Dale Yurong
Action News anchor Dale Yurong is celebrating 40 years with ABC30! For four decades, he has enjoyed telling the untold stories of the Valley.

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: Standard Sweets and Spice in central Fresno
All you have to do is follow your nose at Standard Sweets and Spice at Dakota and Blackstone in central Fresno.
Dine and Dish: Cracked Pepper Bistro in northwest Fresno
Chef Vatche Moukhtarian of Cracked Pepper Bistro at Palm and Herndon in northwest Fresno blends traditional tastes with a modern twist.
Central California farmers raise concerns after Trump orders dam water release
President Trump's order to significantly release water from two Tulare County reservoirs has raised concerns among local officials and farmers.
Dine and Dish: Riley's Taproom in Selma
You'll find much more than just something to pour at Riley's Taproom at McCall and Floral in Selma.
Ag leaders react to President Trump's executive orders on California water policy
Those in the Valley ag industry applaud President Trump's orders around water, but a legal battle could be looming, the latest chapter in the state's long-running water war.
Dine and Dish: PhoEver in Clovis
The aromatic flavorful broth simmering for more than 24 hours draws folks to PhoEver at Armstrong and Herndon in Clovis.
Work to bring more affordable housing to Merced
The city of Merced has partnered with developers to help find grant funding to build more affordable housing.
Ag Watch: Agricultural burning no longer permitted in Fresno County
The new year has brought new restrictions to Valley farms.
Dine and Dish: Zaatar Bistro in northeast Fresno
The Nassar brothers set out to let people enjoy authentic ethnic dishes they grew up with.
Unique housing development for unhoused veterans in Merced
A push to get veterans experiencing homelessness off the streets of Merced has resulted in a unique development.