Fresno, California – The City of Fresno settles with Shell Oil Company in a lawsuit that was filed in 2007. In the settlement, Shell Oil has agreed to pay the City of Fresno $230 million, which is the largest known settlement of its kind in the country for this type of environmental claim. In the…… MORE
Today, the Department of Water Resources released its final 2023 State Water Project Delivery Capability Report, which presents a new and enhanced analysis of current and future expectations for the SWP water supply if no new adaptation actions are taken. According to the report, SWP delivery capability and reliability could be reduced as much as 23 percent in…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The future of ArtHop will look much different under the City of Fresno’s proposed changes. On Wednesday, Fresno City Council man Miguel Arias laid out plans for a monthly street fair held one Wednesday per month. It would replace the current outdoor vendors at Arthop and would be free other than required…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno police announced an arrest from a 2023 homicide investigation in southeast Fresno. Investigators say the Clovis Police Department contacted the suspect, Elijah Oupathame, last Saturday for a vehicle burglary. They say he gave a fake name to the arresting officers but through fingerprints, authorities determined he was the wanted suspect for…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno State is now one of two CSU campuses to offer pre-kindergarten through third-grade credential programs. They will begin in the Summer of 2025. San Jose State will also offer the credentialing program. It authorizes graduates to teach children in pre-kindergarten through third grade. The goal is to produce qualified teachers who…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An informational forum is being held Wednesday night to discuss the future of ArtHop and Fulton Street events in the city of Fresno. Fresno City Councilmember Miguel Arias will host the meeting. He’s asking for the community’s feedback on what they believe should be the future direction of these events. It stems…… MORE
COALINGA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — With less than 100 days until Election Day, Republican nominee for vice president JD Vance is turning his attention to the Central Valley this week. Trump’s running mate will be in Coalinga on Wednesday for a private fundraiser. “It’s very exciting to have someone at that level coming into the Valley and…… MORE
MARIPOSA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Crews are continuing to battle the Pedro Fire burning in Mariposa and Tuolumne Counties. As of Wednesday morning, the flames have charred more than 2,700 acres with 7% containment. The fire broke out Tuesday afternoon near Highway 132 and Piney Creek Road – west of Coulterville near Don Pedro Reservoir. Aircraft…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man will be arrested after police say he killed his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend and wounded the woman. It happened at about 6 pm Monday at a home on Balch and Callisch Avenues. Police say 26-year-old Devin McNew and his new girlfriend were dropping off some items belonging to 26-year-old Jonathan Navarro.…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Valley Congressman Jim Costa is pushing for increased and expanded Social Security benefits. On Monday, July 29, 2024, he hosted a telephone town hall focusing on the future of the program. Democratic Congressman John Larson from Connecticut opened the forum by talking about his Social Security 2100 Act. His proposal would include…… MORE
