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.
For news updates, follow Dale Yurong on Facebook and Twitter.
Dale's Stories
Dine and Dish: Sabor Cocina Latina in Northwest Fresno
Chefs are forever striving to plate dishes that are both delicious and artistic at Sabor Cocina Latina in Northwest Fresno.
Dine and Dish: MOTO Delicatessen & Bodega in central Fresno
Italian meats play a starring role at Moto Deli and Bodega in central Fresno, across from Fresno High School.
Valley realtor using music to stand out in housing market
High interest rates have made it more challenging to buy or sell a home, but the love of music has helped a Fresno realtor stand out.
Story of Valley farmworker turned astronaut featured in new movie
The story of a Central Valley farmworker turned NASA astronaut has now been turned into a movie.
Dine and Dish: Table Mountain Casino in Fresno County
If you're looking for a big steak or even seafood to celebrate a special event, the odds are good that a local casino can help.
Dine and Dish: Meltdown Bistro food truck in Fresno
To stand out in a crowded food truck industry, sometimes your dishes have to be over the top.
Clovis Senior Center raising money for new piano
A group of seniors is on a musical mission to add an important piece of furniture to a new senior center being built in Clovis.
Dine and Dish: Blast & Brew in Northwest Fresno
Colorful creations come alive at Blast and Brew at Palm and Herndon in northwest Fresno.
Fresno State welcomes students on first day of school
Fresno State students resumed their journey to a degree and a career on Monday.
Tracking Hilary: Potential impact on ag from storms
Should we get some rain, farmers worry the moisture and humidity could lead to mold problems in some crops.