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Son Uses Broken Dish to Attack Father in Southeast Fresno, Police Say

Son Uses Broken Dish to Attack Father in Southeast Fresno, Police Say

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A father is getting medical care after being stabbed by his son in southeast Fresno. Police responded to the family disturbance Saturday night on Whitney and Butler Avenues. Investigators say the son was upset and attacked his father with a broken dish. The father was stabbed multiple times and was rushed…MORE

Man Shot and Killed in Tulare County, Deputies Say

Man Shot and Killed in Tulare County, Deputies Say

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed in Tulare County. Deputies say it happened on Avenue 327 and Road 159 in Ivanhoe at about 7:45 am Monday. When deputies arrived, they found a man with a gunshot wound. He was declared dead at the scene. It is…MORE

Coach Tedford Steps Down Due to Health Concerns

Coach Tedford Steps Down Due to Health Concerns

FRESNO, Calif. – Jeff Tedford announced on Monday he will be stepping down as head coach of the Fresno State football program. “It is with sad emotions that following my recent medical check-up, it is clear that due to health concerns, my family and I have made the decision to step aside as Fresno State’s head…MORE

Founders Of Failed Bitwise Industries Pleading Guilty To Wire Fraud

Founders Of Failed Bitwise Industries Pleading Guilty To Wire Fraud

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The founders of Fresno’s failed Bitwise Industries will each plead guilty to wire fraud. Jake Soberal and Irma Olguin Jr. reached a plea deal with federal prosecutors earlier this month, but the details are just now becoming public. In documents filed with the court, prosecutors say Soberal and Olguin will plead…MORE

California Delegates Arrive At RNC Just Days After Attempted Assassination Of Donald Trump

California Delegates Arrive At RNC Just Days After Attempted Assassination Of Donald Trump

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Strong security in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, ahead of the Republican National Convention. Photos shared with Action News show Secret Service snipers on rooftops, law enforcement standing by on horses and long security lines. Valley delegates headed to the RNC say they feel safe and secure despite Saturday’s assassination attempt in Pennsylvania of…MORE

K9 Beny Retires After Nearly Decade-Long Career, Seized Over $10.2M in Drugs

K9 Beny Retires After Nearly Decade-Long Career, Seized Over $10.2M in Drugs

MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — After 56 years of service in dog years, K9 Beny is hanging up his collar and officially retiring from California Highway Patrol. Based in Merced, Beny has served as a dual-purpose K9, with a specialty in narcotics. Beny, is no ordinary police dog, his stats speaking for themselves. With his keen nose,…MORE

Fresno Unified District Holds Early Registration for TK through 6th Grade

Fresno Unified District Holds Early Registration for TK through 6th Grade

Fresno, CA (KMJ) – Families new to the district who need to register their transitional kindergarten (TK) through sixth-grade students for school are encouraged to take advantage of early registration being held July 15-16 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Early registration will be held at Fresno Adult School, 2500 Stanislaus St., Rm. 221. No…MORE

Man’s Body Found Floating in Canal in Central Fresno

Man’s Body Found Floating in Canal in Central Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – Police are investigating after a body was found floating in a central Fresno canal. Officers received a call just before 8 pm Thursday of a man in his late 30s who appeared dead in a canal on Dakota and Maroa. Fresno Fire helped get the man out of the canal. He was…MORE

Man in Critical Condition Following Stabbing in Central Fresno, Police Say

Man in Critical Condition Following Stabbing in Central Fresno, Police Say

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man has been hospitalized following a stabbing in central Fresno. It happened at about 11:30 Friday morning at Shields and Maroa. Officers say a man who is believed to be unhoused was stabbed in the upper body. He was taken to Community Regional Medical Center and initially expected to survive, but…MORE

Extreme Heat Dangerous For Pets

Extreme Heat Dangerous For Pets

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Extreme heat is dangerous for pets. A walk on a hot day can cause third degree burns on your dogs paws. Some dogs are affected just by breathing hot air. A vehicle can get extremely hot, anywhere between 120 to 150 if it’s anywhere between 90 to 110 in Fresno. Central…MORE