Category Archives: Local News

Life Without Parole for Porterville Killer
TULARE, Calif. (KMJ) Douglas Paul has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for murder. On the night of March 16, 2022, Porterville Police Department officers were dispatc...
Blake Taylor Dec 24, 2025

FPD Busts Suspect in SW Fresno Homicide
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Fresno Police Department has identified the suspect in a deadly southwest Fresno shooting. Police say 23-year-old Esteban Diaz (R) was arrested for murder on Friday in rel...
Blake Taylor Dec 23, 2025

Central Valley Residents Prepare for Incoming Atmospheric River
VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) -- With an atmospheric river pushing through California and making its way toward the Central Valley, city employees, counties and local residents are gearing up for potential f...
Liz Kern Dec 22, 2025

35-Year-Old Man Killed in Triple Shooting in Central Fresno Identified
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The man who was shot and killed in central Fresno over the weekend has been identified as 35-year-old Mariano Cabrera. The shooting happened Sunday afternoon at the Pleasant V...
Liz Kern Dec 22, 2025

Fresno Co. Program Providing Mental Health Support for Students During Winter Break
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Winter vacation is a good mid-school-year break for students, who have been working hard since the fall. "Fresno County data shows improvement all the way across through ELA, ...
Liz Kern Dec 19, 2025

Belmont Underpass Lantern Mystery is Solved!
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) It's been a Fresno mystery for nearly a century. But now, thanks to exhaustive work by the Fresno Historical Society, we've got an answer as to the purpose of dozens of large, ornate ...
Blake Taylor Dec 19, 2025

Lawmakers Propose Additional Aid for Farmers
Leaders of the House Agriculture Committee say Congress may need to step in with at least $10 billion in additional aid for U.S. farmers, beyond the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance Program...
Don York Dec 19, 2025 Alexandrumusuc / Depositphotos.com

Fresno Airport to Build New Air Traffic Control Tower, Current One Built in 60's
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Employees in Fresno's air traffic control tower say upgrades to the building are long overdue, as the current building doesn't meet modern standards. With the city's approval ...
Randy James Dec 19, 2025

Poverello House, Cen Cal Food Bank Receive Critical $15K Donation
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- "Bottom line is this. More people coming and less resources to serve them," Poverello House CEO Zack Darrah said. 2025 has been a difficult year for local organizations, inclu...
Liz Kern Dec 18, 2025

Mother, 2-Year-Old Daughter Killed in Fresno County Crash ID'd
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- The mother and daughter killed in a crash in Fresno County have been identified as 28-year-old Samantha Kellogg and 2-year-old Elena Kellogg. It happened Wednesday morn...
Liz Kern Dec 18, 2025
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Daily Buzz Question 2.20.26
Which is riskier for the U.S. right now in dealing with Iran:
Taking action
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Voting Ends: Feb 22, 2026 | 7:00 PM




