FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting and a homicide in southeast Fresno. Interim Chief Mindy Casto says several officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation in a neighborhood near Platt Avenue and Eighth Street, just behind Jackson Elementary School, around 5 pm on Saturday. They would ultimately find a…… MORE
Man Arrested in Connection to Deadly Shooting of Teenager in Merced
MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) — Merced Police have a man in custody accused in the deadly shooting of a teenager. The suspect is identified as 27-year-old John Flores. Investigators say he was arrested on Thursday after serving a search warrant at a home off Highway 59 and Mission Avenue. Flores is accused in the September 9 homicide…… MORE
Shots Fired at Home in Southwest Fresno, Police Say
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police are investigating a shooting in Southwest Fresno. It happened at about 12:30 am Friday at a home on Whitesbridge, west of Plumas. Police received a 10-round ShotSpotter activation in the area. They arrived to find the home hit by multiple gunshots. No one was injured. Police do not know if the…… MORE
Was Your Ballot Impacted? Voter Drop Box Left Unsecured at Fresno School for 7 Hours
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno County voters who used a drop box in Southeast Fresno will want to double-check if their ballots are counted. The Fresno County Elections Department says a key for the drop box at Fancher Elementary School was left in the lock for over seven hours, leaving the box unsecured with the chance…… MORE
City Of Fresno Gets Grant To Help Improve Transit Routes, Bus Stops
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A multi-million dollar grant will help transform transit routes and bus fleets in Fresno. The city announced on Thursday it has been awarded $52.1 million from the California State Transportation Agency. The money will go towards investments in FAX projects, including expanding service along Church Avenue to connect the community to…… MORE
2 Arrested For Stealing Amazon Van In Fresno County
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two men have been arrested after an Amazon worker was carjacked in Fresno County. 37-year old Jose Munoz Trujillo and 33-year old Joshua Garcia are both facing carjacking charges. Garcia is also facing charges for auto theft and robbery. On October 3rd, the Fresno County Sheriff’s office says the suspects pulled…… MORE
Fresno County Judge Denies Bail Request For Six-time DUI Offender
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — David Alvarado is accused of driving under the influence in May when he crashed into a car at a red light on Highway 41 and Manning Avenue in Fresno County. The impact killed 65-year-old Mary Hardin. Her husband, 69-year-old Paul Hardin, was hospitalized in critical condition before being taken off life…… MORE
16-Year-Old Boy Arrested for Deadly Drive-By Shooting in Hanford
HANFORD, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A 16-year-old boy has been arrested for the shooting death of 23-year-old Cruz Avalos in Hanford Wednesday. Hanford Police and the Kings County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest Thursday at a news conference. The boy was arrested by Sheriff’s deputies following a shooting that happened at 1 a.m. Thursday. Deputies say that…… MORE
Mother and Son Dead Following Break-in at Tulare Home, Police Say
TULARE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two people are dead and a suspect is in custody after a reported break-in and shooting at a Tulare home. Police say they were called out to Berkeley Avenue near Oaks Street at about 3 am Thursday. The caller had reported someone was breaking into their home. When police arrived, they…… MORE
Beef Industry Slams Dietary Guidelines Recommendations
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has deep concerns about the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s recommendations that replace protein like beef with beans, peas, and lentils. “The preview of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee stands out as one of the most out-of-touch, impractical, and elitist conversations in the history of the process,” says NCBA VP of…… MORE
