Category Archives: Local News

Fire Near Ivanhoe Destroys Over 150 Vehicles

Fire Near Ivanhoe Destroys Over 150 Vehicles

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A fast-moving fire near Ivanhoe scorched 10 acres and destroyed more than 150 vehicles Saturday morning, prompting evacuations and a large emergency response.  The fire broke out around 10 a.m. near Avenue 328 and Road 127, according to Tulare County Fire Captain Tim Franks. Crews arrived to find flames rapidly…MORE

Visalia Civic Center Groundbreaking After 30 Years Of Saving And Planning 

Visalia Civic Center Groundbreaking After 30 Years Of Saving And Planning 

VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — In Visalia, the city’s biggest and most-awaited project is finally nearing construction.  Like many, Visalia native and police chief, Jason Salazar, remembers when talks about a new Civic Center were happening.  “I started here over 30 years ago, and when I started, they said we are going to have a new…MORE

89 Charged in Huge Gang Bust “Operation Shock Collar”

89 Charged in Huge Gang Bust “Operation Shock Collar”

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) A massive gang bust dubbed “Operation Shock Collar” was announced Friday in Fresno. Fresno County Sheriff John Zanoni said “There were a lot of sleepless nights…. We solved a homicide from 2017. We do not forget those victims. It’s a true testament to bringing justice to these families.” “Every time, whoever the…MORE

Witnesses Recall Fighting Off Man Suspected Of Sex Assaults 

Witnesses Recall Fighting Off Man Suspected Of Sex Assaults 

VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — In an emotional interview, Felix Guerra recounts confronting a man suspected of multiple sexual assaults on Saturday night.  “As I got close to him, I saw him get off of the old lady, and I was like ‘What are you doing?’” remembers Felix.  The awful images of an unconscious elderly woman…MORE

Newsom sues Fox News for $787M, Alleging Defamation

Newsom sues Fox News for $787M, Alleging Defamation

(KMJ) Gov. Gavin Newsom filed suit against Fox News on Friday, seeking damages of at least $787 million from the network for allegedly defaming him in comments about a recent phone call with President Trump. “No more lies,” Newsom wrote in a tweet that announced his lawsuit. Why $787 million? The amount of the damages…MORE

Fresno’s Standards & Sweets Owner Reported Missing

Fresno’s Standards & Sweets Owner Reported Missing

CLOVIS, CA (KMJ) – The owner of Fresno’s Standard Sweets and Spices is reported as missing. Surinder Pal has been featured in KMJ’s News Partner ABC 30’s Dine and Dish Segment. On Thursday, Clovis Police released the following press release: The Clovis Police Department is asking for the public’s and local media’s assistance in locating…MORE

2 People Injured After Soon-to-be Opened Business Catches Fire In Merced 

2 People Injured After Soon-to-be Opened Business Catches Fire In Merced 

MERCED, Calif, (KMJ/KFSN) — Two people were taken to the hospital after a fire broke out inside a business in Merced.  The fire broke out just after 1 a.m. on R Street near Loughborough Drive.  Fire crews say two people were inside the business, which has yet to open to the public, when the fire…MORE

NBA Draft: Fresno’s Cedric Coward Picked #11

NBA Draft: Fresno’s Cedric Coward Picked #11

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno native Cedric Coward was selected 11th overall by the Portland Trail Blazers during Wednesday night’s NBA Draft. That pick was traded to Memphis, meaning the former Central Grizzly will start his NBA career with the Grizzlies. “This is the moment I dreamed of since I was, I don’t even remember…MORE

Newly Renovated Zumwalt Park Now Open To The Public In Tulare 

Newly Renovated Zumwalt Park Now Open To The Public In Tulare 

TULARE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — In the heart of Tulare, one of the city’s largest projects of the year is now complete.  On Wednesday, families and kids got their first chance to enjoy the newly renovated Zumwalt Park.  “I’ve lived here for about 18 years, so we’ve seen it go from a not-so-great park to this,…MORE

Armenian Museum of Fresno Presents Dual Exhibition of Photography and Sound

Armenian Museum of Fresno Presents Dual Exhibition of Photography and Sound

FRESNO, CA — The Armenian Museum of Fresno is proud to announce the opening of a powerful dual exhibition, Fresno Armenians: 50 Years Ago along with From the Fields of Fresno, on Tuesday, June 25, 2025, with a public reception from 3 to 7 p.m. The exhibition run through August 27. The museum is located…MORE