SACRAMENTO—SUN Bucks, a new federally funded food program designed to ensure that qualified children have consistent access to adequate nutrition, is now available for the summer. This new program is being implemented by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) in partnership with the California Department of Education (CDE). SUN Bucks will provide $120 in food benefits per child to supplement…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Investigators are trying to determine what started a house fire that left 10 people displaced in northeast Fresno. Crews responded to reports of a fire around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in the area of North Mariposa Street and Barstow Avenue. The fire quickly escalated to a 3-alarm fire. Neighbors in the area say…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) In an exclusive interview with Ray Appleton on Wednesday, newly-elected Rep. Vince Fong criticized President Biden’s new tactic on the crisis at the US/Mexico border:… MORE
VISALIA, CA (KMJ) Tulare County Deputies have arrested a suspect in a shooting that left two teens wounded. 23-year-old Jeremiah Graham of Tulare was nabbed after fleeing from a home on the 700 block of Jacob Street in Visalia. Graham was wanted for the shooting of two 14-year-old boys around Midnight Tuesday in Pixley. He…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — School’s almost out and instead of just having fun in the sun, the Fresno Unified, office of African American Academic Acceleration, or A4, is preparing to ensure students continue working towards their educational goals with 6 programs. “These summer programs really reduce the three months of learning loss that can typically happen when…… MORE
MADERA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Crews in Madera were working on Tuesday to repair a broken sewage line approximately 20 feet underground. A local state of emergency was put into place for residents in Madera and Parksdale, who were being affected by the sewage issue. Crews closed off Avenue 13 from Granada Drive to Road 24 as…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A shooting at a downtown Fresno playground sent a woman to the hospital and a man to jail. Fresno Police describe it as a domestic incident between the pair. Officers say it’s not known if families were at the playground on Calaveras Street when the man and woman became involved in a…… MORE
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Charles Barrett, 40, was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison for two counts of aggravated sexual abuse and one count of abusive sexual contact that occurred during a weekend in Yosemite National Park, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. “Barrett’s long history of sexual violence supports the imposition of a life sentence,”…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — June 1 marks the start of Pride Month. Thousands came to the Tower District for this year’s Fresno Rainbow Pride celebration. People lined the streets to celebrate love and diversity. “I feel like people used to hide who they truly are,” said Sarah Price who attended the parade. “I don’t think…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – A woman is in the hospital after being hit by a car in Central Fresno. It happened after 10 pm Sunday at Blackstone and Garland avenues just south of Dakota Avenue. Police say a woman in her late 20s was leaving the ARCO gas station eastbound outside the crosswalk on Blackstone. That’s…… MORE
