FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A gruesome attack in the Tower District. “That was uncalled for, that’s not the way we roll down here,” said Richie’s Pizza owner, Anthony Ortega. The video, which is blurred to hide the grisly beating, shows the man in a red sweater kicking and stomping an unhoused individual who was asleep…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – More of our nation’s heroes here in the Valley will be able to take a trip of a lifetime. On Thursday, the Fresno City Council approved a grant agreement with the Central Valley Honor Flight to allocate $100,000 from American Rescue Plan Act Funding. The money will allow 70 Valley vets to…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) The first human death caused by West Nile Virus has occurred in Fresno County The Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) has confirmed the first case in Fresno County in 2024 where West Nile Virus (WNV) contributed to a human death. Mosquito season is still in full force in Fresno County…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) A CHP officer is being credited with making a major cocaine bust in the north Valley. Approximately 37 pounds of the drug were found during a September 7 traffic stop on I-5 in Merced County. The street value is estimated to be around $1.3 million. Two suspects, both from Oregon, were arrested.…… MORE
RESIDENTIAL UTILITY RATES HAVE JUMPED MORE THAN 50% SINCE 2020 FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — After extensive public comment, most demanding the proposal be turned down, the California Public Utilities Commission granted PG&E yet another electricity rate hike of about 3% on Thursday. PG&E customers can expect an increase of about $6 as soon as…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Authorities are looking for a prisoner who escaped custody in Downtown Fresno. 17-year-old Isaac Cardenas got away from officers Thursday afternoon while at Community Regional Medical Center. Officials say he was getting medical clearance before he could be booked into the juvenile justice campus. He’s 5’9″ with brown hair and brown…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A new effort is underway to combat the spread of fentanyl across Central California. Valley Crime Stoppers has partnered with local law enforcement. It is now offering a $1,000 reward for any tips that lead to the arrest of fentanyl dealers. Valley Crime Stoppers says there have been more than 400…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Want to see the new baby elephants at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo? Now is your chance! The zoo announced that the two elephant calves will officially be viewable to the public from 9 am to 3 pm starting on Friday, September 13. The elephant calves will make their debut on the…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN/KMJ) — Fresno State is officially joining the Pac-12 conference in 2026, the university has announced. The Bulldogs, along with Boise State, San Diego State, and Colorado State, will officially become members of the conference on July 1, 2026. “Fresno State has always been a university of opportunity and grit, and joining the…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – A teenager who was killed in a motorcycle crash in east central Fresno on Tuesday has been identified as 16-year-old Austin Ly. Clovis Unified School District confirmed to KMJ’s News Partner ABC 30 Action News that Ly was a student at Clovis East High School. It happened on Fowler at Tulare Avenue…… MORE
