Category Archives: Local News

Hoover High School Celebrating Library Renovation

Hoover High School Celebrating Library Renovation

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — It’s an exciting time for students and staff at Hoover High School in northeast Fresno after celebrating the completion of a library renovation. The more than $6 million project includes a career center with an office for job developers to support students with job opportunities. There is also a counseling center…MORE

Merced County Supervisors To Discuss Possible Fire Station Closures

Merced County Supervisors To Discuss Possible Fire Station Closures

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The future of Merced County’s fire stations is up in the air. The Board of Supervisors is set to meet Tuesday morning to decide whether or not to close or consolidate some of the stations. It’s a difficult decision that has some in the community concerned about the possible changes…MORE

Calif. Supreme Court to Weigh Removal of Taxpayer Protection Act

Calif. Supreme Court to Weigh Removal of Taxpayer Protection Act

(KMJ) The California Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear oral arguments on the viability of the “Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act”. The Golden State’s high court will decide whether to remove the proposal from the November ballot. The act attempts to give California voters more power in the process when state and local leaders…MORE

FUSD Superintendent Nelson’s Final Message

FUSD Superintendent Nelson’s Final Message

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Superintendent Nelson’s Final Message: Happy Monday Fresno Unified Family! As I’m sure you’ve heard, on Friday the Board of Education announced they have selected Misty Her to become the Interim Superintendent following the adoption of her new contract at this Wednesday’s board meeting. At that time, we also expect the board…MORE

Woman Stabbed Multiple Times in West Central Fresno, Police Say

Woman Stabbed Multiple Times in West Central Fresno, Police Say

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway after police say a woman was stabbed in west central Fresno. Authorities say it happened on Parkway Drive and Dennett Avenue before 11:15 am Monday. When police arrived, they found the woman with multiple stab wounds in her leg. She was taken to Community Regional Medical Center and…MORE

Cleanup Continues After Hundreds Of Dead Animals Found In Laton

Cleanup Continues After Hundreds Of Dead Animals Found In Laton

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Central California SPCA is investigating the property where hundreds of animals were found dead in Laton. The animals were found at a home on Mount Whitney Avenue and Chestnut Avenue on Friday morning. Later that afternoon, deputies arrested 41-year-old Carl Mendes at his home. Deputies say somebody passing through…MORE

Investigation Continues Into Shooting At Central Fresno Party That Hospitalized 5

Investigation Continues Into Shooting At Central Fresno Party That Hospitalized 5

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — It was a calmer scene at Rowell and Hedges as people from the First Galilee Missionary Baptist Church were leaving their Sunday evening service. But the news of Saturday night’s shooting has the church community on edge. Fresno Police received a shotspotter notification in the area of Hedges and Cedar Avenues…MORE

Study: Calif. Minimum Wage Hike Triggers Job Losses

Study: Calif. Minimum Wage Hike Triggers Job Losses

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) It’s been a month since California’s controversial new minimum wage hike for fast food workers took effect. One study indicates it’s already having a significant negative impact on the economy – totaling nearly 10,000 jobs being lost. Worker hours are being cut and automation is being implemented to feed the masses. Renowned…MORE

Suspected Biker Gang Leader Busted in Sanger

Suspected Biker Gang Leader Busted in Sanger

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputies have arrested the leader of what they are calling an outlaw motorcycle gang in Sanger. The Sheriff’s Office took 39-year-old Thomas Qualls into custody Thursday. They say he’s responsible for a recent burglary and arson of a building in Fresno. This week, investigators searched the location…MORE