Category Archives: Local News

Fresno County’s Unhoused Encampment Ban In Effect Friday

Fresno County’s Unhoused Encampment Ban In Effect Friday

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) –Fresno County’s illegal camping ordinance is set to go into effect Friday. The Board of Supervisors approved the ban in August on the heels of the city of Fresno’s recently approved ban on encampments. “It’s not as black-and-white as other ordinances that have been proposed that flat out ban sit, lie,…MORE

More Students, Adults Arrested in Connection to Shooting near McLane High School

More Students, Adults Arrested in Connection to Shooting near McLane High School

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two adults have been arrested after a fight between students led to shots being fired near McLane High School last month. The shooting happened around 3:40 pm on Wednesday, August 21 outside the AutoZone near Cedar and Clinton avenues. Investigators say a 15-year-old had pistol whipped another teen before a 16-year-old…MORE

Fresno Police Sergeant Arrested For Attempted Lewd Act On Child

Fresno Police Sergeant Arrested For Attempted Lewd Act On Child

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A Fresno police sergeant has been arrested and booked into jail on charges of attempted lewd act on a child and communication with a minor intending to commit an unlawful offense. Fresno police officials say they learned Wednesday that a felony warrant had been issued for the arrest of 56-year-old Paige McQuay…MORE

Cooking Fats And Oils Spill Into Heirloom’s Parking Lot In Northeast Fresno

Cooking Fats And Oils Spill Into Heirloom’s Parking Lot In Northeast Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A foul-smelling situation outside a popular northeast Fresno restaurant prompted a response from hazmat and environmental health teams. Fresno fire crews say Heirloom’s grease trap system malfunctioned and spilled into the parking lot before 8 p.m. Tuesday. The cooking fats and oils made for a slippery situation and had a terrible…MORE

Newsom Signs Laws Cracking Down on Political, Hollywood ‘Deepfakes’

Newsom Signs Laws Cracking Down on Political, Hollywood ‘Deepfakes’

(Associated Press/KMJ) California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed three bills Tuesday to crack down on the use of artificial intelligence to create false images or videos in political ads ahead of the 2024 election. He also signed two other bills Tuesday to protect Hollywood performers from unauthorized AI use without their consent. A new law, set…MORE

Rep. Costa Honored in Ukraine by Zelenskyy

Rep. Costa Honored in Ukraine by Zelenskyy

WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) was awarded the Honorary Diploma of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, one of the highest distinguished awards by the Ukrainian Parliament. The Honorary Diploma was presented to Rep. Costa during a visit to Ukraine, where he met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukrainian leaders, and members of the Ukrainian Parliament.…MORE

Proposed Funding To Ensure Safety For Christmas Tree Lane’s ‘Walk-only’ Nights

Proposed Funding To Ensure Safety For Christmas Tree Lane’s ‘Walk-only’ Nights

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno County leaders are already thinking about Christmas. The Board of Supervisors held the first open public hearings Monday on the recommended budget for the next fiscal year. One of the many items on the agenda regards the popular “walk-only” nights at Christmas Tree Lane in Fresno’s Old Fig Garden. This…MORE

Livingston City Council Votes To Authorize Legal Action Over CAL FIRE Station Closure

Livingston City Council Votes To Authorize Legal Action Over CAL FIRE Station Closure

LIVINGSTON, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Livingston City Council recently voted to authorize legal action against Merced County after county officials voted to close a popular CAL FIRE station. The decision comes after the county voted to close CAL FIRE Station 96 in Livingston and McKee Fire Station 85 due to staffing concerns. Right now, the…MORE

Victim Testifies Against Ex Sheriff’s Sergeant Accused of Torture

Victim Testifies Against Ex Sheriff’s Sergeant Accused of Torture

VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) — A former Tulare County Sheriff’s sergeant came face-to-face in a Visalia courtroom with the woman he’s charged with kidnapping and torturing. The testimony on Monday came as Richard Ramirez now faces a second trial. The victim described the moments that led to a medical aid call at McAuliff Street and Walnut…MORE