Missing Tulare Woman Found Dead In Morro Bay

TULARE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The body of a missing Tulare woman has been found in Morro Bay. Authorities say 47-year-old Tiffany McClure’s body was found by the Coast Guard Monday night during a routine search. McClure’s car was initially found in Morro Bay at the end of July, but she was unaccounted for. The Tulare…MORE

Campus Improvements At Visalia Unified School District Ahead Of First Day

VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Nearly 30,000 students and 2,900 staff are gearing up for the 2024-2025 school year at Visalia Unified School District. It’s the largest in the South Valley. District leaders addressed thousands of parents during a press conference Wednesday afternoon. The main topic was improvements across their 42-plus campuses. “Our work on the…MORE

Merced College Unveils New Virtual Reality Lab

MERCED COLLEGE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Merced College is implementing innovative technology to bring students a new level of learning. The new virtual reality “learning lab” was unveiled at the campus Wednesday night. The VR learning lab is the first of its kind in the state and includes a free-roam pod and an immersive classroom experience.…MORE

USDA Updates Farm Loan Programs

The USDA is making changes to the Farm Service Agency’s Farm Loan Programs that take effect on September 25th. The changes are intended to increase opportunities for farmers and ranchers to be financially viable. These improvements are part of the Enhancing Program Access and Delivery for Farm Loans rule. “USDA recognizes that Farm Service Agency’s…MORE

Woman Hit, Killed By Car in Merced County, CHP Says

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway after a woman was hit and killed by a car in Merced County. The California Highway Patrol responded to Merced Avenue near Bloss Avenue, just outside of Delhi, before 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. They say a 50-year-old man was driving north on Merced Avenue when a woman walking…MORE

Suspects Arrested For Shooting That Killed 16-year-old In Coalinga

COALINGA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two suspects are behind bars for a shooting that killed a 16-year-old boy in Coalinga earlier this year. Coalinga police say 16-year-old Julian Andrade was shot and killed around 9 pm on April 16th at a home on Houston Street near Louisiana. On Tuesday, the Coalinga Police Department announced that 18-year-old…MORE

Fresno County Moves Ahead With Proposed Homeless Encampment Ban

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno County is taking on homeless encampments. While it comes on the heels of the city of Fresno’s proposed ban on encampments, the county says it is different. “It’s not as black-and-white as other ordinances that have been proposed that flat out ban sit, lie, sleep. This is very specific…MORE