Category Archives: Local News

Newsom Announces Upgrades to 21 State Fish Hatcheries to Boost Salmon Populations

Newsom Announces Upgrades to 21 State Fish Hatcheries to Boost Salmon Populations

SACRAMENTO — Governor Newsom today announced that the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is upgrading 21 fish hatcheries to boost the state’s salmon and trout populations and protect hatcheries from the impacts of climate change. The project helps build the California salmon and trout supply, which are central to the health of California’s…MORE

Charges Filed Against Texas Woman In Deadly Merced DUI Crash 

Charges Filed Against Texas Woman In Deadly Merced DUI Crash 

MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Texas woman is set to be arraigned for a DUI crash that killed a Merced motorcyclist.  Desiree Gomez has been charged with Gross Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated and driving under the influence causing injury.  Gomez is accused of hitting and killing 29-year-old Regino Mariscal of Merced while he was on…MORE

Suspect Arrested For Hit-and-Run That Killed Bicyclist In Visalia

Suspect Arrested For Hit-and-Run That Killed Bicyclist In Visalia

VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A weekend hit and run in Visalia on Akers and Judy claimed the life of 53-year-old Victor Castro.  Victor’s family shares they are heartbroken by the tragedy and say he had six grandchildren, two adult daughters, and a teenage son.  Visalia Police say 33-year-old James Hand is believed to be the…MORE

Fresno PD Involved in Shooting That Shutdown Busy Intersection, Officials Say

Fresno PD Involved in Shooting That Shutdown Busy Intersection, Officials Say

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway after at least one Fresno police officer was involved in a shooting on Wednesday. The shooting happened just before 3 p.m. in the area of Jensen and Elm avenues. It involved a BMW and a Mercedes. The Fresno Police Department has not yet released any other details.…MORE

Central Unified And Non-profit Team Up To Plant Trees 

Central Unified And Non-profit Team Up To Plant Trees 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Students at McKinley Elementary School in west central Fresno ventured outside the classroom for a hands-on experience on Tuesday.  The Central Unified School District and local non-profit “Tree Fresno” collaborated to plant eight Chinese Pistache trees.  Students participated in the tree planting while learning about forestry and sustainability.  The goal is…MORE

Suspect Arrested For Hit-and-Run That Killed Bicyclist In Visalia

Suspect Arrested For Hit-and-Run That Killed Bicyclist In Visalia

VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police have a suspect in custody in connection to a deadly hit-and-run crash in Visalia.  Tips from the community led investigators to the city of Delano, where they found the suspect vehicle.  Authorities then identified the driver as 33-year-old James Hand and arrested him Tuesday in Visalia.  Police previously released video…MORE

Reward Offered for Tips in Serenity Pasillas Murder

Reward Offered for Tips in Serenity Pasillas Murder

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest in the murder of a Fresno woman in late 2024.  The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says 21-year-old Serenity Pasillas was killed in the early morning hours of November 22.  Deputies found her suffering from a gunshot inside a car…MORE

Search Intensifies for Missing Woman in Fresno County

Search Intensifies for Missing Woman in Fresno County

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The search for a 27-year-old woman who was last seen in the Shaver Lake area on April 24th has intensified. Tiffany Slaton is from Georgia. She was camping throughout the Sierra over the past few weeks and the last time her family heard from her she was planning to camp near…MORE

After Firestorm, Dems Reach Deal on Sex Trafficking Bill

After Firestorm, Dems Reach Deal on Sex Trafficking Bill

SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) After the Assembly Public Safety Committee unceremoniously ripped Assembly Bill 379 from it’s author last week – a deal is reportedly in place that will likely put it on the Governor’s desk. Politico reports Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas’ office told them Tuesday that Rivas had reached a deal to amend the legislation…MORE