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Man Involved In Kidnapping And Murder Of Merced County Family Sentenced

Man Involved In Kidnapping And Murder Of Merced County Family Sentenced

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — One of the Merced County men accused in the kidnapping and murder of four family members, including an eight-month-old baby girl, is expected to spend less than two years in prison for the horrific crime. The District Attorney’s Office says Alberto Salgado was sentenced to 3 years and 8 months…MORE

Police Looking To Identify Suspect Who’s Stealing Handbags In Hanford

Police Looking To Identify Suspect Who’s Stealing Handbags In Hanford

HANFORD, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Hanford police are asking for help to identify a man who’s stealing items out of women’s handbags while they’re shopping. This is believed to be the suspect who followed a woman into a grocery store on Sunday and then took her wallet from her purse. Police say he’s involved in several…MORE

Woman In Critical Condition After Being Shot By Estranged Husband, Clovis Police Say

Woman In Critical Condition After Being Shot By Estranged Husband, Clovis Police Say

CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — 36-year-old Manuel Ramirez was arrested after the Clovis Police Department said he shot his wife on Tuesday morning. Authorities said the shooting happened in the quiet Kings Crossing gated community in Clovis. “Officers responded to the area of Teague and Clovis regarding a welfare check at a residence. When officers arrived…MORE

Preparations Underway For 57th Annual World Ag Expo In Tulare

Preparations Underway For 57th Annual World Ag Expo In Tulare

TULARE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Final preparations are underway for the 2024 World Ag Expo, which starts on Tuesday. Organizers say this event rakes in millions of dollars for Tulare County. “This year, we have signed up 1,271 exhibitors, and we’re shooting for something over 100,000 people,” said World Ag Expo Chairman Stan Creelman. He says…MORE

Kim And Khloé Kardashian Visit Men’s And Women’s Prisons In Chowchilla

Kim And Khloé Kardashian Visit Men’s And Women’s Prisons In Chowchilla

MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two well-known reality TV stars were in Central California Friday. Action News has learned that Kim and Khloé Kardashian visited the men’s and women’s prisons in Chowchilla Friday afternoon. Our camera was there as their black Cadillac SUV drove onto the Valley State Prison property, along with several other vehicles.…MORE

Adventist Health and UCSF Announce Effort To Buy Madera Community Hospital

Adventist Health and UCSF Announce Effort To Buy Madera Community Hospital

MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Adventist Health and UCSF have revealed a new plan that could help reopen Madera Community Hospital. On Thursday, UCSF officials announced they are planning to enter the bidding process to buy the hospital with Adventist Health. “We’re trying to keep critical care local here,” said Suresh Gunasekaran, the President and…MORE

Student Dies At Reedley College Campus

Student Dies At Reedley College Campus

REEDLEY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A male student is dead after he was found unresponsive at Reedley College early Saturday morning. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says the State Center Community College District Police Department received a medical aid call to the dorms around 1:30 a.m. Saturday. When police arrived, they found a man between the…MORE

First African-American Woman Sergeant In Fresno Police Department

First African-American Woman Sergeant In Fresno Police Department

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Katrina Lloyd was officially promoted as the first-ever African-American woman to serve as a full-time sergeant for the Fresno Police Department. “Longtime coming, long overdue, and well deserved Katrina, so congratulations,” said Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer. Friday, surrounded by the community, coworkers, and family, Sgt. Lloyd’s promotion culminated in being pinned…MORE

Fresno County Blossom Trail Kicks-Off 36th Season

Fresno County Blossom Trail Kicks-Off 36th Season

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Spring is kicking off early with the return of the Fresno County Blossom Trail. You are invited to check out the beauty and splendor of what the county has to offer this year. The trail features stone fruit orchards, citrus groves, and all the colors and fragrances that come with…MORE