Category Archives: Local News

Woman Killed in Crash in Madera County, CHP Says

Woman Killed in Crash in Madera County, CHP Says

MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A woman has died following a crash in Madera County early Tuesday morning. The California Highway Patrol says the crash happened just before 5 am on Road 9 and Avenue 25, just west of Chowchilla. Officers say a woman was driving a Nissan Altima south on Road 9 when she…MORE

Sarah’s Court Opens 120 Affordable Housing Units in East Central Fresno

Sarah’s Court Opens 120 Affordable Housing Units in East Central Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A new affordable housing apartment building opened in east central Fresno as part of an emerging walkable community that will eventually offer shopping and dining options. Sarah’s Court apartments at Fancher Creek is now open. City leaders touted it as a groundbreaking move in the fight for more affordable housing in Fresno. “Today,…MORE

Exclusive: Gov. Hopeful Sheriff Bianco Joins Appleton

Exclusive: Gov. Hopeful Sheriff Bianco Joins Appleton

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco joined KMJ’s Ray Appleton on his program Tuesday to discuss his run for California Governor. Sheriff Bianco bio: https://biancoforgovernor.com/meet-chad/MORE

Special Election For California Assembly District 32 

Special Election For California Assembly District 32 

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — People in Tulare and Kern Counties will be heading to the polls Tuesday to vote in the District 32 special primary election.  Republican Vince Fong vacated the seat that covers parts of Tulare and Kern Counties last year.  That’s after he won a congressional election to replace ousted House Speaker…MORE

Coarsegold Drug Store Set To Close For Good 

Coarsegold Drug Store Set To Close For Good 

COARSEGOLD, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — It’s the end of an era for the Yosemite Drug store in Coarsegold.  “It breaks my heart, it breaks my heart because I know how much these people need us,” said store clerk Connie Schock.  The only local independent pharmacy in the rural town is now closing its doors.  Shock says…MORE

Bitwise Collapse: $20M Loan Fraud Ends in Guilty Plea

Bitwise Collapse: $20M Loan Fraud Ends in Guilty Plea

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN/KMJ) – Another domino has fallen in the collapse of Bitwise Industries. Andrew Adler entered a guilty plea Monday to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Adler, 31, admitted he defrauded investors with loans made to the failed Fresno-based startup. He and his business partner, David Hardcastle, are accused of luring investors and giving…MORE

Dems Kill Bill Meant to Halt Calif. Gas Tax Hike

Dems Kill Bill Meant to Halt Calif. Gas Tax Hike

SACRAMENTO (KMJ) – As gas prices in California are on the verge of shooting up as much as 65 cents per gallon, Assembly Democrats are being blamed for blocking legislation meant to prevent the hike. AB 12 would have repealed an update to the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard, which is expected to drive the highest…MORE

Betting Scandal Rocks Bulldogs Basketball

Betting Scandal Rocks Bulldogs Basketball

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Action News has learned two of the three Fresno State men’s basketball student-athletes accused of sports gambling allegedly placed bets on games they actively played in. According to ESPN sources, Fresno State has removed junior forward Mykell Robinson from the team and suspended guards Jalen Weaver and Zaon Collins for their…MORE

New California Bills Aimed At Protecting Patients From Sexual Assault 

New California Bills Aimed At Protecting Patients From Sexual Assault 

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Valley lawmaker introduced two new bills aimed at protecting patients from sexual assault this week.  It comes as a healthcare provider faces several lawsuits in Merced County for allegedly violating women.  We do want to warn you that some details in this story may be difficult to read.  In…MORE

Man Hospitalized After Stabbing At Visalia Bar 

Man Hospitalized After Stabbing At Visalia Bar 

VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man has been hospitalized following a stabbing at a bar in Visalia.  Police say it happened at The Green Olive on East Mineral King Avenue around 11:30 pm Sunday.  When police arrived, they found the man with stab wounds. He was rushed to Kaweah Health for treatment.  His condition has…MORE