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Two Bodies Pulled From Car In Kings River

Two Bodies Pulled From Car In Kings River

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Search and rescue teams have now pulled two bodies out of a car in the Kings River. Fresno County Sheriff’s Spokesperson Tony Botti says the license plate on the vehicle in the river matched the car driven by 31-year old Yinan Wang and his wife 30-year old Jie Song. The two Chinese…MORE

Security At The Big Fresno Fair “Beefed Up To The Max”

Security At The Big Fresno Fair “Beefed Up To The Max”

FRESNO (KMJ) — Bag checks, wanding, and new patrols, are all part of a push to ensure this year’s Big Fresno Fair remains safe. It comes as the country continues to deal with the recent tragedy in Las Vegas, now described as the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history. “We were very proactive in…MORE

Kings River Recovery Effort For Missing Couple Planned By Fresno Sheriff & CHP

Kings River Recovery Effort For Missing Couple Planned By Fresno Sheriff & CHP

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A recovery operation is planned for early Thursday morning to extract a car that landed in the Kings River back in august. Fresno Sheriff’s Search and Rescue team (SAR) will work with members of the California Highway Patrol to recover two bodies inside the wreckage of a Ford SUV in the…MORE

Fresno Unified Tweets: “Committed To Keeping Schools Open” If Strike Occurs

Fresno Unified Tweets: “Committed To Keeping Schools Open” If Strike Occurs

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Unified reaffirms their commitment to keeping schools open — should a teacher strike occur. An overwhelming majority of the Fresno Teachers Association members voted Tuesday night to approve a strike. Wednesday morning, Fresno Unified Superintendent Bob Nelson tweeted a message, saying the district is committed to keeping schools open should…MORE

Farming, Food, And Fascination At The Big Fresno Fair

Farming, Food, And Fascination At The Big Fresno Fair

FRESNO (KMJ) — The big times are back as the Big Fresno Fair starts up again for 2017. Described as the 5th largest event of its kind in California, around 650,000 attendees are expected through the gates over the course of this year’s run. “We have quite few new exhibits this year, reveals Deputy Manager…MORE

Films Of The Big Tell Competition Screening

Films Of The Big Tell Competition Screening

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Films of the Big Tell Competition will be screened this month. From amateurs to seasoned filmmakers, ten people (seen above) were chosen in regional film-making competition to create mini-documentaries telling stories of the six-county Central Valley.   All 10 films will be screened at The Big Tell Showcase on Friday, October…MORE

Report Suspicion To Prevent Tragedy, Says Fresno State Criminal Psychologist

Report Suspicion To Prevent Tragedy, Says Fresno State Criminal Psychologist

FRESNO (KMJ) — As investigators in Nevada piece together what led to the largest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, an expert in the Central Valley says vigilance is key to preventing future tragedies. The perpetrator of Sunday’s incident in Las Vegas has been identified as 64 year old Stephen Paddock, and those who knew…MORE

NW Fresno Shooting Kills Father, Injures Wife & Son

NW Fresno Shooting Kills Father, Injures Wife & Son

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A drive-by shooting in Northwest Fresno leaves a father dead, his wife and son injured. It was around 1:00pm, Monday afternoon when the shooting took place outside a home on the 5800 block of West Fir Avenue. Fresno Police Lieutenant Mark Hudson says a 50 year-old father, his wife and 20…MORE

Central California Blood Center “Ready To Help” Las Vegas

Central California Blood Center “Ready To Help” Las Vegas

FRESNO (KMJ) — After what is now considered the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history, lines are growing outside Las Vegas’ blood donation centers as residents do whatever they can to help. However, officials with the Central California Blood Center have been told that there are enough supplies there to cover the immense demand. “United…MORE