COALINGA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — California’s best high school mascot is now hoping to be the best in the nation. The Horned Toads of Coalinga earned a number-one seed after winning last year’s state title. The public can vote on their favorite name in a contest hosted by SB Live Sports. The Horned Toads have reached…… MORE
Open Houses To Update Public On High Speed Rail Construction In Fresno, Hanford And Merced
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The California High Speed Rail Authority is hosting a few meetings this week to update you on rail stations and other construction efforts. Crews say the future train stations are currently under advanced design in Hanford, Fresno and Merced. And you have a chance to see the conceptualized renderings. The first…… MORE
Madera Man Sentenced For Selling Fentanyl Pill That Killed His Friend
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
