Category Archives: Local News

26-year-old Parlier Woman Arrested For DUI Crash That Killed Her Passenger

26-year-old Parlier Woman Arrested For DUI Crash That Killed Her Passenger

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Selma police say they’ve arrested a 26-year-old woman accused of causing a hit-and-run crash that left a man dead all while she was driving under the influence of alcohol. The crash happened Monday shortly before 1:00 am on Floral Avenue and A Street. Investigators say Lizbeth Romero of Parlier crashed her…MORE

2 Cats Killed, 1 Rescued After Mobile Home Catches Fire In Fresno 

2 Cats Killed, 1 Rescued After Mobile Home Catches Fire In Fresno 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two cats were killed after a mobile home caught fire in Fresno on Wednesday night. The fire started around 5:30 pm at La Hacienda Mobile Estates, formerly known as Trails End Mobile Home Park, near Clark and Sierra avenues. The Fresno Fire Department says flames spread throughout the entire mobile home,…MORE

Watch: Rep. Kevin McCarthy Says Goodbye to Congress

Watch: Rep. Kevin McCarthy Says Goodbye to Congress

House lawmakers, including many form the California delegation, pay tribute to former Speaker Kevin McCarthy who is leaving Congress at the end of the year. Speaker McCarthy delivers brief farewell remarks at the end, in which he talks about some of his accomplishments and his outlook on being in party leadership. He also offers his…MORE

Winners Announced for Merced County Competition on Fentanyl Awareness Campaign

Winners Announced for Merced County Competition on Fentanyl Awareness Campaign

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A student competition to create a drug awareness campaign awarded the winners. A video contest was held to spread the anti-fentanyl message of “One Pill Will Kill.” Merced County’s Superintendent of Schools, the district attorney’s office and the sheriff delivered $5,000 to the winning students from Los Banos Valley Community…MORE

PG&E Asking For Another Rate Hike

PG&E Asking For Another Rate Hike

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — PG&E customers are frustrated at the idea of yet another rate increase. Fresh off an 11% increase granted by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), it’s asking for another $2 billion from its customers to cover costs related to wildfires and other disasters. That could add another $12 to $20 to your…MORE

Lindsay City Manager On Administrative Leave Amid Investigation

Lindsay City Manager On Administrative Leave Amid Investigation

LINDSAY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Lindsay city manager is on administrative leave as part of an ongoing investigation. The city attorney says that Joseph Tanner was placed on leave after a special city council meeting last Wednesday. Specific details regarding the investigation have not been released. The council did say the city attorney’s office plans…MORE

1 Killed, 1 Hospitalized Following Crash In Tulare County

1 Killed, 1 Hospitalized Following Crash In Tulare County

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The California Highway Patrol is investigating a crash in Tulare County that left a man dead and a woman injured. It happened just before 6 pm Tuesday near Road 92 and Avenue 260, just north of the city of Tulare. Authorities say the driver of a pick-up truck drifted into…MORE

Beloved Atwater Christmas Tree Farm Closes After 22 Years

Beloved Atwater Christmas Tree Farm Closes After 22 Years

ATWATER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — After 22 years, “Atwater-Jordon Christmas Forest” is now closed after the owner died this year. A posted sign shows a picture of “Bob Tarbell.” He was known to many children as “Santa’s Brother” for his long white beard and Santa hat. Tarbell passed away in July after a short battle with…MORE

Suspects in Murder of Goshen Family Back in Court

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A preliminary hearing continued Tuesday for the men charged in the murders of a Goshen family. Angel Uriarte and Noah Beard are accused of the January shootings of six people. The victims ranged in age from just 10 months to 72 years old. Uriarte and Beard both pleaded not guilty…MORE

CA Assemblyman Vince Fong Endorsed By Kevin McCarthy To Fill His Seat

CA Assemblyman Vince Fong Endorsed By Kevin McCarthy To Fill His Seat

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — As Valley congressman Kevin McCarthy prepares to resign at the end of the year, he’s now offering his endorsement to a potential successor. State assemblyman Vince Fong recently announced his plans to run for California’s 20th District seat in the new year. Former House Speaker McCarthy is now offering his support,…MORE