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Over 50 EV Charging Stations Vandalized Across Fresno

Over 50 EV Charging Stations Vandalized Across Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – Across the City of Fresno, 88 electric vehicle charging stations were installed to accommodate the increased number of EV cars on the road. Each station comes with a hefty price tag. “A typical cost of a charging station is anywhere from $50,000 to $75,000, depending on the location and the infrastructure…MORE

Voters Head Back to the Polls to fill Kevin McCarthy’s Seat

Voters Head Back to the Polls to fill Kevin McCarthy’s Seat

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Voters in parts of Central California are headed back to the polls Tuesday for a Special Election Primary to elect a candidate to serve the remainder of Kevin McCarthy’s term. Just weeks ago, they cast their ballots to see who would serve as their representative in from January 2025 to…MORE

Madera Police Arrest 2 Men For Stealing Fuel from Gas Station

Madera Police Arrest 2 Men For Stealing Fuel from Gas Station

MADERA, CA (KMJ) – Madera Police arrested two men for stealing fuel from a gas station on Monday morning. The Madera Police department posted the story on their Facebook page. At around 4:00 A.M., Officer Amezola contacted two men, Cesar Perez and Oscar Machado in the 1300 block of S. Gateway Dr. at a local…MORE

2 People Killed in Car Crash in Fresno County, CHP Says

2 People Killed in Car Crash in Fresno County, CHP Says

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – The California Highway Patrol says alcohol appears to be to blame for a deadly crash in Fresno County, following Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations over the weekend. It happened just after 1:30 am on the east side of Copper near Willow Avenue, just down the road from Clovis North High School.…MORE

Woman Gets Life in Prison for Kidnapping, Torture of Fresno County Teen

Woman Gets Life in Prison for Kidnapping, Torture of Fresno County Teen

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A woman convicted of the kidnapping and torture of a Fresno County teenager has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Sandra Garcia learned her punishment in court on Monday morning. Prosecutors say she developed the plot back in 2016 after her then-boyfriend evicted her from his…MORE

Two Children Die in Kingsburg House Fire

Two Children Die in Kingsburg House Fire

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — An 8-year-old boy and his 6-year-old sister are dead after a house fire just outside of Kingsburg. Fresno County Fire responded to multiple reports of a house fire on East Kamm Avenue near Golden State Boulevard at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Crews from the City of Selma Fire Department, Kingsburg Fire…MORE

Teen Shot Multiple Times in Southwest Fresno, Expected to Survive

Teen Shot Multiple Times in Southwest Fresno, Expected to Survive

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) – A teen is expected to survive after being shot multiple times in Southwest Fresno on Friday. Officers responded to California Avenue and Fresno Street just after 2 p.m. Friday after the ShotSpotter system identified 20 rounds being fired in the area. People in the area also called 9-1-1 to report that…MORE

United Airlines Flight Loses Panel After Taking Off From San Francisco

(KMJ) – A Boeing 737-824 landed safely at the Medford Oregon airport on Friday, after a panel fell off mid-flight. All passengers and crew are safe. The United Airlines Flight 433 took off from San Francisco at 10:20 am (PDT) Friday morning, and was forced to divert to Oregon, two hours later at 11:36am (PDT).MORE

Man Shot and Killed in Northeast Fresno, Police Say

Man Shot and Killed in Northeast Fresno, Police Say

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed in northeast Fresno. The victim has been identified as 31-year-old Joel Rueda. It happened before 11:00 pm Thursday at Bulldog Lane and Millbrook Avenue, near Fresno State. Police say neighbors called for help after hearing three to four gunshots. They…MORE

1 Killed in Crash Involving Semi in Fresno County, CHP Says

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — One person has died following a crash in Fresno County on Friday. It happened at about 7:30 am on Lincoln and Marks Avenue, just west of Easton. Officers say a semi-truck was headed east on Lincoln when the driver of a Toyota SUV on Marks went through a stop sign,…MORE