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Valley News

news from California’s central valley

Governor Brown looks for drought solutions

Governor Jerry Brown is meeting with the governors from other western states to discuss ways to deal with the ongoing drought. The meeting is being held at the state capitol with The Western Governors’ Association. The governors say the drought is posing huge challenges to many western states as stores …

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Men Who Rescued Man From Fire Honored by City, Fire Dept.

Three Fresno men who saved a man from his burning home are officially named heroes. The Fresno City Council named Nov. 13, 2014, “Tom Artiaga, Moises Gonzalez, and Art Meza Day” in the City of Fresno. The Fresno Fire Department also honored the trio with a Civilian Lifesaving Award. Last month, a …

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We Are Fresno: Fast-draw world champion

It’s the main event in every western, but one Fresno man is bringing fast draw to life. He’s won several championships and now he’s a world champion shooter. If you blink, you’ll miss it. It’s the moment Fresno man, Bob Meyers, became a Cowboy Fast Draw World Champion. “I’m still in …

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New concealed weapons law

An estimated two-million guns could soon hit the streets of California. A federal court ruled Wednesday almost anyone should be given a “concealed weapons carry permit” as long as you’re a law-abiding citizen. Find out how citizens are reacting. 

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Men honored by Fresno Fire Dept.

The dramatic rescue that drew international attention has garnered three valley men an exceptional distinction. The Fresno Fire Department presented Tom Artiaga, Arturo Meza and Moises Gonzalez the Civilian Lifesaving Award. The three men were honored for rescuing a man from a burning home last month.

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Delta Tunnel Project sees opposition

The Delta Tunnel Project calls for building underground tunnels to transport water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to farms in the Central Valley. Some environmental groups are asking the governor to abandon the project and find another sustainable water solution. Steve Hopcroft, a Restore the Delta spokesman, said, “The governor …

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Historic California hotel damaged in fire

Firefighters are mopping up after an historic hotel is damaged in an early morning fire. A hotel guest reported a fire at the Jeffrey Hotel in Coulterville at about 1 a.m. this morning. Seventy-five firefighters were called to get the fire under control. Only one room was rented and all hotel …

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