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Woman in 70s Hit By Car In West Central Fresno, Police Say

Woman in 70s Hit By Car In West Central Fresno, Police Say

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A woman in her 70s is in the hospital after being hit by a car in west central Fresno. It happened just before 7 pm Sunday on Olive and Hughes Avenues. Fresno Police say a car heading west on Olive hit the woman. She rolled up on the hood of the…MORE

23rd Annual Clovis Rodeo Blood Drive

23rd Annual Clovis Rodeo Blood Drive

CLOVIS, Calif. (KJM/KFSN) — The Clovis Rodeo is just a few days away, but people will be rolling up their sleeves to give blood ahead of the event. The rodeo is joining forces with the Central California Blood Center for it’s 23rd annual Rodeo Blood Drive. People can head to the Clovis Rodeo Hall on…MORE

HSR Project Closes Golden State Blvd.

HSR Project Closes Golden State Blvd.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Several road closures and changes may be impacting your drives in Fresno. Starting Monday, Golden State Boulevard between Belmont and Olive in Central Fresno will permanently close. It’s due to a High-Speed Rail grade separation project. The city says drivers will need to use an alternate route like Highway 99 or…MORE

FPD: Woman Stabs 2 Family Members in SW Fresno

FPD: Woman Stabs 2 Family Members in SW Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A woman is in jail accused of stabbing two of her family members in southwest Fresno. It happened at about 9 pm Sunday at a home on Oleander and Modoc — that’s near Kearney and Thorne. Police say it started as a family argument that escalated, and that’s when the woman…MORE

Child Who Was Captured On Video Kicking Guinea Pig in Reedley Identified, Owner Says Animal Died

Child Who Was Captured On Video Kicking Guinea Pig in Reedley Identified, Owner Says Animal Died

REEDLEY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Reedley Police have identified the 12-year-old child who was captured on video violently kicking a guinea pig. Officers say they are working closely with the Kings Canyon Unified School District and the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office to determine the child’s consequences, including charges to be filed. Reedley police were called…MORE

Woman Arrested After Man Killed Outside Northwest Fresno Bar, Police Say

Woman Arrested After Man Killed Outside Northwest Fresno Bar, Police Say

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A suspect has been arrested for a shooting that left a man dead in northwest Fresno over the weekend. Fresno police announced Friday that 26-year-old Domonique Jones has been arrested for the death of 38-year-old Gilberto Gutierrez. The shooting happened just before 2 am on Sunday outside Ewell’s Place on the…MORE

CA Safer Communities Coalition Submitting 900,000 Signatures to Qualify Homelessness, Drug, Theft Reduction Act for Nov. Election 

CA Safer Communities Coalition Submitting 900,000 Signatures to Qualify Homelessness, Drug, Theft Reduction Act for Nov. Election 

Sacramento, CA – Today, the Californians for Safer Communities Coalition announced that it will submit over 900,000 voter signatures to qualify the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act (Initiative 23-0017A1) to qualify for the November General Election ballot. Small business owners, fentanyl victims, social justice leaders, community organizations and elected officials held press conferences across the state to announce the signature…MORE

2024 Great American Cleanup is Saturday in Fresno

2024 Great American Cleanup is Saturday in Fresno

FRESNO, CA – Mayor Jerry Dyer is happy to announce that Beautify Fresno’s fourth Great American Cleanup will take place this Saturday, April 20, 2024. Over 1,500 volunteers have signed up for 24 individual cleanup and beautification projects throughout the City of Fresno, with all events happening simultaneously from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. At…MORE

Work on Highway 99 Northbound Lanes Near Avenue 12 Begins

Work on Highway 99 Northbound Lanes Near Avenue 12 Begins

MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Work has officially started on a major highway in Madera County. Wednesday was the first day of the lane shift switch, which started at six o’clock in the morning. The changes are on Highway 99, near the Avenue 12 off-ramp exit. The northbound lanes will be closed for most of…MORE