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Fresno Unified Board Members Call For Expanded Search For New Superintendent

Fresno Unified Board Members Call For Expanded Search For New Superintendent

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — It’s unlikely the Fresno Unified School board will decide on the next superintendent following Wednesday’s round of internal interviews. Tuesday morning, the president and several community leaders called for an expansion of the superintendent search, including external candidates. Board president Susan Wittrup was joined by Fresno Teachers Association President Manuel Bonilla, and…MORE

Lou Conter, Last Living Survivor of USS Arizona Battleship in Pearl Harbor, Has Died

HONOLULU (AP) — Lou Conter, the last living survivor of the USS Arizona battleship that exploded and sank during the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, has died. He was 102. Conter passed away on Monday at his home in Grass Valley, California, following congestive heart failure, his daughter, Louann Daley said, adding she was beside…MORE

Search Continues for Driver in Central Fresno Hit-And-Run

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Authorities are continuing to search for the driver involved in a hit-and-run in central Fresno. It happened at about 1 am Saturday near the Highways 41 and 180 transition. That’s where a person driving a Land Rover south of Highway 41 drove off the road and into an encampment, killing 49-year-old…MORE

FUSD Board President Calls Superintendent Search “Rigged”

FUSD Board President Calls Superintendent Search “Rigged”

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — The president of the Fresno Unified School Board is sounding the alarm as the district searches for a new superintendent to replace outgoing leader Bob Nelson. “Last week, a narrow majority of the board decided in closed session to forgo (an) external search for applicants and start with internal applicants,” Fresno…MORE

New Beyonce’ Song Name Drops City of Clovis, Songwriter is Local Alumni

New Beyonce’ Song Name Drops City of Clovis, Songwriter is Local Alumni

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — One of Beyonce’s songs on her new country album, Cowboy Carter, subtly mentions Clovis, California. In the song “Just for Fun” featuring Louisiana musician Willie Jones, Beyonce sings: And everywhere I go, I hide my face/ From the cowboys in Clovis, and the rodeo circus, I/ Came here for a reason but…MORE

Fresno’s Newest Baskin-Robbins is Holding a Free Ice Cream Giveaway

Fresno’s Newest Baskin-Robbins is Holding a Free Ice Cream Giveaway

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – There’s a new ice-cream shop location getting ready to celebrate it’s grand opening in Northeast Fresno. a select few will have an opportunity to snag a sweet deal. Baskin-Robbins is set to open its new location on Cedar and Shepherd Avenues. A grand opening celebration is happening this Saturday, March 30,…MORE

UPDATE: FOUND -Visalia Police Are Searching For Missing At-Risk Elderly Woman

UPDATE: FOUND -Visalia Police Are Searching For Missing At-Risk Elderly Woman

UPDATE” We are happy to report that 81-year-old Susan Manning has been found SAFE. Thank you to all who helped get the word out. We appreciate you all! 🤍 Thank you, Liz Jones Public Safety Police & Fire PIO             VISALIA, CA (KMJ) – Visalia Police are currently searching for an at-risk missing woman Visalia Detectives…MORE

Community Supporting Breaking The Chains CEO After Daughter’s Murder

Community Supporting Breaking The Chains CEO After Daughter’s Murder

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Family and friends continue to support a Fresno non-profit CEO and mother after her daughter was murdered last week in Los Angeles. 20-year-old Kendra is the daughter of Debra Rush, the founder of Breaking the Chains. The local group works to help free people from human trafficking. A GoFundMe page has…MORE