SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) The California Department of Education announced Monday that it will not follow a federal directive banning biological boys from participating in girls athletics. The move sets up what could be a high-profile courtroom battle between California’s democrat power block and the Trump administration. The California Republican Party issued a statement calling the…… MORE
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A 15-year-old has died following an ATV crash in Fresno County Sunday evening. The crash happened around 6:30 pm along the San Joaquin Riverbed where San Mateo Avenue dead ends north of Highway 180. Officers say two teens were on the ATV when the driver lost control. Both were thrown…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man has been hospitalized after police say he was stabbed in northeast Fresno early Monday morning. The incident happened in a shopping center parking lot at First and Gettysburg around 5:15 am. The investigation began when police got a call from Saint Agnes that someone arrived with multiple stab wounds.…… MORE
In an exclusive interview this week with KMJ’s Ray Appleton, Rep. Vince Fong (R-Bakersfield) discussed the major problems California drivers are going to see if fixes aren’t found soon.… MORE
YOLO COUNTY, CA (KMJ) At least seven people remain unaccounted for after a massive explosion at a fireworks facility in northern California. The blast followed a fire inside the facility in the rural town of Esparto, west of Sacramento. Cal Fire said Wednesday the explosions and fire that followed caused nearby evacuations and power outages.…… MORE
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway in Fresno County after officials say a person was found dead. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office has blocked off Chateau Fresno Avenue between Kearney Boulevard and Highway 180. Officials say a body was found in the area, and they are investigating it as a suspicious death. …… MORE
PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A groundbreaking celebration on Tuesday marked the start of phase two of construction at Eagle Mountain Casino. The project includes construction of a new building with 193 hotel rooms and a rooftop restaurant. There will also be a central warehouse and office, expansion of an existing restaurant and a new events…… MORE
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A woman faces 93 counts of animal cruelty after Merced County Sheriff’s deputies found over 100 cats in distress inside a U-Haul. Nearly 20 cats could be seen through the windshield of a U-Haul in Santa Nella on Sunday, crammed into the dashboard as the sun heated the van. “They…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A suspect has been arrested after DNA linked him to a series of rapes in Fresno County. Fresno Police Chief Mindy Casto says 55-year-old Cesar Flores was arrested Tuesday morning at his home in Fresno County. “Today, we’re announcing our first genealogy based serial rapist case here in Fresno,” said Chief…… MORE
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Four men were rescued Tuesday afternoon from the Kings River in Fresno County. Just before 2:30 pm Fresno County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the area of Riverbend and Annadale in Sanger. The group of young men found themselves in trouble after struggling to float through some rapids. Three of…… MORE
