Category Archives: Local News

No Criminal Charges in Death of Coalinga Police K9 Nitro
COALINGA, Calif. (KFSN) -- Criminal charges will not be filed for death of Coalinga police K9, Nitro. The announcement was made by Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp on Friday. In her stat...
Liz Kern Oct 03, 2025

Kings County Health Officials Confirm Human West Nile Virus Death
KINGS COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) -- A resident in Kings County has died due to the West Nile Virus. This is the first human death from the virus in the county this year. In total, health officials say ...
Gabe Navarro Oct 03, 2025
Shutdown Halts Some Payments and Loans to Farmers
The U.S. federal government shutdown will stop some payments to farmers and also delay access to federal farm loans. Reuters reports it's one more blow for producers already struggling with low crop p...
Don York Oct 03, 2025
Alaskan Climbing Star Dies in Fall From Yosemite's El Capitan
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK -- A popular Alaskan climber fell to his death from Yosemite National Park's El Capitan, marking the third death in the park this summer. Balin Miller, 23, died in a climbing ac...
Randy James Oct 03, 2025

Valley Pink Patch Holds a 'Beauty Day' for Breast Cancer Survivors to Kick Off 2025 Campaign
CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) -- Valley Pink Patch is supporting the fight of kicking cancer. A "beauty day" was held at Clovis Community. Twenty-four breast cancer survivors were pampered and given beauty tu...
Liz Kern Oct 02, 2025
Over 40,000 USDA Employees Furloughed By Shutdown
The White House Office of Management and Budget requires the USDA to maintain a plan for agency operations in the absence of appropriations. The plan shows a total of 85,907 USDA employees on board be...
Don York Oct 02, 2025
The Ag Center Commodity Report for Thursday, October 2nd
Don York Oct 02, 2025

Parlier Killer Sentenced To 21 Years For 'Deadly Case Of Mistaken Identity'
PARLIER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) -- More than four years after the death of Silvano Mendoza, a convicted Parlier killer learned his sentence and came face-to-face with his victim's daughter. "I struggle dai...
Gabe Navarro Oct 02, 2025

Teen Arrested After Attempted Armed Robbery In Tulare County
Terra Bella, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) -- A teen has been arrested after an attempted armed robbery in Tulare County. Deputies say that it happened just before 10:15 p.m. Tuesday at the Family Foods and Gas S...
Gabe Navarro Oct 02, 2025
Gov. Gavin Newsom's Office Receives Pardon Application for Detained Pismo's Manager
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Governor Gavin Newsom's office has received a pardon application for Fresno restaurant "Pismo's" manager, Psalm Behpoor. Action News spoke with one of Behpoor's friends, Kash ...
Randy James Oct 02, 2025
Poll
Daily Buzz Question: 11.14.2025
UC San Diego reports a steep decline in students’ math skills. Where do you think the biggest failure lies?
Early education – Weak foundations in K–12 math
University support – Not enough tutoring or academic resources
Curriculum design – Outdated or ineffective teaching methods
Cultural attitudes – Society undervalues math and STEM skills.
All of the above
None of the above
Voting Ends: Nov 16, 2025 | 7:00 PM




