SACRAMENTO, August 30, 2024 – Cows at three California dairies located in the Central Valley have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). When herds began showing clinical signs consistent with HPAI on August 25, 2024, the dairy owners worked with their veterinarians and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to submit…… MORE
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New Evacuation Order & Warning Issued Friday For Coffee Pot Fire Burning in Tulare County
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – A new evacuation order and warning are in place Friday afternoon as crews work to contain the Coffee Pot Fire in Tulare County. The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office has issued an evacuation for the area north of South Fork Drive, east of Skyline Drive, south of Mineral King Road, and…… MORE
Deputies Investigating Homicide in Merced County, Suspect in Custody
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Deputies have a man in custody for a deadly shooting in Merced County. It happened at about 7:30 pm Thursday at Vine and Fruitland Avenues, just outside Atwater. Deputies say one man was killed, but they have not released what led to the deadly incident. Investigators identified the suspect as Straightarrow…… MORE
Woman Killed in Crash Involving Semi in Madera County, CHP Says
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The California Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash in Madera County. The collision happened just before 6 am Friday on Avenue 12 at Riverstone Boulevard. Officers say a Chrysler was heading west on Avenue 12 when it stopped to make a left turn on Riverstone. For unknown reasons, a big…… MORE
French Bulldog Reunited With Family After Being Stolen From Selma home
SELMA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An adorable French Bulldog puppy is back with its family after it was stolen in Selma. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says Boba was found in the car with the thieves during a traffic stop early Friday morning. Just before 6 am Thursday, Rosa Serrano let her puppy named Boba outside to…… MORE
Motorcyclist Killed in Suspected DUI Crash in Clovis Identified
CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The motorcyclist who was killed in a suspected DUI crash in Clovis has been identified as 37-year-old Josh Cowdrey. The crash happened just before 11 am Wednesday on Barstow at Stanford. Clovis Police say 57-year-old Tammera Pittman was driving an SUV when she made a left turn, colliding with Cowdrey. He…… MORE
Hundreds of New Homes and Sports Park Coming to City of Sanger
SANGER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Preparations have begun for the construction of nearly 500 new homes in Sanger. The major project will be located on North and Bethel avenues, near Saint Mary’s Catholic Church. A total of 490 single-family homes will be built. The development will take place in four phases. Part of the first phase is…… MORE
Popular Russian Tribute Band Returning to Visalia for Concert
KINGSBURG, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Russian band has been overwhelmed by the support from American audiences, especially in the Valley. With their spot on sounds of Chicago, Leonid and Friends can’t wait to get back to Visalia. “Beautful, beautiful town. Not very big but very unique. Unique yes, quaint. The Fox Theater, I remember it,” said…… MORE
Tulare County Teen Arrested for String of Smash & Grab Burglaries
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A 14-year-old boy is in police custody for a second time following a string of smash-and-grab burglaries targeting Tulare County businesses. Authorities say the teen crashed stolen vehicles into the stores before he and others took off with cash. The latest thefts happened Wednesday at the Tipton Dollar General and the…… MORE
Controversial Bill has Arambula on the Defensive
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) AB 1840, authored by Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno) has created a firestorm across the Golden State. In essence, the legislation would extend home-buying assistance to qualified illegal immigrants of up to $150,000 – outraging conservatives. A handful of Senate democrats also voted “no”, but it passed none-the-less 25-14. Gov. Newsom has not…… MORE
