Category Archives: Local News

Police Investigating Possible Hate Incident at Edison High School

Police Investigating Possible Hate Incident at Edison High School

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway after a possible hate incident and theft at a southwest Fresno high school. The Fresno Teacher’s Association posted a statement saying there was an anti-African American racial slur and nazi symbol carved into a structure on the Edison High School Campus. Keisha Thomas, the School Board Trustee who…MORE

Man Hit And Killed By Vehicle In Northeast Fresno

Man Hit And Killed By Vehicle In Northeast Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man has died after being hit by a vehicle in northeast Fresno. Police say it happened just before 6 am Monday at Shaw and First. Authorities say the man was in the crosswalk on Shaw when he was hit by the vehicle. He was taken to the hospital, where he…MORE

Woman Injured In Hit And Run Crash

Woman Injured In Hit And Run Crash

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The California Highway Patrol is searching for the driver who crashed into another car and critically injured a woman in Merced County. Officers were called out at about 1:30 a.m. Sunday to Santa Fe Drive near Pepper Street just east of Delhi. When they arrived, they found two cars off…MORE

Man Arrested For Burglary In Northeast Fresno

Man Arrested For Burglary In Northeast Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police have arrested a man accused of a burglary with the help of a K9 in northeast Fresno. It happened after 3 am Monday at Roxanne’s Birkenstocks at First and Herndon — that’s next to the old TGI Friday’s. Police say a K9 officer was used to help in the arrest.…MORE

Trump Tours LA wildfires After Threats to Withhold Aid Over Water Policy, Voter ID

Trump Tours LA wildfires After Threats to Withhold Aid Over Water Policy, Voter ID

LOS ANGELES, CA (KMJ/KFSN) – President Donald Trump landed in California on Friday afternoon to tour damage caused by wildfires in Los Angeles on Friday as he continues to feud with California Gov. Gavin Newsom over his handling of the disaster and federal aid. Trump and first lady Melania Trump were greeted on the tarmac…MORE

Popular Local Restaurant Landing Soon at Fresno Yosemite International Airport

Popular Local Restaurant Landing Soon at Fresno Yosemite International Airport

Popular Local Restaurant Landing Soon at Fresno Yosemite International Airport Fresno Yosemite International Airport Fresno, CA – A local culinary favorite is landing at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to complement the airport’s existing food and beverage concession program.  Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant will operate a 2,000 square foot mariachi and vibrant folklórico themed restaurant space in the…MORE

Fresno County Firefighters Shift To Battle Hughes Fire Burning Near Castaic

Fresno County Firefighters Shift To Battle Hughes Fire Burning Near Castaic

VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Footage shared by Fresno County CAL FIRE shows crews on the frontlines of the Hughes Fire, burning near Castaic. A total of two strike teams, including ten engines and two bulldozers, are on the ground. “They were extinguishing hot spots in proving containment on open flings of the fire and really…MORE

SpaceX Launch Spotted Over Central Valley

SpaceX Launch Spotted Over Central Valley

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) A Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 Starlink craft lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base Friday morning just after 6 a.m. PT. It was spotted by several concerned KMJ listeners who contacted the station. The Falcon 9’s first stage booster returned to Earth about eight minutes after liftoff, touching down in the…MORE

Sex Offender Nabbed After Motorcycle Chase

Sex Offender Nabbed After Motorcycle Chase

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) A local sex offender is back behind bars after failing to elude Fresno County Sheriff’s deputies. Around 12:30 pm on Thursday, a deputy on patrol near W. Dudley and N. Marks Ave. attempted to stop a motorcycle that did not have a visible license plate. The rider, later identified as 56 year…MORE

California Legislature Approves $2.5 Billion for State Response to LA-Area Fires

California Legislature Approves $2.5 Billion for State Response to LA-Area Fires

SACRAMENTO (AP) — California will spend $2.5 billion to help the Los Angeles area recover from recent deadly wildfires under a relief package approved Thursday by state lawmakers. Both Democrats and Republicans supported the bills, and Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to sign the package later Thursday. The proposals include $2.5 billion for the state’s…MORE