[Photo: Liz Kern] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A young Fresno student with a real knack for spelling is honored by the city. “It’s been really exciting, it’s like a whirlwind.” -Ananya Vinay, Spelling Bee Champ. [Photo: Liz Kern] She’s kind of a big deal here in Fresno, Ananya Vinay, the reigning Scripps National Spelling Bee…… MORE
FRESNO,CA (KMJ) – Today, Thursday June 15th, is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It was launched on June 15, 2006 to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of elder mistreatment by raising awareness of the cultural, social, economic, and demographic factors that drive and influence elder abuse, neglect,…… MORE
[Photo: CNN] FRESNO, CA ( KMJ) – Conagra is recalling more than 700,000 pounds of spaghetti and meatballs products. They contain milk, but that information is not on the labels. No related health problems have been reported. Recalled items include Libby’s, Del Pino’s, Hy-Top, Food Hold, Essential Everyday and Chef Boyardee spaghetti and meatballs made…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno Teachers Association said at a press conference Friday afternoon that it’s given it’s final counter-proposal to Fresno Unified. There’s been back and forth between the District and the Fresno Teachers Association over class size, special education, teacher autonomy, hours, salaries and especially safety and discipline -huge issues that the…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Bulldog gang member armed with SKS rifle is shot and killed by two Fresno Police officers early Wednesday morning Police Chief Jerry Dyer says as many as a hundred rounds were fired, they believe the shooter, 21-year-old Salvadro Lopez, had a death wish when he opened fire on police. About twenty…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Demolition is underway at Haron Jaguar and Land Rover in Downtown Fresno. Haron Jaguar is re-building a 43,000 square foot state of the art showroom, more than 3x its current size in the same location at Ventura and L street. “We’ve been in the downtown area since 1945. My Grandfather started…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) -Neighbors across the country will have the opportunity to help change their communities for the better. The State Farm Neighborhood Assist®, back for its sixth year, asking people to identify causes to help make their communities safer, stronger, and smarter. 40 causes will be awarded $25,000 – ultimately, voters will decide which…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein visited Fresno, Thursday, speaking at a luncheon called a “Washington report with Senator Dianne Feinstein,” hosted by the Central Valley Community Foundation. Senator Feinstein began the lunch by awarding the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery to Mariposa County Sheriff’s Deputy Rudy Mirelez who exhibited exceptional courage in saving…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Central Unified School District is morning the loss of a senior student, who was killed during a shooting on Memorial Day. 18 year-old Kayla Foster died of her injuries from the drive-by shooting that took place around 2-am on Monday at a party in Southwest Fresno. She was not the…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno area Families can escape the heat at five different neighborhood pools. Children under 12 will have free access to five learner pools at Fink-White, Pinedale, Quigley, Einstein and Romain neighborhood centers, from 1:00 to 5:00 daily. Teens and adults are able to swim for free from 5:00 until 8:00p.m. at…… MORE
