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Suspect in Deadly 2018 Fresno Shooting Pleads Not Guilty

Suspect in Deadly 2018 Fresno Shooting Pleads Not Guilty

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) – One of the three men charged in a deadly 2018 shooting in Fresno has pleaded not guilty to a murder charge. 25-year-old Laevon Milton appeared in court on Monday morning, May 20, 2024. He and 26-year-old Xavier Hamilton are both charged in connection with the death of 20-year-old Trazhan Heights. The killing…MORE

Discussions Could Continue on New Logo for Visalia

Discussions Could Continue on New Logo for Visalia

VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – Leaders in Visalia could possibly take another look at the city’s new logo. This comes after some residents criticized it. The city revealed its new logo at the beginning of May. City leaders say it’s intended to mark a new beginning while honoring the past. The total price tag for the…MORE

Fresno Police Announce Results of Major Gang Operation

Fresno Police Announce Results of Major Gang Operation

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno Police Department holding a news conference on Friday, announcing the results of a major gang operation. Chief Paco Balderrama joined federal, state and local law enforcement to reveal the results of “Operation Gridlock.” Police say the investigation involves one of Fresno’s most violent street gangs. The investigation began in…MORE

2 Killed in Crash Near Sanger

2 Killed in Crash Near Sanger

FRESNO COUNTY, CA (KMJ) Two people were killed Thursday afternoon in a collision near Sanger. The tragic incident occurred at an intersection, DeWolf & North, which has a history of crashes. The CHP says a pickup truck was heading east on North Ave. and slammed into a car traveling north on DeWolf. Investigators say it…MORE

Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer Presents His 2025 Proposed Budget to City Council

Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer Presents His 2025 Proposed Budget to City Council

Fresno, CA (KMJ )- Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer was presenting his proposed 2025 Budget in front of City Council Thursday. Fresno’s overall budget is nearly $2 billion dollars, the General Fund is nearly $483 million, but increasing expenses are outpacing revenues. There’s a $47 million dollar deficit from paying for PG&E services and other costs…MORE

Man Accused of Killing Friend in Northeast Fresno Pleads Not Guilty

Man Accused of Killing Friend in Northeast Fresno Pleads Not Guilty

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The man accused of shooting and killing his friend in northeast Fresno has pleaded not guilty to a felony murder charge. Christian Lavin appeared in court Thursday morning for his arraignment. He’s accused of killing Roberto Roman. It happened back on April 28 at a home on Pryor Drive and Richelle…MORE

Two Teens Shot in Central Fresno

Two Teens Shot in Central Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Two teenagers were hospitalized after they were shot in central Fresno on Wednesday night. The shooting happened around 8:40 pm in the area of Dakota and Hughes. Fresno police say the teens were found with gunshot wounds at a nearby restaurant. Officers say the victims had gone to the business to…MORE

Man Stabbed, Carjacked in SE Fresno

Man Stabbed, Carjacked in SE Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A man has been hospitalized after a stabbing in southeast Fresno. Police say it happened at the Big Star Motel on G Street and Golden State Boulevard before 2 am Thursday. Authorities say the suspect stabbed the victim in the stomach and the leg and then took off in the victim’s…MORE

Fresno State Will Celebrate 6,100 Graduates at 2024 Commencement Ceremonies

Fresno State Will Celebrate 6,100 Graduates at 2024 Commencement Ceremonies

FRESNO, CA – Fresno State will celebrate more than 6,100 graduates at 2024 commencement ceremonies. For 2,259 students, this weekend’s commencement ceremonies mark a passage denied to them when they graduated from high school four years ago. The class of 2020 missed out when COVID-19 precautions shut down the normalcy of their senior year, canceling…MORE