COALINGA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — With less than 100 days until Election Day, Republican nominee for vice president JD Vance is turning his attention to the Central Valley this week. Trump’s running mate will be in Coalinga on Wednesday for a private fundraiser. “It’s very exciting to have someone at that level coming into the Valley and…… MORE
MARIPOSA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Crews are continuing to battle the Pedro Fire burning in Mariposa and Tuolumne Counties. As of Wednesday morning, the flames have charred more than 2,700 acres with 7% containment. The fire broke out Tuesday afternoon near Highway 132 and Piney Creek Road – west of Coulterville near Don Pedro Reservoir. Aircraft…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man will be arrested after police say he killed his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend and wounded the woman. It happened at about 6 pm Monday at a home on Balch and Callisch Avenues. Police say 26-year-old Devin McNew and his new girlfriend were dropping off some items belonging to 26-year-old Jonathan Navarro.…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Valley Congressman Jim Costa is pushing for increased and expanded Social Security benefits. On Monday, July 29, 2024, he hosted a telephone town hall focusing on the future of the program. Democratic Congressman John Larson from Connecticut opened the forum by talking about his Social Security 2100 Act. His proposal would include…… MORE
The California State Water Project (SWP), which is operated and maintained by the Department of Water Resources, spans 705 miles throughout California and offers a variety of recreational opportunities at several reservoirs. When blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, are present in the waterways, DWR urges all recreational users to exercise caution and always avoid contacting…… MORE
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The search for a missing person is now a drowning investigation. The Merced County Sheriff’s Office says the person was found dead in the Merced River. The search began late Sunday afternoon near the Hatfield State Recreation Area, about eight miles west of Stevinson. The sheriff’s dive team was called out…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno City Council will be holding a special meeting Monday to introduce an ordinance designed to crack down on homeless encampments. The announcement to eliminate encampments was made just one day after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order. It directs state agencies to come up with a plan to…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno native Lynn Williams scored a goal for the United States in their 4-1 victory against Germany at the Paris Olympics. Williams was subbed into the game in the 85th minute and scored just four minutes later. The 4-1 victory sent the women’s team to the quarterfinals with a game still…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A 30-year project to rename Kings Canyon Boulevard in southeast and southwest Fresno is now complete. On Friday, the grandson of the late civil rights leader Cesar Chavez joined several city Council members for the unveiling of the last brand-new street sign. This renaming project has been controversial over the past…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Gage Mason, 20, of Fresno was sentenced on Friday to 29 years in state prison for various sexual assault charges against multiple children and a dog. Mason’s sentence was handed down on July 26, 2024, by the Honorable Judge Gabriel Brickey of the Fresno County Superior Court after Mason pleaded guilty…… MORE
