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Dolly Parton Imagination Library Now Offering Free Books For Kids In Madera County 

Dolly Parton Imagination Library Now Offering Free Books For Kids In Madera County 

MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Children in Madera County will now be able to sign up for free books through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.  The United Way of Fresno and Madera counties partnered with First Five Madera County to bring the program to Madera.  Every month from a child’s birth until age five, kids enrolled…MORE

13-Year-Old Boy Killed While Biking in Clovis ID’d

13-Year-Old Boy Killed While Biking in Clovis ID’d

CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A 13-year-old boy who died after he was hit by a car in Clovis on Tuesday has been identified. The Fresno County Coroner’s Office has identified him as Agamjodh Singh Cheema of Clovis. He was a student at Clark Intermediate School. The teen died while biking West down Bullard near Temperance…MORE

Fresno State’s Vintage Days Expects 50,000 Visitors During 3 Day Event

Fresno State’s Vintage Days Expects 50,000 Visitors During 3 Day Event

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — More than 50,000 people are expected to visit Fresno State for Vintage Days, a three-day event celebrating 51 years of family fun. The event features an assortment of vendors selling locally made goods, live entertainment with performances throughout the day, and delicious food. There’s fun for the whole family with a…MORE

Serial Sex Offender Ordered Back to Coalinga Hospital

Serial Sex Offender Ordered Back to Coalinga Hospital

ORANGE COUNTY, CA (KMJ) A notorious convicted serial sex criminal is on his way back to Coalinga State Hospital after a jury decided he is still a danger to the public, despite his advanced age. 85-year old Sidney Landau was petitioning to be released on grounds of age, poor health and lowered risk of re-offending.…MORE

California Launches Statewide Wildfire Preparedness Campaign As Temperatures Rise 

California Launches Statewide Wildfire Preparedness Campaign As Temperatures Rise 

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — As peak fire season and warmer months approach, a statewide campaign is reminding people about the importance of creating defensible space.  The first week of May marks Wildfire Preparedness Week, where CAL FIRE shares tips and information on how to be ready in case of a fire.  “We are not…MORE

Merced College Hosts ‘State Of The College’ Address 

Merced College Hosts ‘State Of The College’ Address 

MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Merced College’s annual “State of the College” address was delivered from its Los Banos Campus for the first time on Monday.  College President Chris Vitelli shared highlights from the past year with a focus on academic innovation, student support and community partnerships.  The event also included the presentation of the President’s…MORE

Man Hospitalized After Shooting In Central Fresno 

Man Hospitalized After Shooting In Central Fresno 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man is in the hospital after a shooting in central Fresno.  It happened just before midnight Tuesday near Valeria Street and Grant Avenue.  Police received a Shotspotter call of a gunshot in the area.  They arrived to find a man who was hit in the lower body. He was taken…MORE

Family Displaced After House Fire In East Central Fresno 

Family Displaced After House Fire In East Central Fresno 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A family of five is being helped with a place to stay after a fire damaged their home in east central Fresno.  It broke out just before midnight Tuesday on Ball and Sylmar.  Crews say the four kids inside the home discovered the fire coming from the second floor bedroom and…MORE

Fresno County Moves Toward Strengthening Fight Against Copper Thieves 

Fresno County Moves Toward Strengthening Fight Against Copper Thieves 

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to move forward with an ordinance that will make possessing and transporting stolen copper wire a crime.  Copper wire theft is something that costs farmers, businesses and residents more than $3 million in 2023 alone.  That’s why Fresno County supervisors Garry…MORE

Murder Charge Filed Against Man Accused of Shooting Neighbor in Raisin City

Murder Charge Filed Against Man Accused of Shooting Neighbor in Raisin City

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A murder charge was filed Tuesday against the man accused of shooting his neighbor in Raisin City. Investigators arrested 47-year-old Martin Avalos in connection with the killing of 38-year-old Jose Rodriguez. Deputies say the shooting happened Friday night at a home on the corner of Bowles and Ormus. Rodriguez died at…MORE