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California Republican Lawmakers Stand with Trump to Investigate High Speed Rail

California Republican Lawmakers Stand with Trump to Investigate High Speed Rail

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                        Thursday, February 13, 2025 California Republican Lawmakers Stand with President Trump to Investigate High Speed Rail Project Following a scathing report by the High-Speed Rail Office of the Inspector General, Republican lawmakers sent a letter to President Trump encouraging him to examine the viability of the project and hold the High Speed…MORE

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

Fire Breaks Out At Commercial Building In Southeast Fresno 

Fire Breaks Out At Commercial Building In Southeast Fresno 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A business in southeast Fresno has been destroyed following a fire.  The flames broke out on Tulare and Rowell, just across from Roosevelt High School.  Heavy smoke could be seen coming out of the building when crews arrived.  The fire threatened the Bank of America and nearby homes, but crews were…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