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Ferguson Fire Now Largest Blaze Burning in California

Ferguson Fire Now Largest Blaze Burning in California

(photo courtesy:  U.S. Forest Service) (KMJ) – The Ferguson fire, burning in Mariposa County’s Merced River Canyon, is now the largest, active wild fire in California.  The blaze has torched over 17,000 acres and continues to burn in steep, rugged terrain. This fire continues to cause smoke health advisories for most of the Central Valley…MORE

GOP Gubernatorial Candidate to Visit the Central Valley

GOP Gubernatorial Candidate to Visit the Central Valley

(KMJ) – Republican Gubernatorial candidate John Cox will make a campaign stop in the Central Valley Wednesday. His campaign says the  businessman  will host a news conference to discuss California’s water and unaffordibility crises at the Friant-Kern Canal in Sanger. Here are the specific details: Where: Friant-Kern Canal, located at 22300 E. Kings Canyon Road, Sanger, CA…MORE

Charges Filed in Tower District Tattoo Shop Murders

Charges Filed in Tower District Tattoo Shop Murders

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Charges have just been filed against the man accused in the Tower District tattoo shop murders. The Fresno County DA’s Office says 27-year-old Cruz Hinojosa has been charged for the Saturday night killings — which claimed the lives of Pisa Xayapheth and Jesse Hernandez — as well as the attempted murder of…MORE

5 People Killed, Including 2 Children, in Deadly Big Rig Accidents On I-5

5 People Killed, Including 2 Children, in Deadly Big Rig Accidents On I-5

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Five people were killed, including two Children, in deadly accidents on I-5. Just after 2:00a.m. a man and two girls were killed in a crash near Los Banos Tuesday morning on Interstate 5 at Taglio Road.. Original reports incorrectly stated the the driver killed was a female. According to the California…MORE

Community Meeting Planned To Discuss Ferguson Fire

Community Meeting Planned To Discuss Ferguson Fire

(KMJ) – Cal Fire, The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office, and the U.S. Forest Service will hold a community meeting Tuesday Night to discuss the battle against the Ferguson Fire.  Here are the details: FERGUSON FIRE COMMUNITY MEETING WHAT: The Unified Commanders, CAL FIRE, US Forest Service and Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office, will be hosting a…MORE

Valley Heat Prompts Fresno to Open Cooling Centers

Valley Heat Prompts Fresno to Open Cooling Centers

(KMJ) –  With Tuesday temperatures forecast to hit 105 degrees or hotter, the City of Fresno says it will open its cooling centers to provide relief from the heat. At noon, the City will activate the following four Cooling Centers and will remain open until 8:00 p.m: Ted C. Wills Community Center — 770 N. San Pablo Frank H.…MORE

Procession Held For Fallen Cal Fire Fighter

Procession Held For Fallen Cal Fire Fighter

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The body of Cal-Fire’S HFEO Braden Varney, killed Saturday fighting the Ferguson Fire, has been recovered. Mariposa – Cal Fire had the assistance of California Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 5 to make the recovery of the CAL FIRE Heavy Fire Equipment Operator (HFEO). The next phase was the escort…MORE