Senators Want Coordinated Response to Avian Flu

Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and John Cornyn (R-TX) are calling for enhanced interagency coordination in the federal response to the avian flu outbreak. In a letter, the senators urged the USDA to work with the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among other authorities, as it…MORE

Hoover High School Celebrating Library Renovation

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — It’s an exciting time for students and staff at Hoover High School in northeast Fresno after celebrating the completion of a library renovation. The more than $6 million project includes a career center with an office for job developers to support students with job opportunities. There is also a counseling center…MORE

Calif. Supreme Court to Weigh Removal of Taxpayer Protection Act

(KMJ) The California Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear oral arguments on the viability of the “Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act”. The Golden State’s high court will decide whether to remove the proposal from the November ballot. The act attempts to give California voters more power in the process when state and local leaders…MORE

FUSD Superintendent Nelson’s Final Message

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Superintendent Nelson’s Final Message: Happy Monday Fresno Unified Family! As I’m sure you’ve heard, on Friday the Board of Education announced they have selected Misty Her to become the Interim Superintendent following the adoption of her new contract at this Wednesday’s board meeting. At that time, we also expect the board…MORE

Woman Stabbed Multiple Times in West Central Fresno, Police Say

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway after police say a woman was stabbed in west central Fresno. Authorities say it happened on Parkway Drive and Dennett Avenue before 11:15 am Monday. When police arrived, they found the woman with multiple stab wounds in her leg. She was taken to Community Regional Medical Center and…MORE

Broeske & Musson: The Failures of FUSD’s Superintendent Search

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) The Fresno Unified School District has named Misty Her its interim Superintendent, replacing the outgoing Bob Nelson. Nelson is leaving for a faculty position at Fresno State. In the meantime, FUSD’s nation-wide search for a permanent Superintendent is expected to ramp up in the coming weeks, according school board President Susan Wittrup.…MORE

Cleanup Continues After Hundreds Of Dead Animals Found In Laton

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Central California SPCA is investigating the property where hundreds of animals were found dead in Laton. The animals were found at a home on Mount Whitney Avenue and Chestnut Avenue on Friday morning. Later that afternoon, deputies arrested 41-year-old Carl Mendes at his home. Deputies say somebody passing through…MORE