FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — It’s an exciting time for students and staff at Hoover High School in northeast Fresno after celebrating the completion of a library renovation. The more than $6 million project includes a career center with an office for job developers to support students with job opportunities. There is also a counseling center…… MORE
Calif. Supreme Court to Weigh Removal of Taxpayer Protection Act
(KMJ) The California Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear oral arguments on the viability of the “Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act”. The Golden State’s high court will decide whether to remove the proposal from the November ballot. The act attempts to give California voters more power in the process when state and local leaders…… MORE
FUSD Superintendent Nelson’s Final Message
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Superintendent Nelson’s Final Message: Happy Monday Fresno Unified Family! As I’m sure you’ve heard, on Friday the Board of Education announced they have selected Misty Her to become the Interim Superintendent following the adoption of her new contract at this Wednesday’s board meeting. At that time, we also expect the board…… MORE
Woman Stabbed Multiple Times in West Central Fresno, Police Say
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway after police say a woman was stabbed in west central Fresno. Authorities say it happened on Parkway Drive and Dennett Avenue before 11:15 am Monday. When police arrived, they found the woman with multiple stab wounds in her leg. She was taken to Community Regional Medical Center and…… MORE
Motorcyclist Who Died in Central Fresno is Identified By His Family on GoFundMe
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A motorcyclist who died Friday in Central Fresno is identified by his family. It was around 1:00 pm on Friday, May 3, 2024 that a black pickup truck driving on Effie pulled out in front of the rider heading east on McKinley. The motorcyclist did not survive – identified as Adam…… MORE
Broeske & Musson: The Failures of FUSD’s Superintendent Search
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) The Fresno Unified School District has named Misty Her its interim Superintendent, replacing the outgoing Bob Nelson. Nelson is leaving for a faculty position at Fresno State. In the meantime, FUSD’s nation-wide search for a permanent Superintendent is expected to ramp up in the coming weeks, according school board President Susan Wittrup.…… MORE
Cleanup Continues After Hundreds Of Dead Animals Found In Laton
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Central California SPCA is investigating the property where hundreds of animals were found dead in Laton. The animals were found at a home on Mount Whitney Avenue and Chestnut Avenue on Friday morning. Later that afternoon, deputies arrested 41-year-old Carl Mendes at his home. Deputies say somebody passing through…… MORE
Investigation Continues Into Shooting At Central Fresno Party That Hospitalized 5
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — It was a calmer scene at Rowell and Hedges as people from the First Galilee Missionary Baptist Church were leaving their Sunday evening service. But the news of Saturday night’s shooting has the church community on edge. Fresno Police received a shotspotter notification in the area of Hedges and Cedar Avenues…… MORE
Study: Calif. Minimum Wage Hike Triggers Job Losses
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) It’s been a month since California’s controversial new minimum wage hike for fast food workers took effect. One study indicates it’s already having a significant negative impact on the economy – totaling nearly 10,000 jobs being lost. Worker hours are being cut and automation is being implemented to feed the masses. Renowned…… MORE
Suspected Biker Gang Leader Busted in Sanger
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputies have arrested the leader of what they are calling an outlaw motorcycle gang in Sanger. The Sheriff’s Office took 39-year-old Thomas Qualls into custody Thursday. They say he’s responsible for a recent burglary and arson of a building in Fresno. This week, investigators searched the location…… MORE
