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3 Arrests in Deadly 2024 Southwest Fresno Shooting

3 Arrests in Deadly 2024 Southwest Fresno Shooting

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Three suspects have been arrested in connection to a deadly shooting in southwest Fresno in 2024. Police have taken 19-year-old Makhy Joyce, 18-year-old Malik Jordan and a 17-year-old male into custody for the shooting on December 11. It happened near East Samson and South Lee avenues. When officers arrived, they found 31-year-old…MORE

Sanger High Student Hit & Killed By Vehicle Identified

Sanger High Student Hit & Killed By Vehicle Identified

SANGER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Officials have identified the Sanger High School student who was killed after being hit by a car as Hubert Hsu. Sanger Police say Tuesday night, two Sanger Unified teens were hit while crossing the street on Bethel and Almond Avenues. Police say the driver did not see the 17-year-old boy and girl,…MORE

Ray Appleton Responds to Canceled Horse Racing at Fresno Fair

Ray Appleton Responds to Canceled Horse Racing at Fresno Fair

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Big Fresno Fair has announced live horse racing will not be a part of this year’s fair. Officials made the announcement Wednesday afternoon citing industry changes and other longstanding challenges as the reason for postponing the races this year. “This tough decision was made with careful consideration for the long-term economic…MORE

Asmb. Tangipa Slams Bill Weakening Self Defense Laws

Asmb. Tangipa Slams Bill Weakening Self Defense Laws

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) First year California Assemblyman David Tangipa (R-Fresno) is slamming AB1333. It’s a bill that would ban residents from using lethal force to defend their home from criminals. He joined guest host Diane Pearce to discuss the controversial legislation. Philip Teresi and E. Curtis Johnson also took on the legislation on The Afternoon…MORE

Stan Ellis Declares Victory in Special Election for CA Assembly District 32

Stan Ellis Declares Victory in Special Election for CA Assembly District 32

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Republican farmer and businessman, Stan Ellis, is declaring victory in the special election for State Assembly District 32, which spans parts of Tulare and Kern counties. Early numbers from the Secretary of State show Ellis is in the lead with more than 63 percent. Democratic educator, Chris Cruz-Boone, follows behind at…MORE

Grand Opening For Marjaree Mason Center’s New Facility 

Grand Opening For Marjaree Mason Center’s New Facility 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Marjaree Mason Center will be holding its grand opening and ceremonial ribbon-cutting to commemorate the transition of all nonresidential services into its new Isnardi Foundation Building, serving survivors of domestic violence in Fresno County.  In December 2022, the Marjaree Mason Center purchased a 5.5-acre property in Fresno with an existing…MORE

Fresno County Employees Recognized For Saving Co-worker Who Collapsed

Fresno County Employees Recognized For Saving Co-worker Who Collapsed

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two Fresno County employees are being recognized for taking action to save the life of a co-worker. The Fresno County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution on Tuesday in honor of Human Resources employees, Elizabeth Vecchio and David McCurry. The two were also given a County of Fresno medal of honor.…MORE

1 of 2 Teenagers Dies After Being Hit By Vehicle In Sanger

1 of 2 Teenagers Dies After Being Hit By Vehicle In Sanger

SANGER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — One of the two teenagers hit by a vehicle in Sanger Tuesday night has died from their injuries.  Police have revealed that the victims were a boy and a girl who were both 17.  Sanger Unified released a statement confirming that the victims were students.  Counseling and other resources will be…MORE

Woman Killed in Crash in Madera County, CHP Says

Woman Killed in Crash in Madera County, CHP Says

MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A woman has died following a crash in Madera County early Tuesday morning. The California Highway Patrol says the crash happened just before 5 am on Road 9 and Avenue 25, just west of Chowchilla. Officers say a woman was driving a Nissan Altima south on Road 9 when she…MORE

Sarah’s Court Opens 120 Affordable Housing Units in East Central Fresno

Sarah’s Court Opens 120 Affordable Housing Units in East Central Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A new affordable housing apartment building opened in east central Fresno as part of an emerging walkable community that will eventually offer shopping and dining options. Sarah’s Court apartments at Fancher Creek is now open. City leaders touted it as a groundbreaking move in the fight for more affordable housing in Fresno. “Today,…MORE