Category Archives: Local News

Man Found Shot Near Visalia Shopping Center, Police Say

Man Found Shot Near Visalia Shopping Center, Police Say

VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man has been hospitalized after he was found shot near a busy shopping center in Visalia on Tuesday. Visalia police say the man was found around 1 pm in a parking lot near WinCo Foods on Caldwell Avenue and Chinowth Street. He was taken to a local hospital, where his…MORE

Man Arrested for Entering Woman’s Fresno County Home, Stabbing Her, Deputies Say

Man Arrested for Entering Woman’s Fresno County Home, Stabbing Her, Deputies Say

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man has been arrested after sheriff’s deputies say he say physically assaulted and stabbed a woman after entering her Fresno County home. Authorities say 41-year-old Samuel Rodriguez went to the home on Belmont and DeWolf between 7:30 and 8 pm Sunday. Deputies say the front door was unlocked and…MORE

Community Honors Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in Merced

Community Honors Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in Merced

MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – Hundreds gathered to celebrate the life and work of Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. in Merced on Monday. Organizers and attendees agree Doctor King’s message of unity is more important than ever. “We are one. That we work together, we love each other,” read a message on one attendee’s sing during a…MORE

Hundreds Attend 41st MLK March & Commemoration in Downtown Fresno

Hundreds Attend 41st MLK March & Commemoration in Downtown Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – People of all ages and backgrounds from across the Central Valley descended upon downtown Fresno on Monday morning. “As a young group of people, I feel like we’re starting to lose what our elders have taught us,” said Olyvia Stafford. Which is why she and her mom always make sure to join…MORE

Fresno Police Employee Arrested For DUI

Fresno Police Employee Arrested For DUI

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno Police Department confirms one of its employees was arrested for driving under the influence. The California Highway Patrol tells our news partner ABC 30 Action News it happened on McCall Avenue, north of Highway 180 around 2:30 pm on Sunday. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office initially stopped FPD Officer…MORE

Police Investigating Suspicious Death Of Woman In Central Fresno

Police Investigating Suspicious Death Of Woman In Central Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police expect to release more information in their investigation into the suspicious death of a woman in central Fresno. Officers conducted a welfare check at a home on Cortland near 11th Street just after 3:30 pm Monday. They discovered the woman’s body and believed her death was suspicious. Detectives are now…MORE

2 Men Killed in Car Crash in Kings County, CHP Says

2 Men Killed in Car Crash in Kings County, CHP Says

KINGS COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation continues after two men died in a car crash in Kings County. It happened just before 8:30 pm Sunday at the intersection of Highway 41 and Lacey Boulevard — just north of Lemoore. Investigators with the California Highway Patrol say a man in a truck was driving north…MORE

Donald Trump Sworn In As 47th President

Donald Trump Sworn In As 47th President

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president Monday, returning to power with a promise to end America’s decline and to “completely and totally reverse” the actions of the man who drove him from office four years ago. Trump overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win…MORE

Abandoned Tower District House Burned By Arsonists Catches Fire Again

Abandoned Tower District House Burned By Arsonists Catches Fire Again

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno firefighters are investigating what caused a vacant home in Central Fresno to go up in flames twice this week. Around 4 a.m. Saturday, crews were called out to Olive and Wishon Avenues. Crews arrived to heavy smoke and say the structure is now a total loss. It’s unclear what sparked…MORE

Fresno Chaffee Zoo Takes Extra Precautions Amid Bird Flu

Fresno Chaffee Zoo Takes Extra Precautions Amid Bird Flu

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno Chaffee Zoo is taking extra precautions to protect staff, guests and the animals from Avian Flu. Right now, the walkthrough aviaries are closed and zoo staff is wearing personal protective equipment when around birds or in their spaces. Staff access to areas with susceptible species will also be limited to…MORE