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Missing Tulare Woman Found Dead In Morro Bay

Missing Tulare Woman Found Dead In Morro Bay

TULARE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The body of a missing Tulare woman has been found in Morro Bay. Authorities say 47-year-old Tiffany McClure’s body was found by the Coast Guard Monday night during a routine search. McClure’s car was initially found in Morro Bay at the end of July, but she was unaccounted for. The Tulare…MORE

Campus Improvements At Visalia Unified School District Ahead Of First Day

Campus Improvements At Visalia Unified School District Ahead Of First Day

VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Nearly 30,000 students and 2,900 staff are gearing up for the 2024-2025 school year at Visalia Unified School District. It’s the largest in the South Valley. District leaders addressed thousands of parents during a press conference Wednesday afternoon. The main topic was improvements across their 42-plus campuses. “Our work on the…MORE

Merced College Unveils New Virtual Reality Lab

Merced College Unveils New Virtual Reality Lab

MERCED COLLEGE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Merced College is implementing innovative technology to bring students a new level of learning. The new virtual reality “learning lab” was unveiled at the campus Wednesday night. The VR learning lab is the first of its kind in the state and includes a free-roam pod and an immersive classroom experience.…MORE

Program To Get Elderly People AC In Southeast Fresno Launching Friday

Program To Get Elderly People AC In Southeast Fresno Launching Friday

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Councilmember Luis Chavez is launching a program to get AC units into the homes of elderly people in his district. It will start with 10 homes in Southeast Fresno this Friday. In an effort to avoid the heat, people chose to do their grocery shopping after the sun set Wednesday. While…MORE

Former Bulldog, NBA Star Paul George Set To Compete In Fresno Pro-Am

Former Bulldog, NBA Star Paul George Set To Compete In Fresno Pro-Am

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — It’s been an offseason of change for former Fresno State Men’s basketball star Paul George. The 9x NBA All-Star left the Los Angeles Clippers in free agency in July to sign a 4-year, $212 million max contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. Despite moving to the East Coast, George is headed back…MORE

Woman Hit, Killed By Car in Merced County, CHP Says

Woman Hit, Killed By Car in Merced County, CHP Says

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway after a woman was hit and killed by a car in Merced County. The California Highway Patrol responded to Merced Avenue near Bloss Avenue, just outside of Delhi, before 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. They say a 50-year-old man was driving north on Merced Avenue when a woman walking…MORE

Fresno City Councilmember Nelson Esparza Announces State Senate Campaign

Fresno City Councilmember Nelson Esparza Announces State Senate Campaign

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Fresno city council member has announced his run for a state senate seat. Nelson Esparza posted a campaign video to his social media launching his bid for State District 14 Wednesday morning. His announcement said he’s running to “invest in our working families, make housing more affordable, and protect our valley…MORE

Suspects Arrested For Shooting That Killed 16-year-old In Coalinga

Suspects Arrested For Shooting That Killed 16-year-old In Coalinga

COALINGA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two suspects are behind bars for a shooting that killed a 16-year-old boy in Coalinga earlier this year. Coalinga police say 16-year-old Julian Andrade was shot and killed around 9 pm on April 16th at a home on Houston Street near Louisiana. On Tuesday, the Coalinga Police Department announced that 18-year-old…MORE

Fresno County Moves Ahead With Proposed Homeless Encampment Ban

Fresno County Moves Ahead With Proposed Homeless Encampment Ban

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno County is taking on homeless encampments. While it comes on the heels of the city of Fresno’s proposed ban on encampments, the county says it is different. “It’s not as black-and-white as other ordinances that have been proposed that flat out ban sit, lie, sleep. This is very specific…MORE

New Playground Revealed At Southeast Fresno Park 2+ Years After Fire

New Playground Revealed At Southeast Fresno Park 2+ Years After Fire

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The playground section of a southeast Fresno park has reopened more than two years after being destroyed in a fire. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Willow and Balch Park on Tuesday. The original play structure was destroyed in March of 2022. The following year, the city council dedicated $460,000 to…MORE