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Fresno Animal Center Reducing Intake to Address Overcapacity, Understaffing

Fresno Animal Center Reducing Intake to Address Overcapacity, Understaffing

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno City Council voted unanimously to decrease intake at the City Animal Center, but before the vote, both council and community members raised some concerns and questions. “Allow funds to be available right now so we can start working on this problem so this doesn’t happen again,” said one speaker.…MORE

Fresno Council Members Speak to KMJ About Palestinian Flag Raising

Fresno Council Members Speak to KMJ About Palestinian Flag Raising

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Palestinian Flag was being raised in Fresno on Friday, as Hanukkah celebrations are underway. The flag raising was at 2:30p.m. at Eaton Plaza, considered a free speech area by the City of Fresno. It’s the site where the City of Fresno sponsored an Israeli flag-raising on October 9, 2023, which…MORE

More Charges Filed in California Against Hunter Biden

More Charges Filed in California Against Hunter Biden

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Hunter Biden was indicted on nine tax charges in California late Thursday night as a special counsel investigation into the business dealings of the president’s son intensifies against the backdrop of the looming 2024 election. The new charges – three felonies and six misdemeanors – come in addition to federal firearms charges…MORE

Study: Fresno 2024 Home Sales Expected to Sour

Study: Fresno 2024 Home Sales Expected to Sour

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Realtor.com has ranked the largest 100 metros by their expected sale and price growth rates for their 2024 National Housing Forecast. The study found five of the top eight metropolitan areas predicted to break double-digit growth in 2024 are in the Golden State.  Those metro areas are: Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura (18%), Bakersfield (13.4%),…MORE

Man Busted for Damaging Dozens of Cars at Local Casino

Man Busted for Damaging Dozens of Cars at Local Casino

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office have arrested 53 year old Matthew Ebner of Dos Palos for causing thousands of dollars in damage to dozens of vehicles parked at Table Mountain Casino. During a three month long investigation, detectives discovered at least 35 vehicle owners experienced flat tires while driving through…MORE

Teen Turns Himself In for Deadly Shooting of 51-Year-Old Man in Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno Police Department has arrested 18-year-old Philip Bautista for the shooting death of 51-year-old Luis Valencia in central Fresno. Police say Bautista turned himself in at the Fresno Police Department on Wednesday, alongside his attorney. He was into custody and booked into the Fresno County Jail on murder and gun charges.…MORE

California’s Budget Deficit Soars to $68 Billion

California’s Budget Deficit Soars to $68 Billion

“It’s flat-out unsustainable” – Calif. GOP Assembly Leader James Gallagher FRESNO, CA (KMJ) It’s belt-tightening time for the Golden State. The California Legislative Analyst’s Office released its latest report Thursday on the state’s revenue shortfall which has ballooned to a whopping $68 billion. “California Faces a Serious Deficit,” analysts wrote. “While addressing a deficit of…MORE

Potential Sexual Predator Nabbed in Sting

Potential Sexual Predator Nabbed in Sting

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Detectives with the Central California Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force have arrested 32 year old Frank Samaniego of Fresno. In the investigation, detectives posed as teenage girls and used technology to identify would-be predators. During the investigation, the suspect expressed his sexual desires and agreed to a meeting place with the…MORE

Several Farmersville Students Sickened at School

Several Farmersville Students Sickened at School

FARMERSVILLE, Calif. (KFSN) — An elementary school in Farmserville was placed on lockdown after several students became ill on Wednesday. The Farmersville Unified School District says about 25 students reported feeling sick at Freedom Elementary School. Officials say the children described feeling nauseous, dizzy, and numb in their mouths and fingers. In a message from…MORE

1 Killed, 1 Hospitalized Following Crash in Fresno County: CHP

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man has died following a crash in Fresno County early Wednesday morning. It happened before 7 am on Highway 180 at Hayes Avenue. Officers say a man driving a red Honda was headed southbound on Hayes when he failed to stop at a stop sign. As the car drove through…MORE