CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Clovis Unified is mourning the loss of a beloved coach. The school district confirmed boys volleyball coach Marcos Orro passed away on Wednesday. He was well-known throughout the state’s high school volleyball community. Orro’s cause of death has not been released. District leaders say resources are in place at Clovis East for…… MORE
All-Time Record Broken for Fresno’s Hottest Day in October
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — This past Thursday, October 3rd, Fresno broke not just one temperature record but two. Thursday’s recorded high of 105 degrees at the Fresno Yosemite International Airport set a new daily record high but also an all-time high temperature record for October. The previous daily record was set back in 1980 with a…… MORE
Human Bird Flu Cases Confirmed in Tulare County
In a news release, Tulare County Public Health announces that the department, in coordination with the California Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has confirmed two human cases of H5N1 bird flu in individuals who had contact with infected cattle at two separate Tulare County dairy farms. Both cases…… MORE
Adult And Students Start Fight In Classroom At Fresno’s McLane High School
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A McLane High School teacher is recovering Thursday night after being hit while trying to stop a classroom fight. The Fresno Unified School District says an adult met up with three students on campus during lunch. The adult is related to one of those students. Officials say the group then went…… MORE
New Affordable Housing At Northstar Courts In Hanford
HANFORD, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Northstar Courts apartment complex in Hanford marked the beginning of a new life for its residents on Thursday. The site on 11th avenue and Northstar Way has 71 units. All but one are set aside for locals making 60% less than the area’s median income. Upholdings…… MORE
Porterville Man Arrested For Child Porn After Cybertip
PORTERVILLE, CA – Porterville man arrested for child porn after CyberTip. Porterville Police Detectives received a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children informing them of a Porterville resident who had uploaded a media file containing child pornography. Through their investigation, detectives obtained evidence identifying 34-year-old, Marty Joe Clayton Lester as the…… MORE
Hotel Fresno Celebrates Grand Reopening With Housing & Retail Space
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – City leaders gathered in downtown Fresno on Thursday for the grand reopening of Hotel Fresno. The building where the historic hotel stood had sat empty for more than 40 years at Broadway and H Streets. Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer joined other city leaders for the ceremony at the 112-year-old building that…… MORE
California Announces Power Bill Credit
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — You could see some relief on your power bill this month. The California Public Utilities Commission has announced the amounts of its bi-annual California Climate Credit. PG&E customers will receive $55.17, SoCal Edison customers will receive $86, San Diego Gas and Electric customers will receive $78.22, Bear Valley customers will receive…… MORE
New Federal Legislation To Target Illegal Bio-Labs
REEDLEY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Congressman Jim Costa unveiled new federal legislation on Thursday that he said would improve training for building code enforcement officers. It comes after the discovery last year of an illegal bio-lab in Reedley. The lab contained unauthorized samples of bodily fluids, infectious diseases, medical tests, and nearly one thousand mice. A…… MORE
Upgrades Made To Fowler Water Tower To Reduce Lead Contamination Risks
FOWLER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Big changes are happening at the water tower in Fowler to help reduce the risk of lead contamination. You can see the work underway for a major makeover, including new paint. City leaders say the project involves upgrading the water tower frame and tank. The upgrades will be made so that…… MORE
