FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno State is aiming to get more students in a cap, gown and hood with their Master’s Degrees in Special Education. Assistant Professor of Special Education Kristina Rios says there’s data showing many schools are struggling to fill the special education positions. “When we look at California alone, about eight out…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) In an exclusive interview Thursday with KMJ’s Ray Appleton, Major League Baseball legend Steve Garvey said he’s not surprised that he’s quickly climbing in the polls in the contentious race for US Senate. A new poll released this week from Politico shows Garvey trailing only Rep. Adam Schiff (D) 28% – 19%.…… MORE
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP/KMJ) — Torrential rain flooded homes and streets in Southern California’s coastal cities Thursday, stranding some drivers in typically idyllic Santa Barbara and compounding holiday travel headaches. The downpours targeted Ventura and Santa Barbara counties northwest of Los Angeles County overnight, swamping areas in the cities of Port Hueneme, Oxnard and Santa…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) In an exclusive interview with KMJ’s Broeske & Musson on Thursday, Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp discussed the current state of affairs when it comes to crime in California. Smittcamp did not hold back when asked about the soft-on-crime attitudes of Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta. Listen below:… MORE
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday blocked a California law that would have banned carrying firearms in most public places, ruling that it violates the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and deprives people of their ability to defend themselves and their loved ones. The law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Investigators are working to figure out what caused a house fire in Central Fresno. It broke out just after 1:30 am Thursday at a home near the entrance to Christmas Tree Lane on Shields between Palm and Van Ness. Crews arrived to find flames coming from the front of the home.…… MORE
CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Clovis police are investigating a traffic collision that has sent one person to hospital. It happened around 5 pm on Sierra between Peach and Willow Avenue. Authorities say a driver was eastbound on Sierra when they hit a tree-trimming lift parked at the curb. A tree trimmer inside the bucket at…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A free microchipping event is taking place in Fresno on Friday. Mell Garcia is behind a drive to get pets in the city of Fresno fitted with a microchip. She says Fresno has been having a problem with overcrowding of animals at its shelters. As of January 1st, 2024, no strays…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A trip to see wild animals in the Valley will soon cost you more. For the first time in three years, ticket and membership prices at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo are going up. The zoo says the increase is due to the rising costs of operations, including animal medication, upgrades and maintenance.…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Home sales in the Golden State have fallen to its lowest level in 16 years, according to the latest report from the California Association of Realtors. The latest figures show that home sales during November were down 7.4% compared to October and down by 5.8% compared to November 2022. The decline…… MORE
