Porterville, CA., November 19, 2024 — With the holiday season officially underway, Sequoia National Forest announces that Christmas tree permits will be available this year. The Kern River Ranger District is offering a limited number of permits available online through www.Recreation.gov. Permits go live on November 25, 2024, at 9 am PST. A permit must be purchased and…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Allegiant Air has announced new seasonal service between Fresno Yosemite International Airport and Portland International Airport in Oregon. Starting May 22, 2025, you can fly nonstop between the cities on Sundays and Thursdays. The service is expected to last until mid-August 2025. Fresno Airport officials hope this service will encourage more families…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man who pleaded no contest to murder for a deadly central Fresno crash has learned his punishment. Tuesday, a Fresno County judge sentenced Joey Barron to 15 years to life in prison. He was charged with murder after the crash in January 2021. Officers reported Barron was driving under the influence…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer and his wife are on a trip overseas in the Middle East, visiting with leaders in Qatar. In a series of posts on X, he said he’s with a group of mayors from across the US. They are meeting with investors and promoting Fresno as a “premium…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — It’s crunch time for the construction crew at the Marjaree Mason Center’s new location in northwest Fresno. Meanwhile, the nonprofit is working to raise the last $3 million of its goal to fund the project. “It’s been, quite honestly, nothing short of a miracle. I’m definitely a person of faith, and…… MORE
MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Merced City Council has passed an ordinance to restrict camping in public places. It was approved 4-2 during Monday night’s meeting. The ordinance makes it unlawful for a person to camp or store personal items at parks, along sidewalks and streets and within 1,000 feet of a school. Offenders be…… MORE
PARLIER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A candlelight vigil will take place Monday night to remember a fallen Parlier police officer. Juan Rodriguez passed away in November from health issues. He was a resource officer at the high school. The district says Rodriguez is being honored for his kindness, dedication and profound impact on students. Last week, his…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two people are in custody following a traffic stop in central Fresno where guns were found inside the car. It happened shortly before 2:30 am Monday at the Valero at Belmont and First. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says deputies pulled over the car for a traffic violation and found the…… MORE
MADERA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man has died after being hit by a car in Madera early Monday morning. Police were called out at about 6:30 am to Cleveland Avenue near Highway 99 after someone reported seeing a man down in the road and debris scattered in the road. Officers arrived and found an unhoused…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ/KFSN) – California is launching new rebates to help you cut down on your home energy costs. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates for qualified homeowners. The rebates are good for up to $8,000 to reduce the cost of purchasing and installing energy-efficient heating and cooling pumps. It’s the…… MORE
