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Gunfire And Illegal Fireworks Erupt Across Fresno County On New Year’s Eve

Gunfire And Illegal Fireworks Erupt Across Fresno County On New Year’s Eve

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Even before the clock struck midnight in Fresno, a mix of fireworks and gunshots could be heard or seen across the city. Fresno police say there were 71 ShotSpotter activations from 6 pm on New Year’s Eve until 4 am New Year’s Day. The department says there were reports of…MORE

2 Dead After Wrong-way Driver Crashes On Highway 99 In Fresno

2 Dead After Wrong-way Driver Crashes On Highway 99 In Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A 64-year-old man is dead after he crashed driving the wrong way on a Fresno highway, killing a 73-year-old woman. The California Highway Patrol says the crash happened Saturday just before 7:20 a.m. on southbound Highway 99 near Shaw Avenue. Officers say 64-year-old Paul Weldon of Fresno was driving a Lexus…MORE

Suspect And Victim In Deadly Madera Fight Had Previously Dated

Suspect And Victim In Deadly Madera Fight Had Previously Dated

MADERA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — New details have been released about a fight between a man and a woman that turned deadly in Madera last week. The argument started around 3 pm at a home near D Street and 9th Street. Family members of Fabiola Frias-Sanchez told police that she had been arguing with Victor Amaro.…MORE

19-year-old Suspect In Deadly Clovis DUI Crash Pleads Not Guilty

19-year-old Suspect In Deadly Clovis DUI Crash Pleads Not Guilty

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The 19-year-old arrested for allegedly killing a woman in Clovis last week appeared in court for the second time. Fnu Himanshu was wearing a neck brace as he pleaded not guilty to all six of the charges against him, including DUI and manslaughter. Investigators say he was speeding on Gettysburg when…MORE

Clovis West Coach Dies Days After Crash With DUI Suspect

Clovis West Coach Dies Days After Crash With DUI Suspect

CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A second victim who was involved in a deadly DUI crash in Clovis earlier this month has died. Clovis police say 42-year-old Ian Shaw of Clovis died from his injuries in the hospital Saturday. The crash happened at 2 am on December 1st at the intersection of Gettysburg and Fowler avenues. Investigators…MORE

Bird Flu Impacting California’s Egg Supply 

Bird Flu Impacting California’s Egg Supply 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — If you’re having trouble finding eggs at your local grocery store, you’re not alone. The Bird Flu has hit California hard, with migrating wild birds impacting chickens all over the state. Additionally, California’s Proposition 12, which went into effect this year, prohibits the import of eggs from other states unless they…MORE

Visalia Traffic Stop Turns Into Police Pursuit, Driver Arrested

Visalia Traffic Stop Turns Into Police Pursuit, Driver Arrested

VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A traffic stop in the South Valley turned into a chase and arrest in Visalia. At about 1 p.m. Saturday, Visalia police officers attempted to stop a vehicle on Mooney Boulevard and Tulare Avenue. The vehicle drove off and a pursuit started. Investigators say the vehicle then stopped in the area…MORE

Rocket Stolen From Ride At Merced Amusement Park Returned

Rocket Stolen From Ride At Merced Amusement Park Returned

MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An iconic rocket that was stolen from a Merced amusement park earlier this month has been returned. ‘Kiddieland’ in Applegate Park says the item was stolen on December 11 but was notified about the theft on Friday. The piece is made from a fuel tank from World War Two. Kiddieland says…MORE

Victor Davis Hanson: Trump Without ’17 Headwinds

Victor Davis Hanson: Trump Without ’17 Headwinds

President-elect Donald Trump is starting this presidency without the obstruction and baggage of the 2017 first term, according to Victor Davis Hanson. In an opinion piece published in the New York Post, Hanson argues that, because Trump is seen as a “welcome relief” from current President Joe Biden, who will leave office with a 36%…MORE

Deadly Christmas Eve Officer-Involved Shooting Investigated

Deadly Christmas Eve Officer-Involved Shooting Investigated

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN/KMJ) — A man has died after he was shot by a state parole officer on Christmas Eve in central Fresno. The shooting happened just before 12:30 pm on West Cortland Avenue near North Channing Way. Fresno police say a state parole officer had been carrying out a home check on a parolee…MORE