Category Archives: Local News

Allegiant Air Adds Nonstop Flights Between Fresno & Portland

Allegiant Air Adds Nonstop Flights Between Fresno & Portland

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Allegiant Air has announced new seasonal service between Fresno Yosemite International Airport and Portland International Airport in Oregon. Starting May 22, 2025, you can fly nonstop between the cities on Sundays and Thursdays. The service is expected to last until mid-August 2025. Fresno Airport officials hope this service will encourage more families…MORE

Man Sentenced for Deadly Central Fresno DUI Crash in 2021

Man Sentenced for Deadly Central Fresno DUI Crash in 2021

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man who pleaded no contest to murder for a deadly central Fresno crash has learned his punishment. Tuesday, a Fresno County judge sentenced Joey Barron to 15 years to life in prison. He was charged with murder after the crash in January 2021. Officers reported Barron was driving under the influence…MORE

Mayor Jerry Dyer In Qatar To Promote Fresno As Investment Hub

Mayor Jerry Dyer In Qatar To Promote Fresno As Investment Hub

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer and his wife are on a trip overseas in the Middle East, visiting with leaders in Qatar. In a series of posts on X, he said he’s with a group of mayors from across the US. They are meeting with investors and promoting Fresno as a “premium…MORE

Marjaree Mason Center’s New Location Nearing Completion, Final Fundraising Push

Marjaree Mason Center’s New Location Nearing Completion, Final Fundraising Push

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — It’s crunch time for the construction crew at the Marjaree Mason Center’s new location in northwest Fresno. Meanwhile, the nonprofit is working to raise the last $3 million of its goal to fund the project. “It’s been, quite honestly, nothing short of a miracle. I’m definitely a person of faith, and…MORE

Merced City Council Passes Ordinance To Crack Down On Public Camping

Merced City Council Passes Ordinance To Crack Down On Public Camping

MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Merced City Council has passed an ordinance to restrict camping in public places. It was approved 4-2 during Monday night’s meeting. The ordinance makes it unlawful for a person to camp or store personal items at parks, along sidewalks and streets and within 1,000 feet of a school. Offenders be…MORE

Candlelight Vigil to Remember Parlier Police Officer

Candlelight Vigil to Remember Parlier Police Officer

PARLIER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A candlelight vigil will take place Monday night to remember a fallen Parlier police officer. Juan Rodriguez passed away in November from health issues. He was a resource officer at the high school. The district says Rodriguez is being honored for his kindness, dedication and profound impact on students. Last week, his…MORE

Guns Found In Car During Traffic Stop In Central Fresno

Guns Found In Car During Traffic Stop In Central Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two people are in custody following a traffic stop in central Fresno where guns were found inside the car. It happened shortly before 2:30 am Monday at the Valero at Belmont and First. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says deputies pulled over the car for a traffic violation and found the…MORE

Man Hit And Killed By Car In Madera

Man Hit And Killed By Car In Madera

MADERA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man has died after being hit by a car in Madera early Monday morning. Police were called out at about 6:30 am to Cleveland Avenue near Highway 99 after someone reported seeing a man down in the road and debris scattered in the road. Officers arrived and found an unhoused…MORE

California Offering New Rebates Up To $8,000 To Make Homes More Energy Efficient

California Offering New Rebates Up To $8,000 To Make Homes More Energy Efficient

FRESNO, CA (KMJ/KFSN) – California is launching new rebates to help you cut down on your home energy costs. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates for qualified homeowners. The rebates are good for up to $8,000 to reduce the cost of purchasing and installing energy-efficient heating and cooling pumps. It’s the…MORE

Downtown Fresno’s Ice Rink Will Open In December – Tickets Are On Sale Now

Downtown Fresno’s Ice Rink Will Open In December – Tickets Are On Sale Now

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Grab your ice skates, for the first time in nearly a decade, Downtown Fresno’s Ice Rink will open in December. Tickets are now available for opening day on December 10th. The Downtown Fresno Partnership says it’s thrilled to announce the joy of ice skating is coming back to the heart of…MORE