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California is facing a farm worker shortage and officials, like U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, have said if something isn't done about it soon the state could lose billions.

A 25-year old murder has been solved, and investigators say the suspects are serial killers.

The annual tradition at the Washington Colony Cemetery started about eight years ago, when some local veterans voiced their concerns about who would put American flags out to honor them after they passed away.

Andrew Carter wakes you up the easiest way possible...with a smile and all the information you need to start your day. via CJAD

“We team up and hand out fire safety information and smoke detectors, if someone doesn't have one”

The Fresno County Fire Department received a huge donation that is already helping them save lives. via KMPH-TV Fresno

Hundreds of volunteers inspired by "Oprah's Big Give" spent Saturday trying to make life safer for families in several Fresno County communities. via Fresno Bee

“There's a lot going on here politically.”

The Coalinga Record weekly newspaper distributed its last issue Wednesday, closing after more than 100 years of publishing. via Fresno Bee

The Fresno County Coroner's Office this morning made public the names of the two people killed last night in a two-vehicle crash at Chateau Fresno and Jensen avenues west of Fresno. via Fresno Bee

“We see guys going down the road with scrap iron in the back of their pickup. If we know one of our neighbors got hit, we look to see what it was, give him a call, and see if it was something he lost”

Metal theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in Fresno County and on Saturday, Valley farmer Garry Bland became yet another victim. via KMPH-TV Fresno

“We need something standardized statewide so the law is equal no matter where these thieves go.”

Farmers and police are getting mad about an extreme increase in people stealing copper wire and other metals. via ABC30.com

Food bank to hold event Community Food Bank will hold its Empty Bowls event 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Fresno Convention Center, 700 M St. via Fresno Bee

“The snowpack is the key for us”

Recent storms have boosted southern Sierra Nevada snowpacks, raising hopes for many farmers who saw their water deliveries slashed last year. via Fresno Bee

California researchers are developing a comprehensive strategy for controlling vine mealybug in California vineyards that includes insecticides, vineyard sanitation, biological control and mating disruption. via Avenue Vine

It's the largest "beef recall" in history and some of the 143-million pounds of meat in question found its way into freezers at some valley schools. via KSEE-TV Fresno

“I'm a huge Ron Paul fan. He's the only one that will bring us back to our constitutional roots.. he's the only one who would change anything in Washington”

There's a statewide election going on right now, where the only requirement to vote - is you have to be a student. via KMPH-TV Fresno

“We had known her all our lives, but didn't know she couldn't travel. Pitiful”

Usually, the ones who circle back to hometowns and childhood ties are the buy-a-house-and-raise-a-family kind. via Fresno Bee

“The story we want to tell the public right now, I guess, is if we continue with business as usual, this is what the [urban area's] footprint will look like”

Since 2007, the population has doubled to almost 2 million. But development patterns haven't changed. via Fresno Bee

“You can't ask us to do something that is impossible.”

Farmers tried to drive home some points Friday, bringing more than 30 trucks to Easton as state regulators continued to work on far-reaching new diesel emission regulations expected to cost the agriculture ... via Fresno Bee

“What makes it more of a tragedy to me is because so many children were killed”

Two in Earlimart family survive worst Kings Co. single-car wreck in 25 years. More information Deadly crashes Most of the deadliest accidents in Valley history involved multiple vehicles. via Fresno Bee

Updated 8 a.m.: Dense, patchy fog was reported this morning from Bakersfield to Fresno, apparently contributing to at least one serious-injury traffic accident in Fresno County, the California Highway Patrol ... via Fresno Bee