Speed Rail

Dozens of residents showed up for a public hearing on the high-speed rail and how it could impact Fresno’s historic Chinatown. The group “Chinatown Revitalization” says a tunnel runs from the old Del Monte building underneath Tulare, parallel to G Street. They voiced their concerns at last night’s final high-speed …

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