Category Archives: Local News

16-Year-Old Boy Arrested for Deadly Drive-By Shooting in Hanford

16-Year-Old Boy Arrested for Deadly Drive-By Shooting in Hanford

HANFORD, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A 16-year-old boy has been arrested for the shooting death of 23-year-old Cruz Avalos in Hanford Wednesday. Hanford Police and the Kings County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest Thursday at a news conference. The boy was arrested by Sheriff’s deputies following a shooting that happened at 1 a.m. Thursday. Deputies say that…MORE

Mother and Son Dead Following Break-in at Tulare Home, Police Say

Mother and Son Dead Following Break-in at Tulare Home, Police Say

TULARE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two people are dead and a suspect is in custody after a reported break-in and shooting at a Tulare home. Police say they were called out to Berkeley Avenue near Oaks Street at about 3 am Thursday. The caller had reported someone was breaking into their home. When police arrived, they…MORE

Man Dies After Being Shot While Driving In Hanford

Man Dies After Being Shot While Driving In Hanford

HANFORD, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man has died after he was shot while driving in Hanford on Wednesday afternoon. The shooting happened at 1:15 pm near 10th Avenue and Lacey Boulevard. Hanford police say a driver had stopped to make turn when someone opened fire on him from black car. The man, identified by his…MORE

Community Trying To Help Son Of Clovis Unified Employee Killed In Crash Win $25K

Community Trying To Help Son Of Clovis Unified Employee Killed In Crash Win $25K

CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — You have less than 24 hours to help baby Kobe become Baby of the Year. Thanks to continued community support for the baby who lost his mother in a deadly crash last month, Kobe has advanced through several rounds of the competition. His mother 37-year-old Marcy Robison worked at Bud Rank…MORE

Fresno Chaffee Zoo Awarded $2,500 Grant From Aaron Judge All Rise Foundation

Fresno Chaffee Zoo Awarded $2,500 Grant From Aaron Judge All Rise Foundation

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno Chaffee Zoo has been announced as a recipient of a grant from the Aaron Judge All Rise Foundation. The New York Yankee player and former Fresno State Diamond Dog says the zoo will receive $2,500. The money will be used to purchase supplies and cover food costs for the…MORE

Walk-only Nights Announced For Christmas Tree Lane

Walk-only Nights Announced For Christmas Tree Lane

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A holiday tradition is preparing for its return to Fresno. Organizers announced this year’s “walk nights” for Christmas Tree Lane. Your first chance to take a stroll along the holiday magic is Tuesday, December 3. That’s also the first day of the holiday tradition. The second “Walk-only” night is set for…MORE

Edison High School Student Arrested After Bringing Firearm on Campus

Edison High School Student Arrested After Bringing Firearm on Campus

 FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A student is arrested Wednesday at Edison High School after a firearm was found in his possession. Edison High School administrators say the discovery followed a report that a student had a weapon on campus and had threatened another student. Officials and the school resource officer brought the student to the…MORE

Final Community Meeting for Input on Fresno’s Next Police Chief

Final Community Meeting for Input on Fresno’s Next Police Chief

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Wednesday is the last chance for Fresno residents to weigh in on what they want in the city’s next police chief. The last virtual meeting will take place at 7:00 pm Oct. 23, 2024. The third of four virtual meetings was held Tuesday night for community members to share their thoughts on…MORE

Crackdown On Cannabis: Agencies Weed-out Illegal Grow Operations 

Crackdown On Cannabis: Agencies Weed-out Illegal Grow Operations 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Snuffing out illegal marijuana grow operations. Across California, there is a continued fight against the illicit cannabis market. The Eradication and Prevention of Illicit Cannabis or EPIC program is a joint effort between the California Attorney General’s Office and federal, state, and local agencies. Fresno County proved to be a hotbed.…MORE

ATM Stolen From Nail Salon In Northeast Fresno

ATM Stolen From Nail Salon In Northeast Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police are investigating a burglary at a business in northeast Fresno, where an ATM was stolen. Officers were called out to a shopping center at the intersection of Willow and Nees at about 3:30 am Wednesday. That’s where they found the Aqua Nails Bar had been burglarized and the ATM pulled…MORE