Category Archives: Local News

Democrat Betty Yee Exits Crowded Race for California Governor
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Another Democrat is exiting the crowded contest for California governor. Betty Yee - a former state controller- announced Monday she was suspending her campaign, just over a week af...
Liz Kern Apr 20, 2026 Betty Yee speaks during a candidate forum in Sacramento, Calif., Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Final Preparations for 112th Clovis Rodeo
CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) -- The wait is almost over as the Clovis Rodeo kicks off on Wednesday. Clovis Rodeo Association Director Ron Dunbar says about 50,000 people are expected to attend over the five ...
Liz Kern Apr 20, 2026

Kidney Recipient Shares Powerful Story on KMJ During Donate Life Month
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) - National Donate Life Month took focus at KMJ's Afternoon Drive as representatives from Donor Network West joined Philip Teresi in studio to raise awareness about the life saving...
Gabe Navarro Apr 20, 2026

Fresno Money Lender Pleads Guilty in $45M Bitwise Scheme
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) A Fresno-based hard money lender, David Hardcastle, pleaded guilty Monday to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in two schemes tied to the Bitwise scandal. Federal prosecutor say Hardcas...
Blake Taylor Apr 20, 2026

Caldwell Pleads Guilty to Measure P Embezzlement
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) A former manager at the Fresno Arts Council has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $2 million dollars in taxpayer funds. Federal prosecutors say Suliana Caldwell diverted $1.82 million...
Blake Taylor Apr 20, 2026 kgtohbu / Depositphotos.com

3 Dem Candidates Nixed from Calif. Governor Debate, Yee Quits
(KMJ) The next California gubernatorial debate is Wednesday evening in San Francisco, but three notable candidates will not be there. California schools chief Tony Thurmond, Former LA Mayor Antonio Vi...
Blake Taylor Apr 20, 2026

USDA Secretary Rollins Urges Expansion of Key Farm Funding Tool
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is calling on Congress to increase the borrowing authority of a key federal funding mechanism used to support farmers during economic stress. Rollins says t...
Don York Apr 20, 2026 kmiragaya / Depositphotos.com

Tumey Fire Grows in Fresno County, Forward Progress Stopped: Cal Fire
UPDATE: Monday, April 20, 2026 9:22AM FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Tumey Fire has grown to 1,600 acres and is 85% contained, according to CAL FIRE. The forward progress of the fire has stopped....
Randy James Apr 20, 2026
Body found in Earlimart, Deputies Investigating as Homicide
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- An investigation is underway after a body was found in Earlimart on Thursday. The Tulare County Sheriff's Office was called out to the area of Avenue 56 and Highway 59 ...
Liz Kern Apr 17, 2026

Woman Stabbed Multiple Times in Downtown Fresno, Police Say
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- An investigation is underway after police say a woman was stabbed in Downtown Fresno on Friday. It happened just after 9 am on Inyo and F streets. Police say the woman was sta...
Liz Kern Apr 17, 2026
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