Category Archives: Local News

Man Killed In Hit-and-run In Fresno County 

Man Killed In Hit-and-run In Fresno County 

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The California Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash in Fresno County.  It happened at about midnight Monday on southbound Marks Avenue near Highway 180.  Officers say a man was down on the road along Marks.  There is no word on a suspect vehicle at this time.  Officers believe…MORE

Proposed California Bill Aims To Limit How Many Roosters You Can Own 

Proposed California Bill Aims To Limit How Many Roosters You Can Own 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — California Assembly Bill 928 is cracking down on how many roosters a person can have.  Assemblymember Chris Rogers of Santa Rosa introduced the bill back in February. It states that a person cannot have more than three roosters per acre or more than 25 roosters in total on a property.  Rogers…MORE

Garden of Innocence Burial Ceremony for 5 Abandoned Babies in Fresno Co.

Garden of Innocence Burial Ceremony for 5 Abandoned Babies in Fresno Co.

FRESNO, CA – On Saturday, April 5th at 10:00 am, Garden of Innocence – Fresno County will hold aburial service for five babies: Nathan, Faith, Violet, Amanda and Christina. It takes place at Mt. View Cemetery, 1411 W. Belmont Ave. in Fresno. Two times a year, this non-profit organization holds these ceremonies to ensure that…MORE

Suspected DUI Driver Crashes into Northwest Fresno Home

Suspected DUI Driver Crashes into Northwest Fresno Home

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A suspected DUI driver is recovering in the hospital after crashing into a northwest Fresno home. Officers were called out to Marks Avenue just north of Palo Alto around midnight Friday. That’s where they found a vehicle, on its side, wedged between a home and a brick wall, with the driver…MORE

‘Foundation For Central Schools’ Holds Scholarship Awards Event 

‘Foundation For Central Schools’ Holds Scholarship Awards Event 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A local organization is supporting Valley students as they further their education.  “Foundation For Central Schools” held its scholarship awards event Thursday night at Pardini’s in northwest Fresno.  The foundation works to support Central Unified students and employees.  Several memorial scholarships were handed out, including 10 $2,500 awards in honor of…MORE

Oakhurst Student Creates ‘MY Closet Box’, A Free Subscription Clothing Box For Students 

Oakhurst Student Creates ‘MY Closet Box’, A Free Subscription Clothing Box For Students 

OAKHURST, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A love of fashion sparked an idea for one student to give back.  She’s created a program that provides students access to a free clothing subscription box.  ‘Mountain Youth Club Oakhurst‘ or ‘MY Club Oakhurst’ is an after-school program and expanded learning opportunity for students.  It’s also now home to ‘Mountain…MORE

Vigil Held For Madera Father After Walgreens Attack 

Vigil Held For Madera Father After Walgreens Attack 

MADERA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The scene of a brutal crime in Madera turned into a vigil on Thursday night as hundreds showed up to mourn Erick Velazquez.  “He was a very nice man, young man,” mourner Lena Cortez said.  Velazquez was a husband, brother, and father of two young children.  He worked at the Madera…MORE

Suspect Identified In Attempted Murder-Suicide In Dinuba 

Suspect Identified In Attempted Murder-Suicide In Dinuba 

DINUBA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police have identified the suspect involved in an attempted-murder suicide in Dinuba.  Just after 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dinuba police received a call that a man was holding a gun to a woman’s head inside a home on Gardenia and Primrose avenues.  Investigators say the woman collapsed after she left the home. …MORE

California’s First Solar-over-canal Project Now Generating Electricity 

California’s First Solar-over-canal Project Now Generating Electricity 

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Project Nexus: California’s first solar-covered canals.  The initiative that’s been years in the making is now generating electricity while conserving the state’s water supply.  The solar panels sit over Turlock Irrigation District canals in Central California.  “This location is about 1,400 linear feet, and we have two different directions. The…MORE