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Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty in $25M Fraud
FRESNO, Calif. — Victor Cruz, 40, who was a tax return preparer in Bakersfield, pleaded guilty Tuesday to helping Miguel Martinez, a Mexican national who was in the United States illegally, submit fraudulent individual federal income tax returns that claimed $25 million in refunds. According to court records, from November 2019 through June 2023, Martinez…… MORE
FUSD Trustees Consider $162K Payout to Ex-CIO
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Disgraced former Fresno Unified communications chief Nikki Henry might be in line for a major payout, despite her misdeeds. In a weekend post on its Facebook page, the Fresno Teachers Association publicized the FUSD board’s option to give her a $162,000 lump sum payment and not disclose the reason she resigned. Henry…… MORE
Former Correctional Officer Hears From Victims After Years Of Abuse In Prison
MADERA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A striking moment unfolded in Madera court on Monday as woman after woman recounted the abuse they suffered at the hands of Gregory Rodriguez. “You raped me,” Nicole said. “You raped me while I was serving a life sentence as a juvenile offender.” Nicole is a former prisoner. Rodriguez was a…… MORE
Woman injured following crash involving American Ambulance unit, police say
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A woman was taken to the hospital following a crash involving an American Ambulance unit that was responding to an emergency. Fresno Police say the crash happened just after 8 p.m. Monday on Shields and Blackstone avenues. Investigators say the ambulance was heading west on Shields when it collided with a…… MORE
Fresno State Athletics Receives Historic $1M Donation From Local Education Center
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An eye-popping donation of $1 million has set a Fresno State Athletics record. The donation, which was announced Friday afternoon, comes from the Diamond Learning Center and Jami Hamel DeLaCerda. It marks the largest single gift by a woman in the history of Fresno State Athletics. The gift will directly support…… MORE
Visalia Bball Coach Found Dead in Sequoia NP
SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A hiker who was reported missing in Sequoia National Park has been found dead. 36-year-old Drew Hall from Visalia separated from his group on Saturday, with plans to meet up later. After he didn’t return, family members reported him missing that evening. Park rangers and other agencies began their…… MORE
CA Sues Trump Admin. Over After-School, Summer Programs
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – California joins 23 other states, suing the Trump Administration over frozen education funding The lawsuit is to force the release of more than $6 billion for after-school, and summer programs. Attorney General Rob Bonta says California was due $939 million for academic programs that benefit “disadvantaged” children. AG Bonta posting on…… MORE
Fresno Airport Boss, Henry Thompson Passes Away
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Fresno city hall announced the passing of Henry Thompson on Monday. “It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Henry L. Thompson, Director of Aviation for the City of Fresno.” The California native, with more than 35 years of aviation experience, was hired to run FYI in December…… MORE
Family Displaced Following House Fire In Central Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Four people are without a home following a fire in central Fresno. It broke out just after midnight Monday on Poplar just north of Floradora. Crews arrived to find fire in the attic and managed to put it out quickly. Two adults and two children were able to get out safely. …… MORE
