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Our own eyes and ears are critical in the war against terrorism.
Local anti–terrorism officers say, they need everyone's help, in spotting homegrown terrorism. More>>
After two weeks, and hundreds of entries, Great Day finally announced the winner of the 4th Annual "Why My Mother is the Greatest" contest on Friday. More>>
The U.S. Marshals Service is the oldest federal law enforcement agency in the country. It is charged with hunting fugitives and protecting federal courts and judges, among other duties, only, right now the Eastern District of California, which includes the entire central valley, doesn't have one. The lack of a Marshal is beginning to worry local federal judges. More>>
The central valley is missing it's U.S. Marshal. It's been 7 months since the last Marshal left and local judges and law enforcement are getting a little anxious about when the Obama Administration will finally get around to naming a new one. More>>
Lots of folks looking for deals this holiday season. At Fresno Discount Mall you can stretch your dollar farther. More>>
As more Americans are faced with less money in their pockets, the good old days of far away vacations seem like a thing of the past. But people around the Valley are in luck. One of our best kept secrets also happens to be drawing tourists from across the globe. More>>
Many westside families are without food or a place to live this holiday season, especially those in the Community of Mendota. More>>
Since coming all the way from St. Petersburg Russia, Valery Butyrsky has been hard at work making the ceiling in St. George Greek Orthodox Church one of the most beautiful works of art in the Valley if not in the entire country. More>>
Two Democrats have the ear of the Obama Administration when it comes to water, but change has been slow in coming. This special report focuses on the water frustrations of two Valley Congressmen from opposite sides of the aisle.
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From homeless to homebound; that’s the idea behind the city of Fresno’s decision to move nearly 100 people living in the “Tent City” encampment in downtown to apartments and motels around the city. But funding for the move, made a little more than four months ago, was set to run out this month. What happens then? More>>
Do you remember when gas was thirty cents a gallon? When Woodrow Wilson was President? Or when a game called basketball was invented? These are questions a group of valley women can answer 'yes' to without hesitation. Meet the valley centenarians who not only remember the past, but are now focusing on the future.
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Nervous growers face big decisions in the months ahead. The biggest being, whether to plant, or not to plant. It's being called a case of Eastside versus Westside. More>>
Does a recent series of massive earthquakes in the western pacific foreshadow a quake along the San Andreas fault in California? Whether or not it does, there's an even bigger earthquake danger that may bring significant destruction to the central valley, and to Fresno. More>>
Valley farmers pick up two new allies in the battle for water. More>>
While price, location and the overall structure of a home are all primary criteria in selecting a new home, there is one more thing — a buyer will pay more for a home if it seems more pleasant to them, according to home stagers. More>>
Agriculture in the engine that runs the economy on the Valley's Westside. But a lack of irrigation water has put farmworkers in the poor house. More>>
Should airlines come to Fresno first, and offer new flights and destinations before the community proves it will use them?
Or should Valley passengers re-discover FYI in large numbers first, causing airline execs to take a second look at Fresno's airport? More>>
Water that flows to westside crops travels a long and winding trail. The source of the water is the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. More>>
During this recession, many are becoming familiar with the saying, desperate times calls for desperate measures. More>>
A popular valley bumper sticker reads "food grows where water flows." But water has only trickled to the valley's westside in the past three years due to the drought and legal decisions. More>>
In a KMPH Special Assignment airing every Wednesday in July, Ramer takes you with him as he trains, diets and makes the commitment to live a healthier lifestyle. This weeks he takes you with him as he trains. More>>
In a KMPH Special Assignment, News Anchor Rich Rodriguez checked out a new hangout for kids that's state of the art. It's the McDermont Field House in Lindsay; a place many people have dubbed "the Disneyland of the Central Valley." More>>
Just five days after two local teenagers drowned in the Kaweah River, people are back in the water, in the same spot where the girls went under; despite new warning signs and barriers. More>>
In a KMPH Special Assignment airing every Wednesday in July, Ramer takes you with him as he trains, diets and makes the commitment to live a healthier lifestyle. This week he focuses on nutrition. More>>
"Without water there is no work"... it's a slogan that's been heard repeatedly over the past several months. But behind the fight for water in Fresno County are the real faces, of real people with everything to lose. More>>
Injuries are a part of any sport, and basketball is definitely no exception. No matter how talented an athlete is, no one is immune to getting hurt. Sophomore Paul George has battled his injury since he was dribbling in his driveway with dreams of playing at the division one level. More>>
As California's unemployment rate soars to more than 11%, businesses across the state continue to shut their doors. But one Fresno business isn't going anywhere, because its owners say, once people take a seat in their chairs, they never leave. More>>
In Part 2 of a KMPH Special Assignment Series,KMPH Meterologist Kevan Ramer takes you with him as he trains, diets and makes the commitment to live a healthier lifestyle. More>>
Public outcry in Kettleman City over a proposed expansion of a toxic landfill.
Residents and environmentalists claim chemicals from the site may be a cause of recent birth defects and deaths.
Meanwhile, Chemical Waste Management, which operates the site, insists their landfill is safe. More>>
What you see on the field on game nights has its roots in the Grizzlies Clubhouse, where one man and his band of trusty bat boys keep the team looking good.
But you'll be surprised to learn how high-tech minor league baseball really is. More>>
Chris Sorenson has lived in the Valley all of his life. And to the art world, he's a staple.But for those who can barely master the art of the stick figure, he's virtually unknown; even though thousands right here in Fresno pass by his work every single day. More>>
In today's tough economy it's becoming more common for some valley teens to stay a home longer than they planned, that's because nowadays landing their first real job comes with its own set of challenges. More>>
In a KMPH Special Assignment airing every Wednesday in July, KMPH Meteorologist Kevan Ramer takes you with him as he trains, diets and makes the commitment to live a healthier lifestyle. More>>
The clubhouse is the focus of all the team's activity and it's kept running smoothly by the clubhouse manager.
Players and coaches credit the man in charge of all their stuff with helping the team keep up a winning attitude. More>>
Fresno businessman Kirk Vartanian is facing legal troubles both here in Fresno and in Las Vegas. In a KMPH Special Report, Norma Yuriar travled to Vegas where she uncovered new details about Vartanian's outstanding gambling debt. More>>
The U.S. Census Bureau is looking to hire dozens of managers in the Central Valley. The jobs are seasonal but, you can earn nearly $28 an hour. More>>
The class of 2009 is facing the most competitive job market in years, but a Fortune 100 company with roots in Fresno is offering a helping hand to recent graduates - they're hiring! More>>
If you believe in working hard and having fun then get your resume ready, one California store is now hiring 'friendly' people. More>>
The old saying, "It takes a whole village, to raise a child" is alive and well in the city of Reedley that's where a group of volunteers are using an all-american pass time to change young lives. More>>
Ariana Duarte provides brides-to-be with useful tips for creating a dream wedding on a tight budget. More>>
Large insurance companies have recently been in the news mostly because of financial problems. But, one insurance office in Fresno has very good news to report; they're hiring. More>>
Addiction specialists say 10% to 15% of the population is born with a predisposition to addiction.
But it's important to point out - there is help out there. More>>
Addiction doctors say 15% of the overall population will likely become addicted to a harmful substance, and it's just a matter of time before a potential addict is united with a potentially deadly drug.
When we think of drug addicts, most of us think of people shooting up in a back alley.
But the latest trend has people popping pills in their own homes. More>>
Too much salt and the water that goes through the reclamation process can eventually poison the Valley's fertile farmland. Some big businesses can release large quantities of salt into the sewer system, and if they do, new ones may not be able to locate in the Fresno area. More>>
A doctor's prescription for pain could be a prescription for jail time, if the pills end in the wrong hands. When used as directed prescription painkillers can help people, but when used to get high it's considered breaking the law. More>>
What's killing dozens of people in some of the most affluent neighborhoods in Fresno and Clovis? Legitimate drugs legally prescribed by doctors, but put to illegitimate use by patients who are addicted to their highs. More>>
Mark Twain once said "...whiskey is for drinking, water is for fighting over" and the second half of that quote is playing out as a disagreement over the amount of water being pumped out of the Delta. More>>
Can we know the future? It's a question that's been asked since the beginning of humankind, and while proof may be hard to find, there are some who feel the answer is yes, if you know where to look and can recognize the signs. More>>
Last year KMPH told you about a local Messianic congregation here in Fresno and a Messianic pastor...who were watching for signs in the heavens for clues to important future events in biblical prophecy. Check out what's happened since that report. More>>
Dorothy, or "Dot", as many people know her, can be seen pretty much every single day digging through the garbage at Fresno City College.
Many people think she's just crazy about cans. But this grandma is literally "down in the dumps" all for a good cause. More>>
The city of Fresno relies on volunteers to host Easter celebration in south-central Fresno. More>>
Every Monday and Wednesday morning you will find a special group of students volunteering at a Fresno homeless shelter, where they say they give back because 'it makes them feel good'. More>>
There's a place along the Kings River where there are no cages, just acres of land where cats can run free. The Cat House on the Kings is the only sanctuary of its kind in the state of California. More>>
The tough economy is leaving some people desperate for work, any work. More>>
If you've driven in the area of Bullard and 41 anytime in the last 30 years there's a good chance you've noticed them; hundreds of birds lining the traffic lights, covering the pavement, surrounding one particular house.
But the birds aren't there by accident.
They're there for a quick bite. More>>
Ariana Duarte takes an in-depth look at how to avoid falling victim to foreclosure scams. More>>
Now that Fresno leaders have rolled out their plan for an independent police auditor, they have to convince the community and the city council that it will work. In tonight's special assignment, Nicole Garcia takes a closer look at the proposal, in exclusive one-on-one interviews with the mayor and the police chief. More>>
During the Presidential Inauguration, the Valley listened as the country's new president spoke about an 'Era of Responsibility'. But giving back is nothing new for one Fresno woman, who has spent more than a decade serving the Valley. More>>
Five years after Fresno's worst mass murder in history, surviving family members continue to struggle with the memories associated with March 12th. More>>
It's been two months since Obama took office and the valley is beginning to see a new wave of people giving back. More>>
In a KMPH special assignment, Nicole Garcia looks at how much lawsuits against the Fresno Police Department have cost taxpayers so far. More>>
The City of Fresno is expected to announce their plans to create a police auditor office; it's going to be called the Community Advisory Panel. The city says it's a way to give folks a chance to sound off on the issues facing the city.
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March is National Women's History Month. The people of the Valley have a lot to be proud of, but at least one expert on women's issues says there's still some improvement to be made. More>>
We got the chance to go along and see just how the gang-infested areas respond to "the man on the horse." More>>
If you've lived in Fresno for awhile, chances are you've seen him riding along the streets on a horse, on a mission. More>>
KMPH goes behind bars at the Fresno County Jail for an inside look at how inmates are trying to turn their lives around through Bible study. More>>
The "Hope Now" program has seen more than 1500 young men walk through their doors, looking for an answer other than the streets. We spoke with three of those men who say they credit the program another chance at a life worth living.
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California and the Central Valley are in the midst of a drought and right now, forecasters aren't predicting much relief. In fact all the trends are pointing to warmer temperatures and shorter rainy seasons in the future. More>>
An inside look into people and places making a difference across the Central Valley. More>>
A group of Jewish and gentile believers are reaching back to the ancient past for answers to our future, a timetable of what they call the rapture. More>>
In Part II of "Signs in the Heavens, What's Coming," we'll show you why we won't have to wait 7 years to find out. We could know within two months. More>>
The situation comes to us from the Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook Travel Edition. In our series we've had our own experts evaluate the book's advice, and we've some positive feedback, and some negative. This week, our two man panel says the book is right on. More>>
A little bit of Hollywood hit one Central Valley town this week, and KMPH's own Dani Carlson got her chance at stardom on the big screen. More>>
KMPH News gives an exclusive, in- depth look into sting operations by the U. S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force. More>>
Ariana Duarte follows the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task force and gives an exclusive look into three arrests, including some of the Central Valley's most wanted criminals.
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Landing an airplane isn't the end of the world, even for amateurs, says the Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook. More>>
In a KMPH Special Assignment, Nicole Garcia goes behind the prison walls at Valley State Prison for Women in Chowchilla, and shows us what life is like for the women who call the prison home. More>>
The Clovis sanitarium was actually built in the early 1920s and served as a residence for about 20 years. But in 1942, new owners came in and established the sanitarium and the mansion housed many with mental illness until the late 80s. More>>
If you've driven in the area of Clovis and Shaw, chances are it's caught your eye. Or maybe, you've braved your way through the building for a Halloween spook. More>>
Bears are a giant part of North American wildlife: hundreds of thousands of them can be found in forests and rivers from coast to coast. But what do you do if you are camping or hiking, and you're confronted by one? More>>
The City of Fresno is about to enter a new era with two candidates vying to lead the way. Come November voters will decide whether Henry T. Perea or Ashley Swearingen will take over at city hall. If voters "vote" the same way they did in June, se could be in for a "north versus south" showdown. More>>
At the age of 30, Millie Marshall was in her prime, independent with a busy social life when she lost her vision in a motorcycle accident. No one expected her to live, but nearly 30-years later she's still here. More>>
From surviving in the desert, to running from a bear, to getting away safely from gunfire, our special series "could" help you survive, if you find yourself in a worst-case scenario. More>>
The four-year-old Valley boy who helped his family escape a house fire is home from the hospital, after being badly burned this past winter in the blaze. In a KMPH Special Assignment watch how the community has banded to together to aid the boy and his family in his recovery. More>>
Call it cost vs. convenience. In a KMPH Special Assignment we compared three modes of transportation to see just what is the easiest and cheapest way to get around town, while avoiding high gas prices. More>>
Getting out of debt takes a lot of work, and sometimes even requires the help of financial professionals. In part-2 of this KMPH Special Assignment Nicole Garcia takes a look a what many families are doing to get out of debt. More>>
In this KMPH Special Assignment Nicole Garcia investigates several options to gaining financial freedom for those drowning in debt. More>>
Terry's House is set to be a new 20-unit guest home for people with loved ones in the burn and trauma units at Community Regional Medical Center. For the past few weeks, we've shared stories of former patients, and now we introduce you to Amanda Borchansky. More>>
A new Holiday Inn is moving into Downtown Fresno where it occupy the former Hilton Building. The hotel is expected to make a big impact in the Downtown business community, and provide badly-needed hotel rooms. More>>
In this KMPH Special Assignment Ariana Duarte investigates illegal vendors in Fresno County and explains what officials say they've done to curb the alarming problem. More>>
Illegal fruit stands are stealing business away from Valley farmers and local businesses. In part one of a two part series, Ariana Duarte exposes how illegal fruit stands are hurting Valley farmers. More>>
By now, many of you are aware that KMPH is teaming up with Community Regional Medical Center to raise money for Terry's House. Now, another story of struggle, determination and ultimately survival. More>>
The big switch from analog to digital TV is coming up quick; are you ready? Tune into to this KMPH Special Assignment when KMPH Anchor Monty Torres gives you the 411 on the upcoming DTV conversion.
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In Part II of KMPH's Special Assignment "The small hands that feed us" reporter Norma Yuriar takes a look at a Valley program that's helping migrant children finish high school and continue onto college. More>>
Working in the fields is often seen as a tough job, with long hours and low pay. Field work can be especially brutal for migrant children, whose families depend on them to help contribute to the household wages. More>>
Seven months after a devastating house fire, the Villa family of Fresno continues sticking together in spite of the odds. More>>
Nearly 200,000 men and women have served since 200, thousands of them giving their lives. But for Iraq War veterans fortunate enough to get back home, trying to make life normal again is nearly impossible, especially when it comes to marriage, family and moving on. More>>
In Part 2 of this KMPH Special Assignment, Nicole Garcia looks at how text-messaging is no longer just for the younger generation and how the mobile technology is now bringing families together. More>>
In our KMPH Special Assignment, Nicole Garcia looks at why text messaging is becoming so popular, and who's more likely to become addicted to it. More>>
Since Queen Elizabeth 2 first entered service in 1969, she's sailed nearly 6 million miles, more than any other ship, and the equivalent of going to the moon and back 13 times. In the process QE2 has carried almost 2.1 million guests. More>>
Former Visalia gang members join the fight against gangs using something they say gang members had first. They're using beats to beat the problem; something citizens say is only getting worse.
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According to the Officer Down Memorial Page, 25 police officers have been killed in the line of duty across the country since the beginning of 2008. KMPH's Dani Carlson takes a look into how the STEP Team at the Tulare County Sheriff's Department deals with the loss of a brother. More>>
For more than 50 years, underground tunnels in the South Valley have prompted rumors of drugs, murder and haunting. So what's the real story? KMPH literally got to the bottom of it. More>>
The idea of a home for families with patients in the burn and trauma units was something doctors dreamed of for years. People sleep in waiting rooms; their cars even broom closets just to be close to their loved ones. That was until Tom and Terry Richards came along. More>>
In April 2007, life for the Bourez family was turned upside down when their son was involved in a fatal accident with his aunt. After spending months in the hospital, they say a place like Terry's House would have been helpful. More>>
According a proposal by Governor Schwarzenegger, about 22,000 inmates could be released from prison later this year. And one local business owner says he's prepared to open his doors to them. More>>
Ariana Duarte takes an in-depth look at how the Governor's proposed plan for an early inmate release could affect citizens in Fresno County. More>>
KMPH and Community Regional Medical Center are teaming up to raise money for Terry's House; an 18,000 square foot home for the families of burn and trauma patients. More>>
With President Bush looking likely to sign an economic rescue plan that will send $600 to $1,200 in rebates to most taxpayers this week, many people have already begun thinking of ways on how to spend it. Nicole Garcia shows us how far our upcoming tax rebates will go in our economy. More>>
Every year, more than 16,000 cats are euthanized at the Central California SPCA. In order to decrease those numbers, the animal shelter implemented a new process called Feline-ality, meant to help cats find a permanent home. More>>
It's one of the fastest growing drugs in the world. It's highly addictive, and studies show it causes extensive physical and mental damage to those who use it. "It" is methamphetamine and the dangerous drug is sweeping through the South Valley. More>>
These days parents are constantly checking the news for the latest lead recalls on toys. In a KMPH Special Assignment KMPH Anchor Jadine MacLiver introduces you to a family where a little girl tested positive for lead poisoning. More>>
With Thanksgiving just days away, one valley mom, along with local chef, Rob Ringler reveal the secrets of feeding a family of eight for under a $100. More>>
The holidays are quickly approaching.....are you ready? Between the shopping, the bills, and the decorating it's easy to get in over your head during the holiday season. In this KMPH Special Assignment More>>
In this two-part special assignment, Norma Yuriar takes an exclusive first look at the new lethal injection chamber that could help reinstate capitol punishment in California. More>>
In a two part series airing on The Ten O'Clock news, Clint Olivier tells the story of the massacre at Mountain Meadows through the eyes of Frank Kirkman and his wife Diane. Olivier follows the duo as they travel to the Meadows to take part in 150th anniversary of the event. More>>
Back in July KMPH News Anchor Monty Torres took a look at Hormone Replacement Therapy. Tune into the KMPH Ten O'Clock News on Thursday, November 1st as Torres, with the assistance of local angi-aging doctor William Work, takes a look at the program 3 months later to find out exactly what it does, what Torres experienced, and what changes Torres underwent. More>>
