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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

Mindy Casto Named New Fresno Police Chief, First Female Chief in FPD History 

Mindy Casto Named New Fresno Police Chief, First Female Chief in FPD History 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Interim Police Chief Mindy Casto has been named the new chief of the Fresno Police Department.  The announcement was made during a press conference Thursday morning with mayor Jerry Dyer and city manager Georgeanne White.  Casto had been in an interim role since June 13, after serving as a deputy chief. …MORE

Fresno Unified Ending Designated Schools Program, Fresno Teachers Association Pushes Back 

Fresno Unified Ending Designated Schools Program, Fresno Teachers Association Pushes Back 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Carrying signs and filled with emotion and determination, dozens of Fresno Unified School District teachers descended on the School District building to have their voices heard over a decision to end the Designated Schools Program.  The Fresno Teacher Association said the district did not get input from educators or the community…MORE

California Republican Lawmakers Stand with Trump to Investigate High Speed Rail

California Republican Lawmakers Stand with Trump to Investigate High Speed Rail

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                        Thursday, February 13, 2025 California Republican Lawmakers Stand with President Trump to Investigate High Speed Rail Project Following a scathing report by the High-Speed Rail Office of the Inspector General, Republican lawmakers sent a letter to President Trump encouraging him to examine the viability of the project and hold the High Speed…MORE

Joann Fabric Store in Fresno’s River Park to Close

Joann Fabric Store in Fresno’s River Park to Close

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Joann Fabrics is closing hundreds of stores, including the one located in Fresno’s River Park. It’s among the 500 locations across all 50 states that will shut down — leaving only 300 stores nationwide. It comes as the company navigates the bankruptcy process. A closing date has not been released, but documents…MORE

Fresno State’s Rivalry With San Jose State To Continue After Pac-12 Move 

Fresno State’s Rivalry With San Jose State To Continue After Pac-12 Move 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Even after its move to the Pac-12 in 2026, Fresno State will maintain its rivalry with San Jose State, a school staying in the Mountain West.  Starting in 2026, the Bulldogs will play the first of six scheduled games with the Spartans.  In the ever-changing landscape of college athletics, preserving the…MORE

Fire Breaks Out At Commercial Building In Southeast Fresno 

Fire Breaks Out At Commercial Building In Southeast Fresno 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A business in southeast Fresno has been destroyed following a fire.  The flames broke out on Tulare and Rowell, just across from Roosevelt High School.  Heavy smoke could be seen coming out of the building when crews arrived.  The fire threatened the Bank of America and nearby homes, but crews were…MORE

Randy’s Donuts Announces 3rd Central Valley Location in Clovis

Randy’s Donuts Announces 3rd Central Valley Location in Clovis

CLOVIS, Calif.(KMJ/KFSN) – Randy’s Donuts, the famous chain known for its giant rooftop donut, has announced a third location set to open in the Central Valley. The third location will be located in Clovis, just north of the Sierra Vista Mall. The site will take over the building formerly occupied by Yummiez Ice Cream and…MORE

4 Arrested in Connection to Thanksgiving 2024 Homicide: Fresno Police

4 Arrested in Connection to Thanksgiving 2024 Homicide: Fresno Police

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Four people have been arrested in connection to a deadly shooting in central Fresno. Authorities have taken 20-year-old Uniese Brown, 20-year-old Demarion Hackett, 19-year-old Christopher Stanley and a teenager into custody. The shooting happened on Thanksgiving in 2024 on Pleasant and Fedora avenues. Three separate Shotspotter notifications totaled nearly 50 rounds.…MORE

2nd Victim Dies Following Hanford Shooting, Suspect Remains in Custody: Police

2nd Victim Dies Following Hanford Shooting, Suspect Remains in Custody: Police

HANFORD, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A second victim has died following a shooting in Hanford last week. Officers say 20-year-old Andy Osuna died in the hospital on February 8. The shooting happened at about 8:15 pm on February 6 in a parking lot near the In-N-Out restaurant on 12th Avenue and Centennial Drive. 23-year-old Daniel Dawson…MORE