Category Archives: Local News

Fresno County Seeing Increase in DUI Incidents ahead of Holidays

Fresno County Seeing Increase in DUI Incidents ahead of Holidays

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — As the holiday season approaches, Fresno County law enforcement is taking action to address the increase in DUI incidents this year. During a press conference Wednesday morning, Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp announced the county is dealing with an uptick in DUI cases. In 2023, they filed more than 4,800…MORE

Heist Halted: International Crew Nabbed For Bank Robberies Across California 

Heist Halted: International Crew Nabbed For Bank Robberies Across California 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A band of international outlaws hit Valley ATMs and other money machines across the state to steal millions of dollars. Disguised in construction vests and medical masks, the group allegedly cased buildings holding ATMs to coordinate their plan of attack. The FBI began investigating the group in May after an attempt…MORE

Family Shares Heartbreak After Mother And Son Killed During Tulare Home Invasion

Family Shares Heartbreak After Mother And Son Killed During Tulare Home Invasion

TULARE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Surveillance video from last Thursday morning allegedly shows a burglar trying to break into a home on Berkeley Way in Tulare. It appears he sees the camera then turns and moves on another home nearby. That’s where police say 30-year-old Fabian Gamez tried to enter through the backyard, when he was…MORE

Funding To Help Restore Warnors Theatre In Downtown Fresno

Funding To Help Restore Warnors Theatre In Downtown Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno city leaders are working to restore a well-known historic landmark downtown. Tuesday afternoon, council member Miguel Arias allocated nearly $87,000 of District 3 infrastructure funds for emergency roof repairs at Warnors Theatre. The theater first opened 96 years ago, in 1928. The money will be used to remove debris, pressure…MORE

At Least 2 Killed In Fiery Head-on Crash In Merced County

At Least 2 Killed In Fiery Head-on Crash In Merced County

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — At least two people have died following a head-on crash in Merced County early Wednesday morning. The California Highway Patrol says it happened just before 1 am on I-5 near Highway 152, west of Los Banos. Officers say a person driving a Honda was going north on I-5 when they…MORE

Tulare County Authorities Announce Bust Involving Theft of Ag Equipment

Tulare County Authorities Announce Bust Involving Theft of Ag Equipment

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — Tulare County authorities have announced a major bust involving the theft of heavy ag equipment. Sheriff Mike Boudreaux revealed the results of Operation Tractor Pull, involving multiple agencies in Central California. At least four arrests were made after six search warrants were served Tuesday morning Ag detectives conducted surveillance for…MORE

David DePape Sentenced Life in Prison Without Parole in Hammer Attack on Paul Pelosi

SAN FRANCISCO – The man who was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for attacking the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with a hammer in their California home was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison without the possibility of parole following a separate state trial. A San Francisco jury in June found David…MORE

City Of Fresno Changes Watering Schedule As Temperatures Drop

City Of Fresno Changes Watering Schedule As Temperatures Drop

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The seasons are changing, the days are getting cooler and the first hints of rain are starting to sneak into the forecast in the Valley. Because of that, the City of Fresno is changing its outdoor watering schedule. Starting on November 1, residents will only be able to water one day…MORE

Man Killed In Shooting At Halloween Party Near Farmersville Identified

Man Killed In Shooting At Halloween Party Near Farmersville Identified

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Authorities have identified a man who was killed in a shooting at a Halloween party in Tulare County over the weekend. Chaos and multiple gunshots woke up local neighbors on Road 166 near Farmersville around 1 am on Sunday. One neighbor, who does not want to be identified, says she…MORE

Parents, Players Protest Recent Coaching Change At Garza High School

Parents, Players Protest Recent Coaching Change At Garza High School

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — For the second year in a row, Justin Garza High School is in search of a new head baseball coach. Our news partner ABC30 Action News has learned former Head Coach Chad Rothford is no longer with the team. This recent decision led a group of parents and players to protest…MORE