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
Housing Watch: Should you rent or buy in Fresno?
Data from the rental search platform Apartment List showed Fresno homeowners on average pay $3,071 a month, while renters pay $1,796 a month.
Housing Watch: Builders offer incentives as homebuyers remain hesitant
The Housing Market Index, a monthly snapshot of the homebuilding industry, shows modest improvement but remains in negative territory as high prices and interest rates continue to weigh on the housing market.
Dine and Dish: The excitement of watch parties highlighting Valley restaurants
In this edition of Dine and Dish, we get a look at the viewing parties that take place at local restaurants.
Dine and Dish: El Pata Salada in Kings County
El Pata Salada in the small Kings County town of Armona isn't your typical Mexican eatery. This one offers a taste of Mazatlan.
Dine and Dish: Branch Breakfast Company in northwest Fresno
Stephanie and Brett Cardoza offer everything from sweet to savory at Branch Breakfast at Marks and Herndon in northwest Fresno.
Rain damage threatens Valley cherry harvest despite large crop
Valley cherry orchards are carrying a large crop this season, but as much as 40% of the fruit might not get harvested because of rain-related damage.
Dine and Dish: Sakura Chaya in northeast Fresno
Families don't need to pick between teppanyaki, sushi or a traditional meal when they crave Japanese food.
Housing Watch: Quieter Spring market compared to past trends
Spring is typically a time when home buying picks up. With high home prices and high mortgage interest rates, that has not been the case this season.
Dine and Dish: Idle Hour Winery & Kitchen in Oakhurst
Along a scenic stretch of the Fresno River in Oakhurst, you will find Idle Hour Winery & Kitchen at the Queen's Inn off Highway 41.
Valley wine producers adapt as consumption drops and costs rise
Recent Valley rain isn't troubling winegrape growers, but falling demand has led to vineyard removals as the industry faces economic and consumer headwinds.