Category Archives: Local News

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 AB 12 would have repealed an update to the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard, which is expected to drive the highest…MORE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

Suspected DUI Driver Crashes Into Wawona Frozen Foods Guard Box In Fresno 

Suspected DUI Driver Crashes Into Wawona Frozen Foods Guard Box In Fresno 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway after a suspected DUI driver crashed into a security guard box in southeast Fresno.  The California Highway Patrol says officers responded to Wawona Frozen Foods on Cedar Avenue near Florence Avenue just after midnight Sunday.  When officers arrived, they found a black Chrysler on top of a…MORE

Exclusive: Appleton Interviews FPD Chief Casto

Exclusive: Appleton Interviews FPD Chief Casto

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Earlier this week Fresno’s new Police Chief, Mindy Casto, joined Ray Appleton for a wide-ranging discussion on her plans for the department. Listen here:MORE

Actor Dennis Quaid Hosts Series Featuring City of Tulare

Actor Dennis Quaid Hosts Series Featuring City of Tulare

TULARE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The South Valley will soon be in the spotlight with a little Hollywood help. The city of Tulare is being featured in a series hosted by Dennis Quaid. City officials say the upcoming segment will air on the public television program “Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid.” We’re told the show will showcase…MORE

Bullard High Teacher Arrested For Sex Crimes Against Student

Bullard High Teacher Arrested For Sex Crimes Against Student

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) A teacher at Bullard High School is behind bars after being arrested on several felony charges involving sex with a student. Ray Anthony Waller, 37, was picked up Thursday on campus by detectives from Fresno Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit along with the Central California ICAC Taskforce. Waller was booked into Fresno…MORE

2 people Killed in House Fire in Fresno County Identified

2 people Killed in House Fire in Fresno County Identified

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — New details are emerging about a house fire in Riverdale in January. Officials confirmed on Thursday that two people died in the blaze. EDITOR’S NOTE: The video above is from a previous broadcast and will be updated. The fire broke out in the early morning hours of January 29 at…MORE