Category Archives: Local News

Clovis Father & Daughter Cross Boston Marathon Finish Line Together 

Clovis Father & Daughter Cross Boston Marathon Finish Line Together 

CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Running together for all 26.2 miles, Greg Haroutunian and his daughter Ani crossed the finish line of a race they’ve waited years to run.  “As a kid, I was like I’m going to run the Boston Marathon. To actually get to do it and for it to be my first one…MORE

CA’s AG Bonta Files Lawsuit Against Trump Admin. Over Wind Energy

CA’s AG Bonta Files Lawsuit Against Trump Admin. Over Wind Energy

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a coalition of 18 attorneys general, today filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration over its unlawful attempt to freeze the development of offshore wind energy. Attorney General Bonta and the multistate coalition allege that the President’s directive harms their states’ efforts to secure reliable, diversified,…MORE

Trump: “Rebuild, and Open Alcatraz!”

Trump: “Rebuild, and Open Alcatraz!”

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (KMJ) “Rebuild, and open Alcatraz!” President Trump posted on Truth Social Monday morning. The startling idea comes 62 years after the notorious maximum-security prison was closed down. Trump continued “When we were a more serious nation, in times past, we did not hesitate to lock up the most dangerous criminals, and keep…MORE

Caleb Quick Murder: “Just a Matter of Time,” CPD Chief

Caleb Quick Murder: “Just a Matter of Time,” CPD Chief

CLOVIS, CA (KMJ) Clovis homicide detectives are searching for a newer-model Tesla involved in the brazen murder of 18 year old Caleb Quick. “It was a pre-planned, targeted murder,” Clovis PD Chief Curt Fleming said. In an exclusive interview Monday on KMJ’s Broeske & Musson, the Chief said investigators are zeroing-in on the getaway car…MORE

Motorcyclist Hit And Killed By Truck In Central Fresno Identified 

Motorcyclist Hit And Killed By Truck In Central Fresno Identified 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A motorcyclist is dead after crashing into a pickup truck in central Fresno.  He has been identified as 21-year-old Bryce Tomlinson.  The crash happened around 9:30 pm Friday on Maroa and Fedora avenues.  Tomlinson was found by first responders in a nearby canal. Police say he was in there for several…MORE

Driver Wanted In Hit-and-run Crash That Killed Bicyclist In Visalia

Driver Wanted In Hit-and-run Crash That Killed Bicyclist In Visalia

VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The search is on for the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist in Visalia.  Police say the crash happened at 9:45 p.m. Saturday on Akers Street, just south of Judy Avenue.  Officers say a car struck a 53-year-old man on a bicycle and then fled the scene…MORE

Motorcyclist Hit And Killed By Suspected DUI Driver In Merced 

Motorcyclist Hit And Killed By Suspected DUI Driver In Merced 

MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A motorcyclist is dead after he was hit by a suspected DUI driver in Merced.  Police responded to the collision just before 5 p.m. Saturday in the area of Olive Avenue and G Street.  Officers say a man around 30 years old was riding a motorcycle when he was hit by…MORE

Video Released in Clovis Teen’s Murder, Reward Rises

Video Released in Clovis Teen’s Murder, Reward Rises

UPDATE: CLOVIS POLICE CHIEF CURT FLEMMING ANNOUNCED ON KMJ MONDAY THAT THE CRIME STOPPERS REWARD HAS CLIMBED TO $20,000 CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — New images have been released of the suspect in a deadly shooting outside a Clovis McDonald’s. Clovis Police released still photos as well as surveillance video during a news conference with Police Chief…MORE

GOP Reps Launch Fight Over California’s Clean Car Rule

GOP Reps Launch Fight Over California’s Clean Car Rule

WASHINGTON DC (KMJ) Congressional republicans (and a handful of democrats) are seeking to roll back California’s controversial clean car rule. That’s the rule that would ban the sale of gas-powered vehicles in the Golden State starting in 2035. The House on Thursday voted 246-164 on a GOP resolution to express congressional disapproval of California’s Advanced…MORE

Fresno Unified Set To Change Governing Bylaw, Stirring Criticism From Teachers’ Union 

Fresno Unified Set To Change Governing Bylaw, Stirring Criticism From Teachers’ Union 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno Unified School District will vote Wednesday night to change one of its bylaws.  The district says it’s standard operating procedure but the president of the teachers union says is problematic.  “Our student outcomes focused governance model is something we’ve been working on for about a year. It’s an evidence…MORE