LOS BANOS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The encampment near Los Banos police headquarters has been transformed into what almost looks like a mini subdivision, with neat rows of tents. “Yeah they cleaned everything all up,” said Robert Anthony. Robert Anthony has been living in the encampment that used to be plagued by piles of trash, fires,…… MORE
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A 12-year-old boy is in the hospital with life-altering injuries after lighting an illegal firework Monday evening in Goshen. He was airlifted to a local hospital, where doctors say he is likely to lose his hand. “He is stable. Last we heard, he was going in for surgery. Medical personnel…… MORE
The U.S. Department of Education says that California violated Title IX by allowing transgender athletes to compete against females. Federal officials are giving California’s Department of Education and the California Interscholastic Federation 10 days to change their practices, or risk legal action from the U.S. Department of Justice. Title IX of the Education Amendments of…… MORE
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The teenage girl accused of being the getaway driver in the shooting death of 18-year-old Caleb Quick remains in custody for now. That’s as her attorney, Jeff Hammerschmidt, continues to push back against the murder charge she faces. KMJ is not naming the suspect because of her age. The 16-year-old…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. — A Riverside County man was sentenced Monday in a Fresno courtroom to over 11 years in prison for possessing more than 5 kilograms of cocaine and more than 1 kilogram heroin – with intent to distribute. Jose Perez, 42, was pulled over by law enforcement officers while driving north on I-5 in Fresno County.…… MORE
HURON, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Andrew Leon appeared calm in court Monday, occasionally taking notes as witnesses recalled the night he shot and killed 37-year-old April Diaz. “While standing in front of the Huron police department I heard multiple gunshots nearby,” former Huron Police Officer Brandon Bottoms described from that night. “Approximately ten to fifteen.” That…… MORE
TULARE COUNTY, CA – (KMJ) – Tulare County Public Health has confirmed a human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in a county resident, which has resulted in the death of an adult male. Public health officials are urging all residents to take preventive measures against mosquito bites, as mosquito samples testing positive for West…… MORE
MADERA, CA (KMJ) Madera County Sheriff’s Deputies responded recently to a family disturbance on the 22000 block of Avenue 12. There, deputies attempted to detain 40-year-old Andrew Biscay for outstanding warrants related to vandalism and impersonating a peace officer. Biscay resisted arrest but was safely taken into custody after a brief struggle, according to law…… MORE
VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A wanted felon is in custody after threatening to shoot a gas station employee days earlier. Officers were called out Friday afternoon to the Circle K on McAuliff near Houston for a man brandishing a firearm at employees. They say 25-year-old Julian Tavarez pointed the gun at an employee and said…… MORE
MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man is dead after crashing into a tree in Merced. Officers say it happened just after 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Bear Creek and Tahoe. Authorities say 26-year-old Gabriel Marquez veered off the road and hit a tree. He died at the scene. No one else was inside the vehicle at…… MORE
