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Fresno County Sheriff’s Cold Case Unit Makes Arrest in Murder of Farmworker

Fresno County Sheriff’s Cold Case Unit Makes Arrest in Murder of Farmworker

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Unit have made an arrest in the cold case murder of a 75-year-old farmworker from Dinuba. On Wednesday, Fresno County Sheriff John Zanoni held a press conference to announce that detectives have arrested 29-year-old Angel Romero of Fresno. He has been booked…MORE

Merced County Sheriff’s Office Launches New App

Merced County Sheriff’s Office Launches New App

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Merced County Sheriff’s Office is rolling out a mobile app with an instant link to several departments. You can report certain crimes, such as credit card fraud and vandalism. You can also submit tips, look up jail information and records, and even apply for concealed carry weapons permits. The…MORE

Fresno County Elections Office Prepares For November Election

Fresno County Elections Office Prepares For November Election

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The November general election is just over 100 days away. Kamala Harris has now earned enough delegates to become the Democratic nominee after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race. Last week, Republicans officially nominated former President Donald Trump as their nominee. Fresno County Clerk and Registrar of Voters James…MORE

Evacuation Warnings in Place Due to Wildfire in Madera County

Evacuation Warnings in Place Due to Wildfire in Madera County

MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A new wildfire burning in Madera County has prompted evacuation warnings. The fire broke out Tuesday on N. Fork Road near Circle J Ranch Road, east of O’Neals. As of 3 pm, CAL FIRE says the Circle Fire has burned 46 acres and is 30% contained. Evacuation warnings are in place…MORE

Fresno Man Sentenced For Murder, Robbery and Carjacking

Fresno Man Sentenced For Murder, Robbery and Carjacking

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man convicted of murder, armed robbery and carjacking has learned how long he will stay behind bars. 45-year-old David Hernandez was sentenced Tuesday morning to 40 years to life in prison for second-degree murder with a gun. He was also sentenced to an additional 27 years and six months for robbery,…MORE

Local Business Facing High Energy Bills, Dip In Customers Amid Heat Wave 

Local Business Facing High Energy Bills, Dip In Customers Amid Heat Wave 

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A normally busy downtown Exeter has been slow and quiet during the last couple of heat waves. Since the long stretch of triple digit heat, business owners along Pine street say they have seen between 30% to 50% less people walking through. Dan Weiss is the owner of The Grove…MORE

Secret Service Director Steps Down After Assassination Attempt Against Ex-President Trump At Rally

Secret Service Director Steps Down After Assassination Attempt Against Ex-President Trump At Rally

WASHINGTON (AP) — The director of the Secret Service resigned Tuesday in the aftermath of the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump that unleashed an outcry about how the agency failed in its core mission to protect current and former presidents. Kimberly Cheatle, who had served as Secret Service director since August 2022, faced growing calls to…MORE

Students Whip Up Their Own Meals at FUSD Junior Chef Academy Summer Camp

Students Whip Up Their Own Meals at FUSD Junior Chef Academy Summer Camp

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Something special is cooking up at Chukchansi Park this summer. Fresno Unified students are taking over the kitchen to sharpen their cooking skills. The Chukchansi ballpark may be quiet and empty, but the kitchen is loud and full. Chef Curtis Tucker is showing 7th through 12th grade students at the Fresno…MORE

Valley Democratic Delegates to Play Role in Nominating New Presidential Pick

Valley Democratic Delegates to Play Role in Nominating New Presidential Pick

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — A political shakeup is sending ripples through the Central Valley on Monday as Democrats react to President Biden’s historic decision not to run for reelection. The president’s party is now scrambling to nominate a new ticket with just weeks until the Democratic National Convention. Estella and Doug Kessler of Selma…MORE