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Coroner ID’s Elderly Man Pulled from Northwest Fresno Pool

Coroner ID’s Elderly Man Pulled from Northwest Fresno Pool

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An elderly man is dead after being found unresponsive in a pool in Northwest Fresno. It happened around 6 p.m. Thursday near Audubon Drive and Churchill Avenue. Investigators say officers jumped into the pool, with 40-degree water, to pull the man out. First responders performed CPR on the man. He was…MORE

Historic Building in Merced Goes Up in Flames

Historic Building in Merced Goes Up in Flames

MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Multiple fire crews have been called out to battle a large fire at a historic building in Merced. The building at M Street and 22nd Street once housed the Merced County High School and later the Merced County Library but had been empty for decades. The Merced Fire Department said they have…MORE

Inmate in Prison for Murder Escapes from Custody in Delano

Inmate in Prison for Murder Escapes from Custody in Delano

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is telling the community to be alert after an inmate escaped custody in Delano. 34-year-old Cesar Hernandez broke free from custody at the Kern County Superior Courthouse near 10th Avenue and Kensington Street. The CDCR says he was brought there for a court appearance when…MORE

Road To Recovery Begins For Auberry Family Whose Home Was Destroyed By Fire 

Road To Recovery Begins For Auberry Family Whose Home Was Destroyed By Fire 

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — This is all I got. So, we’ll do what we can with what we have,” said Auberry resident David Wilson. Video shows the moment David Wilson’s home was engulfed in flames. The fire is still under investigation but the family says they heard a loud noise coming from the garage…MORE

Man Shot And Killed In Tulare County Park

Man Shot And Killed In Tulare County Park

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man has died after being shot at Ledbetter Park in Cutler. The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called to the park on Avenue 408 and Road 128 just before 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Deputies tried to save the man from his injuries but he died at the scene.…MORE

19-year-old Suspected DUI Driver Arrested For Deadly Clovis Crash

19-year-old Suspected DUI Driver Arrested For Deadly Clovis Crash

CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A 19-year-old has been arrested for allegedly driving under the influence, killing a woman in a multi-car crash in Clovis. Clovis Police responded to reports of a crash at the intersection of Gettysburg and Fowler Avenues shortly after 2 a.m. Sunday. When officers arrived at the scene, they found five vehicles…MORE

Valley Resident Dies From Rabies, Health Officials Suspect Bat Bite

Valley Resident Dies From Rabies, Health Officials Suspect Bat Bite

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno County health officials have confirmed that a person has died from rabies. The Public Health Department says it believes the patient was bitten by a bat in Merced County. Officials are now notifying individuals who may have been exposed, as well as preparing medical providers in the community on response…MORE

Clovis West Teen Dies Days After Crash, Family Confirms

Clovis West Teen Dies Days After Crash, Family Confirms

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Clovis West teen who was involved in a car crash last week has died. The mother of 16-year-old Trevyn Mackey posted on social media that he passed away Tuesday morning. In the post, she thanked everyone for their love and support. “You (Trevyn) have left a gaping hole in my…MORE