Category Archives: Local News

5-Day Work Strike For CSU Faculty Underway

5-Day Work Strike For CSU Faculty Underway

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — California State University faculty members at all 23 campuses, including Fresno State, are hitting the picket lines. An unprecedented five-day work stoppage is underway at every campus after the CSU and the California Faculty Association failed to reach a deal for a new contract. The union is asking for a 12-percent…MORE

Fire At Friant Trailer Park Kills Man And Woman, Identities Released

Fire At Friant Trailer Park Kills Man And Woman, Identities Released

UPDATE: Fresno County Sheriff – Coroner’s Office releases the victims identities as Nicholas Stiles, 37, of Friant, and Lisa Johnson, 34, of Friant. FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man and a woman are dead after an RV caught on fire in Fresno County. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says it happened around 5 a.m.…MORE

Historic ‘G’ Sign In Downtown Fresno Not Removed As Planned

Historic ‘G’ Sign In Downtown Fresno Not Removed As Planned

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The ”G” sign located on top of the State Center Community College District office was not removed as planned. Some people were waiting to watch the removal of the iconic sign that was installed in 1965 on what was then the Guarantee Savings building. However, crews say the estimated weight of…MORE

Bob Nelson Stepping Down as FUSD Superintendent

Bob Nelson Stepping Down as FUSD Superintendent

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Bob Nelson is stepping down as Superintendent at Fresno Unified School District. His last day on the job is July 31. Nelson has held the position since 2017 when he replaced Michael Hanson. He is leaving his post to take a faculty position at Fresno State. GV Wire was first to report…MORE

Man Hit By Car While Being Chased In East Central Fresno

Man Hit By Car While Being Chased In East Central Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man was hit by a car during a chase in east central Fresno on Friday night. The accident happened around 10 pm in the area of Shields and Maple. Fresno police say a man in his 40s was being chased by two people when he ran into the roadway and…MORE

WATCH: Bill Maher Declares War on Almond Farmers, Newsom Says “You’re Right”

WATCH: Bill Maher Declares War on Almond Farmers, Newsom Says “You’re Right”

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Comedian Bill Maher sat down with California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday evening’s edition of HBO’s Real Time and discussed a number of top-of-mind issues – including the recent drought, gender-neutral toy mandates and more. At 2:45 into the discussion, Maher turned his targets on California agriculture and specifically almond growers. “Take…MORE

CDC Expands Warning About Charcuterie Meat Trays

CDC Expands Warning About Charcuterie Meat Trays

Federal health officials are expanding a warning about salmonella poisoning tied to charcuterie meat snack trays sold at Sam’s Club and Costco stores. At least 47 people in 22 states have been sickened and 10 people have been hospitalized after eating Busseto brand, made in Fresno*, and Fratelli Beretta brand meats, officials with the Centers for Disease…MORE

Fresno Grizzlies Unveil Season Slogan Ahead of 2024 Opener

Fresno Grizzlies Unveil Season Slogan Ahead of 2024 Opener

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno Grizzlies have unveiled their new season slogan ahead of the 2024 campaign. From “Raise the Bear” in 2021, 2024 will be all about “G’s Up.” “The term G’s Up is rooted in the lyrics of the early 90s G-Funk music. This music originated in California’s inner cities and quickly became the…MORE

Fresno Co. Historical Museum Shines Light on Sikh Community

Fresno Co. Historical Museum Shines Light on Sikh Community

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Countless exhibits can be found at the Fresno County Historical Museum and one of them uniquely showcased is the Sikh Exhibit. Board Members of the Sikh Historical Society say it’s important to have a place where anyone can learn about their roots and culture. “That is something that, you know, we can…MORE

3 Id’d in Shooting Death of Woman in SW Fresno

3 Id’d in Shooting Death of Woman in SW Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police have identified three suspects involved in the November shooting death of a woman in Southwest Fresno. Detectives are searching for 26-year-old Aaminah Norman and 23-year-old Devin Miliki, who they say are responsible for the murder of 21-year-old Adriana Gonzales. They are also searching for 29-year-old Sabrina Acosto-Ramirez who is believed to…MORE