Category Archives: Local News

Family Shaken After Car Crashes Into Clovis Home, Police Say

Family Shaken After Car Crashes Into Clovis Home, Police Say

CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — 19-year-old Clovis resident Mikhaila Gonzales said she was abruptly woken up early Sunday morning by this vehicle slamming into her home. Video provided to Action News from neighbor Curtis Foore gives a different perspective of the collision. Clovis police said the crash happened on Sierra Madre Avenue near Blackwood Avenue around…MORE

2-year-old Child Dies After Being Shot In Merced, Father Arrested

2-year-old Child Dies After Being Shot In Merced, Father Arrested

MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A toddler has died following a shooting in Merced. The shooting happened at 4 p.m. Friday at an apartment complex in the area of Childs Avenue and B Street. Merced police say that a two-year-old child was shot in the face after gaining access to an unsecured gun in the apartment.…MORE

Ft. Washington Elementary Takes Part in 37th Annual Turkey Trot

Ft. Washington Elementary Takes Part in 37th Annual Turkey Trot

(KMJ) – Fort Washington Elementary students and staff alike took part in the 37th annual Turkey Trot and at nearby Fugman Elementary School, the community celebrated its second Turkey Trot event as well. Dressed in a variety of costumes or craft accessories made in class (think turkey hats!), Fugman and Fort Washington students had fun…MORE

New Golden Corral Opens in Northwest Fresno

New Golden Corral Opens in Northwest Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A new Golden Corral Buffet and Grill restaurant is now open to customers in northwest Fresno. It’s located off Shaw and Marty. The chain is known for its endless buffets and home-style favorites like sirloin steaks. The restaurant also offers to-go boxes, so if you don’t like cooking or just need a…MORE

Fresno Deputies Searching for Wanted Domestic Violence Suspect

Fresno Deputies Searching for Wanted Domestic Violence Suspect

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Deputies are searching for a wanted domestic violence suspect. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says 43-year-old Ray Weston McCall Jr. has an active arrest warrant for domestic violence. He was last known to be staying at a home along Whispering Springs Road in Tollhouse. He is approximately 6’2”, 220 lbs. McCall…MORE

Merced County Sheriff Asks Public Help Solving Cold Case Homicide

Merced County Sheriff Asks Public Help Solving Cold Case Homicide

MERCED, CA (KMJ) – The Merced County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to help solve a cold case from 12 years ago It was back in 2012 that Bryan Sanchez was last seen in Atwater on Sunday, November 16th. Five days later, his body was found in a rural area of Merced, on Nov.…MORE

Funeral for Beloved Parlier Police Officer

Funeral for Beloved Parlier Police Officer

PARLIER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Family, friends and community members will gather to say their final goodbyes to a beloved Parlier police officer. Juan Rodriguez will be laid to rest at Smith Mountain Cemetery in Dinuba at 2 pm Friday. A procession took place Thursday for Officer Rodriguez, as his casket was moved to multiple sites. Officer…MORE

Man Found Dead at Roeding Park Accidentally Shot Himself: Fresno Police

Man Found Dead at Roeding Park Accidentally Shot Himself: Fresno Police

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The man found dead at Roeding Park on Thursday accidentally shot himself in the thigh, according to the Fresno Police Department. Police were called out around 1 pm near Storyland, where they found 44-year-old Solomone Toki suffering from the gunshot wound. Authorities say Toki had an illegal AK-47-style gun and was not…MORE

Woman Found Dead Inside Vehicle In Fresno County

Woman Found Dead Inside Vehicle In Fresno County

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Deputies are investigating a homicide in Fresno County early Friday morning. The Sheriff’s Office was called out for shots fired just before 1:30 am on Fowler Avenue between Olive and Clinton. When deputies arrived, they found a woman inside a vehicle. She was declared dead at the scene. The area…MORE

Fresno City Council Votes To Consider Revisions To Sidewalk Vending Ordinance

Fresno City Council Votes To Consider Revisions To Sidewalk Vending Ordinance

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Emotions ran high at Fresno City Hall over proposed fees and rules for street vendors on Thursday. Street vendors made their plea to postpone the introduction of the Sidewalk Vending Ordinance that would impose new rules for street and food vendors across the city. The ordinance proposes that no vendor should…MORE