FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The spirit of giving is in the air as Thanksgiving is just over two weeks away. The Fresno Mission has been collecting donations for those in need this holiday season, but it has been challenging. “Our donations are a little bit down over the last several months both in food donations, financial…… MORE
Children First: Students Tap into Local Scholarship Opportunities
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — You can find cash for college with a few local scholarships you may not have heard about but are filled with opportunities. Victor Martinez-Ambriz found cash for college, earning a full ride to Fresno State. “Both of my parents they’re immigrants so financing college was definitely one of our biggest worries…… MORE
Tulare County Sheriff Deputy Who Saved Boy From Burning Home Honored With Medal Of Valor
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — One member of the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office is being honored for his bravery. Deputy Alfredo Flores received the Medal of Valor yesterday for saving a boy from a burning home in September. Body camera footage showed the moments Flores ran into the home filled with heavy smoke. 12-year-old Angel,…… MORE
Starlink System Is Not Connected To Voting Machines, Tulare County Elections Office Says
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An Action News interview last week was circulated online and has been seen by millions on TikTok, Instagram, and other social platforms. That led to online conspiracy theories that Starlink Owner & CEO Elon Musk could have used the system to change votes or otherwise interfere with the election. Musk…… MORE
California Highway Patrol Advises Drivers To Take Precautions In Fog, Dust Storms
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The California Highway Patrol says there is an increase in accidents this time of year because people get complacent after a summer without fog. A wall of dust rolled over Madera County Monday leading to a massive pile-up on Highway 152. “We slowed down to a stop, and then all…… MORE
AP: Rep. Valadao Wins Reelection
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Rep. David Valadao is heading back to Washington. According to a projection released Tuesday evening by the Associated Press, the Hanford republican held off Bakersfield democrat Rudy Salas for a second consecutive election. Despite a significant democrat registration advantage, Salas failed to corral enough votes to win the 22nd Congressional district. The…… MORE
Bomb Threat to Kings County Elections Department Found Not Credible
KINGS COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Kings County revealed Tuesday that its Elections Department received a bomb threat on Friday, November 8. Officials say it was one of several similar threats targeting elections offices across the state. The FBI and the California Secretary of State’s Office investigated and have deemed the threat non-credible. Kings County shared a…… MORE
Dust Storm Triggers Massive Madera County Pile-up, Several Injured
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A powerful storm caused a massive pile-up on a highway in Madera County on Monday afternoon. The crash happened around 1 pm on Highway 152 near Road 17, just south of Chowchilla. The California Highway Patrol says roughly 20 cars were involved in the accident. Investigators say it was a…… MORE
Teenager Hospitalized After Being Stabbed Near School In Sanger
SANGER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A teenager is recovering after being stabbed near a school in Sanger on Monday morning. The stabbing happened around 10:45 am in the area of 9th and Baylor. Sanger police say several men were involved in a fight at the school, which was out because of the holiday. Officers say the…… MORE
105th Central Valley Veterans Day Parade Winds Through Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — The 105th Central Valley Veterans Day Parade kicked-off in downtown Fresno late Monday morning. The three-hour celebration began at Fresno City Hall and ended at Chukchansi Park. Retired US Marine Corps service member Dan Payne has served as the Central Valley Veterans Day Parade announcer for over 20 years. “Many times I’ve…… MORE
