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Valley News

news from California’s central valley

Indoor skydiving competition

In Austin, Texas there’s an event that looks a bit ridiculous. Teams are getting ready for the World Cup of Indoor Skydiving. Teams from around the world, including the US, Canada, France and Mexico are taking part in this weekend’s competition. During the competition, there will be team, duo and …

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High Five: 5 fun weekend events

If you’re interested in buying a new vehicle sometime soon, we have the event for you. The Central California Auto Show runs today through Sunday. It’s at the Fresno Convention Center. Free admission to see the newest and hottest cars, trucks, SUVs and crossovers for 2015. 10 am to 7 …

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Native American conference educates valley youth

Some students received a crash course of the valley’s rich Native American history. Fresno City College held its second annual Education Conference for Native American Youth. Students came from all over the valley to learn about the culture through art, presentations and performances. They also received a tour of the …

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Fire safety brought to local schools

For the first time in years, Clovis’ Fire Department is bringing lessons on fire safety to local schools. The lessons took place at Dry Creek Elementary earlier today. Fire officials say the lessons are developed to help students understand how they can prevent fires and what they need to do …

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Executive action expected on two controversial issues

President Obama will reportedly push ahead with executive action on immigration despite threats from Republicans getting ready to take control of congress. NBC News reports the president will soon issue orders that protect about five million illegal immigrants from deportation. Republicans are also looking to use their election day momentum …

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Women's clinic opens in Central Fresno

New clinic in Fresno is geared toward helping needy women and their families. The “Spirit of Health” medical clinic provides full medical services to the participants of the Spirit of Woman program. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held this morning. A medical doctor as well as nursing staff will be …

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Newly Discovered Tunnel Could Fall Victim of High-Speed Rail

There are new concerns Thursday night that a newly discovered tunnel in the Chinatown District of downtown Fresno could fall victim to the California High-Speed Rail. Chinatown Revitalization is a local non-profit organization aimed at preserving Chinatown’s history. The group said they have received pictures that show there is a …

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AAA donates turkeys to Poverello House

Fresno’s hungry will be fed on Thanksgiving thanks to AAA. Its tow trucks dropped off turkeys at the Poverello House. The pallet of food may look small, but there are 80 turkeys in the boxes. The Poverello House says it can feed 800 people with the generous donation. This is …

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