Category Archives: Local News

Strong Storm Across Merced County, Impacting Local Businesses

Strong Storm Across Merced County, Impacting Local Businesses

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A heavy downpour and intense winds – causing power outages across Merced County. “It did set us back a little bit, but not as bad as it could’ve been,” said owner of Mix Bakery Merced, Cynthia Prader. PG&E says thousands of customers lost electricity after palm trees intertwined with power lines,…MORE

CA joins Democratic-led States in Lawsuit to Block Layoffs at Education Department

CA joins Democratic-led States in Lawsuit to Block Layoffs at Education Department

The Trump Administration’s firing of nearly half the workforce of the Federal Department of Education is being challenged in court. A coalition of Democratic state attorneys general filed a suit to block the cuts, calling them illegal and catastrophic. Leading the charge is California’s AG Rob Bonta. This is just the latest lawsuit filed by…MORE

Pair Nabbed in 2016 Reedley Double Murder

Pair Nabbed in 2016 Reedley Double Murder

REEDLEY, CA (KMJ) Homicide detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Department have arrested two men in the 2016 murders of two men. The victims, Alfonso Barbosa and Fray Rodriguez, were found shot to death inside a car at the intersection of E. Dinuba and Crawford Ave., east of Reedley. Wednesday, the FCSD announced the arrests…MORE

Fresno Council Candidate, Wife Deny Rape Claim

Fresno Council Candidate, Wife Deny Rape Claim

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — With political mailers turning a Fresno City Council race personal, candidate Brandon Vang and his wife, May Lee, responded to criminal allegations during an interview with our news partner ABC 30 Action News on Wednesday.  “I was angry at first. I was shocked that I have been accused of rape, and…MORE

Madera Community Hospital Launches Employment Website Ahead Of Reopening 

Madera Community Hospital Launches Employment Website Ahead Of Reopening 

MADERA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Madera Community Hospital is looking to hire staff for multiple departments as it inches closer to finally reopening.  The hospital launched an employment website that includes information on pay ranges and sign-on bonuses.  Positions are available in lab support, surgery, nursing and more.  Currently, the hospital is working to correct findings…MORE

Driver Crashes Stolen Car Into Vet Clinic In Central Fresno 

Driver Crashes Stolen Car Into Vet Clinic In Central Fresno 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police are searching for the driver who slammed into a veterinary clinic in central Fresno.  It happened just before 7 am Thursday at “24/7 Pet Vets” on McKinley Avenue and Fresno Street.  Officers say a person driving a stolen car crashed into the building, then ran from the scene.  The investigation…MORE

Name Announced for New Sanger Unified Middle School

Name Announced for New Sanger Unified Middle School

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A new middle school serving Sanger students from southeast Fresno now has a new name. John F. Kennedy Middle School is located at the Educational Complex for Sanger West on Jensen and Fowler Avenues. The name was presented to the school board at Tuesday night’s meeting. The district says it was working…MORE

Sandbag Locations in the Valley as Storm Approaches

Sandbag Locations in the Valley as Storm Approaches

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A storm is expected to hit the Valley this week. Ahead of the storm, you can find sandbags at the following locations in Fresno, Tulare, Merced, and Madera counties: Fresno County Sandbags are provided for free at these locations, but you will need to bring your own shovel and fill them…MORE

LeGrand Woman Charged with Murdering Her 3 Children

LeGrand Woman Charged with Murdering Her 3 Children

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — A Le Grand woman charged with the murders of her three children appeared in court for her preliminary hearing on Tuesday. Patricia Ortiz is accused of killing her three young children in January 2022. When the judge read the charges, Ortiz was visibly upset. She’s charged with three counts of…MORE

Students Hold Fundraiser For Central Valley Honor Flight  

Students Hold Fundraiser For Central Valley Honor Flight  

LOS BANOS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — North Valley students are taking action to raise money for local veterans to fly to DC and visit the memorials built in their honor.   The donations raised during Monday night’s drive-thru dinner in Los Banos will benefit the Central Valley Honor Flight.  The event is organized by several local…MORE