CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The motorcyclist who was killed in a suspected DUI crash in Clovis has been identified as 37-year-old Josh Cowdrey. The crash happened just before 11 am Wednesday on Barstow at Stanford. Clovis Police say 57-year-old Tammera Pittman was driving an SUV when she made a left turn, colliding with Cowdrey. He…… MORE
Hundreds of New Homes and Sports Park Coming to City of Sanger
SANGER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Preparations have begun for the construction of nearly 500 new homes in Sanger. The major project will be located on North and Bethel avenues, near Saint Mary’s Catholic Church. A total of 490 single-family homes will be built. The development will take place in four phases. Part of the first phase is…… MORE
Popular Russian Tribute Band Returning to Visalia for Concert
KINGSBURG, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Russian band has been overwhelmed by the support from American audiences, especially in the Valley. With their spot on sounds of Chicago, Leonid and Friends can’t wait to get back to Visalia. “Beautful, beautiful town. Not very big but very unique. Unique yes, quaint. The Fox Theater, I remember it,” said…… MORE
Tulare County Teen Arrested for String of Smash & Grab Burglaries
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A 14-year-old boy is in police custody for a second time following a string of smash-and-grab burglaries targeting Tulare County businesses. Authorities say the teen crashed stolen vehicles into the stores before he and others took off with cash. The latest thefts happened Wednesday at the Tipton Dollar General and the…… MORE
Controversial Bill has Arambula on the Defensive
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) AB 1840, authored by Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno) has created a firestorm across the Golden State. In essence, the legislation would extend home-buying assistance to qualified illegal immigrants of up to $150,000 – outraging conservatives. A handful of Senate democrats also voted “no”, but it passed none-the-less 25-14. Gov. Newsom has not…… MORE
Final Performances to Wrap Up Big Fresno Fair
TABLE MOUNTAIN CONCERT SERIES LINE-UP Tickets will go on sale September 2, as part of an exclusive Big Fair Fan Club Pre-sale FRESNO, CA, August 28, 2024 The Big Fresno Fair is excited to announce the final two acts as part of their concert series line-up with Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea (10/5) and The All-American Rejects (10/10) as part of the Table…… MORE
Increasing Farm Trade Deficit
The USDA is forecasting the agricultural trade deficit to increase sharply to a record $42.5 billion in the coming fiscal year. That compares to $30.5 billion this fiscal year, which ends September 30th. The widening trade gap, a source of frustration for many farmers and lawmakers, reflects an expected $8 billion increase in agricultural imports…… MORE
Motorcyclist Killed in Suspected DUI Crash in Clovis, Police Say
CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police are investigating a deadly crash involving a motorcycle in Clovis. It happened just before 11 am Wednesday near Barstow and Stanford. Officers say a woman driving a red SUV made a left turn, colliding with a motorcyclist. The man on the bike was killed, and the female driver was arrested for…… MORE
Suspected Child Predator Nabbed by Visalia PD
VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) — A man suspected of sexually assaulting a teenage girl was arrested in Visalia on Wednesday. The assault happened just after 8:45 a.m. in the area of Giddings Street and Wren Avenue. Police say the girl was walking home when a man began following her and attacked her. She was able to…… MORE
Proposed Reservoir May Get a Big Boost
California Farm Bureau is reporting that plans to build the state’s first new major reservoir in decades is moving ahead, as the state considers whether to issue a water-right permit for the proposed Sites Reservoir. If built, this north of Sacramento off-stream water project is envisioned to store up to 1.5 million acre-feet water. The…… MORE
