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Clovis Police Arrest 4 Suspects in Winco Shooting

Clovis Police Arrest 4 Suspects in Winco Shooting

CLOVIS, CA (KMJ) -Four suspects are arrested by Clovis Police in relation to the shooting that took place on April 8, 2024, at the Winco parking lot in Clovis. This gang related shooting investigation led Detectives to a home in southeast Fresno early Thursday morning where they served a search warrant, and were able to…MORE

Local Students Partner To Help Build Trion Supercars

Local Students Partner To Help Build Trion Supercars

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Some local students are getting the opportunity of a lifetime to work on a supercar, helping them advance their skills in technology and manufacturing. It’s called the Trion Nemesis, an advanced supercar that aims to be a first-of-its-kind in many ways. “A lot of the things that we are still using…MORE

Valley Correctional Officer Killed In Crash Involving Train, Officials Say

Valley Correctional Officer Killed In Crash Involving Train, Officials Say

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The driver who died after colliding with a train in Kingsburg has been identified as 43-year-old Reymundo Caldera of Selma.  The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office confirms he was a correctional officer at the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison in Corcoran.  He died on April 18 at the railroad…MORE

Agreement To Help Address Staffing At Merced County Sheriff’s Office 

Agreement To Help Address Staffing At Merced County Sheriff’s Office 

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A new agreement aims to address staffing shortages at the Merced County Sheriff’s Office. The department has been sounding the alarm for months, even telling people to report certain non-violent crimes through an online portal due to the lack of deputies. On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors agreed to new…MORE

Closures Around Shepherd Avenue Extended Until June

Closures Around Shepherd Avenue Extended Until June

CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A months-long road closure in the City of Clovis has been extended. The closure is from Shepherd Avenue between Fowler Avenue and Sunnyside Avenue and on Sunnyside Avenue between Perrin Road and Shepherd Avenue. The closures happened in the beginning of January. The roads were supposed to be back open on…MORE

New Stop Signs Coming To Dangerous Southeast Fresno Intersection

New Stop Signs Coming To Dangerous Southeast Fresno Intersection

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — In January, Action News reported on this close call, in which Ruben Almaraz came within inches of being hit by an out-of-control car while getting his mail. “It’s still happening, getting closer and closer every time,” said Almaraz when we checked in with him Tuesday afternoon. Additional stop signs Fresno city…MORE

Proposed Bill Could Ban Security Line Skipping Services from California Airports

Proposed Bill Could Ban Security Line Skipping Services from California Airports

SAN FRANCISCO, CA -(KMJ/KFSN) – Is it OK for people to pay to skip security lines at the airport? Two state lawmakers say no, and they’re proposing a bill to change the way third-party security screening companies like CLEAR work. CLEAR allows people to pay to verify their identity at a kiosk then be escorted…MORE

California Garlic Festival moving to Los Banos

California Garlic Festival moving to Los Banos

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The California Garlic Festival is making its way to the Central Valley! The festival will be moving to the Merced County Spring Fairgrounds in Los Banos starting this year. Visitors can get their hands on all things garlic while watching monster truck shows, playing carnival games or listening to live music.…MORE

Congressman Jim Costa Unveils Legislation Regarding Regulation of Biolabs

Congressman Jim Costa Unveils Legislation Regarding Regulation of Biolabs

REEDLEY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Congressman Jim Costa unveils new legislation Tuesday to regulate highly infectious diseases and high containment laboratories. The “Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act” is meant to address gaps in federal law. Over the past year of working with local, state, and federal leaders on investigating and cleaning up the…MORE

Reedley High School Staff Save Parent During Heart Attack

Reedley High School Staff Save Parent During Heart Attack

REEDLEY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An afternoon of watching baseball at Reedley High School turned into a literal heart-stopping event for one parent. “Every second matters when it comes to CPR and cardiac arrest,” said Victoria Yost, a certified athletic trainer at Reedley High. Staff say when a man had a heart attack, everyone took action…MORE