FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Fresno city council member has announced his run for a state senate seat. Nelson Esparza posted a campaign video to his social media launching his bid for State District 14 Wednesday morning. His announcement said he’s running to “invest in our working families, make housing more affordable, and protect our valley…… MORE
COALINGA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two suspects are behind bars for a shooting that killed a 16-year-old boy in Coalinga earlier this year. Coalinga police say 16-year-old Julian Andrade was shot and killed around 9 pm on April 16th at a home on Houston Street near Louisiana. On Tuesday, the Coalinga Police Department announced that 18-year-old…… MORE
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno County is taking on homeless encampments. While it comes on the heels of the city of Fresno’s proposed ban on encampments, the county says it is different. “It’s not as black-and-white as other ordinances that have been proposed that flat out ban sit, lie, sleep. This is very specific…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The playground section of a southeast Fresno park has reopened more than two years after being destroyed in a fire. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Willow and Balch Park on Tuesday. The original play structure was destroyed in March of 2022. The following year, the city council dedicated $460,000 to…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man was arrested after police say he stabbed the owner of a Los Banos Jiu-Jitsu business on Monday night. The Los Banos Police Department is calling it an “unprovoked” attack. Officers arrested 25-year-old Reginald Scott Grimes Jr. after witnesses identified him as the suspect. Family members confirm the victim is Scott…… MORE
SELMA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Outdoor misters, a shaded area, buckets of water and small pools are ways employees are ensuring the outdoor dogs at the Selma Animal Services Shelter are staying cool during the triple digit heat. “It’s very comfortable for the animals, very safe and it’s a safe environment and we’re hoping one day that…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — If you want to participate in an event highlighting Latino culture in Downtown Fresno, applications are now open for “Fiestas Patrias.” The Downtown Fresno partnership is seeking vendors to set up during the celebration. Applications close on Sunday, August 11. Organizers say it’s essential that you complete the entire application as incomplete…… MORE
CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Clovis City Council is considering adding a measure to the November ballot that would ask voters to approve a 1% increase of the city’s sales tax. The city of Clovis says over the past 15 years, the population has grown 40%. With more people using city streets, parks, emergency and…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A homeowner will soon be assessing damages from an early morning fire in central Fresno’s Tower District. It was first reported just before one this morning on Ferger near Olive. The home was vacant and the windows were boarded up. Fire crews were able to get the flames out quickly. The…… MORE
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Good Samaritan jumped into action to save a man who was struggling in the water at Lost Lake in Fresno County over the weekend. Just before 6 o’clock Sunday evening Cal Fire, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, and American Ambulance responded to call of person in distress in the…… MORE
