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Motorcyclist Dies Following Crash in Central Fresno, Police Say

Motorcyclist Dies Following Crash in Central Fresno, Police Say

UPDATE: The motorcyclist who was involved in a car crash in central Fresno Sunday afternoon has died, says the Fresno Police Dept. He has been identified at 34 year-old Timothy Wells. FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two men are in the hospital after a motorcycle crashed into a car in central Fresno.  Fresno Police say the…MORE

Man Shot And Killed In Merced County, 2 People Arrested 

Man Shot And Killed In Merced County, 2 People Arrested 

UPDATE: MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two people, including a 17-year-old child, have been arrested for the murder of a man in Merced County. The Merced County Sheriff’s Office says the shooting happened at 7:30 p.m. Saturday on Bobbi Avenue near Winton Way in Winton. When deputies arrived, they found a man, now identified as 24-year-old…MORE

Fight Leads To Stabbing And Shooting In Tulare County, Deputies Say 

Fight Leads To Stabbing And Shooting In Tulare County, Deputies Say 

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A fight between two men ended with a stabbing and shooting in Springville.  Tulare County Sheriff’s Deputies say the incident happened just after midnight Sunday at a home on Bogart Drive near Highway 190.  Deputies say a fight broke out between two men that ended with one of them being…MORE

Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested After Allegedly Shooting At Tulare County Sheriff’s Deputies 

Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested After Allegedly Shooting At Tulare County Sheriff’s Deputies 

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man was arrested after shooting at sheriff’s deputies and bystanders in Allensworth Friday afternoon.  The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded Friday morning to a shooting in Alpaugh and identified Robert Zamora as the shooting suspect.  Around 3 p.m., officials say Zamora sped past deputies who then tried…MORE

PG&E Seeks Rate Hike So Shareholders Can Profit More. Here’s What It Could Cost You

PG&E Seeks Rate Hike So Shareholders Can Profit More. Here’s What It Could Cost You

SAN FRANCISCO (KMJ/KFSN} — On Thursday, Pacific Gas and Electric asked state regulators to charge customers more so shareholders can profit more. It’s a process that happens every three years. Even though PG&E customers pay some of the highest energy bills in the country, even though PG&E has shattered profit records, the utility is now asking…MORE

Caltrans Clearing Tall Grass On Highways To Prevent Wildfires 

Caltrans Clearing Tall Grass On Highways To Prevent Wildfires 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Weeds and tall grass along highways make for dry fuel and potentially easy fire spread if a vehicle throws out a spark.  Caltrans crews were out mowing and clearing trash on Thursday along Highway 168 as part of their ongoing mitigation efforts.  “We all know the summer heat is coming and…MORE

Visalia Police Department Switches From Clear To Encrypted Radio Operations 

Visalia Police Department Switches From Clear To Encrypted Radio Operations 

VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Visalia Police Department is going radio silent as it has officially switched from clear to encrypted radio operations, meaning the public will no longer be able to listen to scanner traffic.  The department emphasizes the changes could help protect people’s privacy and public safety.  This follows a Department of Justice…MORE

4 People Stabbed With Sickle At Bus Stop And Food Plant In Atwater

4 People Stabbed With Sickle At Bus Stop And Food Plant In Atwater

ATWATER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Four people have been hospitalized following a stabbing in Atwater on Wednesday morning.  Police say it happened at about 11 a.m. in the area of Atwater Boulevard and First Street.  Authorities say a man, now identified as 38-year-old Isidro Chavez Gonzales, walked up to three people waiting for the bus and…MORE

Man Hit And Killed By Train In Merced County

Man Hit And Killed By Train In Merced County

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway in Merced County after a man was hit and killed by a train.  The deadly collision happened off Highway 99 at Vista Avenue just after 10 a.m. Thursday.  Merced County Sheriff’s deputies say a man in his 30s was pushing along a bike next to the…MORE

Eligible Californians May Submit Taxes for Free Says AG Bonta

Eligible Californians May Submit Taxes for Free Says AG Bonta

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert urging Californians to learn about free or low-cost tax filing options. As Tax Day approaches, many Californians may seek out assistance with filing their state and federal tax returns. Through the IRS Direct File and CalFile programs, eligible California taxpayers can file their 2024 federal and state taxes for…MORE