FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — It’s budget season. Thursday, Mayor Jerry Dyer stood in front of the Fresno City Council facing contentious questioning and some compliments. “My apologies for raising your blood pressure,” said Miguel Arias, Fresno City Council. “My apologies for responding and allowing my blood pressure to be increased,” said Mayor Jerry Dyer. There…… MORE
Man Sentenced For 2022 DUI Crash That Killed 17-year-old
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The man responsible for killing a 17-year-old from Fresno just months before her high school graduation could now spend his life in prison. On Thursday, a Fresno County judge sentenced Michael Mendoza to 15 years to life in prison. Mendoza was charged with gross vehicular manslaughter and felony DUI in March…… MORE
1 Stabbed In Self-defense Incident In Southeast Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A stabbing in southeast Fresno is being called a case of self-defense. It happened before 11 pm Thursday at a home on Dearing and Huntington near Chestnut Avenue. Police say the person known as the original victim in the case turned out to be the aggressor. Officers did not give details…… MORE
The Ag Center Commodity Report for Thursday, May 14th
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USDA Secretary Wraps up Trip to United Kingdom
On her final day of visiting the United Kingdom, USDA says Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins toured the newest retail location for Whole Foods U.K. which showcased signature U.S. brands on its grocery store shelves. According to USDA, the team at Whole Foods provided insight on on-going discussions to bring additional products to the U.K. market.…… MORE
Oakhurst Man Charged with Stalking Fresno Woman, Sending Explicit Images of A Minor
(KMJ) – An Oakhurst man is indicted Thursday, charged with stalking a Fresno woman and sending her sexually explicit images of a minor. A Federal grand jury returned a three-count indictment against 21-year-old Preston Nelson-Kestner. According to court documents, between October 2023, and Feb. 2024, he used social media including Onlyfans, Instagram, and Tiktok to…… MORE
City Of Fresno Facing $20 Million Deficit In Annual Budget
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — On Wednesday, Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer announced his 2025-2026 budget of $2.36 billion. To get there, the city had to close a $20.6 million deficit. “Every department, with the exception of the city council and the fire department, is being asked to maintain a 6.18 percent attrition rate. In essence, maintaining…… MORE
Law Enforcement Gather In Merced To Honor Those Lost In Line Of Duty
MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Law enforcement from across the North Valley ushered into the memorial garden in Merced on Wednesday. Sheriff’s deputies, police and California Highway Patrol officers stood shoulder to shoulder as the U.S. flag was raised. A salute to service, honoring the local heroes who’ve lost their lives. Sitting in the front row,…… MORE
Fresno Fire Hoping To Fill 30 Firefighting Vacancies
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — As we inch closer to summer and increased fire danger, Fresno Fire is searching to fill 30 vacancies in the department. Fresno Fire says the city has already seen an uptick in fires this year with over 180 grass fires compared to 150 this time last year. Wednesday alone, the city…… MORE
Man In Critical Condition After Shooting In West Central Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man is in the hospital in critical condition after a shooting in west central Fresno. It happened just before 2:30 am Thursday on White and Warren avenues, just north of Belmont. Police say a man suffered a gunshot wound to his upper body. They have yet to release details about…… MORE
