Category Archives: Local News

Biden And Trump Are Making Dueling Trips To The Mexico Border In Texas On Thursday

Biden And Trump Are Making Dueling Trips To The Mexico Border In Texas On Thursday

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will make dueling trips to the Mexican border in Texas on Thursday after congressional talks on a deal to rein in illegal migration collapsed. The visits underscore immigration’s central importance in the 2024 presidential race and how much both Biden and Trump are seeking…MORE

Man Hospitalized After Stabbing In Downtown Fresno

Man Hospitalized After Stabbing In Downtown Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Authorities are investigating a stabbing in Downtown Fresno. It happened at about 11 pm Sunday on high-speed rail property at Santa Clara and G Street. Fresno police found a man in his 20s with a cut to his face. Officers say he was slashed during an argument with another person. He…MORE

1 Man Dead, 1 Teen Injured In Northwest Fresno Shootout, Police Say

1 Man Dead, 1 Teen Injured In Northwest Fresno Shootout, Police Say

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — One man is dead and a teen is injured following an apparent shootout in northwest Fresno. On Sunday, February 25, police say an officer on patrol heard gunshots near the area of Ashlan and Fruit Avenues around 12:20 p.m. Sunday. They added they received multiple calls for a disturbance in the…MORE

Madera Unified Employee Arrested for Sexual Relationship With Student: Police

Madera Unified Employee Arrested for Sexual Relationship With Student: Police

MADERA, Calif. (KMJ/KSN) — An employee of the Madera Unified School District has been arrested on allegations of having a sexual relationship with a student. The Madera Police Department says 21-year-old Kimberly Lorenzo, a substitute safety officer, had a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old. Officers say they began investigating the allegations against Lorenzo on Thursday. Lorenzo…MORE

Fresno State’s Journalist of Color Program Awarded Major Grant

Fresno State’s Journalist of Color Program Awarded Major Grant

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — For about three years, The Journalist of Color Program has been helping students get a unique experience learning about the industry. Jazmin Alvarado is one of 18 students in the program. She says it has been life-changing. ” If there is one thing the program has done, it’s reinforced that I want…MORE

Disturbance Halts Fresno City Council Meeting Thursday

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — City council business ground to a halt on Thursday. Council President Annalisa Perea paused the meeting because of an interruption in the chamber. “I apologize. I’m going to call a five-minute break,” she said. In the audience, County Board of Supervisors candidate Dion Bourdase had what councilmembers called a dangerous weapon: a…MORE

Madera County Crash Kills 8

Madera County Crash Kills 8

MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — Eight people have died following a crash in Madera County early Friday morning. The California Highway Patrol says it happened after 6 am on Avenue 7, west of Road 22. Officers say a van and pick-up truck crashed head-on. Seven people in the van died, and one person died in…MORE

Tools, Other Items Stolen From Truck in Madera, Deputies Say

MADERA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Madera County sheriff’s deputies are searching for the suspects accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of belongings from a homeowner’s truck. It happened early Wednesday morning at a home in the Riverstone Development at Avenue 12 and Highway 41. Home surveillance video shows an SUV pull up to the house and…MORE

KMJ’s Restaurateur Dave Fansler Pledges $100,000 to Sam’s Deli #2

KMJ’s Restaurateur Dave Fansler Pledges $100,000 to Sam’s Deli #2

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – KMJ’s The Restaurateurs – making news. As KMJ reported earlier this week, after nearly a half-century in business – Sam’s Italian Deli is expanding to North Fresno with a second location in the Villagio Shopping Center. Owner Nick Marizliano joined Fresno restaurant owner Dave Fansler on KMJ’s The Restaurateurs to discuss…MORE

Sanger Cops Track Leads in Girl’s Kidnapping

Sanger Cops Track Leads in Girl’s Kidnapping

SANGER, Calif. (KFSN) — The Sanger Police Department continues to investigate after a girl was briefly kidnapped on Wednesday. Police say the girl was walking home from Jefferson Elementary School near JFK Park when a white van or SUV pulled up beside her. The girl said a man wearing dark clothing and a mask jumped…MORE