FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – Shorter lines and faster service are coming soon to a DMV near you. The state of California says it’s making it easier for you to access car registration, renewals and other services by including more online options. More than 90 percent of transactions are now available on the DMV website, so there’s…… MORE
Fresno Woman Fined $88K After Kids Collect Clams From Pismo Beach
PISMO BEACH, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — At the end of last year, Charlotte Russ and her family took a trip to Pismo. “My kids they thought they were collecting seashells, but they were actually collecting clams, 72 to be exact,” said Fresno resident Charlotte Russ. Her children collected rows of clams, but they learned an expensive…… MORE
These 10 Clovis Intersections Saw The Most Crashes Last Year
CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — New data from Clovis police shows crashes in the city increased by 13% in 2023 compared the year before. The number of collision with injuries was also up. Authorities say the intersection of Shaw and Willow saw the most crashes with 34 incidents. The next two locations for collisions were Shaw…… MORE
Fresno County Fire Breaks Ground On New Fire Station
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — On Wednesday, Fresno County Fire broke ground on a new fire station in the Friant area. It’s the newest one in more than 20 years. “The technology of the solar power, the generators it will have it, will be able to sustain any power outages,” said Fresno County Fire Chief…… MORE
Coalition Urges Congressional Action on Prop 12
The National Pork Producers Council and the American Farm Bureau led a coalition of over 900 ag stakeholders in supporting what they feel is a needed “fix” to California’s Prop 12 in the next farm bill. In a letter to House Ag Committee leadership, the coalition highlighted they believe are several problematic parts of the…… MORE
Man With 6 Prior DUI’s Appears in Fresno Court Over Deadly Crash on 41
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Madera County man will be back in court in June to answer to murder charges stemming from a suspected DUI crash. 54-year-old David Alvarado made an appearance in a Fresno County courtroom Wednesday morning. He’s charged with murder for his involvement in the crash on Highway 41 and Manning…… MORE
Fresno Low-Income Housing to Open Interest List on Thursday
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno Housing Authority is opening interest lists for new low-income and affordable housing. You will be able to apply for housing in the Fresno and Pinedale areas starting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 23. The agency says that before you can add yourself to the list, you’ll need to sign…… MORE
Daughter Pleads Not Guilty to Murder of Mother Found in Hanford Home’s Closet
HANFORD, Calif. (KMJKFSN) — A South Valley woman charged with the murder of her mother, whose body was found locked in the closet of a Hanford home, has pleaded not guilty. 37-year-old Kelli Yingling made an appearance in court Wednesday morning. Police found her mother, identified as 67-year-old Peggi Ann Yingling, on Friday during a welfare…… MORE
Fresno Co. Sheriff’s Dept. Breaks Ground on Memorial
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Construction has officially started on the Fresno County Sheriff’s Memorial. It’s meant to honor the lives of all employees who have died in the line of duty. The one-of-a-kind memorial is located at the new metro substation, at Armstrong and Belmont Avenues. KMJ’s Ray Appleton was joined by former Sheriffs Mims…… MORE
Fong Discusses Congressional Victory with Broeske & Musson
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Vince Fong punched his ticket to Washington DC on Tuesday, defeating Tulare County Sheriff in the race to fill the Congressional seat vacated by former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The Bakersfield republican joined John Broeske and Christina Musson on Wednesday to discuss his approach to the job.… MORE
