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Derek And Heather Carr Day Proclaimed In Fresno 

Derek And Heather Carr Day Proclaimed In Fresno 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A special honor for former Fresno State football star and Saints quarterback Derek Carr at Fresno City Hall.  On Thursday, Mayor Jerry Dyer and the councilmembers recognized Carr’s hard work and contributions to the valley, alongside his family and dedication to Fresno.  They proclaimed June 12 as Derek and Heather Carr…MORE

Vacant Central Fresno Restaurant Catches Fire, Cause Under Investigation 

Vacant Central Fresno Restaurant Catches Fire, Cause Under Investigation 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Crews quickly put out a commercial fire in central Fresno.  It broke out just before 2 a.m. at a vacant restaurant on Blackstone Avenue near Saginaw.  Firefighters arrived to find smoke and flames coming from the front of the building.  No one was inside.  Investigators are searching for a cause for…MORE

Man Dies After Shooting In Central Fresno 

Man Dies After Shooting In Central Fresno 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Detectives are investigating a shooting that killed a man in central Fresno.  Officers responded to a shot-spotter call just before 7 p.m. Thursday near Crystal Avenue and Griffith Way.  Police found a man in his 30s who had been shot in the upper body.  He was rushed to the hospital, where…MORE

Councilman Arias Shares Unverified Claims Of Possible ICE Raid 

Councilman Arias Shares Unverified Claims Of Possible ICE Raid 

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Attendees at Thursday morning’s city council session were caught off guard when Councilmember Miguel Arias dropped an explosive allegation.  “We have learned this weekend ICE is planning to engage in a massive immigration raid at the Cherry Auction in Fresno,” said Council member Miguel Arias.  He then advised the immigrant…MORE

8 Displaced After Fire Destroys NW Fresno Home 

8 Displaced After Fire Destroys NW Fresno Home 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Crews are mopping up a fire that destroyed a home in northwest Fresno.  It broke out at about 1 a.m. Thursday at a home in a cul-de-sac on Capitola Avenue near Gates Avenue.  Firefighters arrived to find flames burning the front of the home before spreading into the attic.  Due to…MORE

Central Unified Board Of Trustees Unanimously Approve New Superintendent Hire 

Central Unified Board Of Trustees Unanimously Approve New Superintendent Hire 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Central Unified Trustees voted unanimously to approve a new district superintendent Tuesday night.  Doctor Mark E. Marshall thanked the board during last night’s meeting and shared his excitement for the future of Central Unified.  He currently serves as the superintendent of the Los Banos Unified and has four decades of experience…MORE

Cement Mixer Crash Near Selma Investigated 

Cement Mixer Crash Near Selma Investigated 

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The California Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving a cement mixer truck in Fresno County.  The crash happened at about 5:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mountain View and Clovis avenues, just west of the city of Selma.  Officers say a car and a cement mixer truck are involved but no…MORE

Fresno Unified Reprints Thousands Of Diplomas To Change One Word, Sparking Backlash 

Fresno Unified Reprints Thousands Of Diplomas To Change One Word, Sparking Backlash 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno Unified School District is facing criticism for reprinting thousands of diplomas to change a single word.  As thousands of seniors are walking across the stage this week, the diplomas they receive are a second version.  The district reprinted about 3,500 diplomas to update Misty Her’s title from “Interim Superintendent”…MORE