Category Archives: Local News

Valley Leaders Prepare For Impacts Of ‘Bomb Cyclone’

Valley Leaders Prepare For Impacts Of ‘Bomb Cyclone’

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Traffic flowed steadily through the Bullard and West intersection in Northwest Fresno Tuesday night. It was a much different sight from earlier this year when a storm flooded the intersection. Our news partner ABC 30 Action News spoke with Fresno City Councilmember Mike Karbassi there on Tuesday. It’s the same intersection…MORE

Updated Sequoia National Forest Christmas Tree Permits

Updated Sequoia National Forest Christmas Tree Permits

Porterville, CA., November 19, 2024 — With the holiday season officially underway, Sequoia National Forest announces that Christmas tree permits will be available this year. The Kern River Ranger District is offering a limited number of permits available online through www.Recreation.gov. Permits go live on November 25, 2024, at 9 am PST. A permit must be purchased and…MORE

Allegiant Air Adds Nonstop Flights Between Fresno & Portland

Allegiant Air Adds Nonstop Flights Between Fresno & Portland

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Allegiant Air has announced new seasonal service between Fresno Yosemite International Airport and Portland International Airport in Oregon. Starting May 22, 2025, you can fly nonstop between the cities on Sundays and Thursdays. The service is expected to last until mid-August 2025. Fresno Airport officials hope this service will encourage more families…MORE

Man Sentenced for Deadly Central Fresno DUI Crash in 2021

Man Sentenced for Deadly Central Fresno DUI Crash in 2021

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man who pleaded no contest to murder for a deadly central Fresno crash has learned his punishment. Tuesday, a Fresno County judge sentenced Joey Barron to 15 years to life in prison. He was charged with murder after the crash in January 2021. Officers reported Barron was driving under the influence…MORE

Mayor Jerry Dyer In Qatar To Promote Fresno As Investment Hub

Mayor Jerry Dyer In Qatar To Promote Fresno As Investment Hub

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer and his wife are on a trip overseas in the Middle East, visiting with leaders in Qatar. In a series of posts on X, he said he’s with a group of mayors from across the US. They are meeting with investors and promoting Fresno as a “premium…MORE

Marjaree Mason Center’s New Location Nearing Completion, Final Fundraising Push

Marjaree Mason Center’s New Location Nearing Completion, Final Fundraising Push

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — It’s crunch time for the construction crew at the Marjaree Mason Center’s new location in northwest Fresno. Meanwhile, the nonprofit is working to raise the last $3 million of its goal to fund the project. “It’s been, quite honestly, nothing short of a miracle. I’m definitely a person of faith, and…MORE

Merced City Council Passes Ordinance To Crack Down On Public Camping

Merced City Council Passes Ordinance To Crack Down On Public Camping

MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Merced City Council has passed an ordinance to restrict camping in public places. It was approved 4-2 during Monday night’s meeting. The ordinance makes it unlawful for a person to camp or store personal items at parks, along sidewalks and streets and within 1,000 feet of a school. Offenders be…MORE

Candlelight Vigil to Remember Parlier Police Officer

Candlelight Vigil to Remember Parlier Police Officer

PARLIER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A candlelight vigil will take place Monday night to remember a fallen Parlier police officer. Juan Rodriguez passed away in November from health issues. He was a resource officer at the high school. The district says Rodriguez is being honored for his kindness, dedication and profound impact on students. Last week, his…MORE

Guns Found In Car During Traffic Stop In Central Fresno

Guns Found In Car During Traffic Stop In Central Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two people are in custody following a traffic stop in central Fresno where guns were found inside the car. It happened shortly before 2:30 am Monday at the Valero at Belmont and First. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says deputies pulled over the car for a traffic violation and found the…MORE