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Thanksgiving -Busiest Day For Firefighters

Thanksgiving -Busiest Day For Firefighters

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Thanksgiving is the busiest day across the nation for fire departments. Fire departments respond to about 4500 calls involving cooking fires. Fresno Fire’s Hector Vasquez says across the nation, cooking fires involving turkeys cause 27 million dollars in damages each year. So the Fresno Fire Department has some tips: When you…MORE

Fresno PD Seeking Target Robbery Suspect

Fresno PD Seeking Target Robbery Suspect

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno Police Department is searching for an armed robbery suspect, who stole from a Target Store in northwest Fresno on Monday. P.D. says the suspect has stolen from the store near Shaw and Marks multiple times in the past. A Target loss-prevention officer noticed the suspect with store items in his…MORE

Toy Store Shopping Spree For Kids Who Witnessed Jail Shooting

Toy Store Shopping Spree For Kids Who Witnessed Jail Shooting

CLOVIS (KMJ) — The five children who witnessed to the Fresno County Jail lobby shooting, now have new toys to help them through the traumatic experience. “It’s just more than words can express, I am so grateful and so blessed”, reveals their mother Rachel Gaines. “I am overjoyed and overemotional. I’m just very happy, it’s…MORE

City Of Fresno Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit For $2.2 Million

City Of Fresno Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit For $2.2 Million

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The City of Fresno settling a lawsuit for millions stemming from a shooting 4 years ago. The City agreed to pay $2.2 million dollars to settle a civil rights lawsuit filed on behalf of the family of Jamie Reyes Junior. The 28 year-old Fresno man who was shot by police in June…MORE

Clovis Lotto Winner to Invest in “Houses & Whisky”

Clovis Lotto Winner to Invest in “Houses & Whisky”

(KMJ)   A Clovis man has struck it rich.  Thomas Hanna won the largest “Fantasy 5” prize in state history — worth nearly $730,000 — before taxes. The 74 year old bought the Quick Pick at a 7-11 on North Clovis Avenue. Hanna and his wife told Lottery officials when claiming their prize Monday that…MORE

“Get It Done Right” Says Former Fresno Mayor On Immigration Reform

“Get It Done Right” Says Former Fresno Mayor On Immigration Reform

FRESNO (KMJ) — A group of valley leaders are calling on Donald Trump to make fixing the immigration system a priority of his presidency. “For the safety of everyone in our communities, I urge that we put our shared values forward and begin work on immigration reform that works for all of us”, says Fresno…MORE

Fresno County Flu Vaccination Clinic Canceled

Fresno County Flu Vaccination Clinic Canceled

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A flu vaccination clinic that was set to be held next month has been canceled.  The Fresno County Department of Public Health says their clinic, which was scheduled for Saturday, December 10th will no longer be taking place. The clinic has been canceled because of the Fulton Mall construction – making…MORE

Protest Over Dylan Noble’s Death Outside Fresno DA’s Office

Protest Over Dylan Noble’s Death Outside Fresno DA’s Office

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A handful of people held protest signs Monday afternoon outside of the Fresno District Attorney’s Office. They said they were calling for justice for Dylan Noble, the 19 year-old who was shot and killed by police during a traffic stop, June 25th. One of the group’s members, Shannon Dalton (seen pictured…MORE

Fresno DA Will Seek Murder Charges Against Repeat Deadly DUI Drivers

Fresno DA Will Seek Murder Charges Against Repeat Deadly DUI Drivers

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno’s District Attorney and area law enforcement gathered Monday, to announce that they taking a hard line against drunk drivers as the holiday season begins. District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp wants to make sure people are aware of the dangers of drunk driving. “If you are caught driving a motor vehicle with a…MORE

Blood Supply “Critically Low” Says Central California Blood Center

FRESNO (KMJ) — The Central Valley’s blood supply is currently being described as “critically low”. The Central California Blood Center is asking anyone with O-negative blood to come and donate, as their blood can be used on anyone. The Fresno centers can be found on 4343 Herndon Ave, 1196 E. Shaw (Suite 102), and 1010…MORE