FRESNO (KMJ) — Smoke from the Ferguson Fire in Mariposa County continues to see parts of Yosemite National Park closed for visitors. The National Park Service announced Tuesday that Yosemite Valley, Wawona Road, the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, the Merced Grove of Giant Sequoias, Hetch Hetchy, and other areas remain out of bounds. The…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A candidate in the Fresno City Council District 3 race, who missed out on November’s runoff election by six votes, is now calling for changes to be made to Fresno County’s electoral system. Darren Miller achieved 762 votes on June 5th, with Tate Hill receiving 768 votes, and Miguel Arias netting 1478…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A man described as a major presence on agricultural boards and committees throughout Fresno County and California has passed away. According to the Fresno County Farm Bureau, Fernando “Fred” C. Machado died on Monday after a battle with cancer. He was born in 1932 and came to the United States at the…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Friends and family of Nicholas Kauls have said goodbye to him for the final time. The 17 year old died following an attempted robbery in Fresno’s Old Fig Garden, which sparked a massive search for those responsible. The Mass of Christian Burial was held inside Fresno’s St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Figures from Fresno Fire show fewer calls for service on July 4th 2018 compared to the same day in 2017, but the overall number remained above average. “We are fortunate to be able to say we had a decrease in the number of calls that we responded to over last year, however…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Investigators have released new images of a man alleged to have kidnapped, robbed, and assaulted a woman in Fresno. The incident took place on Friday June 22nd, but Fresno PD is yet to put a name to the suspect. “In order to get him identified we’re asking for the public’s help,” explained…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno’s Fire Chief has called for action to be taken now to solve a staffing crisis within her department. It comes after Mayor Lee Brand withdrew his Parks and Public Safety Sales Tax initiative, citing a lack of support from Fresno City Council. “If we actually want to grow our public safety…… MORE
6 FRESNO (KMJ) — An 18 year has been arrested for an overnight murder in Southwest Fresno, which Fresno Police consider to be gang related. Eliseo Orozco is alleged to have shot and killed Juan Rangel Thursday evening; his arrest came Friday morning. Officers say the 31 year old victim was driving past the Frank…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A 17 year old, who was shot after refusing to hand over his belongings at gunpoint, has died. Fresno County Coroner’s Office confirmed Nicholas Kauls passed away in the hospital Thursday morning. The teenager was seriously hurt after the incident in Fresno’s Fig Garden on Sunday. Fresno County Sheriff’s Office said he…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A proposed half-cent increase to sales tax in the City of Fresno is already being criticized by Fresno City Councilmembers, ahead of a pivotal vote required to move it forward. Mayor Lee Brand publicly announced the revenue generating idea as part of a plan to bolster both public safety and bring in…… MORE
