MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – Four men are in custody after deputies say they tried to steal thousands of dollars worth of bikes from an Oakhurst business. The Madera County Sheriff’s Office says an alarm went off at Pedal Forward Bikes and Adventure just before 5 a.m. Sunday. The shop is on Highway 41 near Hartwell…… MORE
Man’s Body Recovered Following Drowning In Merced County
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man’s body has been recovered after he went into the water and never resurfaced at Hatfield State Park in Merced County. The Merced County Sheriff’s Office responded to the state park Sunday afternoon for a report of a man who had possibly drowned. Deputies say the man went into…… MORE
2 Injured In Solo-Car Rollover Crash In Fresno County
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two people are recovering following a solo rollover crash in Fresno County. California Highway Patrol officers say the crash happened between 1 and 4 a.m. Saturday. A black Toyota Camry was headed west on Lincoln Avenue near the intersection of Valentine. The driver lost control and veered off to the…… MORE
Uber Driver Assaulted In Visalia Armed Robbery, Police Say
VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An Uber driver is recovering in the hospital after being assaulted in a Visalia armed robbery. Police responded to an armed robbery call just after midnight Sunday at the Highland Gardens apartment complex on North Highland Street. Officers say an Uber driver had just dropped off a client when two men…… MORE
Family of Man Killed in Deadly DUI Hit & Run Calls for Justice
SELMA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – A Central Valley family is demanding justice after a deadly DUI hit and run in Selma. The suspect is an employee of the city and had two prior DUIs, raising questions for the victim’s family. The family describes Robert Leeper in many ways: a loving son, brother, and uncle who kept them…… MORE
Mendota Celebrates First Starbucks Grand Opening With Help of Police Department
MENDOTA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Mendota’s first Starbucks held its grand opening today with the help of its police department. The coffee shop is located on Derrick near Belmont. Officers were baristas Thursday morning at a special event called “You Got served-A Starbucks by a Cop.” This event let the department connect and engage with the community.… MORE
Man Accused of Selling Alcohol To Minor Before Deadly Crash Will Face Trial
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) – A mother’s heartbreak was on display at the Fresno County Courthouse Thursday, nearly three years to the day since she lost her daughter in a car crash. “Lily was 15,” Dalia Martinez said. “She had her whole life ahead of her.” Lilyana Romero was a passenger — one of seven teenagers —…… MORE
California Prepares for Extreme Weather Swings as New Water Year Approaches
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today previewed the new Water Year which starts on October 1, 2024 by highlighting preparations for more extreme weather events this season following a record hot summer across much of California and a looming La Niña pattern. Over the past decade, climate extremes have posed significant challenges…… MORE
CHP: $1.6M of Cocaine Seized in Stop on I-5
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) A suspected international drug smuggler is behind bars in the Fresno County lockup after he was caught transporting a whopping 44 lbs of cocaine. The CHP made the bust during a traffic stop Wednesday on I-5 near Shields Ave. The drugs have an estimated street value of $1.6 million. The suspect has…… MORE
Man Accused Of Selling Alcohol To Minor Before Deadly Crash To Face Trial
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A mother’s heartbreak was on display at the Fresno County Courthouse Thursday, nearly three years to the day since she lost her daughter in a car crash. “Lily was 15,” Dalia Martinez said. “She had her whole life ahead of her.” Lilyana Romero was a passenger — one of seven teenagers…… MORE
