Category Archives: Local News

New Dog Park Opens in Clovis

New Dog Park Opens in Clovis

CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — KMJ’s News Partner – ABC 30 Action News – was in the Clovis neighborhood to check out the city’s second dog park. Monday marked the soft-opening for the new green space at Letterman Park — on Villa near Barstow. Dogs and their human companions are invited to come check out the…MORE

2 Suspects in Shooting Involving Police in Northeast Fresno Identified

2 Suspects in Shooting Involving Police in Northeast Fresno Identified

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two of three suspects involved in a northeast Fresno home invasion robbery that ended in a shooting involving police officers have been identified. Fresno police have identified the suspects as 37-year-old Amicho Mancia and 43-year-old Antwoine Mancia. Investigators say Amicho, Antwoine and an unidentified third suspect forced their way into an…MORE

‘Seat Belts Saves Lives’ Campaign Kicks Off In Merced County

‘Seat Belts Saves Lives’ Campaign Kicks Off In Merced County

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Several North Valley agencies are taking action to help prevent roadway tragedies in Merced County. The California Highway Patrol, Merced Police and the Merced County Sheriff’s Office kicked off their “Seat Belts Saves Lives Campaign” Monday. They’re urging people to use their seat belts, which can reduce the risk of…MORE

Fresno Area Sees Increase In People Struck By Vehicles

Fresno Area Sees Increase In People Struck By Vehicles

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A fatal scene in North Fresno Sunday night. Fresno police officers say a driver hit a 40-year-old man. He later died at the hospital. Detectives quickly learned that the driver, Lori Bagdasarian, did not see the man in the roadway but also showed signs of being intoxicated. Bagdasarian was arrested for…MORE

Fresno State’s Chief Diversity Officer Resigning After 2 Years

Fresno State’s Chief Diversity Officer Resigning After 2 Years

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno State’s Chief Diversity Officer has announced her resignation after two years on the job. Action News sat down with Dr. Rashanda Booker in January 2023, shortly after she assumed the newly created role in the Division of Equity and Engagement. The position is meant to celebrate multiple cultures on campus.…MORE

Ludacris To Headline Fresno Grizzlies’ Tequila Fest at Chukchansi Park

Ludacris To Headline Fresno Grizzlies’ Tequila Fest at Chukchansi Park

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — We’ve learned the artist that will have some of you rolling out to Chukchansi Park this Summer. Ludacris is returning to the Central Valley to take the stage for Tequila Fest. The Fresno Grizzlies announced the Grammy Award-winning rapper and actor will headline the concert on May 17. You might know Ludacris…MORE

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