The Fresno Teachers Association (FTA) has voted overwhelmingly to ratify the tentative agreement reached between the association and Fresno Unified School District. According to the results tabulated by the American Arbitration Association, 92% of Fresno teachers voted in favor of ratification of the contract. The final step of approval falls to the Fresno Unified Board…… MORE
CSU Faculty Vote to Authorize Strike Over Pay, Class Sizes
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Faculty at all 23 campuses of the California State University system have voted to authorize a strike, demanding a new contract with higher salaries, lower class sizes and more manageable workloads. Members of the California Faculty Association – which represents 29,000 lecturers, librarians, counselors and other employees – authorized a walkout in…… MORE
Teen Killed Near School In NE Fresno Identified
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police are looking for the gunman who shot and killed one man and injured another in northeast Fresno. The man killed has been identified as 18-year-old Ethan Vang. It happened at about 10:30 pm Tuesday at San Jose and Sherman Avenues — that’s near Wolters Elementary School. Police were called to…… MORE
Home Destroyed By Fire In Fresno County
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Crews are investigating what sparked a fire that destroyed a Fresno County home. It was first reported after 1:30 am Wednesday at a home on Chateau Fresno north of Highway 180. North Central Fire Crews say a passerby saw the fire and called 911. Crews arrived to find flames coming…… MORE
Complaint Claims Fresno City Council Member Broke Conflict Of Interest Rules
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A complaint filed against Fresno City Councilmember Miguel Arias claims he took part in negations he should have recused himself from due to a conflict of interest. The Fair Political Practices Commission released that anonymous complaint to the public on Tuesday. The complaint claims Arias accepted a ride on a private…… MORE
Former Lindsay Volunteer Coach Facing Criminal Charges For Alleged Minor Sexual Abuse
LINDSAY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A former volunteer basketball coach in the South Valley has been charged with sexually abusing a student-athlete. The former coach, identified by police as 20-year-old Kizzlyn Balboa, is now facing six felony counts related to the alleged sexual abuse. She is also facing a misdemeanor count of child molestation. The Lindsay…… MORE
Suspect Identified In Shooting That Killed 69-Year-Old Caretaker At Fresno County Park
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Authorities have identified a suspect in a shooting that left a 69-year-old man dead at Winton Park in Fresno County earlier this year. On Monday, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office announced that 40-year-old Michael Brandon Kent, also known by Gage, is wanted for the death of James Buford. The shooting…… MORE
Federal Judge Blocks Calif. Law Banning Gun Shows at County Fairs
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A federal judge on Monday blocked California’s ban on gun shows at county fairs, ruling that the state is violating the rights of sellers and would-be buyers by prohibiting transactions for firearms that can be bought bought at any gun shop. The decision by U.S. District Judge Mark Holcomb halts…… MORE
House Republican Members Urge Swift Farm Bill Passage
Republican lawmakers in the House of Representatives are urging the new speaker to pass a farm bill. In a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson, a group of 61 members told the speaker, “We urge you and the Conference at-large to be united in ensuring swift passage of a strong Farm Bill.” The letter notes that…… MORE
Deal Reached: FUSD Teacher Strike Averted
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Fresno Unified and the Fresno Teachers Association have reached an agreement to keep teachers in the classroom — just one day before a district-wide strike deadline. The district and teachers union took part in a joint news conference Tuesday morning to announce the new contract agreement. LINK TO TENTATIVE AGREEMENT HERE…… MORE
