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: Fresno housing market seeing slower sales, earlier price cuts
A soft real estate market means buyers aren't budging unless they come across a fair price.
Dine and Dish: Aromas in Fresno's Tower District
The brunch crowd follows their nose to Aromas at Olive and Echo in Fresno's Tower District.
Housing Watch: The rapid growth of Friant neighborhoods
In the shadow of Friant Dam, the Fresno County community of Friant has undergone a dramatic transformation.
Ag Watch: Valley peach farmers impacted by Del Monte closure
Instead of preparing for the peach harvest, some growers were forced to remove their orchards because they had nowhere to send their fruit.
Dine and Dish: The Standard in northeast Fresno
The Standard on Fort Washington and Friant in northeast Fresno is well-known on the nightclub scene, but this spot's also cookin' for dinner.
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.