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Woman Gets Life in Prison for Kidnapping, Torture of Fresno County Teen

Woman Gets Life in Prison for Kidnapping, Torture of Fresno County Teen

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A woman convicted of the kidnapping and torture of a Fresno County teenager has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Sandra Garcia learned her punishment in court on Monday morning. Prosecutors say she developed the plot back in 2016 after her then-boyfriend evicted her from his…MORE

Two Children Die in Kingsburg House Fire

Two Children Die in Kingsburg House Fire

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — An 8-year-old boy and his 6-year-old sister are dead after a house fire just outside of Kingsburg. Fresno County Fire responded to multiple reports of a house fire on East Kamm Avenue near Golden State Boulevard at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Crews from the City of Selma Fire Department, Kingsburg Fire…MORE

Teen Shot Multiple Times in Southwest Fresno, Expected to Survive

Teen Shot Multiple Times in Southwest Fresno, Expected to Survive

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) – A teen is expected to survive after being shot multiple times in Southwest Fresno on Friday. Officers responded to California Avenue and Fresno Street just after 2 p.m. Friday after the ShotSpotter system identified 20 rounds being fired in the area. People in the area also called 9-1-1 to report that…MORE

United Airlines Flight Loses Panel After Taking Off From San Francisco

(KMJ) – A Boeing 737-824 landed safely at the Medford Oregon airport on Friday, after a panel fell off mid-flight. All passengers and crew are safe. The United Airlines Flight 433 took off from San Francisco at 10:20 am (PDT) Friday morning, and was forced to divert to Oregon, two hours later at 11:36am (PDT).MORE

Man Shot and Killed in Northeast Fresno, Police Say

Man Shot and Killed in Northeast Fresno, Police Say

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed in northeast Fresno. The victim has been identified as 31-year-old Joel Rueda. It happened before 11:00 pm Thursday at Bulldog Lane and Millbrook Avenue, near Fresno State. Police say neighbors called for help after hearing three to four gunshots. They…MORE

1 Killed in Crash Involving Semi in Fresno County, CHP Says

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — One person has died following a crash in Fresno County on Friday. It happened at about 7:30 am on Lincoln and Marks Avenue, just west of Easton. Officers say a semi-truck was headed east on Lincoln when the driver of a Toyota SUV on Marks went through a stop sign,…MORE

Candlelight Vigil to Honor 10-Year-Old Boy Killed in Sanger

Candlelight Vigil to Honor 10-Year-Old Boy Killed in Sanger

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A community candlelight vigil will be held Friday night to honor a 10-year-old Sanger boy. Jameson Doyle died last Thursday after being hit by a truck near Rotary Park. Jameson was a fifth grader at Quail Lake Environmental Charter School. Since his death, support has been pouring in for his family, from…MORE

Massive Drug Trafficking Bust in Tulare County

Massive Drug Trafficking Bust in Tulare County

FRESNO, Calif. —Operation SLO Ride has resulted in the dismantling of a criminal organization operating in Tulare County, charging 28 individuals with drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms. In the course of the operation, law enforcement seized more than 936 pounds of methamphetamine, 8.6 pounds of cocaine, 5.5 pounds of heroin, 5.5 pounds of fentanyl,…MORE

CRMC Experiencing Influx in ER visits, Asks Help from Community

CRMC Experiencing Influx in ER visits, Asks Help from Community

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Community Regional Medical Center is experiencing a high number of emergency room visits. CRMC says it’s working to address the challenges but is also asking for the public’s help. If you’re experiencing symptoms such as ear aches, migraines, minor cuts, rashes or a common cold, you’re asked to use walk-in urgent…MORE