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Visas revoked for ‘a few’ UC Merced international students

Visas revoked for ‘a few’ UC Merced international students

MERCED, Calif. (KFSN/KMJ) — Across the country, international students are having their visas revoked without warning. On Monday, UC Merced confirmed to Action News that ” a few” international students suddenly had their visas revoked. The news came as a shock to students on campus. “If somebody had the opportunity to come here and they…MORE

Calif. Winegrape Growers: Trump Tariffs Not a ‘Big Concern’ 

Calif. Winegrape Growers: Trump Tariffs Not a ‘Big Concern’ 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Many in the ag industry worry the Trump administration’s tariffs could result in the loss of some overseas markets.  Jeff Bitter of Allied Grape Growers says local winegrape producers don’t share the same concerns as other farmers when it comes to the proposed tariffs.  “For California growers, the tariff issue isn’t…MORE

Cross-examiners Question Erika Sandoval For Murder Of Her Ex-husband 

Cross-examiners Question Erika Sandoval For Murder Of Her Ex-husband 

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A confessed but not convicted killer, Erika Sandoval, continues to testify in her own defense.  The court was back in session Monday as she stands trial for the murder of her ex-husband Daniel Green.  “Did you immediately regret shooting and killing Daniel?” the defense attorney asked Sandoval.  “Of course,” replies…MORE

Fresno VA Celebrating 75 Years Of Serving Veterans 

Fresno VA Celebrating 75 Years Of Serving Veterans 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — This week, Veterans Affairs Fresno Medical Center is celebrating a milestone — 75 years serving Central California.  Last year, the hospital worked with more than 20,000 veterans.  Also marking a milestone is one of the VA’s own: retired US Army veteran Guadalupe Castillo, who recently received his hearing aid as a…MORE

Funeral for Madera Man Gunned Down While Working at Walgreens

Funeral for Madera Man Gunned Down While Working at Walgreens

MADERA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Many people will gather to remember the man who was gunned down inside a Walgreens in Madera. 29-year old Erick Velazquez will be laid to rest on Monday. He was shot to death on March 31, 2025 at the store on Cleveland and Schnoor just before 10 pm. Police say Narciso Fernandez…MORE

Man Stabbed In Northwest Fresno

Man Stabbed In Northwest Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police are investigating a stabbing following a family disturbance in northwest Fresno.  Officers had their guns pulled out at home on Weber near Herndon, right next to the Marketplace at El Paseo.  Officers responded to the home after 6 am following a report of a family disturbance.  Officials say a man…MORE

Man Stabbed Multiple Times During ‘Family Disturbance’ In Central Fresno 

Man Stabbed Multiple Times During ‘Family Disturbance’ In Central Fresno 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man has been hospitalized after police say he was stabbed multiple times in central Fresno.  It happened in a neighborhood on Pleasant near Shields at about 4:45 am Monday.  Authorities say there was a family disturbance that led to the man being stabbed at least four times.  He was taken…MORE

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