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Students Showcasing STEM Research At Fresno County Science Fair 

Students Showcasing STEM Research At Fresno County Science Fair 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Middle and high school students are showcasing their detailed research in the STEM field at the Fresno Fairgrounds this week.  Two-hundred students are taking part in the Fresno County Science Fair, promoting their interest and knowledge in science, mathematics and engineering.  Their findings have been on display since Monday. This is…MORE

USDA Cuts To Local Food Programs Could Impact Tulare County Nonprofits 

USDA Cuts To Local Food Programs Could Impact Tulare County Nonprofits 

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The USDA and Trump administration’s $1 billion in cuts to food programs are threatening local facilities, including Foodlink of Tulare County.  Executive director, Andrea Kelly says they are facing cuts of about $100,000  “That’s 12 full truckloads, semi truckloads full of food, right? You know, almost 1 million pounds of…MORE

Visalia Native Heads To Missouri To Help Storm Victims With Red Cross 

Visalia Native Heads To Missouri To Help Storm Victims With Red Cross 

VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A powerful storm system has caused violent tornadoes and devastating wildfires over the weekend across the Midwest and South. The tornadoes destroyed entire neighborhoods, and volunteers like Wesley Hammer are stepping in to help those that’ve lost everything.  Hammer packed his bags and left for Missouri on Wednesday.  Volunteering for the…MORE

29-Year-Old Woman Killed in Single-Car Crash in Madera County Identified

29-Year-Old Woman Killed in Single-Car Crash in Madera County Identified

MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The woman who was killed in a single-car crash in Madera County has been identified as 29-year-old Graciela Rodriguez Urena. The crash happened just before 12:30 pm Monday near Avenue 17 and Road 28 1/2. The California Highway Patrol says Urena was driving with her baby boy in the backseat. For…MORE

4 People Stabbed With Sickle at Atwater Bus Stop

4 People Stabbed With Sickle at Atwater Bus Stop

ATWATER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Four people have been hospitalized following a stabbing in Atwater on Wednesday morning. Police say it happened at about 11:00 a.m. in the area of Atwater Boulevard and First Street. Authorities say a man, now identified as 38-year-old Isidro Chavez Gonzales, walked up to a bus stop and stabbed three people using…MORE

Expect To See Credit On PG&E Bill In April, Company Says 

Expect To See Credit On PG&E Bill In April, Company Says 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — PG&E says millions of customers will see a credit on their April energy bill.  The climate credit also applies to small businesses.  The utility says residential households with an active electric account will receive an electric credit of $58.23.  Homes with an active gas account will see a credit of $67.03. …MORE

Porterville City Council Tables Ordinances Aimed At LGBTQ+ Community 

Porterville City Council Tables Ordinances Aimed At LGBTQ+ Community 

PORTERVILLE, Calf. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two controversial ordinances brought a packed crowd to a Porterville City Council meeting on Tuesday.  A massive crowd spilled from Porterville City Council Chambers into the hallway as the small room was packed with people eager to have their voices heard.  Most were there to speak out on two ordinances targeting…MORE

2 Dogs Rescued From Canal By Fresno County Deputies 

2 Dogs Rescued From Canal By Fresno County Deputies 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two dogs are safe and back on dry land thanks to the efforts of two Fresno County Sheriff’s deputies.  The sheriff’s department recently shared body cam video of the rescue.  On March 5, someone called 911 to report two dogs trapped in the Friant Kern Canal near McKinley, just east of…MORE

Man Charged with Killing Stroke-Victim GF Pleads Not Guilty

Man Charged with Killing Stroke-Victim GF Pleads Not Guilty

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Michael Gonzales pleaded not guilty to murder in a Fresno County courtroom Tuesday. Fresno police say in February, the known gang member stabbed his girlfriend, Angel Hoban to death. “Although he’s a gang member, we don’t think that this is gang-motivated. We believe that this is a domestic violence issue,” said…MORE

Police Investigating Apparent Murder-Suicide in Dinuba

Police Investigating Apparent Murder-Suicide in Dinuba

DINUBA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Dinuba Police Department says it is investigating an apparent murder-suicide. Police say they were called to a home just before 3:30 am Tuesday on Hollow Way at Villa Avenue. They say it was initially for a welfare check but shortly after, there was another call for a possible assault at the…MORE