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Kings Canyon Unified School District is selected as one of California’s Top-Performing Districts

Kings Canyon Unified School District is selected as one of California’s Top-Performing Districts

(REEDLEY) – Kings Canyon Unified School District has been selected by the Educational Results Partnership (ERP) as one of California’s top-performing school districts, making the annual ERP Honor Roll list. The ERP Honor Roll is a highly respected list that identifies and recognizes top public schools, school districts, and charter schools in California. This prestigious recognition highlights…MORE

Fresno Woman Fined $88K After Kids Collect Clams From Pismo Beach

Fresno Woman Fined $88K After Kids Collect Clams From Pismo Beach

PISMO BEACH, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — At the end of last year, Charlotte Russ and her family took a trip to Pismo. “My kids they thought they were collecting seashells, but they were actually collecting clams, 72 to be exact,” said Fresno resident Charlotte Russ. Her children collected rows of clams, but they learned an expensive…MORE

These 10 Clovis Intersections Saw The Most Crashes Last Year

These 10 Clovis Intersections Saw The Most Crashes Last Year

CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — New data from Clovis police shows crashes in the city increased by 13% in 2023 compared the year before. The number of collision with injuries was also up. Authorities say the intersection of Shaw and Willow saw the most crashes with 34 incidents. The next two locations for collisions were Shaw…MORE

Fresno County Fire Breaks Ground On New Fire Station

Fresno County Fire Breaks Ground On New Fire Station

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — On Wednesday, Fresno County Fire broke ground on a new fire station in the Friant area. It’s the newest one in more than 20 years. “The technology of the solar power, the generators it will have it, will be able to sustain any power outages,” said Fresno County Fire Chief…MORE

Man With 6 Prior DUI’s Appears in Fresno Court Over Deadly Crash on 41

Man With 6 Prior DUI’s Appears in Fresno Court Over Deadly Crash on 41

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Madera County man will be back in court in June to answer to murder charges stemming from a suspected DUI crash. 54-year-old David Alvarado made an appearance in a Fresno County courtroom Wednesday morning. He’s charged with murder for his involvement in the crash on Highway 41 and Manning…MORE

Fresno Low-Income Housing to Open Interest List on Thursday

Fresno Low-Income Housing to Open Interest List on Thursday

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno Housing Authority is opening interest lists for new low-income and affordable housing. You will be able to apply for housing in the Fresno and Pinedale areas starting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 23. The agency says that before you can add yourself to the list, you’ll need to sign…MORE

Daughter Pleads Not Guilty to Murder of Mother Found in Hanford Home’s Closet

Daughter Pleads Not Guilty to Murder of Mother Found in Hanford Home’s Closet

HANFORD, Calif. (KMJKFSN) — A South Valley woman charged with the murder of her mother, whose body was found locked in the closet of a Hanford home, has pleaded not guilty. 37-year-old Kelli Yingling made an appearance in court Wednesday morning. Police found her mother, identified as 67-year-old Peggi Ann Yingling, on Friday during a welfare…MORE

Fresno Co. Sheriff’s Dept. Breaks Ground on Memorial

Fresno Co. Sheriff’s Dept. Breaks Ground on Memorial

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Construction has officially started on the Fresno County Sheriff’s Memorial. It’s meant to honor the lives of all employees who have died in the line of duty. The one-of-a-kind memorial is located at the new metro substation, at Armstrong and Belmont Avenues. KMJ’s Ray Appleton was joined by former Sheriffs Mims…MORE

Husband of Woman Killed in Suspected DUI Crash in Fresno County Dies at Hospital

Husband of Woman Killed in Suspected DUI Crash in Fresno County Dies at Hospital

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The husband of the woman who was killed in a suspected DUI crash in Fresno County has died. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says 69-year-old Paul Hardin died in the hospital on Monday. Paul and his wife, Mary, had just moved to the Central Valley from Texas in January. Mary was serving…MORE