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California Announces Power Bill Credit

California Announces Power Bill Credit

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — You could see some relief on your power bill this month. The California Public Utilities Commission has announced the amounts of its bi-annual California Climate Credit. PG&E customers will receive $55.17, SoCal Edison customers will receive $86, San Diego Gas and Electric customers will receive $78.22, Bear Valley customers will receive…MORE

New Federal Legislation To Target Illegal Bio-Labs

New Federal Legislation To Target Illegal Bio-Labs

REEDLEY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Congressman Jim Costa unveiled new federal legislation on Thursday that he said would improve training for building code enforcement officers. It comes after the discovery last year of an illegal bio-lab in Reedley. The lab contained unauthorized samples of bodily fluids, infectious diseases, medical tests, and nearly one thousand mice. A…MORE

Upgrades Made To Fowler Water Tower To Reduce Lead Contamination Risks

Upgrades Made To Fowler Water Tower To Reduce Lead Contamination Risks

FOWLER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Big changes are happening at the water tower in Fowler to help reduce the risk of lead contamination. You can see the work underway for a major makeover, including new paint. City leaders say the project involves upgrading the water tower frame and tank. The upgrades will be made so that…MORE

Clovis Unified Employee Killed In Fiery Merced County Crash

Clovis Unified Employee Killed In Fiery Merced County Crash

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Charred grass and a cross mark where a fiery crash took two lives along Highway 152 just east of Arroya Avenue on Friday afternoon. The California Highway Patrol says a 64-year-old man in a Ford F150 was driving east in the westbound lanes for five to six miles before crashing.…MORE

Man’s Body Recovered Following Drowning In Merced County

Man’s Body Recovered Following Drowning In Merced County

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man’s body has been recovered after he went into the water and never resurfaced at Hatfield State Park in Merced County. The Merced County Sheriff’s Office responded to the state park Sunday afternoon for a report of a man who had possibly drowned. Deputies say the man went into…MORE

Uber Driver Assaulted In Visalia Armed Robbery, Police Say

Uber Driver Assaulted In Visalia Armed Robbery, Police Say

VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An Uber driver is recovering in the hospital after being assaulted in a Visalia armed robbery. Police responded to an armed robbery call just after midnight Sunday at the Highland Gardens apartment complex on North Highland Street. Officers say an Uber driver had just dropped off a client when two men…MORE

California Deputy Is Hailed A Hero After He Runs Into A Burning Home To Save A Child

California Deputy Is Hailed A Hero After He Runs Into A Burning Home To Save A Child

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Into the fire, a Tulare County Deputy ran into a burning home to rescue a 12-year-old child with Down Syndrome trapped inside. The California deputy is being hailed a hero by the Sheriff and family with the dramatic rescue caught on camera. Deputy Alfredo Flores was supposed to be getting…MORE

Former Congressman T.J. Cox Appears In Federal Court As Felony Fraud Trial Looms

Former Congressman T.J. Cox Appears In Federal Court As Felony Fraud Trial Looms

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Former Valley congressman T.J. Cox appeared in federal court in downtown Fresno Wednesday afternoon. He was expected to change his plea, but walked out with a trial date for now. In 2022, Cox was indicted on 28 total felony charges: 15 counts of wire fraud, 11 counts of money laundering, one…MORE

Two Merced County Fire Stations To Remain Open Amid Funding Battle

Two Merced County Fire Stations To Remain Open Amid Funding Battle

MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Merced County fire stations that were set to close next week are getting an extension. The Board of Supervisors voted to keep the firehouses open until the end of the year, as local leaders work toward a more long-term solution. Local officials are going back and forth trying to find alternate…MORE

3 Hospitalized After Driver Runs Stop Sign And Collides With Truck In Madera County

3 Hospitalized After Driver Runs Stop Sign And Collides With Truck In Madera County

MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The California Highway Patrol is investigating a crash in Madera County that sent three people to the hospital.  The crash happened on Avenue 25 and Road 9 at about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday.  Photos from the CHP show a medical helicopter and one of the mangled vehicles.  Authorities say the driver…MORE