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Police Investigating Possible Pipe Bomb Outside Walmart in Central Fresno

Police Investigating Possible Pipe Bomb Outside Walmart in Central Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police are investigating a possible pipe bomb outside a Walmart in central Fresno. Authorities were called out to the store on Blackstone and Ashlan around 7:30 am Monday. An employee reported a suspicious object outside the front door of the building. The EOD (Explosive Ordinance Disposal) has taken over the investigation.…MORE

Animal Rabies Cases Confirmed In Fresno County

Animal Rabies Cases Confirmed In Fresno County

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Several cases of animal rabies have been confirmed in Fresno County. The Health Department says bats in both Reedley and Fresno tested positive for the disease that attacks the nervous system. Several feral cats may have also come in contact with a diseased bat found in Reedley. While no known human…MORE

New Area Code Coming To Central Valley 

New Area Code Coming To Central Valley 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Valley is about to be home to more than just the 559 and the 209.  Starting soon, new numbers will use the 357 area code.  The encouraging news is that you don’t need to change your existing area code.  To make that possible, beginning February 26, customers with a 559…MORE

Bicyclist In Critical Condition After Being Hit By Car In Southeast Fresno 

Bicyclist In Critical Condition After Being Hit By Car In Southeast Fresno 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A bicyclist is in critical condition after being hit by a car in southeast Fresno.  It happened shortly before 7:30 pm Thursday near Kings Canyon and Clovis Avenue.  The California Highway Patrol says witnesses saw the cyclist run a red light before colliding with the car, which had the right of…MORE

Southwest Airlines Adding Nonstop Flights Between Fresno and San Diego

Southwest Airlines Adding Nonstop Flights Between Fresno and San Diego

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Southwest Airlines is expanding its offerings at Fresno Yosemite International Airport. The airline announced Thursday that it will begin offering daily non-stop flights between Fresno and San Diego beginning October 2. The airline currently offers daily non-stop flights from Fresno to Las Vegas and Denver. It also has seasonal service to Dallas.…MORE

Upgrades Coming to Fresno Pacific Thanks to $3 Million Donation

Upgrades Coming to Fresno Pacific Thanks to $3 Million Donation

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – Fresno Pacific University has announced several upgrades, thanks to millions of dollars gifted by a donor family. The university thanked its longtime donors for their support and a gift of $3 million. The money will be used to support several areas of the campus. Four classrooms will be renovated with new technology,…MORE

Man Assaulted By Group Of People In Northwest Fresno

Man Assaulted By Group Of People In Northwest Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police are searching for several suspects accused of assaulting a man in northwest Fresno.  It happened before 3 am Thursday at Shaw and Golden State Boulevard.  Police say a man was in the area when two cars drove up with several people inside.  They say eight people got out and physically…MORE

Trump Says He Plans to Investigate California’s High-Speed Rail Project

Trump Says He Plans to Investigate California’s High-Speed Rail Project

FRESNO, CA (KMJ/KFSN) – President Trump confirmed he is setting his sights on California’s controversial High-Speed Rail Project. While answering questions from the media in the Oval Office Tuesday, he threatened to open the investigation himself. “It’s impossible that something could cost that much. And now it’s not even going to San Francisco, and it’s…MORE

2 Indicted On Wire Fraud Charges Connected To Bitwise Industries

2 Indicted On Wire Fraud Charges Connected To Bitwise Industries

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two men have been indicted on wire fraud charges. They’re accused of swindling investors with loans made to the failed Fresno-based startup company, Bitwise. 61-year-old David Hardcastle of Fresno and 31-year-old Andrew Adler of Connecticut are accused of luring investors and giving Bitwise $20 million in loans. In doing so, they…MORE