Dale Yurong
Dale currently anchors "Action News Live at Four" and "Action News Live at 6:30." He's also the host of ABC30's shows "Dine and Dish" along with "Valley Grown."
The Edward R. Murrow-award-winning journalist has also earned an Emmy and has been named Associated Press Reporter of the Year. Dale established Housing Watch to examine Central California's housing market and Ag Watch to give viewers insight into the valley's top industry. He is a four-time winner of the Fresno County Farm Bureau Award and has earned many other honors.
You may recall his days as a Sports Anchor. Yurong has interviewed elite athletes such as the late Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Steve Young, Magic Johnson and Will Clark, but he especially enjoyed watching locals like Bruce Bowen and Olympic snowboarder Andy Finch realize their childhood dreams.
The Stockton native graduated with a Communications degree from the University of the Pacific. He and his wife have three children.
In his spare time, Dale likes to read, play basketball and tend to his tropical plants.
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Dale's Stories
Dine and Dish: Teriyaki & More in central Fresno
Teriyaki & More is literally a hole in the wall -- inside the ARCO gas station at Cedar and Ashlan in central Fresno.
Caruthers farm eliminating diesel fuel costs with electric tractor
Local growers are always searching for ways to make their farms more sustainable.
Dine and Dish: Checking back with featured restaurants
We wanted to circle back and check in with some of the restaurants we have featured to see the impact "Dine and Dish" has had on their business.
This Valley farm looks to add beautiful flowers to your home
Valley farms aren't only about growing food. Some of them help beautify your home or help you celebrate a big occasion.
Dine and Dish: North Fork BBQ in North Fork
A scenic drive can help refresh your mind and fill your belly if you know where to go.
Dine and Dish: 500 Club in Old Town Clovis
In the heart of Old Town Clovis, at 5th and Clovis, the 500 Club Bar and Grill is full of surprises.
Where Fresno ranks on Housing Affordability Index
The online real estate search portal RealtyHop also tracks trends. In its latest Housing Affordability Index, Fresno ranked 41st among big cities in the US.
Dine and Dish: Cowpuncher's Cafe in Tulare County
Springville covers about four square miles, and everyone there knows where they can find square meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Valley crops impacted by latest round of storms
Farmers always welcome the rain, but that storm also caused some ag damage.
Dine and Dish: Redwood Taphouse at Eagle Mountain Casino
The Redwood Taphouse at Eagle Mountain Casino in Porterville delivers a winning combination.