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: Gangnam Korean Cuisine in northeast Fresno
Gangnam Korean Cuisine at First and Nees in northeast Fresno impressed a recent visitor to South Korea.
Fresno State unveils new student housing, including family-focused units
Fresno State leaders celebrated the opening of a new student housing complex, the first in 50 years.
Housing Watch: Fresno County home sales show signs of improvement as sellers adjust pricing
The Central Valley housing market has not seen the same summer surge experienced in some other sectors, but real estate experts say there are encouraging signs of increased buying activity.
Dine and Dish: Lisa's Southern Smokehouse in Clovis
Smoky BBQ tri-tip, chicken and hot links are served right off the grill at Lisa's Southern Smokehouse at Tollhouse and Sunnyside in Clovis.
Valley heat prompts schedule changes for growers and Fresno farmers market
Extreme Central Valley heat is accelerating fruit maturation and forcing growers to adjust work schedules.
Dine and Dish: Al-Hadara in north Fresno
Yemeni cuisine and a taste of the Middle East are enjoyed at Al-Hadara on Blackstone and Shaw in north Fresno.
Fresno County farmer creating conditions to grow ginger
The greenhouse conditions inside the hoop house at June Moua's Fresno County farm are extremely warm and humid so that she can grow ginger.
Dine and Dish: Lotus Pond in Sanger
Lotus Pond on Del Rey Avenue has brought serenity to Sanger. The pond bridges generations and draws long lines during night markets.
Housing Watch: Where Fresno and Clovis rank for first-time homebuyers
Fresno ranked 30th among big cities for first-time homebuyers in a new survey by WalletHub. Among small cities, Clovis ranked 25th.
Dine and Dish: Carrillo's Mexican Food in Clovis
Carrillo's Mexican Restaurant on Bullard near Villa in Clovis is always packed with regulars. Norma Carrillo and her four brothers opened a decade ago.