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Fresno VA Celebrating 75 Years Of Serving Veterans 

Fresno VA Celebrating 75 Years Of Serving Veterans 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — This week, Veterans Affairs Fresno Medical Center is celebrating a milestone — 75 years serving Central California.  Last year, the hospital worked with more than 20,000 veterans.  Also marking a milestone is one of the VA’s own: retired US Army veteran Guadalupe Castillo, who recently received his hearing aid as a…MORE

Funeral for Madera Man Gunned Down While Working at Walgreens

Funeral for Madera Man Gunned Down While Working at Walgreens

MADERA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Many people will gather to remember the man who was gunned down inside a Walgreens in Madera. 29-year old Erick Velazquez will be laid to rest on Monday. He was shot to death on March 31, 2025 at the store on Cleveland and Schnoor just before 10 pm. Police say Narciso Fernandez…MORE

Man Stabbed In Northwest Fresno

Man Stabbed In Northwest Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police are investigating a stabbing following a family disturbance in northwest Fresno.  Officers had their guns pulled out at home on Weber near Herndon, right next to the Marketplace at El Paseo.  Officers responded to the home after 6 am following a report of a family disturbance.  Officials say a man…MORE

Man Stabbed Multiple Times During ‘Family Disturbance’ In Central Fresno 

Man Stabbed Multiple Times During ‘Family Disturbance’ In Central Fresno 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man has been hospitalized after police say he was stabbed multiple times in central Fresno.  It happened in a neighborhood on Pleasant near Shields at about 4:45 am Monday.  Authorities say there was a family disturbance that led to the man being stabbed at least four times.  He was taken…MORE

Man Killed In Hit-and-run In Fresno County 

Man Killed In Hit-and-run In Fresno County 

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The California Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash in Fresno County.  It happened at about midnight Monday on southbound Marks Avenue near Highway 180.  Officers say a man was down on the road along Marks.  There is no word on a suspect vehicle at this time.  Officers believe…MORE

Proposed California Bill Aims To Limit How Many Roosters You Can Own 

Proposed California Bill Aims To Limit How Many Roosters You Can Own 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — California Assembly Bill 928 is cracking down on how many roosters a person can have.  Assemblymember Chris Rogers of Santa Rosa introduced the bill back in February. It states that a person cannot have more than three roosters per acre or more than 25 roosters in total on a property.  Rogers…MORE

Suspected DUI Driver Crashes into Northwest Fresno Home

Suspected DUI Driver Crashes into Northwest Fresno Home

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A suspected DUI driver is recovering in the hospital after crashing into a northwest Fresno home. Officers were called out to Marks Avenue just north of Palo Alto around midnight Friday. That’s where they found a vehicle, on its side, wedged between a home and a brick wall, with the driver…MORE

‘Foundation For Central Schools’ Holds Scholarship Awards Event 

‘Foundation For Central Schools’ Holds Scholarship Awards Event 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A local organization is supporting Valley students as they further their education.  “Foundation For Central Schools” held its scholarship awards event Thursday night at Pardini’s in northwest Fresno.  The foundation works to support Central Unified students and employees.  Several memorial scholarships were handed out, including 10 $2,500 awards in honor of…MORE

Oakhurst Student Creates ‘MY Closet Box’, A Free Subscription Clothing Box For Students 

Oakhurst Student Creates ‘MY Closet Box’, A Free Subscription Clothing Box For Students 

OAKHURST, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A love of fashion sparked an idea for one student to give back.  She’s created a program that provides students access to a free clothing subscription box.  ‘Mountain Youth Club Oakhurst‘ or ‘MY Club Oakhurst’ is an after-school program and expanded learning opportunity for students.  It’s also now home to ‘Mountain…MORE

Vigil Held For Madera Father After Walgreens Attack 

Vigil Held For Madera Father After Walgreens Attack 

MADERA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The scene of a brutal crime in Madera turned into a vigil on Thursday night as hundreds showed up to mourn Erick Velazquez.  “He was a very nice man, young man,” mourner Lena Cortez said.  Velazquez was a husband, brother, and father of two young children.  He worked at the Madera…MORE