Category Archives: Local News

Police Investigating Fatal Crash In Los Banos

Police Investigating Fatal Crash In Los Banos

LOS BANOS. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway after a fatal crash in Los Banos on Thursday. The crash happened around 3:30 pm on East Pacheco east of Ward. Photos of the scene show one car through a fence and a pickup truck with front-end damage. Authorities have not released how many people were involved…MORE

Cafeteria Deemed Safe At Farmersville School After Students Fell Ill, Superintendent Says

Cafeteria Deemed Safe At Farmersville School After Students Fell Ill, Superintendent Says

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Class is resuming at an elementary school in Farmersville after nearly four dozen children fell ill on campus. The city fire department says 44 kids reported feeling sick Wednesday afternoon at Freedom Elementary. The children described feeling nauseous, dizzy, and numb in their mouths and fingers. The department says 36…MORE

Study: Fresno 2024 Home Sales Expected to Sour

Study: Fresno 2024 Home Sales Expected to Sour

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Realtor.com has ranked the largest 100 metros by their expected sale and price growth rates for their 2024 National Housing Forecast. The study found five of the top eight metropolitan areas predicted to break double-digit growth in 2024 are in the Golden State.  Those metro areas are: Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura (18%), Bakersfield (13.4%),…MORE

Man Busted for Damaging Dozens of Cars at Local Casino

Man Busted for Damaging Dozens of Cars at Local Casino

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office have arrested 53 year old Matthew Ebner of Dos Palos for causing thousands of dollars in damage to dozens of vehicles parked at Table Mountain Casino. During a three month long investigation, detectives discovered at least 35 vehicle owners experienced flat tires while driving through…MORE

Teen Turns Himself In for Deadly Shooting of 51-Year-Old Man in Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno Police Department has arrested 18-year-old Philip Bautista for the shooting death of 51-year-old Luis Valencia in central Fresno. Police say Bautista turned himself in at the Fresno Police Department on Wednesday, alongside his attorney. He was into custody and booked into the Fresno County Jail on murder and gun charges.…MORE

Man Hospitalized After Shooting In Central Fresno

Man Hospitalized After Shooting In Central Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police are searching for the suspect who shot a man in central Fresno on Wednesday night. The shooting happened around 6 pm on Weber near Floradora. Fresno police say a man and woman were walking on Weber when the suspect rode up on a bicycle and started talking to them. The…MORE

Fresno Fire Department Launches EV Committee

Fresno Fire Department Launches EV Committee

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Cellphones, laptops, electric scooters, and electric vehicles to name a few, all include lithium-ion batteries. “During the holiday time right now, and everyone giving new gifts to each other, this is one opportunity where folks may be new to some of this technology,” said Joshua Stellars with the Fresno Fire Department.…MORE

California’s Budget Deficit Soars to $68 Billion

California’s Budget Deficit Soars to $68 Billion

“It’s flat-out unsustainable” – Calif. GOP Assembly Leader James Gallagher FRESNO, CA (KMJ) It’s belt-tightening time for the Golden State. The California Legislative Analyst’s Office released its latest report Thursday on the state’s revenue shortfall which has ballooned to a whopping $68 billion. “California Faces a Serious Deficit,” analysts wrote. “While addressing a deficit of…MORE

Potential Sexual Predator Nabbed in Sting

Potential Sexual Predator Nabbed in Sting

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Detectives with the Central California Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force have arrested 32 year old Frank Samaniego of Fresno. In the investigation, detectives posed as teenage girls and used technology to identify would-be predators. During the investigation, the suspect expressed his sexual desires and agreed to a meeting place with the…MORE

Several Farmersville Students Sickened at School

Several Farmersville Students Sickened at School

FARMERSVILLE, Calif. (KFSN) — An elementary school in Farmserville was placed on lockdown after several students became ill on Wednesday. The Farmersville Unified School District says about 25 students reported feeling sick at Freedom Elementary School. Officials say the children described feeling nauseous, dizzy, and numb in their mouths and fingers. In a message from…MORE