Category Archives: Local News

REPORT: U.S. Service Member Killed in Jet Crash in Ukraine

REPORT: U.S. Service Member Killed in Jet Crash in Ukraine

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A United States service member was reportedly killed in a crash in Ukraine on Tuesday. Members of the U.S. Air Force, including the Air National Guard 144th Fighter Wing, based in Fresno, are participating in a special operation in Ukraine, as part of Clear Sky 2018. The training exercise included U.S.…MORE

Fresno Home Destroyed By Fire – Crews Suspect Homeless People

Fresno Home Destroyed By Fire – Crews Suspect Homeless People

FRESNO (KMJ) — The investigation has begun after a fire destroyed a home in Southeast Fresno, but crews suspect that homeless people are responsible. The blaze close to Jensen and Willow Avenues was first reported around 5am Tuesday, sending crews to a well established fire. “Smoke and fire was coming out of every window and…MORE

Sheriff Says Deputy Who Fatally Shot Teen Saved His Brother’s Life

Sheriff Says Deputy Who Fatally Shot Teen Saved His Brother’s Life

WOODVILLE (KMJ) — Footage from body worn cameras has been collected for review following the fatal shooting of a 17 year old in Woodville. The incident took place Sunday evening, at a home close to the intersection of Avenue 160 and Road 168. Deputies were called to the scene around 8pm after reports of a…MORE

New Evidence Released On What May Have Caused Deadly Ferguson Fire

New Evidence Released On What May Have Caused Deadly Ferguson Fire

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fire officials reveal new details on what may have sparked the Ferguson Fire. The nearly 97,000 acre Mariposa County Blaze burned for between this past July and August. U.S. Forest Service Officials investigating the cause say overheated pieces of catalytic converter are responsible for fire, but because the pieces relatively…MORE

Porterville Toddler Ingests Large Amount of Tylenol, Mother Arrested

Porterville Toddler Ingests Large Amount of Tylenol, Mother Arrested

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A toddler in Porterville ingests large amounts of Tylenol, his mother is arrested. Porterville Police say 26-year old Valerie Tarrant was under the influence of a controlled substance on Friday at their home on N. Third Street. Police say it was during that time that her two-year-old son ate a…MORE

Skydiver Killed In Lodi When Parachute Fails to Deploy

Skydiver Killed In Lodi When Parachute Fails to Deploy

  LODI, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say a skydiver fell to her death when her parachute failed to open over California’s Central Valley. The Stockton Record reported Monday that the veteran jumper was using her own equipment and the plane carrying her took off from the Skydive Lodi Parachute Center on Sunday. Her name has…MORE

Hanford Police Say Missing Teenager Found

Hanford Police Say Missing Teenager Found

    UPDATE: 4:01pm Monday: The critical missing person has been located thank you for your assistance. – Parker Sever, Hanford Chief of Police.    FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Hanford Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teen. 19 year-old Rachel Maria Balderama was last seen around 4:00 o’clock Sunday afternoon. She walked…MORE

Delano Man Arrested for Felony Child Abuse

Delano Man Arrested for Felony Child Abuse

0 FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Delano man is arrested for felony child abuse. Porterville Police officers responded to Sierra View Medical Center for a child abuse report on October 7th. They say the juvenile had significant injuries to his face and head while in the care of Alejandro Carillo. Carillo was later found on…MORE

Investigation In Parlier, After Fresno Man is Fatally Shot

Investigation In Parlier, After Fresno Man is Fatally Shot

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – An investigation is in progress in Parlier, after a Fresno man is fatally shot Monday Morning. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says it happened shortly after midnight on Monday morning at the Bella Vista Apartments. The victim has been identified as 23 year-old Felix Ybarra-Rodriguez of Fresno. Investigators are exploring the…MORE

Major Infusion of Campaign Cash For “Yes on P – Fresno for Parks”

Major Infusion of Campaign Cash For “Yes on P – Fresno for Parks”

        FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A major infusion of cash is coming into the “Yes on P – Fresno for Parks” Campaign. The announcement of endorsements and money was made on Friday, at Storyland inside Fresno’s Roeding Park. Former Mayor Ashley Swearengin, President & CEO of the Central Valley Community Foundation, was…MORE