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4 Reedley Family Members Died of Gunshot Wounds: Autopsy

4 Reedley Family Members Died of Gunshot Wounds: Autopsy

REEDLEY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The four family members who were killed in Reedley all died of gunshot wounds, according to autopsy reports. The Reedley Police Department says this is an important factor in the investigation to get a better understanding of what led up to the shootings. A candlelight vigil will be held Friday afternoon…MORE

Family Ask for Help Solving Murder Case of Fresno Woman

Family Ask for Help Solving Murder Case of Fresno Woman

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — It has been one year since the murder of 31-year-old Brittany Monique Degrise, and an arrest has not been made. Now, her family is asking for the public’s help. Degrise’s body was discovered last January around 4:30 pm near a grape vineyard on Orange Avenue, between Manning and Dinuba avenues. Deputies…MORE

Police Release Bodycam Footage of Deadly Officer Shooting in Northwest Fresno

Police Release Bodycam Footage of Deadly Officer Shooting in Northwest Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police have released bodycam footage of officers shooting and killing a man on Saturday, Nov. 4. Officers responded to a 9-1-1 call for a welfare check just after 3 a.m. Saturday at the Dante Apartment complex at Dante and Cornelia Avenues in northwest Fresno. Officers say they had received a call…MORE

Newsom’s Budget will Delay $100M for Downtown Fresno, Dyer Responds

Newsom’s Budget will Delay $100M for Downtown Fresno, Dyer Responds

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Fuzzy math. That’s how many are interpreting Governor Newsom’s budget proposal which was released this week. One month ago, the state’s independent budget analyst said California faced a $68 Billion deficit. But, on Wednesday, Newsom’s budget proposal assumed the deficit to be a hair under $30 Billion. Huh? How did $38 Billion…MORE

The Go-Go’s, Leon Panetta, Cheryl Miller Among New California Hall of Fame Class

The Go-Go’s, Leon Panetta, Cheryl Miller Among New California Hall of Fame Class

Ten more Californians are set to be added to the California Hall of Fame, including figures from the different worlds of sports, entertainment, science and public service. The newest inductees were announced Thursday afternoon by Gov. Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, and will join over 150 Californians who “embody the spirit of California and…MORE

Fresno’s Playland To Stay Open Until At Least The End Of June

Fresno’s Playland To Stay Open Until At Least The End Of June

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno’s Playland, which was in jeopardy of closing this weekend, will now be staying open until the end of June. The video above is from an earlier story and will be updated. Following an emergency meeting between the Storyland board of directors and Helm and Sons, an agreement was reached to…MORE

City Of Fresno Launches New Pothole Repair Crew

City Of Fresno Launches New Pothole Repair Crew

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno city leaders announced a new crew that would patch up the potholes quicker. They also say the repairs would last longer than just a few weeks. Last year’s winter storms created a big headache for drivers. City leaders said in January last year they received 1600 calls for potholes. The…MORE

Crop Duster Plane Crashes Near Stratford

Crop Duster Plane Crashes Near Stratford

KINGS COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Kings County Fire Department confirms a crop duster plane has crashed near the community of Stratford. First responders say a call for a downed plane came just before 10:30 a.m. near King and 19th Avenues. The pilot, who was the only person in the plane, is up and walking…MORE

Calif. Bill Banning Kids Tackle Football Clears First Hurdle

Calif. Bill Banning Kids Tackle Football Clears First Hurdle

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Associated Press) — California lawmakers who want to ban tackle football for kids under 12 to reduce brain injuries gained ground Wednesday in the Legislature but still face a very long field and a clock that is ticking. Though it was a school day, dozens of children wearing football jerseys and their parents crowded…MORE