MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Charred grass and a cross mark where a fiery crash took two lives along Highway 152 just east of Arroya Avenue on Friday afternoon. The California Highway Patrol says a 64-year-old man in a Ford F150 was driving east in the westbound lanes for five to six miles before crashing.…… MORE
Grassroots Group Organizing To ‘Stop PG&E Now’
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — About a dozen people gathered at Yosemite Falls Cafe in Central Fresno on Monday night to discuss their outrage against utility giant PG&E. “So, I feel like if something’s gonna start, if something’s gonna happen, it’s gonna come from the Central Valley,” said one attendee. One of the organizers of ‘Stop…… MORE
Woman Who Died in Vintage Truck Crash After leaving Fowler Car Show Identified
FOWLER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A woman has been identified as the person killed in a crash after leaving a Fowler car show. The Fresno County Coroner’s Office says 72-year-old Lauri Redell of Fresno was killed. The crash happened Saturday afternoon after Redell left the Pharaoh’s Car Show at Panzak Park. Officers say the classic car driven…… MORE
4 Men Arrested For Stealing Bikes From Oakhurst Business
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – Four men are in custody after deputies say they tried to steal thousands of dollars worth of bikes from an Oakhurst business. The Madera County Sheriff’s Office says an alarm went off at Pedal Forward Bikes and Adventure just before 5 a.m. Sunday. The shop is on Highway 41 near Hartwell…… MORE
Man’s Body Recovered Following Drowning In Merced County
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man’s body has been recovered after he went into the water and never resurfaced at Hatfield State Park in Merced County. The Merced County Sheriff’s Office responded to the state park Sunday afternoon for a report of a man who had possibly drowned. Deputies say the man went into…… MORE
2 Injured In Solo-Car Rollover Crash In Fresno County
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two people are recovering following a solo rollover crash in Fresno County. California Highway Patrol officers say the crash happened between 1 and 4 a.m. Saturday. A black Toyota Camry was headed west on Lincoln Avenue near the intersection of Valentine. The driver lost control and veered off to the…… MORE
Uber Driver Assaulted In Visalia Armed Robbery, Police Say
VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An Uber driver is recovering in the hospital after being assaulted in a Visalia armed robbery. Police responded to an armed robbery call just after midnight Sunday at the Highland Gardens apartment complex on North Highland Street. Officers say an Uber driver had just dropped off a client when two men…… MORE
Family of Man Killed in Deadly DUI Hit & Run Calls for Justice
SELMA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – A Central Valley family is demanding justice after a deadly DUI hit and run in Selma. The suspect is an employee of the city and had two prior DUIs, raising questions for the victim’s family. The family describes Robert Leeper in many ways: a loving son, brother, and uncle who kept them…… MORE
Mendota Celebrates First Starbucks Grand Opening With Help of Police Department
MENDOTA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Mendota’s first Starbucks held its grand opening today with the help of its police department. The coffee shop is located on Derrick near Belmont. Officers were baristas Thursday morning at a special event called “You Got served-A Starbucks by a Cop.” This event let the department connect and engage with the community.… MORE
Man Accused of Selling Alcohol To Minor Before Deadly Crash Will Face Trial
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) – A mother’s heartbreak was on display at the Fresno County Courthouse Thursday, nearly three years to the day since she lost her daughter in a car crash. “Lily was 15,” Dalia Martinez said. “She had her whole life ahead of her.” Lilyana Romero was a passenger — one of seven teenagers —…… MORE
