Category Archives: Local News

2-year-old Found Dead in a House Fire That Turlock Police Say Uncle Intentionally Set
TURLOCK, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Turlock Police Department is investigating a homicide after a 2-year-old was found dead after a home caught on fire on Wednesday morning. According to officers, around 9:...
Liz Kern Apr 02, 2026

Mountain Lion Seen Roaming Through Merced Neighborhood
MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Merced community is on edge after a mountain lion was caught on camera roaming through a neighborhood on the north edge of town, just a few miles from UC Merced. Ring came...
Liz Kern Apr 02, 2026

Dartmouth Professor's Findings Led to New York Times Investigation into Cesar Chavez
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- On March 18, The New York Times published a detailed investigation into sexual assault allegations against decorated labor leader Cesar Chavez. "I could not believe what I was...
Randy James Apr 02, 2026

4.6-Magnitude Earthquake in Northern California Rattles Bay Area, USGS Says
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck the Bay Area early Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake hit at 1:41 a.m. and was centered near Boulder Creek ...
Randy James Apr 02, 2026

Clovis Residents Could Get First Water Rate Hike Since 2009
CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) -- Water customers in Clovis could soon pay more when they turn on the tap. Residents have a chance to voice their opinions on a proposed rate hike. The city says inflation h...
Gabe Navarro Apr 01, 2026

Fresno County Fires Signal Start Of Busy Fire Season
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) -- The Pin Fire has brought back a familiar concern for foothill and mountain residents. As winter grasses dry, the risk of wildfire increases. Recent fires across Fre...
Gabe Navarro Apr 01, 2026

New Location for Merced County Residents to Dump Harmful Items to Landfills
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- There's an easier way for Merced County residents to dump items harmful to landfills. The Merced County Regional Waste Management Authority has opened a new Resource an...
Liz Kern Apr 01, 2026

2 California Gubernatorial Candidate Forums in Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The race for Governor of California kicks into overdrive Wednesday with two candidate forums taking place in Fresno. The Western Growers Association and 30 farm groups hosted ...
Liz Kern Apr 01, 2026

Fresno Homicides Up by More Than Double Compared to Same Time Last Year
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- According to the Fresno police, there have been six homicides in March alone. This is more than double the amount that was seen this time last year. Nine homicides in the City...
Randy James Apr 01, 2026

Fire Services Dispute Leaves Avenal Residents on Edge
AVENAL, Calif. (KMJ) - Avenal, a small city in Kings County, is facing serious uncertainty after a dispute over fire protection funding and governance led the county to cut off fire services to the ci...
Gabe Navarro Mar 31, 2026
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