FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Authorities are investigating a stabbing in Downtown Fresno. It happened at about 11 pm Sunday on high-speed rail property at Santa Clara and G Street. Fresno police found a man in his 20s with a cut to his face. Officers say he was slashed during an argument with another person. He…… MORE
1 Man Dead, 1 Teen Injured In Northwest Fresno Shootout, Police Say
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — One man is dead and a teen is injured following an apparent shootout in northwest Fresno. On Sunday, February 25, police say an officer on patrol heard gunshots near the area of Ashlan and Fruit Avenues around 12:20 p.m. Sunday. They added they received multiple calls for a disturbance in the…… MORE
Madera Unified Employee Arrested for Sexual Relationship With Student: Police
MADERA, Calif. (KMJ/KSN) — An employee of the Madera Unified School District has been arrested on allegations of having a sexual relationship with a student. The Madera Police Department says 21-year-old Kimberly Lorenzo, a substitute safety officer, had a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old. Officers say they began investigating the allegations against Lorenzo on Thursday. Lorenzo…… MORE
Fresno State’s Journalist of Color Program Awarded Major Grant
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — For about three years, The Journalist of Color Program has been helping students get a unique experience learning about the industry. Jazmin Alvarado is one of 18 students in the program. She says it has been life-changing. ” If there is one thing the program has done, it’s reinforced that I want…… MORE
Disturbance Halts Fresno City Council Meeting Thursday
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — City council business ground to a halt on Thursday. Council President Annalisa Perea paused the meeting because of an interruption in the chamber. “I apologize. I’m going to call a five-minute break,” she said. In the audience, County Board of Supervisors candidate Dion Bourdase had what councilmembers called a dangerous weapon: a…… MORE
Madera County Crash Kills 8
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — Eight people have died following a crash in Madera County early Friday morning. The California Highway Patrol says it happened after 6 am on Avenue 7, west of Road 22. Officers say a van and pick-up truck crashed head-on. Seven people in the van died, and one person died in…… MORE
Food Continues to Get More Expensive
Eating continues to cost Americans more money. That’s even as overall inflation has backed off from the high pace of 2022 and 2023. Restaurant prices were up 5.1% last month compared to January 2023. U.S. Labor Department data shows that grocery store costs increased 1.2% during the same period. Relief isn’t on the immediate horizon…… MORE
Tools, Other Items Stolen From Truck in Madera, Deputies Say
MADERA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Madera County sheriff’s deputies are searching for the suspects accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of belongings from a homeowner’s truck. It happened early Wednesday morning at a home in the Riverstone Development at Avenue 12 and Highway 41. Home surveillance video shows an SUV pull up to the house and…… MORE
KMJ’s Restaurateur Dave Fansler Pledges $100,000 to Sam’s Deli #2
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – KMJ’s The Restaurateurs – making news. As KMJ reported earlier this week, after nearly a half-century in business – Sam’s Italian Deli is expanding to North Fresno with a second location in the Villagio Shopping Center. Owner Nick Marizliano joined Fresno restaurant owner Dave Fansler on KMJ’s The Restaurateurs to discuss…… MORE
California Proposal Leave Biofuels Behind
The nation’s largest Biofuels Association called Growth Energy submitted comments to the California Air Resources Board regarding the board’s proposed changes to California’s low-carbon fuel standard. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says, “While California has its sights set on the future, the state continues to overlook a significant challenge that it faces right now: decarbonizing…… MORE
