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Grand Opening For Marjaree Mason Center’s New Facility 

Grand Opening For Marjaree Mason Center’s New Facility 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Marjaree Mason Center will be holding its grand opening and ceremonial ribbon-cutting to commemorate the transition of all nonresidential services into its new Isnardi Foundation Building, serving survivors of domestic violence in Fresno County.  In December 2022, the Marjaree Mason Center purchased a 5.5-acre property in Fresno with an existing…MORE

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

Kerman Tutor Accused of Sexually Harassing Child

Kerman Tutor Accused of Sexually Harassing Child

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An elementary school tutor in Kerman is accused of sexually harassing a child in Fresno County. Detectives fear there may be more victims. Authorities arrested 28-year-old Maci Rodriguez on Tuesday. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says she was an after-school tutor at Kerman Floyd Elementary and also worked for “Teaching Fellow,”…MORE

5 Years Since Deaths of 2 Porterville Firefighters in Library Blaze

5 Years Since Deaths of 2 Porterville Firefighters in Library Blaze

PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Tuesday marks five years since a South Valley community was hit with devastation. On February 18th, 2020, Porterville firefighter Patrick Jones and Captain Ray Figueroa died while battling a massive fire at the city library. The two entered the burning building to make sure everyone was out safely and after giving…MORE

Fresno’s New Police Chief on KMJ’s Ray Appleton Show

Fresno’s New Police Chief on KMJ’s Ray Appleton Show

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno’s new police chief joined the Ray Appleton show on Tuesday. Chief Mindy Casto spoke about her new position, and her goals for the department which includes bringing staffing levels up higher, with qualified candidates. Listen to the report by KMJ’s Liz Kern. Listen to Chief Mindy Casto’s full interview on…MORE

Program Helping Low-income Families Build Homes In Southwest Fresno 

Program Helping Low-income Families Build Homes In Southwest Fresno 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Residents like Cecilia Lemus moving into the Annadale Complex in southwest Fresno all must take a hands-on approach to their new home, whether it’s putting in the irrigation system or landscaping.  Self-Help Enterprises is assisting 22 low-income families move into homes at Annadale and Ivy through a mutual self-help housing program. …MORE

Fresno Police Unit Involved In Crash In Central Fresno 

Fresno Police Unit Involved In Crash In Central Fresno 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway into a crash involving a police vehicle in central Fresno.  It happened after 3:30 am Tuesday at Fruit and Shields.  Police say a patrol officer was involved in a collision with an SUV at the intersection.  Officers are still trying to determine a cause, and what direction…MORE

Sequoia Brewing Company Announces Sudden Closure of All Locations

Sequoia Brewing Company Announces Sudden Closure of All Locations

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A well-known Valley brewery is closing up shop. In a social media post on Thursday afternoon, an employee of Sequoia Brewery announced his 27-year run has come to an end. He went on to thank customers for letting him “ride the best wave ever for all these decades.” Sequoia Brewing has…MORE