Category Archives: Local News
China Peak Becomes Forest Service Base as Garnet Fire Explodes in Size
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- With the Garnet Fire forcing evacuations not far from Shaver Lake, the U.S. Forest Service is staging a base to the north. "They are planning on moving most, if not all...
Randy James Sep 09, 2025
Kids Find Ice Age Fossil in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, CA (KMJ) A group of young students made an important scientific discovery recently when they found an ancient fossilized sloth bone while on a field trip in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The k...
Blake Taylor Sep 08, 2025
Reedley Woman Murdered by Husband Identified
WOODLAKE, Calif. (KFSN) -- A Reedley man accused of killing his wife Saturday night was killed by Tulare County sheriff's deputies Sunday after a pursuit and shootout, authorities said. Reedley police...
Randy James Sep 08, 2025
CDFA Support Community Food Hubs in the Central Valley and Across California
The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork announces that it is awarding $13.75 million through its new Farm to Community Food Hubs Grant Program to 12 nonprofits, Tribal...
Don York Sep 08, 2025

Small Town, Big Commitment: Meet Shaver Lake's Volunteer Fire Dept
SHAVER LAKE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) -- If you've driven through Shaver Lake, you've likely passed the small volunteer fire station that stands as a lifeline for this mountain community. For many visitors, ...
Liz Kern Sep 05, 2025

Dedicated Cricket Pitches Now at Southwest Fresno Park
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) -- Valley cricket players now have a few new places to compete. On Thursday, Fresno city leaders held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to introduce the city's very first pitch. The ...
Liz Kern Sep 05, 2025
Busy Portion of Friant Road Reopens Days After Propane Truck Crash
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A busy portion of Friant Road is now reopened. The section of road had been shut down since Tuesday after a major crash overturned a propane truck. The closed portion of Frian...
Randy James Sep 05, 2025
California Senate Passes E15 Bill
The Renewable Fuels Association applauded the California Senate's passing of a bill that would allow the sale of E15, saying the state is much closer to cleaner fuel use. The Association said t...
Don York Sep 05, 2025
Huge Meth Bust Made in Kern County
A big drug bust has been made in Kern County. On Wednesday, officers confiscated 762 pounds of methamphetamine from a rural property in North Edwards. Three Mexican nationals were taken into custody. ...
Blake Taylor Sep 04, 2025
US Sues SoCal Edison Over Deadly Fires
The US government announced Thursday that it's suing Southern California Edison for negligence for allegedly sparking a pair of deadly So Cal wildfires. The Eaton and Fairview fires burned tens of tho...
Blake Taylor Sep 04, 2025
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