Category Archives: Local News

Ex-Bulldog Star Pleads Not Guilty to String of Robberies

Ex-Bulldog Star Pleads Not Guilty to String of Robberies

(KMJ) Former Fresno State star football player, Derrick Ward, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to committing a string of robberies in southern California. According to police, the Super Bowl champ did not use a gun in his alleged robberies, but he is accused of using force and fear to take money from businesses. His bail was…MORE

Road Construction Underway for Project in West Central Fresno

Road Construction Underway for Project in West Central Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Road construction is underway for a months-long project in west central Fresno. The intersection at Clinton and Valentine Avenues is expected to be closed through the beginning of April. During that time, a new traffic signal will be installed, along with turn lanes and new sidewalks. The project also includes storm…MORE

Man Arrested For Deadly Shooting In Avenal

Man Arrested For Deadly Shooting In Avenal

AVENAL, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man is now in custody accused of a deadly shooting in Avenal. Kings County sheriff’s deputies arrested 51-year-old Jose Valadez Junior on Tuesday. He’s now facing homicide charges. The shooting happened just after 9 pm Saturday on Central Avenue near Dome Street. Avenal Police found the victim, Rudy Moralez, lying…MORE

Valley Air District No Longer Offering Rebates For Electric Vehicles

Valley Air District No Longer Offering Rebates For Electric Vehicles

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Valley Air District will no longer be offering rebates to help replace your older vehicle with an electric one because all the funds have been exhausted. The Drive Clean Rebate Program offers incentives up to $3,000 so people trade in their gas-powered cars. Now, we’re told any applications received after…MORE

Man Stabbed To Death In Southeast Fresno Identified

Man Stabbed To Death In Southeast Fresno Identified

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The man who was stabbed to death in southeast Fresno on New Year’s Eve has been identified as 39-year-old Anthony Sanchez.  Police say the stabbing happened around 2:40 am Sunday on Sierra Vista and Eugenia avenues.  Authorities say Sanchez got into an argument that led to the deadly stabbing.  He was…MORE

14 Year Old Accused of Murdering Parents Will Not Be Tried as an Adult

14 Year Old Accused of Murdering Parents Will Not Be Tried as an Adult

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — Charges have been filed against a 14-year-old boy accused of killing his parents in Fresno County last week. On Tuesday, the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office announced that a petition has been filed against the teen. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says the boy killed his parents, Lue Yang and Se…MORE

Fresno Native Audra McDonald Leads 135th Rose Parade as Grand Marshal

Fresno Native Audra McDonald Leads 135th Rose Parade as Grand Marshal

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno native Audra McDonald shined as the Grand Marshal of the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena. McDonald led the parade Monday morning, and announcers were quick to point out her Valley connection. You may have caught her on ABC30, waiving to thousands of spectators from her vibrant ride as it cruised down…MORE

39-Year-Old Man Stabbed to Death in Southeast Fresno is Identified

39-Year-Old Man Stabbed to Death in Southeast Fresno is Identified

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The man who was stabbed to death in southeast Fresno on New Year’s Eve has been identified as 39-year-old Anthony Sanchez. Police say the stabbing happened around 2:40 am Sunday on Sierra Vista and Eugenia avenues. Authorities say Sanchez got into an argument that led to the deadly stabbing. He was…MORE

Listen: Casino Owner Discusses his Bid for Congress

Listen: Casino Owner Discusses his Bid for Congress

Kyle Kirkland, owner of Club One Casino, joined KMJ’s Ray Appleton on Tuesday to discuss his run to replace former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in Congress. Among the top issues he’s aiming to tackle: “Runaway living costs, the border crisis and irresponsible government undermine our quality of life.” The Harvard grad is also the Chair…MORE