Category Archives: Local News

Fresno Native Audra McDonald Leads 135th Rose Parade as Grand Marshal

Fresno Native Audra McDonald Leads 135th Rose Parade as Grand Marshal

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno native Audra McDonald shined as the Grand Marshal of the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena. McDonald led the parade Monday morning, and announcers were quick to point out her Valley connection. You may have caught her on ABC30, waiving to thousands of spectators from her vibrant ride as it cruised down…MORE

39-Year-Old Man Stabbed to Death in Southeast Fresno is Identified

39-Year-Old Man Stabbed to Death in Southeast Fresno is Identified

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The man who was stabbed to death in southeast Fresno on New Year’s Eve has been identified as 39-year-old Anthony Sanchez. Police say the stabbing happened around 2:40 am Sunday on Sierra Vista and Eugenia avenues. Authorities say Sanchez got into an argument that led to the deadly stabbing. He was…MORE

Listen: Casino Owner Discusses his Bid for Congress

Listen: Casino Owner Discusses his Bid for Congress

Kyle Kirkland, owner of Club One Casino, joined KMJ’s Ray Appleton on Tuesday to discuss his run to replace former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in Congress. Among the top issues he’s aiming to tackle: “Runaway living costs, the border crisis and irresponsible government undermine our quality of life.” The Harvard grad is also the Chair…MORE

Plane Headed From Fresno To Dallas Over Fuels, Forcing 2-hour Delay 

Plane Headed From Fresno To Dallas Over Fuels, Forcing 2-hour Delay 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Passengers headed from Fresno to Dallas had a delay Tuesday morning due to the plane over fueling. Fresno Fire officials say it happened at about 6:30 am on an American Airlines flight. Officials say a hazmat team was called out to help with cleanup efforts. About 100-200 gallons of excess fuel…MORE

Grant Focused On Traffic Safety Throughout Fresno 

Grant Focused On Traffic Safety Throughout Fresno 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Bicyclists and drivers could experience safer roads this year thanks to a new grant. The City of Fresno “PARCS” Department received more than $223,000 from the California Office of Traffic Safety. This funding will go to its “Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program,” which provides a variety of services. That includes bicycle…MORE

Auto Shop Destroyed By Fire In Central Fresno

Auto Shop Destroyed By Fire In Central Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A fire destroyed an automotive shop in central Fresno. It broke out after 11 pm Sunday on Carmen and Sierra Vista — that’s near Chestnut and McKinley. Crews say there was fire coming from the west side of the building. They entered the building on the south side and were able…MORE

Collision In Clovis Leaves Pedestrian In Critical Condition

Collision In Clovis Leaves Pedestrian In Critical Condition

CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A collision in Clovis has left one person in critical condition. Clovis Police say a car hit a pedestrian Sunday night at the intersection of Fowler and Shaw. The driver stayed on the scene after the collision. All directions of the intersection were closed for the investigation.MORE

14-Year Old Arrested in Murder of Parents

14-Year Old Arrested in Murder of Parents

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A 14-year-old boy has been arrested for murdering his parents and injuring his 11-year-old sister in Miramonte, according to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office. The victims have been identified as Lue Yang and Se Vang, who were married. The incident happened at a home on Dunlap Road near Coach Road just after…MORE

Court Rules Fong Can Run for Congress and Assembly

Court Rules Fong Can Run for Congress and Assembly

SACRAMENTO (KMJ) A Sacramento Superior Court Judge on Thursday said Assemblyman Vince Fong (R-Bakersfield) can run for both State Assembly and former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s Congressional seat. In her order, Judge Shelleyanne Chang wrote in part, “The Court notes that it is concerned about the outcome of this Petition, as it may result in…MORE

Man Arrested After High-speed Chase In East Central Fresno

Man Arrested After High-speed Chase In East Central Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man is in the Fresno County Jail after leading deputies and police on a high-speed chase through east central Fresno. It happened after 9 pm Wednesday on Peach and Dakota. Deputies say they pulled over a BMW motorcycle for a moving violation when the rider soon sped off. Deputies soon…MORE