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Category Archives: Local News
Congressional Frontrunner Vince Fong visits KMJ
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — The path is now clear for Bakersfield Assemblyman Vince Fong to run for the congressional seat vacated by Kevin McCarthy. Secretary of State Shirley Weber has dropped her appeal to challenge Fong’s eligibility to appear on the ballot for the 20th Congressional District. Fong filed to run for Congress after McCarthy announced…… MORE
Investigation in Ivanhoe Leads to 2 Arrests, Charges For Drugs, Weapons, Child Endangerment
IVANHOE, CA (KMJ) – A drug investigation leads to the arrest of two men in Ivanhoe. On May 2, Visalia PD’s Narcotics and Special Enforcement Unit served a search warrant at a residence on Waverly Court in Ivanhoe. Officers arrested 29-year-old Jesus Villafan He had been under investigation for narcotics sales within the city of…… MORE
Local Animal Shelter Participates in Nationwide Effort to ”Empty the Shelters”
VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) — A playful husky sibling duo sits in a kennel at the Tulare County Animal Care and Adoption Center, they are two of dozens of pets waiting for homes. And for the next two weeks people looking to adopt from the shelter will be able to do so, at less than half the…… MORE
19-Year-Old Arrested For Using Fake Profile to Lure Robbery Victim
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Fresno man is in jail after police said he created a fake online profile to conduct a crime. 19-year-old Isaac Solano of Fresno faces charges of carjacking, robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. Deputies were called to an area south of Easton- two weeks ago- for a report of an…… MORE
Valley Children’s Hospital Receives Big Donation To Help Pediatric Cancer Treatments
MADERA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A significant donation will be used to help treat kids who are battling cancer at Valley Children’s Hospital. The money will be used to keep life-saving care closer to home. Valley Children’s Hospital received a $15 million anonymous donation. Eleven-year-old Noah Rodden is a sixth grader who loves his Bay Area…… MORE
Correctional Sergeant Arrested For Allegedly Sneaking Drugs Into Coalinga State Prison
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A correctional sergeant has been arrested and accused of sneaking drugs into Pleasant Valley State Prison in Coalinga. The State Corrections Department says 51-year-old Greg Clark had fentanyl and other narcotics on him when he was arrested inside the prison on Monday. Authorities say he has since resigned from his position.…… MORE
Two Teens Stabbed Near Fresno High School
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two teens have been hospitalized after being stabbed near Fresno High School. Police responded to Weldon and Palm Avenues at 4:40 p.m. Wednesday for multiple reports of eight people seen fighting. As officers were responding to the call, they received updates that two people had been stabbed as a result of…… MORE
Highway 99 Reopens After Crash Knocked Downed Power Lines
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Northbound and Southbound Highway 99 near Belmont Avenue has been reopened after downed power lines closed the freeway. The California Highway Patrol says Fresno police responded to a non-injury crash Wednesday night on Parkway Drive between Belmont and Olive Avenues. Officers say the crash struck a power pole, knocking down power…… MORE
Randy’s Donuts Plans To Open More Locations In The Valley
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — One of the most recognized donut shops in the world is set to expand in the Central Valley. Randy’s Donuts is planning to open 10 more stores within two years. That’s on top of the two we first told you about back in March in Northeast and Northwest Fresno. The location…… MORE
