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Fresno Unified A4 Summer Programs Registration Now Open

Fresno Unified A4 Summer Programs Registration Now Open

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — School’s almost out and instead of just having fun in the sun, the Fresno Unified, office of African American Academic Acceleration, or A4, is preparing to ensure students continue working towards their educational goals with 6 programs. “These summer programs really reduce the three months of learning loss that can typically happen when…MORE

State of Emergency Called in Madera Due To Sewer Line Failure

State of Emergency Called in Madera Due To Sewer Line Failure

MADERA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Crews in Madera were working on Tuesday to repair a broken sewage line approximately 20 feet underground. A local state of emergency was put into place for residents in Madera and Parksdale, who were being affected by the sewage issue. Crews closed off Avenue 13 from Granada Drive to Road 24 as…MORE

Woman Shot in Lower Body at Downtown Fresno Playground, Man Arrested

Woman Shot in Lower Body at Downtown Fresno Playground, Man Arrested

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A shooting at a downtown Fresno playground sent a woman to the hospital and a man to jail. Fresno Police describe it as a domestic incident between the pair. Officers say it’s not known if families were at the playground on Calaveras Street when the man and woman became involved in a…MORE

Pro Climber Gets Life Sentence for Sex Assaults at Yosemite

Pro Climber Gets Life Sentence for Sex Assaults at Yosemite

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Charles Barrett, 40, was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison for two counts of aggravated sexual abuse and one count of abusive sexual contact that occurred during a weekend in Yosemite National Park, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. “Barrett’s long history of sexual violence supports the imposition of a life sentence,”…MORE

Community Shows Out For 34th Annual Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade

Community Shows Out For 34th Annual Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — June 1 marks the start of Pride Month. Thousands came to the Tower District for this year’s Fresno Rainbow Pride celebration. People lined the streets to celebrate love and diversity. “I feel like people used to hide who they truly are,” said Sarah Price who attended the parade. “I don’t think…MORE

Woman Hit By Car In Central Fresno, Hospitalized In Critical Condition

Woman Hit By Car In Central Fresno, Hospitalized In Critical Condition

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – A woman is in the hospital after being hit by a car in Central Fresno. It happened after 10 pm Sunday at Blackstone and Garland avenues just south of Dakota Avenue. Police say a woman in her late 20s was leaving the ARCO gas station eastbound outside the crosswalk on Blackstone. That’s…MORE

Bicyclist Killed After Collision With Car In Downtown Fresno Is Identified

Bicyclist Killed After Collision With Car In Downtown Fresno Is Identified

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The man who died after a car collided with his bike in downtown Fresno Sunday has been identified. The Fresno County Coroner’s Office has identified him as 54-year-old Gabriel Ortega of Fresno. Police say the crash happened Sunday afternoon on Stanislaus and Van Ness Avenues. Investigators say the man, now known…MORE

Wheel Of Fortune Contestant Search At Tachi Palace Casino

Wheel Of Fortune Contestant Search At Tachi Palace Casino

LEMOORE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The iconic game show “Wheel of Fortune” traveled to Tachi Palace Casino in Lemoore on Sunday, looking for contestants for the upcoming season with new host Ryan Seacrest. Hundreds of people gathered, hoping to spin the iconic wheel. Producers say the Central Valley is a prime location for auditioning fans of…MORE

List of Cooling Centers Open in Central California as Temperatures Rise

List of Cooling Centers Open in Central California as Temperatures Rise

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – Hotter days are returning to Central California and not everyone has access to air conditioning to escape the heat. Authorities in Valley cities and counties have opened designated cooling centers for the public. The centers are meant to provide relief to residents in need of an escape from the Valley’s scorching…MORE

27 Year Anniversary of Disappearance, 15 Year-Old Winton Girl Still Missing

27 Year Anniversary of Disappearance, 15 Year-Old Winton Girl Still Missing

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – It’s a case that has never been solved. Friday, May 31, 2024 makes 27 years since 15-year-old Vanessa Dawn Smith disappeared while walking near her home in Winton The Merced County Sheriff’s Dept. hopes to solve the cold case. It was around 7:00 at night, that Vanessa Dawn Smith left her…MORE