MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Authorities are investigating a deadly crash in Merced County. It happened just after 2 am Friday in the area of Santa Fe Drive and Avenue 2, just east of Atwater. The California Highway Patrol says a BMW was driving on Santa Fe Drive when it somehow crossed into the opposite…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Dozens of Fresno police officers were honored for their service Wednesday, including several for decades on the force, taking guns off the streets, and saving lives. “The two mothers said they were asleep and unaware of the fire that was engulfing their home until Officer Lyon knocked on the door and…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) The first episode of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new podcast dropped Thursday. And the notoriously left-leaning politician is already making news by agreeing with the majority of Americans on one of the most heated topics in the US — Trans athletes. While he held steadfast on a number of issues concerning the state…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Good dog! A CHP K-9 officer sniffed out a large haul of cocaine recently. On February 28, the CHP stopped a truck for a traffic violation on I-5 in Merced County. Sensing something was amiss, the officer deployed K-9 “Shei” who found 20 pounds of coke hidden in a secret compartment in…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Snow in the Sierra is expected for the next 48 hours. According to the ABC30 AccuWeather forecast, as much 18 inches of snow could drop in the higher elevations above 5,000 feet. Thunder, lightning and possibly some small hail is expected hit the valley on Wednesday and Thursday.… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The littlest lions at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo made their public debut. Cubs Asali and Taraj were seen Tuesday exploring their habitat, closely followed by their mother, Zamaya. The siblings were born on November 5 and have been growing and bonding with their parents out of the public eye — until…… MORE
MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A 16-year-old boy and his father are accused of an alleged shooting threat at Golden Valley High School in Merced. Police say the school received a report of a 16-year-old student making threats to harm other students on Monday. Officers tracked down the suspect and searched his home. Investigators discovered the…… MORE
MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Merced business owner is behind bars, accused of an illegal gambling operation at a cell phone store and repair shop. On Tuesday, authorities conducted an investigation in response to multiple complaints regarding illegal gambling activities happening at Cell Kings on East Yosemite Parkway. They executed a search warrant and found…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) OPINION Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered all state employees to return to the office four days a week, starting July 1. Huh? Newsom said it’s an effort to “strengthen the state’s emergency and disaster response and address employment needs.” What? It’s been 5 years since he locked down the Golden State in…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Zoomania is back at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo! It’s the zoo’s big fundraiser that comes around during March Madness. You can log on to their website right now to see the animals taking place in this year’s brackets. Donations have already started, and you can update every week. They’ll go to…… MORE
