MERCED COLLEGE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Merced College is implementing innovative technology to bring students a new level of learning. The new virtual reality “learning lab” was unveiled at the campus Wednesday night. The VR learning lab is the first of its kind in the state and includes a free-roam pod and an immersive classroom experience.…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Councilmember Luis Chavez is launching a program to get AC units into the homes of elderly people in his district. It will start with 10 homes in Southeast Fresno this Friday. In an effort to avoid the heat, people chose to do their grocery shopping after the sun set Wednesday. While…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — It’s been an offseason of change for former Fresno State Men’s basketball star Paul George. The 9x NBA All-Star left the Los Angeles Clippers in free agency in July to sign a 4-year, $212 million max contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. Despite moving to the East Coast, George is headed back…… MORE
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway after a woman was hit and killed by a car in Merced County. The California Highway Patrol responded to Merced Avenue near Bloss Avenue, just outside of Delhi, before 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. They say a 50-year-old man was driving north on Merced Avenue when a woman walking…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Fresno city council member has announced his run for a state senate seat. Nelson Esparza posted a campaign video to his social media launching his bid for State District 14 Wednesday morning. His announcement said he’s running to “invest in our working families, make housing more affordable, and protect our valley…… MORE
COALINGA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two suspects are behind bars for a shooting that killed a 16-year-old boy in Coalinga earlier this year. Coalinga police say 16-year-old Julian Andrade was shot and killed around 9 pm on April 16th at a home on Houston Street near Louisiana. On Tuesday, the Coalinga Police Department announced that 18-year-old…… MORE
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno County is taking on homeless encampments. While it comes on the heels of the city of Fresno’s proposed ban on encampments, the county says it is different. “It’s not as black-and-white as other ordinances that have been proposed that flat out ban sit, lie, sleep. This is very specific…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The playground section of a southeast Fresno park has reopened more than two years after being destroyed in a fire. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Willow and Balch Park on Tuesday. The original play structure was destroyed in March of 2022. The following year, the city council dedicated $460,000 to…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man was arrested after police say he stabbed the owner of a Los Banos Jiu-Jitsu business on Monday night. The Los Banos Police Department is calling it an “unprovoked” attack. Officers arrested 25-year-old Reginald Scott Grimes Jr. after witnesses identified him as the suspect. Family members confirm the victim is Scott…… MORE
SELMA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Outdoor misters, a shaded area, buckets of water and small pools are ways employees are ensuring the outdoor dogs at the Selma Animal Services Shelter are staying cool during the triple digit heat. “It’s very comfortable for the animals, very safe and it’s a safe environment and we’re hoping one day that…… MORE
