(KMJ) – Fresno Police arrested 44-year-old Alfred Samuels for the murder of Taeshawn Johnson. On Wednesday, January 17, 2024, just after 1:00 p.m., Southwest officers were dispatched to Lee Street and Lorena Avenue for a Shot Spotter activation. Officers located 24-year-old Taeshawn Johnson suffering from a gunshot wound. Johnson was transported to CRMC Hospital, where…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An illegal marijuana operation hidden inside a private golf facility in Central Fresno was raided Thursday morning. AOA Private Golf Club, located near Fresno Yosemite International Airport on McKinley and Helm Avenues, is an upscale private golf facility. Pictures of the facility online show golf simulators, putting greens, lounge areas and a…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) In an exclusive interview Thursday with Broeske & Musson, Bob Nelson explained his decision to step down as Superintendent at Fresno Unified School District. Nelson, who’s led FUSD since 2017, is leaving to take a tenure-track faculty position at Fresno State.… MORE
VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) — Police are sending out a warning to students after a Visalia teen was arrested for posting a video holding a gun at school. The Visalia Police Department says 18-year-old Logan Cox was arrested after he posted a video displaying a gun on social media. “We take every threat seriously, whether it’s…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Our Action News weather team and other local meteorologists are tracking an atmospheric river that is expected to reach Central California by the end of the month. With last year’s intense atmospheric rivers bringing flooded roads and damage to different parts of Central California, it’s causing some concern for the next…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The deadline approaches to apply for a grant through The City of Fresno to fund non-profit pet rescue organizations. On Monday, the Fresno Animal Center announced the Animal Rescue Support Grant program. The funding supports organizations that provide services to further reduce Fresno’s euthanasia rate and reunite pets with owners. Eligible expenses…… MORE
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Merced County Sheriff is demanding action from local leaders to hire more deputies. Sheriff Vern Warnke spoke at Tuesday’s County Board of Supervisors meeting, saying the department needs at least 50 personnel. The sheriff claims the county hasn’t done enough to retain deputies and correctional officers, and that could…… MORE
CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police are investigating a reported robbery at an ATM machine on the campus of Clovis Community College. Officers responded to the area of Chestnut and Behymer shortly after 5 am Wednesday. The EECU machine appears to be damaged, with the front face torn off. It’s unclear whether anything was taken, and there’s…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Republican US Senate candidate and former baseball great Steve Garvey joined KMJ’s Ray Appleton Show on Wednesday. They discussed a number of topics including Garvey’s recent debate against democrat candidates for the Senate seat formerly held by the the late Dianne Feinstein, the Israel/Hamas war, the Presidential race and running for office…… MORE
SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) Legislation introduced this week would require new cars sold in California to be outfitted with a device that would limit how fast one could drive. The bill, authored by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), would automatically prevent cars and trucks of the 2027 model year or later from going 10 mph or…… MORE
