FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — New details are emerging about a house fire in Riverdale in January. Officials confirmed on Thursday that two people died in the blaze. EDITOR’S NOTE: The video above is from a previous broadcast and will be updated. The fire broke out in the early morning hours of January 29 at…… MORE
Transportation Secretary Blasts ‘Failing’ Bullet Train
LOS ANGELES (KMJ) Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy blasted California’s “failing” high-speed rail project on Thursday, calling it a “waste of taxpayers’ money”. During a news conference in Los Angeles’ Union Station, Duffy eviscerated the controversial project – and its leadership. “It was going to be done by 2020, and it was going to cost…… MORE
Food Banks Across Central California Facing Funding Uncertainty
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — KMJ’s News Partner, ABC 30 – Action News is getting a better picture of the impacts on organizations that rely on federal funding to help feed families across the Central Valley. During President Trump’s first week in office, he ordered a pause on all federal grants. At the time, it was unclear…… MORE
FCC Hosts Women in Engineering 2025
On Friday, February 21, Fresno City College will host Women in Engineering 2025 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the New Science Building located at the intersection of Blackstone and Weldon Avenues. The conference is for female high school students and is designed to encourage young women to pursue STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) careers. Before…… MORE
Kerman Tutor Accused of Sexually Harassing Child
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An elementary school tutor in Kerman is accused of sexually harassing a child in Fresno County. Detectives fear there may be more victims. Authorities arrested 28-year-old Maci Rodriguez on Tuesday. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says she was an after-school tutor at Kerman Floyd Elementary and also worked for “Teaching Fellow,”…… MORE
Food Banks Across Central California Facing Funding Uncertainty
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Action News is getting a better picture of the impacts on organizations that rely on federal funding to help feed families across the Central Valley. During President Trump’s first week in office, he ordered a pause on all federal grants. At the time, it was unclear exactly who would be affected. …… MORE
Fentanyl-related Homicide Conviction In Madera County
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man has been sentenced in what the Madera County District Attorney’s Office is calling its first-ever fentanyl-related homicide conviction. Prosecutors say Jenisis Erik Knapp pleaded guilty in January to voluntary manslaughter and the sale of fentanyl. In April 2021, Knapp sold heroin-laced fentanyl to Robert Fant, who later overdosed…… MORE
Kings Co. Fire Captain Remembered as Loving Public Servant Laid to Rest
KINGS COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A final salute and goodbye to a beloved Kings County fire captain on Tuesday. Mark Eads was remembered by his brother-in-law as a loving husband, father, and public servant. “He loved everything about life and just enjoyed family time,” Rick said. Eads’ casket was draped for a time with an…… MORE
5 Years Since Deaths of 2 Porterville Firefighters in Library Blaze
PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Tuesday marks five years since a South Valley community was hit with devastation. On February 18th, 2020, Porterville firefighter Patrick Jones and Captain Ray Figueroa died while battling a massive fire at the city library. The two entered the burning building to make sure everyone was out safely and after giving…… MORE
Fresno’s New Police Chief on KMJ’s Ray Appleton Show
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno’s new police chief joined the Ray Appleton show on Tuesday. Chief Mindy Casto spoke about her new position, and her goals for the department which includes bringing staffing levels up higher, with qualified candidates. Listen to the report by KMJ’s Liz Kern. Listen to Chief Mindy Casto’s full interview on…… MORE
