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Ex-Parlier Police Chief Wins $1M Lawsuit Over Firing

Ex-Parlier Police Chief Wins $1M Lawsuit Over Firing

PARLIER, Calif. (KFSN) — The former police chief of Parlier has won a $1 million lawsuit after claiming he was fired for investigating a city employee. “The mayor at the time, it was on television saying that I was fired because I was over budget,” said former Parlier Police Chief Jose Garza. “The real reason…MORE

ID Released of 74-year-old Woman Struck, Killed By Car in North Fresno

ID Released of 74-year-old Woman Struck, Killed By Car in North Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A woman has died after she was struck and killed by a car in north Fresno. The Fresno County Sheriff – Coroner’s Office identified her as 74-year-old Gloria Garcia, of Fresno Fresno Police responded to the crash at the intersection of Blackstone and Spruce avenues around 3 a.m. Saturday. Officers say Garcia…MORE

Nearly 70 Veterans Part Of 29th Central Valley Honor Flight

Nearly 70 Veterans Part Of 29th Central Valley Honor Flight

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Nearly 70 veterans from Central California will be off on their “trip of a lifetime.” The latest Central Valley Honor Flight will be heading to Washington, DC from the Fresno Yosemite International Airport. The veterans come from seven counties across the Valley, all of whom fought to defend America’s freedom as…MORE

2 Killed, 1 Hospitalized Following 3 Vehicle Crash In Tulare County

2 Killed, 1 Hospitalized Following 3 Vehicle Crash In Tulare County

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — An investigation is underway after a deadly three-vehicle crash in Tulare County. It was reported just after midnight Monday on Highway 43 near Avenue 56 — that’s just north of the town of Allensworth. A truck and two cars collided. Two people died at the scene. One person was taken…MORE

Reward For Information On Tower District Attacker Is Now Available

Reward For Information On Tower District Attacker Is Now Available

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A gruesome attack in the Tower District. “That was uncalled for, that’s not the way we roll down here,” said Richie’s Pizza owner, Anthony Ortega. The video, which is blurred to hide the grisly beating, shows the man in a red sweater kicking and stomping an unhoused individual who was asleep…MORE

$100K Grant Agreement to Help Fund Central Valley Honor Flight

$100K Grant Agreement to Help Fund Central Valley Honor Flight

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – More of our nation’s heroes here in the Valley will be able to take a trip of a lifetime. On Thursday, the Fresno City Council approved a grant agreement with the Central Valley Honor Flight to allocate $100,000 from American Rescue Plan Act Funding. The money will allow 70 Valley vets to…MORE

First Human Death From West Nile Virus in Fresno County

First Human Death From West Nile Virus in Fresno County

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) The first human death caused by West Nile Virus has occurred in Fresno County The Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) has confirmed the first case in Fresno County in 2024 where West Nile Virus (WNV) contributed to a human death. Mosquito season is still in full force in Fresno County…MORE

Major Cocaine Bust by CHP on I-5

Major Cocaine Bust by CHP on I-5

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) A CHP officer is being credited with making a major cocaine bust in the north Valley. Approximately 37 pounds of the drug were found during a September 7 traffic stop on I-5 in Merced County. The street value is estimated to be around $1.3 million. Two suspects, both from Oregon, were arrested.…MORE

3 People Killed In Fiery Single-car Crash In Fresno County

3 People Killed In Fiery Single-car Crash In Fresno County

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Three people have died following a car crash in Fresno County early Friday morning. The California Highway Patrol says it happened on Kearney and Garfield just before 2:45 am. Officers say the driver of a 2007 Honda Civic was going east on Kearney when they went off the roadway. The…MORE

PG&E To Raise Rates Again After Unanimous Vote

PG&E To Raise Rates Again After Unanimous Vote

RESIDENTIAL UTILITY RATES HAVE JUMPED MORE THAN 50% SINCE 2020 FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — After extensive public comment, most demanding the proposal be turned down, the California Public Utilities Commission granted PG&E yet another electricity rate hike of about 3% on Thursday. PG&E customers can expect an increase of about $6 as soon as…MORE