FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man is in custody after a high-speed chase and crash that ended in central Fresno. It started a little after 3 am on northbound Clovis Avenue near McKinley. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy spotted a stolen pickup truck and tried to stop it. After the driver began…… MORE
HANFORD, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fighting for education. Several dozen people gathered in Hanford on Saturday morning. Attendees were seen making signs while hoping to rally for change. At one point, the large group of people even stopped traffic while marching through the city. The California Teachers Association hosted rallies across the state. From Sacramento to…… MORE
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Her story has captured eyes across the nation, and on Friday, we heard from Tiffany Slaton for the first time. The Georgia woman was found safe after going missing in the Fresno County mountains for three weeks. She, along with her parents and the Fresno County Sheriff, held a press…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — It’s budget season. Thursday, Mayor Jerry Dyer stood in front of the Fresno City Council facing contentious questioning and some compliments. “My apologies for raising your blood pressure,” said Miguel Arias, Fresno City Council. “My apologies for responding and allowing my blood pressure to be increased,” said Mayor Jerry Dyer. There…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The man responsible for killing a 17-year-old from Fresno just months before her high school graduation could now spend his life in prison. On Thursday, a Fresno County judge sentenced Michael Mendoza to 15 years to life in prison. Mendoza was charged with gross vehicular manslaughter and felony DUI in March…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A stabbing in southeast Fresno is being called a case of self-defense. It happened before 11 pm Thursday at a home on Dearing and Huntington near Chestnut Avenue. Police say the person known as the original victim in the case turned out to be the aggressor. Officers did not give details…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — On Wednesday, Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer announced his 2025-2026 budget of $2.36 billion. To get there, the city had to close a $20.6 million deficit. “Every department, with the exception of the city council and the fire department, is being asked to maintain a 6.18 percent attrition rate. In essence, maintaining…… MORE
MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Law enforcement from across the North Valley ushered into the memorial garden in Merced on Wednesday. Sheriff’s deputies, police and California Highway Patrol officers stood shoulder to shoulder as the U.S. flag was raised. A salute to service, honoring the local heroes who’ve lost their lives. Sitting in the front row,…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — As we inch closer to summer and increased fire danger, Fresno Fire is searching to fill 30 vacancies in the department. Fresno Fire says the city has already seen an uptick in fires this year with over 180 grass fires compared to 150 this time last year. Wednesday alone, the city…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man is in the hospital in critical condition after a shooting in west central Fresno. It happened just before 2:30 am Thursday on White and Warren avenues, just north of Belmont. Police say a man suffered a gunshot wound to his upper body. They have yet to release details about…… MORE
