MADERA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The man who pled guilty to selling his friend a fentanyl pill in Madera last year learned his sentence in federal court Monday. “He was someone who cared for people; he loved everybody. You met him, and he made sure he made you smile,” said Belinda Martinez, the victim’s sister. Martinez…… MORE
Woman Hit And Killed By Car In Southeast Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A woman has died after being hit by a car in southeast Fresno. Police say it happened before 12:30 am Tuesday in front of the Mosqueda Community Center on Butler near Sierra Vista. Witnesses told police the woman was walking in and out of the road when she was hit by…… MORE
Man Found Dead With Gunshot Wound In Alley In Fresno County, Deputies Say
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway after deputies say a man was found dead in an alley in Fresno County. Deputies got reports of the man in the alley at about 4:40 am Tuesday near Frank and Grand. Someone leaving for work found the man. Deputies say he had a gunshot wound…… MORE
Man Arrested for Hate Crime in Tower District
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Authorities have arrested a man accused of committing a hate crime during an event in Fresno’s Tower District. 49-year-old Francisco Samaniego was booked into the Fresno County Jail on several charges, including robbery, vandalism, and battery. Police say he approached a booth at the Porchfest event on Saturday and began arguing…… MORE
16-year-old arrested for Murder of Dinuba Teacher
DINUBA, Calif. (KFSN) — A 16-year-old has been arrested for the murder of a teacher in Dinuba in 2023. The Tulare County District Attorney’s office filed murder charges against the 16-year-old last Wednesday, along with special allegations of burglary and the intentional discharge of a firearm. He’s suspected of killing Sergio Martin during a burglary…… MORE
FPD: Fighting Friends Ends in Shooting Death
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — The man who was shot and killed at a home in northeast Fresno has been identified as 30-year-old Roberto Roman. Police have taken 31-year-old Christian Lavin into custody for the crime. It happened at about 1 am Sunday at a home on Pryor Drive and Richelle Avenue Authorities say that Roman…… MORE
Colombia Restricts U.S. Beef Imports Due To Bird Flu Virus
Colombia has become the first country to restrict U.S. beef imports due to HPAI infections in dairy cattle. The U.S. Meat Export Federation says there is “no scientific basis” for the restrictions. “Columbia is the only country that has officially restricted imports of U.S. beef,” the organization says. “We are encouraged that the vast majority…… MORE
Tehachapi DJ Guilty of Child Molestation, Faces 100 Years
TEHACHAPI, CA (KMJ) A well-known south valley disc jockey has been found guilty of four counts of sexual abuse of four different children. Kern County prosecutors say Roy “Mike” Kirk took advantage of friendships with the parents of his young victims. Between 2004-2012 the Tehachapi man molested four girls between the ages of 5 and…… MORE
Fresno Native Xavier Worthy Drafted In First Round By The Kansas City Chiefs
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Central High School alum is off the board. Xavier Worthy has been drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs with the 28th overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The Chiefs have won the last two Super Bowls with quarterback Patrick Mahomes. He’s the first player from…… MORE
Clovis Rodeo Expected To Bring $30 Million Boost To Local Economy
CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Clovis Rodeo is back. Every year, tens of thousands of people fill the stands. Clancy Wardle, president of the Clovis Rodeo Association, says a packed house significantly boosts the local economy. “When the rodeo comes to town, it always has a big impact on the city, and the city is…… MORE
