TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A woman has learned her fate after being convicted of hitting and killing a man who was walking his bike. Shay Dejonge was sentenced to two years in state prison. On November 5, 2021, 31-year-old Jimmy Slate Jr. was walking and pushing his bicycle on Avenue 144 when he was…… MORE
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Yosemite National Park is known around the world for its majestic wilderness, stunning vistas and beautiful waterfalls. But now, park rangers are trying to keep the popular tourist destination from becoming known for something else. The park shared images of used toilet paper near Rancheria Falls. Rangers say it’s…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Central California native continues to climb up the ranks in the broadcast world. Kate Scott announced on social media that she will be one of the new commentator voices for the Madden 25 video game. “I am over the moon excited,” she said in a video on Instagram. Scott will…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno flyers will soon have more opportunities to visit Mexico. Alaska Airlines announced on Wednesday that it will be offering direct flights daily between Fresno and Guadalajara from December 3 to February 12, 2025. It is now the only domestic airline at Fresno-Yosemite International Airport that offers international flights. The flights…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno County health officials have confirmed three cases of West Nile Virus so far in 2024. Officials say the cases were found through testing of blood donors. No information on the patients has been released, but officials say they were asymptomatic. Health experts say this is a reminder to stay vigilant as…… MORE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (KMJ/KFSN) – Governor Gavin Newsom spoke Wednesday about the large number of wildfires burning in California this year, calling it “sobering.” So far this year, California has seen 3,500 wildfires. This is about 500 more than at the same time last year, but Gov. Newsom says it is below the five-year average. However,…… MORE
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — As the excessive heat wave continues, an investigation is underway after a four-month-old baby was left in the back of a car for two hours. It happened just before 1:30 Tuesday afternoon in Tulare County. When deputies arrived, they say the car was turned off and all the doors &…… MORE
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Officers are crediting Good Samaritans with saving the life of a driver who was trapped underwater after crashing into a Madera County canal. The California Highway Patrol says a 24-year-old man lost control of his Subaru Outback on Road 35 near Avenue 9 on Sunday morning. The SUV landed on…… MORE
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A reckless driver in Fresno County walked away from a crash after reaching speeds of over 160 miles per hour. The Fresno County Sheriff’s office says the chase started on Saturday, June 22, near Highway 180 and McCall. The driver of a Chevy Camaro sped past deputies, and a California…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A recent graduate from Reedley High School has died after a battle with stage four cancer, according to his family. On Monday night, Malachi Rios’ mother announced his passing in a Facebook post. Earlier this year, Malachi went to Cancun, Mexico to a center that offers a holistic approach to treatment. Family…… MORE
