Category Archives: Local News

Law Enforcement in Kings Co. Investigates Homicide Involving Mother and Son

Law Enforcement in Kings Co. Investigates Homicide Involving Mother and Son

Hanford, CA – The Kings County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating a homicide that occurred in the 8500 block of Curtis St. in the Hanford area on May 9th, 2025. The suspect, identified as Scott Scilagyi, has been taken into custody in connection with the death of his mother, Donna Scilagyi. Deputies responded to a…MORE

Bicyclist Killed In Hit-and-run Crash In Central Fresno 

Bicyclist Killed In Hit-and-run Crash In Central Fresno 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist.  It happened shortly before 6 pm Sunday on Belmont and Thesta.  Police say a man in his late 30’s was riding a bicycle when he was struck.  He was taken to the hospital, where he died.  Investigators believe the suspect…MORE

14 Year Old Held in SE Fresno Shooting

14 Year Old Held in SE Fresno Shooting

UPDATE: 14-year-old arrested in the shooting that sent a man to the hospital. FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man is in the hospital after a shooting in southeast Fresno.  Police say it happened after 10 pm Sunday at a home on Chestnut and Geary.  Officers were flagged down by a man in his 20’s with…MORE

Man Shot Outside Of Smoke Shop In Central Fresno 

Man Shot Outside Of Smoke Shop In Central Fresno 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man is recovering in the hospital after Fresno police say he was shot in the chest outside of a smoke shop.  Authorities say a little after 7 pm Sunday, police responded to calls of a shooting outside the Smooth Smoke Shop on Belmont near Orchard.  The victim, identified as a…MORE

Pair of Juveniles Arrested in Caleb Quick Murder

Pair of Juveniles Arrested in Caleb Quick Murder

CLOVIS, CA (KMJ) Two 16-year-olds have been arrested in the brazen, deadly hit on Caleb Quick. Clovis Police Chief Curt Flemming made the announcement at a Saturday morning news conference. The 18-year-old victim was gunned down in the parking lot of a Clovis McDonald’s on April 23rd. The suspected shooter, an unidentified 16-year-old boy, was…MORE

Fresno Police Officer Arrested on Sexual Battery Charges

Fresno Police Officer Arrested on Sexual Battery Charges

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A seven-year veteran of the Fresno Police Department has been arrested and charged with two counts of misdemeanor sexual battery. The Fresno Police Department says Officer Peter Obioma Agbowo was arrested Wednesday following an investigation by the department’s sexual assault unit. Authorities say the incident happened back in March when Agbowo was…MORE

City of Fresno Names New Economic Development Director

City of Fresno Names New Economic Development Director

FRESNO, CA – City Manager Georgeanne White is pleased to announce the selection of Cliff Long as the City of Fresno’s new Economic Development Director. With a distinguished career dedicated to driving economic growth and building vibrant communities, Long brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to his new role.…MORE

Erika Sandoval Found Guilty of Murdering Ex-Husband

Erika Sandoval Found Guilty of Murdering Ex-Husband

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A jury has found Erika Sandoval guilty of murder in the first degree in the death of her ex-husband, Daniel Green. The verdict was announced in a Tulare County courtroom Thursday afternoon. The jury deliberated for two days before reaching a verdict. This was the second time Sandoval was on…MORE

Newsom Announces Upgrades to 21 State Fish Hatcheries to Boost Salmon Populations

Newsom Announces Upgrades to 21 State Fish Hatcheries to Boost Salmon Populations

SACRAMENTO — Governor Newsom today announced that the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is upgrading 21 fish hatcheries to boost the state’s salmon and trout populations and protect hatcheries from the impacts of climate change. The project helps build the California salmon and trout supply, which are central to the health of California’s…MORE