FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Interim Police Chief Mindy Casto has been named the new chief of the Fresno Police Department. The announcement was made during a press conference Thursday morning with mayor Jerry Dyer and city manager Georgeanne White. Casto had been in an interim role since June 13, after serving as a deputy chief. …… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Carrying signs and filled with emotion and determination, dozens of Fresno Unified School District teachers descended on the School District building to have their voices heard over a decision to end the Designated Schools Program. The Fresno Teacher Association said the district did not get input from educators or the community…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/FSN) — Some residents in Fresno and Clovis may notice more noise overhead this week. The U.S. Air Force Warfare Center is conducting a large-scale exercise through Friday. Over 150 aircraft are scheduled to take off from 15 different Southern California locations twice daily. Several may also be landing and taking off from…… MORE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, February 13, 2025 California Republican Lawmakers Stand with President Trump to Investigate High Speed Rail Project Following a scathing report by the High-Speed Rail Office of the Inspector General, Republican lawmakers sent a letter to President Trump encouraging him to examine the viability of the project and hold the High Speed…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — With colorful décor, spacious rooms, and a brand-new soccer field, Fresno Mission’s Family Center is officially open. “It doesn’t look like any other shelter in the entire country,” Fresno Mission CEO Matthew Dildine said. The City Center, located on Dakota Avenue near Blackstone Avenue, is the first of its kind in the…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Joann Fabrics is closing hundreds of stores, including the one located in Fresno’s River Park. It’s among the 500 locations across all 50 states that will shut down — leaving only 300 stores nationwide. It comes as the company navigates the bankruptcy process. A closing date has not been released, but documents…… MORE
MADERA, CA. – Madera Unified School District (MUSD) is now accepting registrations for its annual Teacher Job Fair until March 9. The job fair will take place on Saturday, March 22, at the district’s central office located at 1902 Howard Road, Madera. MUSD is looking to hire 40 dedicated teachers for elementary and secondary positions. …… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Even after its move to the Pac-12 in 2026, Fresno State will maintain its rivalry with San Jose State, a school staying in the Mountain West. Starting in 2026, the Bulldogs will play the first of six scheduled games with the Spartans. In the ever-changing landscape of college athletics, preserving the…… MORE
MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Pounds of produce were found in a pick-up truck, but not kind headed for the grocery store. The California Highway Patrol says it took more than 50 pounds of illegal mushrooms off the streets of Merced County. Last week, officers pulled over 35-year-old Philip Yoon on I-5 near Nees Avenue. That’s…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A business in southeast Fresno has been destroyed following a fire. The flames broke out on Tulare and Rowell, just across from Roosevelt High School. Heavy smoke could be seen coming out of the building when crews arrived. The fire threatened the Bank of America and nearby homes, but crews were…… MORE
