Valley Resident Dies From Rabies, Health Officials Suspect Bat Bite

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno County health officials have confirmed that a person has died from rabies. The Public Health Department says it believes the patient was bitten by a bat in Merced County. Officials are now notifying individuals who may have been exposed, as well as preparing medical providers in the community on response…MORE

Clovis West Teen Dies Days After Crash, Family Confirms

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Clovis West teen who was involved in a car crash last week has died. The mother of 16-year-old Trevyn Mackey posted on social media that he passed away Tuesday morning. In the post, she thanked everyone for their love and support. “You (Trevyn) have left a gaping hole in my…MORE

Fresno Airport Urges Passengers To Arrive Early As AAA Projects Heavy Thanksgiving Travel

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The travel rush was in full swing at the Fresno Yosemite International Airport on Monday as thousands of travelers got a head start on the Thanksgiving holiday. “It does get busy at the Fresno airport during peak travel departure periods: first thing early morning, mid-morning, and then late at night,” airport…MORE

Newsom: California to Intervene if Trump Kills EV Tax Credit

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) The ongoing feud between President-elect Donald Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom has become electrified. Newsom said Monday that the Golden State will intervene if Trump takes the axe to the electric vehicle tax credit passed under the Biden administration. President #45 and #47 has not committed to killing the EV tax.…MORE

Trump Picks Nominee for Secretary of Agriculture

President-elect Donald Trump chose Brooke Rollins as his nominee for the next Secretary of Agriculture. Rollins is a graduate of Texas A&M University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture development. She grew up in the small agriculture-centered town of Glen Rose, Texas, while spending years in leadership involvement with FFA and 4-H. “Her…MORE

Madera Man Convicted in Jan. 6 Riots Sentenced in Fresno for Illegal Firearms, Ammo

FRESNO, Calif. — Benjamin Martin, 46, of Madera, was sentenced today to three years and two months in prison today for illegally possessing several firearms and ammunition, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced today. Martin was convicted of the firearms charges following a one-day trial in Fresno. According to evidence presented at the trial and…MORE

Newsom Says California Could Offer EV Rebates If Trump Eliminates Fed Tax Credit

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California could offer rebates for electric vehicle purchases if the incoming Trump administration eliminates a federal tax credit for people who buy electric cars, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday. Newsom, a Democrat, proposed creating a new version of the state’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Program, which was phased out in 2023 after funding 594,000 cars…MORE