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Fresno County Employees Recognized For Saving Co-worker Who Collapsed

Fresno County Employees Recognized For Saving Co-worker Who Collapsed

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two Fresno County employees are being recognized for taking action to save the life of a co-worker. The Fresno County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution on Tuesday in honor of Human Resources employees, Elizabeth Vecchio and David McCurry. The two were also given a County of Fresno medal of honor.…MORE

1 of 2 Teenagers Dies After Being Hit By Vehicle In Sanger

1 of 2 Teenagers Dies After Being Hit By Vehicle In Sanger

SANGER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — One of the two teenagers hit by a vehicle in Sanger Tuesday night has died from their injuries.  Police have revealed that the victims were a boy and a girl who were both 17.  Sanger Unified released a statement confirming that the victims were students.  Counseling and other resources will be…MORE

Sarah’s Court Opens 120 Affordable Housing Units in East Central Fresno

Sarah’s Court Opens 120 Affordable Housing Units in East Central Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A new affordable housing apartment building opened in east central Fresno as part of an emerging walkable community that will eventually offer shopping and dining options. Sarah’s Court apartments at Fancher Creek is now open. City leaders touted it as a groundbreaking move in the fight for more affordable housing in Fresno. “Today,…MORE

Special Election For California Assembly District 32 

Special Election For California Assembly District 32 

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — People in Tulare and Kern Counties will be heading to the polls Tuesday to vote in the District 32 special primary election.  Republican Vince Fong vacated the seat that covers parts of Tulare and Kern Counties last year.  That’s after he won a congressional election to replace ousted House Speaker…MORE

Coarsegold Drug Store Set To Close For Good 

Coarsegold Drug Store Set To Close For Good 

COARSEGOLD, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — It’s the end of an era for the Yosemite Drug store in Coarsegold.  “It breaks my heart, it breaks my heart because I know how much these people need us,” said store clerk Connie Schock.  The only local independent pharmacy in the rural town is now closing its doors.  Shock says…MORE

New California Bills Aimed At Protecting Patients From Sexual Assault 

New California Bills Aimed At Protecting Patients From Sexual Assault 

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Valley lawmaker introduced two new bills aimed at protecting patients from sexual assault this week.  It comes as a healthcare provider faces several lawsuits in Merced County for allegedly violating women.  We do want to warn you that some details in this story may be difficult to read.  In…MORE

Man Hospitalized After Stabbing At Visalia Bar 

Man Hospitalized After Stabbing At Visalia Bar 

VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man has been hospitalized following a stabbing at a bar in Visalia.  Police say it happened at The Green Olive on East Mineral King Avenue around 11:30 pm Sunday.  When police arrived, they found the man with stab wounds. He was rushed to Kaweah Health for treatment.  His condition has…MORE

Suspected DUI Driver Crashes Into Wawona Frozen Foods Guard Box In Fresno 

Suspected DUI Driver Crashes Into Wawona Frozen Foods Guard Box In Fresno 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway after a suspected DUI driver crashed into a security guard box in southeast Fresno.  The California Highway Patrol says officers responded to Wawona Frozen Foods on Cedar Avenue near Florence Avenue just after midnight Sunday.  When officers arrived, they found a black Chrysler on top of a…MORE

2 people Killed in House Fire in Fresno County Identified

2 people Killed in House Fire in Fresno County Identified

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — New details are emerging about a house fire in Riverdale in January. Officials confirmed on Thursday that two people died in the blaze. EDITOR’S NOTE: The video above is from a previous broadcast and will be updated. The fire broke out in the early morning hours of January 29 at…MORE

Food Banks Across Central California Facing Funding Uncertainty

Food Banks Across Central California Facing Funding Uncertainty

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — KMJ’s News Partner, ABC 30 – Action News is getting a better picture of the impacts on organizations that rely on federal funding to help feed families across the Central Valley. During President Trump’s first week in office, he ordered a pause on all federal grants. At the time, it was unclear…MORE