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Parlier Killer Sentenced To 21 Years For 'Deadly Case Of Mistaken Identity'
PARLIER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) -- More than four years after the death of Silvano Mendoza, a convicted Parlier killer learned his sentence and came face-to-face with his victim's daughter. "I struggle dai...
Gabe Navarro Oct 02, 2025

Teen Arrested After Attempted Armed Robbery In Tulare County
Terra Bella, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) -- A teen has been arrested after an attempted armed robbery in Tulare County. Deputies say that it happened just before 10:15 p.m. Tuesday at the Family Foods and Gas S...
Gabe Navarro Oct 02, 2025
Gov. Gavin Newsom's Office Receives Pardon Application for Detained Pismo's Manager
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Governor Gavin Newsom's office has received a pardon application for Fresno restaurant "Pismo's" manager, Psalm Behpoor. Action News spoke with one of Behpoor's friends, Kash ...
Randy James Oct 02, 2025

Fresno Chaffee Zoo Wins 2 Prestigious Awards
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Fresno Chaffee Zoo is celebrating a double distinction. Two prestigious awards were given to the zoo by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The Kingdoms of Asia earned ...
Liz Kern Oct 01, 2025
FCI Mendota Employees Working W/O Pay Amid Gov't Shutdown
MENDOTA, Calif. (KFSN) -- With the government shut down, around 750,000 federal employees are either furloughed, or being forced to work, with hopes they'll be paid in the future. Employees at the Fed...
Liz Kern Oct 01, 2025

Reps. Fong, Valadao, Costa Respond to Govt. Shut Down
WASHINGTON, D.C. - South Valley Congressman Vince Fong (R-Bakersfield) issued the following statement in response to the shut down the federal government: "Senate Democrats just voted against keeping ...
Blake Taylor Oct 01, 2025

California Enters New Water Year With Focus On Flood Preparedness In Valley
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) -- California enters its new water year Wednesday. The state says it's preparing for weather extremes as it copes with federal cuts to programs. The Department of Water Resou...
Gabe Navarro Oct 01, 2025

Man Shot And Killed By Lemoore Police Officer After Attacking Officer With Knife
LEMOORE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) -- A shooting involving a Lemoore police officer in the middle of this smaller community. Authorities said the officer was dispatched to the Country Club apartments on Blake...
Gabe Navarro Oct 01, 2025
Turkey Numbers Drop Across the Nation
The latest Turkeys Raised Report from the USDA shows a continued decline in the total number of birds produced in the U.S. since 2016, with the only bounce higher coming from 2022 to 2023. Turk...
Don York Oct 01, 2025
Federal Government Shutdown Begins as Nation Faces New Period of Uncertainty
WASHINGTON -- Plunged into a government shutdown, the U.S. is confronting a fresh cycle of uncertainty after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to strike an agreement to keep government progra...
Randy James Oct 01, 2025
Poll
Daily Buzz Question: 11.14.2025
UC San Diego reports a steep decline in students’ math skills. Where do you think the biggest failure lies?
Early education – Weak foundations in K–12 math
University support – Not enough tutoring or academic resources
Curriculum design – Outdated or ineffective teaching methods
Cultural attitudes – Society undervalues math and STEM skills.
All of the above
None of the above
Voting Ends: Nov 16, 2025 | 7:00 PM




