FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — It’s budget season. Thursday, Mayor Jerry Dyer stood in front of the Fresno City Council facing contentious questioning and some compliments. “My apologies for raising your blood pressure,” said Miguel Arias, Fresno City Council. “My apologies for responding and allowing my blood pressure to be increased,” said Mayor Jerry Dyer. There…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The man responsible for killing a 17-year-old from Fresno just months before her high school graduation could now spend his life in prison. On Thursday, a Fresno County judge sentenced Michael Mendoza to 15 years to life in prison. Mendoza was charged with gross vehicular manslaughter and felony DUI in March…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — On Wednesday, Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer announced his 2025-2026 budget of $2.36 billion. To get there, the city had to close a $20.6 million deficit. “Every department, with the exception of the city council and the fire department, is being asked to maintain a 6.18 percent attrition rate. In essence, maintaining…… MORE
MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Law enforcement from across the North Valley ushered into the memorial garden in Merced on Wednesday. Sheriff’s deputies, police and California Highway Patrol officers stood shoulder to shoulder as the U.S. flag was raised. A salute to service, honoring the local heroes who’ve lost their lives. Sitting in the front row,…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — As we inch closer to summer and increased fire danger, Fresno Fire is searching to fill 30 vacancies in the department. Fresno Fire says the city has already seen an uptick in fires this year with over 180 grass fires compared to 150 this time last year. Wednesday alone, the city…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The woman who was killed in a fiery crash in northeast Fresno has been identified. The Fresno County Coroner’s Office says she is 21-year-old Khushmeet Mahal of Fresno. The deadly crash happened at the intersection of Friant and Shepherd just before 2 a.m. Friday, May 9. Cameras captured Mahal’s speeding BMW launching…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police are searching for a man they say kidnapped a pregnant woman and then hit two people with his car in central Fresno. Authorities say it started when the man broke windows at a location in northeast Fresno and took the woman shortly after 8 am Wednesday. A chase started, and…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Authorities have arrested a Fresno Unified substitute teacher for allegedly trying to contact a child for sex. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office arrested 43-year-old Carlos Gonzalez for sending harmful material to a child and attempting to meet a minor for sexual activities. Investigators say he was using the messaging app Kik…… MORE
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom wants California to stop enrolling more low-income immigrants without legal status in a state-funded health care program starting in 2026 and begin charging those already enrolled a monthly premium the following year. The decision is driven by a higher-than-expected price tag on the program and economic uncertainty from federal…… MORE
UPDATE: The male minor is charged with the following: CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two teenagers were charged Tuesday with the murder of 18-year-old Caleb Quick in Clovis. They were arrested last Friday and remain in juvenile hall. The Clovis Police Department believes the two planned and executed the murder of Quick at a Clovis McDonald’s last…… MORE
