TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Into the fire, a Tulare County Deputy ran into a burning home to rescue a 12-year-old child with Down Syndrome trapped inside. The California deputy is being hailed a hero by the Sheriff and family with the dramatic rescue caught on camera. Deputy Alfredo Flores was supposed to be getting…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Former Valley congressman T.J. Cox appeared in federal court in downtown Fresno Wednesday afternoon. He was expected to change his plea, but walked out with a trial date for now. In 2022, Cox was indicted on 28 total felony charges: 15 counts of wire fraud, 11 counts of money laundering, one…… MORE
MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Merced County fire stations that were set to close next week are getting an extension. The Board of Supervisors voted to keep the firehouses open until the end of the year, as local leaders work toward a more long-term solution. Local officials are going back and forth trying to find alternate…… MORE
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The California Highway Patrol is investigating a crash in Madera County that sent three people to the hospital. The crash happened on Avenue 25 and Road 9 at about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. Photos from the CHP show a medical helicopter and one of the mangled vehicles. Authorities say the driver of…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — This weekend, you can enjoy a free community event featuring traditional dancing and food. Guelaguetza is this Sunday at the Calwa Recreation and Park District on Church Avenue in Fresno. The event runs from 10 am until 4 pm.… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Mayor Jerry Dyer joined the Ray Appleton show Wednesday to discuss Fresno’s new camping ban. The anti-camping ordinance was approved in August by the Fresno City Council and prohibits sleeping or camping in any pedestrian or vehicle entrance to public or private property along a public sidewalk. Offenders could receive jail time…… MORE
CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man suspected of a smash-and-grab crime at the Clovis Costco was arrested across state lines. Clovis police say 26-year-old Donelle Smith stole jewelry from the warehouse store earlier this month. Surveillance footage shows the suspect smashing the jewelry display case as stunned customers back away from the crashing glass. Police…… MORE
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The California Highway Patrol is investigating a crash in Madera County that sent three people to the hospital. The crash happened on Avenue 25 and Road 9 at about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. Photos from the CHP show a medical helicopter and one of the mangled vehicles. Authorities say the driver…… MORE
(AP) – The nation’s largest owner of single-family homes for rent has agreed to pay $48 million to settle claims by the Federal Trade Commission that it reaped millions of dollars via deceptive business practices, including forcing tenants to pay undisclosed fees on top of their monthly rent. Under the terms of the proposed settlement,…… MORE
TULARE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A South Valley woman now attending Sacramento State is in the hospital with a traumatic brain injury after crashing her electric scooter last week. Her family rushed to be by her side and is now raising money help with expenses. “We thought we were going to lose her. Very scary, a lot…… MORE
