Category Archives: Local News

Gov Newsom Announces $1.1B for Zero-Emission Transit, Infrastructure
SACRAMENTO - Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the California Transportation Commission (CTC) approved $1.1 billion to fund new zero-emission buses, charging stations, and related infrastruc...
Liz Kern Dec 09, 2025

Multi-Year Renovation Project Planned for Fresno's Fashion Fair Mall
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Changes are coming to a popular shopping hub in Fresno. Fashion Fair Mall will be undergoing a renovation project starting in Spring of 2026. Officials say that some of the im...
Liz Kern Dec 09, 2025

Man Accused of Killing Fresno Bicyclist in 2022 Crash Appears in Court
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- New details have come to light about a deadly Fresno County crash that killed a beloved Fresno State professor. Cyclist Adela Santana was riding her bike with friends w...
Liz Kern Dec 09, 2025

The Ag Center - Commodity Report for Tuesday, December 9th
Don York Dec 09, 2025 Hackman / Depositphotos.com

White House Pushing for Food Price Investigation
The White House ordered an investigation into food price-fixing. Axios reports President Donald Trump is facing rising pressure about the inflation of food prices at the nation's grocery...
Don York Dec 09, 2025 lucidwaters / Depositphotos.com

Accused Oak Fire Arsonist Released from Jail with Ankle Monitor, Mariposa County Sheriff Confirms
MARIPOSA COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- The accused Oak Fire arsonist, 73-year-old Edward Wackerman, was released with an electronic ankle monitor on Monday night due to a court order, the Mariposa County S...
Randy James Dec 09, 2025

40-Year-old Man Arrested for Killing a Merced Teen Last Month
MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- Merced Police have arrested 40-year-old Eric Beavers in connection to the shooting that killed 16-year-old Davarion Granados in Merced back in November. Officials say that aro...
Liz Kern Dec 08, 2025

Suspect Shot by Police in Central Fresno Identified
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fresno police have now identified the suspect shot by officers before a standoff in Central Fresno Sunday night. The department says he is 41-year-old Bradley Nicholson. Polic...
Liz Kern Dec 08, 2025

Pres. Trump Unveils $12B Aid Package for US Farmers
WASHINGTON (AP/KMJ) - President Trump announced a $12 billion farm aid package on Monday - a boost to farmers who have struggled to sell their crops while getting hit by rising costs after the preside...
Blake Taylor Dec 08, 2025 AndrewLozovyi / Depositphotos.com

Ex-Dog House Grill Manager Sentenced in $30M Fraud
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) Matthew Billingsley was sentenced Monday to seven years and six months in prison for wire fraud in a massive scheme that bilked lenders and banks out of more than $30 million. The...
Blake Taylor Dec 08, 2025 designer491 / Depositphotos.com
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