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Investigation Underway After Southeast Fresno Home Burns

Investigation Underway After Southeast Fresno Home Burns

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fire investigators are trying to determine what sparked a house fire in southeast Fresno. Just before 9:30 a.m. Sunday, firefighters were called out to a home on Minnewawa Avenue near Columbia Drive. Crews arrived and found heavy smoke coming out of a window. Firefighters were able to contain the flames. No…MORE

Domestic Violence Suspect Shot After Breaking Into Home In Northwest Fresno

Domestic Violence Suspect Shot After Breaking Into Home In Northwest Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A domestic violence suspect was shot after causing a pursuit with Fresno Police and then breaking into a home Sunday afternoon. Officers responded to a call of a domestic violence incident around 1:45 p.m. near Shaw and Polk avenues. Police say the domestic violence incident happened inside of a car the…MORE

Suspect ID’d in Deadly FPD Officer Shooting

Suspect ID’d in Deadly FPD Officer Shooting

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — The man shot and killed by officers in Northwest Fresno has been identified. Family members have identified him as 33-year-old Max Sosa Jr. Police are investigating a shooting involving officers in Northwest Fresno. Officers responded to a call just before 5 a..m Saturday at the Dante Apartment complex at Dante and Cornelia…MORE

High Speed Rail Cost Balloons to $128 Billion

High Speed Rail Cost Balloons to $128 Billion

The only speedy thing about California’s controversial High Speed Rail Project is how fast costs are rising. 15 years ago, California voters approved a $9 billion bond to fund the 500-mile electrified system linking Northern and Southern California. On Thursday, the HSR Authority Board announced the estimated cost now stands at a whopping $128 billion.…MORE

Speed Limits Dropping Across Fresno Due To Heavy Traffic

Speed Limits Dropping Across Fresno Due To Heavy Traffic

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Better double check those road signs on your commute speed limits are dropping around Fresno as City Council approved changes proposed by Public Works. Deadly accidents, drivers speeding and running red lights have brought attention to the intersection of Friant and Shepherd, but it’s the heavy traffic that is driving the…MORE

Los Banos Police Unveils New Headquarters, Swearing In New Chief

Los Banos Police Unveils New Headquarters, Swearing In New Chief

LOS BANOS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Los Banos Police Department is hosting a grand opening for its new headquarters. The event features guided tours of the new police station on G Street near Mercey Springs Road. The opening of the new facility comes after months of construction. The $27 million project has been in the…MORE

New Ordinance On Infectious Disease Labs Going Into Effect In Fresno

New Ordinance On Infectious Disease Labs Going Into Effect In Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A new ordinance on infectious disease labs will go into effect this weekend in the City of Fresno. The council passed the ordinance last month, with it to begin 30 days after approval. This comes following the discovery of an illegal lab in Reedley, which had previously operated in Fresno. The…MORE

City Of Fresno Launches New Trolley System

City Of Fresno Launches New Trolley System

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — You can now get a free ride. The city of Fresno has launched a new trolley system. Mayor Jerry Dyer made the announcement alongside city leaders and some of Fresno’s most recognizable mascots. Fresno-HOP is a free and reliable transportation option meant for residents to explore Fresno’s nightlife and expose thousands…MORE

Road Closures This Weekend Due To Two Cities Marathon

Road Closures This Weekend Due To Two Cities Marathon

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Several roads in north Fresno, including Friant Road, will be closed off for this Sunday’s Two Cities Marathon. The closures will be in effect on Sunday morning beginning at 3 AM and ending at 3 PM. Friant Road will be closed from Audubon Drive to Willow Avenu, and Shepherd Avenue will…MORE

$7 Million Scratcher Sold At Cutler Food Mart

$7 Million Scratcher Sold At Cutler Food Mart

CUTLER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — There might be someone $7 million richer after a lucky scratcher was sold at the Cutler Food Mart. A “millionaire made here sign” is now proudly hanging at the market. Action News has learned the ticket was redeemed in Fresno on Halloween. The winners walk away with a portion of the…MORE