Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Fresno Mission Opens Up New Housing Center

Fresno Mission Opens Up New Housing Center

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — With colorful décor, spacious rooms, and a brand-new soccer field, Fresno Mission’s Family Center is officially open. “It doesn’t look like any other shelter in the entire country,” Fresno Mission CEO Matthew Dildine said. The City Center, located on Dakota Avenue near Blackstone Avenue, is the first of its kind in the…MORE

Joann Fabric Store in Fresno’s River Park to Close

Joann Fabric Store in Fresno’s River Park to Close

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Joann Fabrics is closing hundreds of stores, including the one located in Fresno’s River Park. It’s among the 500 locations across all 50 states that will shut down — leaving only 300 stores nationwide. It comes as the company navigates the bankruptcy process. A closing date has not been released, but documents…MORE

Registration for MUSD Teacher Job Fair Now Open

Registration for MUSD Teacher Job Fair Now Open

MADERA, CA. – Madera Unified School District (MUSD) is now accepting registrations for its annual Teacher Job Fair until March 9. The job fair will take place on Saturday, March 22, at the district’s central office located at 1902 Howard Road, Madera. MUSD is looking to hire 40 dedicated teachers for elementary and secondary positions. …MORE

Fresno State’s Rivalry With San Jose State To Continue After Pac-12 Move 

Fresno State’s Rivalry With San Jose State To Continue After Pac-12 Move 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Even after its move to the Pac-12 in 2026, Fresno State will maintain its rivalry with San Jose State, a school staying in the Mountain West.  Starting in 2026, the Bulldogs will play the first of six scheduled games with the Spartans.  In the ever-changing landscape of college athletics, preserving the…MORE

Over 50 Pounds Of Illegal Mushrooms Found During Traffic Stop In Merced County 

Over 50 Pounds Of Illegal Mushrooms Found During Traffic Stop In Merced County 

MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Pounds of produce were found in a pick-up truck, but not kind headed for the grocery store.  The California Highway Patrol says it took more than 50 pounds of illegal mushrooms off the streets of Merced County.  Last week, officers pulled over 35-year-old Philip Yoon on I-5 near Nees Avenue.  That’s…MORE

Search For New Sanger Police Chief Underway After Greg Garner’s Departure

Search For New Sanger Police Chief Underway After Greg Garner’s Departure

SANGER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Greg Garner is no longer the chief of the Sanger Police Department. Garner was sworn in as chief in August of 2020. His last day with the department was Monday. City Manager Nathan Olson did not comment or specify a reason for Garner’s departure. Olson says the search for a new…MORE

Randy’s Donuts Announces 3rd Central Valley Location in Clovis

Randy’s Donuts Announces 3rd Central Valley Location in Clovis

CLOVIS, Calif.(KMJ/KFSN) – Randy’s Donuts, the famous chain known for its giant rooftop donut, has announced a third location set to open in the Central Valley. The third location will be located in Clovis, just north of the Sierra Vista Mall. The site will take over the building formerly occupied by Yummiez Ice Cream and…MORE

4 Arrested in Connection to Thanksgiving 2024 Homicide: Fresno Police

4 Arrested in Connection to Thanksgiving 2024 Homicide: Fresno Police

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Four people have been arrested in connection to a deadly shooting in central Fresno. Authorities have taken 20-year-old Uniese Brown, 20-year-old Demarion Hackett, 19-year-old Christopher Stanley and a teenager into custody. The shooting happened on Thanksgiving in 2024 on Pleasant and Fedora avenues. Three separate Shotspotter notifications totaled nearly 50 rounds.…MORE

2025 World Ag Expo kicks off in Tulare County 

2025 World Ag Expo kicks off in Tulare County 

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The annual World Ag Expo will open to the public Tuesday morning in Tulare. More than 1,200 exhibitors will display their work at the Agri-Center off Highway 99, and more than 100,000 people from all over the world are expected to attend. The economic impact is projected to be more…MORE

27-year-old Man Found Dead In Reedley Identified

27-year-old Man Found Dead In Reedley Identified

REEDLEY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Authorities have identified the man found dead in Reedley over the weekend. He is 27-year-old Justin Ontiveros from Reedley. Police found him on the ground unconscious just before 6:30 am Sunday at Buttonwillow and Myra Avenues. Officers immediately began CPR, but he was pronounced dead a short time later. Investigators say…MORE