MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Carlos Maldonado-Pizarro was in a Merced courtroom on Tuesday morning as he listened to the heartbroken parents of 14-year-old Christian Alonso-Andrade. The young victim’s mother spoke to her son’s killer with tears on her face. “But I do have a question: What did my son do to you so that you…… MORE
Fresno County Reports Decrease In Overdose Deaths On Fentanyl Awareness Day
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno County reports a decrease in fentanyl-related overdose deaths over the past few years as the District Attorney’s office announced charges against a man accused of selling pills containing the deadly drug to a woman who died last month. In 2021, there were 114 fentanyl-related deaths in Fresno County. That number…… MORE
Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony Being Held Wednesday in Visalia
Sheriff Mike Boudreaux invites everyone to attend the Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony tomorrow when our fallen heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty will be honored and remembered. This formal ceremony will feature bagpipes, an Honor Guard, wreath placement, posting of colors, a riderless horse, and the End of Watch Roll…… MORE
Man in Critical Condition Following Shooting in Reedley, Police Say
REEDLEY, Calif. (KFSN) – A man has been hospitalized following a shooting in Reedley. Reedley Police were called to a neighborhood at Pecan and Cypress Avenues. Our News Partner ABC 30 reports it was at about 10:30 pm. Officers found the 24-year-old victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to the hospital and…… MORE
Merced County Supervisors Vote to Close 2 Fire Stations, Merge Others
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Merced County Board of Supervisors has voted to close two of the community’s CAL FIRE fire stations. In addition to the closures, some of the other fire stations will be consolidated. McKee Fire Station 85 will close on October 1, 2024. Stations 81 in Merced and 86 in Planada will…… MORE
Senators Want Coordinated Response to Avian Flu
Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and John Cornyn (R-TX) are calling for enhanced interagency coordination in the federal response to the avian flu outbreak. In a letter, the senators urged the USDA to work with the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among other authorities, as it…… MORE
Hoover High School Celebrating Library Renovation
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — It’s an exciting time for students and staff at Hoover High School in northeast Fresno after celebrating the completion of a library renovation. The more than $6 million project includes a career center with an office for job developers to support students with job opportunities. There is also a counseling center…… MORE
Calif. Supreme Court to Weigh Removal of Taxpayer Protection Act
(KMJ) The California Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear oral arguments on the viability of the “Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act”. The Golden State’s high court will decide whether to remove the proposal from the November ballot. The act attempts to give California voters more power in the process when state and local leaders…… MORE
FUSD Superintendent Nelson’s Final Message
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Superintendent Nelson’s Final Message: Happy Monday Fresno Unified Family! As I’m sure you’ve heard, on Friday the Board of Education announced they have selected Misty Her to become the Interim Superintendent following the adoption of her new contract at this Wednesday’s board meeting. At that time, we also expect the board…… MORE
Woman Stabbed Multiple Times in West Central Fresno, Police Say
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway after police say a woman was stabbed in west central Fresno. Authorities say it happened on Parkway Drive and Dennett Avenue before 11:15 am Monday. When police arrived, they found the woman with multiple stab wounds in her leg. She was taken to Community Regional Medical Center and…… MORE
