FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – It will continue to be business as usual for the Houston Astros and the Fresno Grizzlies – at least for another two years. The MLB club and minor league AAA affiliate re-upped for another two seasons on Saturday. That means Growlifornia will house future Astros through at least 2018. “(The Grizzlies’…… MORE
(KMJ) After she wraps up her 8th year in the Mayor’s office, Ashley Swearengin will take over the Central Valley Community Foundation. “The Central Valley Community Foundation is an incredibly important organization in our region. For almost 50 years, the Foundation has been dedicated to improving the lives of the people in this area,” said…… MORE
(KMJ) Jenna Prandini’s dreams for Olympic gold will continue. The Clovis High grad won her first race on Monday in Rio, advancing to the semifinals in the women’s 200 with a race time of 22.62. Deajah Stevens, who starred at the College of the Seqouias, also qualified for the semi’s with a time of 22.45.…… MORE
(KMJ) Visalia PD is investigating a deadly drive-by shooting. Officers say the gunfire erupted around 3:20am Saturday outside a home on South Woodland Street. Two people were struck outside while a third victim was hit by a stray bullet while sleeping inside. No arrests have been made and no suspects have been identified. Authorities have…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno State marks 10 million hours of community service in 10 years. There are more than 40 university programs offering service to the community with an estimated economic impact of over $33 million dollars. The school’s “Jan and Bud Richter Center for Community Engagement and Service-learning” allows students the opportunity to do…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno Police are looking for a former Clovis West High School student after thousand dollars of music equipment was stolen from the school. A Northeast patrol officer was dispatched to Clovis North High School at 2770 E. International Avenue on August 11th. Lt Joe Gomez says 32 years old Theodore Margosian and another…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Critics of the controversial Twin Tunnels, proposed for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta by Governor Jerry Brown, are seeking clarification of where the money will come from. The estimated $16 billion tunnels are intended to bring fresh water to the Central Valley, as well as Southern California. The Los Angeles Metropolitan Water District says…… MORE
(KMJ) Mayor Ashley Swearengin and Public Utilities Director Tommy Esqueda joined KMJ’s Ray Appleton in studio Friday to outline the latest information on the tainted water that is affecting several homes in Northeast Fresno. WATCH THE INTERVIEW HERE … MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — The Soberanes and Mineral Fires, burning in Monterey and Fresno Counties, are blowing bad air into the valley…but there is something we can do to make sure we don’t breath it in. “Stay indoors where its cool”, advises the Valley Air District’s Cassandra Melching, who adds that inside is also where you’ll…… MORE
LINDSAY, CA (KMJ) – The Lindsay Fire Department confirms that as of 10 am a packing house was still on fire between Tulare and Hermosa Avenues. According to the Porterville Recorder, the blaze began around 1 am at the Suntreat Citrus Packing House. KMJ will update this story when more information becomes available.… MORE
