10 People Displaced After Fire Strikes 3 Visalia Homes

VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Multiple people are displaced after a fire broke out at three Visalia homes Friday morning. The flames broke out just after 8 am at a home on South West Street near Walnut Avenue. The fire started inside one of the homes and spread to the others. Three homes were damaged in all,…MORE

Fresno County Man Sentenced For Death Of Toddler In 2017

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Just a month shy of turning two years old in this world, Julius Lopez was killed by blunt force trauma in 2017. On Thursday morning, the man responsible, Gage Hurtado, was sentenced to 20 years after entering a plea deal. The victim’s mother, Nicole Lopez, shared a few words reflecting…MORE

Superintendent Admits AI Used in FTA Dossier

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A feud on full display continues between Superintendent Misty Her and the Fresno Unified Teachers Association. After over a year of public back and forth, the superintendent claims social media posts and emails sent by the Union have escalated to personal targeting. So, as a response, she asked her Chief of Communications,…MORE

Landlord Working To Address Bat Infestation At Hanford Auction House 

HANFORD, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A South Valley company is dealing with an infestation of some creepy critters.  To the eye, it looks like there is a caved-in ceiling at the Hanford Auction House, but there is a lot more behind it.  “Bats everywhere — they come out usually between 6 and 7 in the evening…MORE

A Rare Look Inside The California Highway Patrol’s New Stealth Patrol Vehicles 

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — New California Highway Patrol Dodge Durangos are rolling out statewide and drawing criticism from drivers who say the special design is deceptive.  The new Dodge Durangos are almost unrecognizable from the outside, but officers say they are a much-needed tool to catch speeders.  “We really just want to blend in…MORE

Visalia Boy Finishes 2nd At 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee  

VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Valley student won second place in the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee. The 14-year-old from Visalia spent the past two days spelling his way through the competition. Sarvadnya Kadam participated in 20 rounds of the spelling bee. He became the runner-up after misspelling the word Uaupés, which is a river…MORE

Hanford School Reduces Chronic Absenteeism, Named CA Distinguished School 

HANFORD, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The students at Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School on the south side of Hanford are celebrated for all of their wins.  That includes learning new words and completing assignments, but also just showing up to school each day.  Principal Kelly Bekedam says attendance has been a priority since students returned…MORE