Category Archives: Local News

Lunar New Year Celebrations Taking Place in California

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — It’s time to get ready for the Lunar New Year. Also known as Chinese New Year – February 10 marks the start of the traditional Chinese Calendar. 2024 is the year of the Dragon. Here’s a list of events happening throughout California: Friday, January 26 – February 18 EVENT: Mulan’s Lunar New Year…MORE

Tulare Man Convicted of Child Molestation Faces 550 Years in Prison

Tulare Man Convicted of Child Molestation Faces 550 Years in Prison

TULARE COUNTY, CA (KMJ) – A registered sex offender already convicted as child molester in Tulare is now facing hundreds of years behind bars for a new crime. 59-year-old James Mills was found guilty on Monday, January 29th, 2024 of 11 felony counts of lewd acts on a child under 14, and one count of…MORE

First Round of Storms Arrive in Central Valley

First Round of Storms Arrive in Central Valley

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An Atmospheric River has officially reached Central California. The first round of storms arrived with light rainfall Wednesday evening that turned into stronger rainfall Thursday morning. The storms are also bringing rainfall and snow to Southern and Northern California. Some parts of the North Valley and Foothill communities could see heavier…MORE

1 Killed, 1 Hospitalized Following Crash in Fresno County Near Parlier: CHP

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — One person has died following a crash in Fresno County early Wednesday morning. The California Highway Patrol says it happened just outside the city of Parlier, on Manning and Riverbend Avenues. Officers say a Jeep Cherokee was speeding west on Manning, and unsafely cut off a Honda Civic. The Jeep…MORE

Memorial Dedication Held for Officer Gonzalo Carrasco Jr., One Year After His Death

Memorial Dedication Held for Officer Gonzalo Carrasco Jr., One Year After His Death

SELMA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — It was a solemn ceremony on Wednesday, marking one year since Selma Police Officer Gonzalo Carrasco Jr. was killed in the line of duty. The department unveiled a monument that will serve as a permanent tribute to his life and legacy. It’s one year without Carrasco Jr’s warm smile. One year…MORE

What is an Atmospheric River? Storms Expected to Hit Central California This Evening

What is an Atmospheric River? Storms Expected to Hit Central California This Evening

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An Atmospheric River is expected to hit Central California this week. The first round of storms is expected to begin Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Rain totals are expected to reach one to two inches, where some areas in the Foothills could get three inches. The rainfall is expected to begin between…MORE

California Snow Survey Reflects “Modest Increase” Says DWR

California Snow Survey Reflects “Modest Increase” Says DWR

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today conducted the second snow survey of the season at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 29 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 10 inches, which is 58 percent of average for this location. The snow water equivalent measures the amount of water…MORE

Suspect in Deadly Fresno County DUI Crash Pleads Not Guilty

Suspect in Deadly Fresno County DUI Crash Pleads Not Guilty

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man charged with murder in a deadly DUI crash has entered a not guilty plea. 35-year-old Ryan Trevino is charged with second-degree murder in a January 13 crash that killed 78-year-old John Michael Tarter. The crash happened on Millerton Road near Marina Drive. Trevino appeared in court in a wheelchair…MORE

Identities Released of Father and Daughter Killed in Crash with Semi-truck in Fresno County

Identities Released of Father and Daughter Killed in Crash with Semi-truck in Fresno County

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The two people who were killed in a crash involving a semi-truck in Fresno County have been identified as 50-year-old Rogelio Avila and his daughter, 20-year-old Yessenia Avila. Authorities say Yessenia was a student at Fresno Pacific University and that Rogelio was driving her to class. The crash happened Monday morning on…MORE