Category Archives: Local News

Fresno County Woman Dragged By Horse Dies

Fresno County Woman Dragged By Horse Dies

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Fresno County woman is dead after being dragged by a horse. It happened near Shaw and Academy on Sunday.     Investigators say Anne Herbstman was riding a horse and buggy near the Valero gas station, when for some reason, the horse got spooked. The animal started bucking and…MORE

Fresno Fire Saves Puppy From House Fire

Fresno Fire Saves Puppy From House Fire

    FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A puppy was saved from a house fire thanks to Fresno firefighters. The fire happened Sunday around 11:30 p.m. on A Street. Fresno Fire sent out a tweet – #FresnoFire is on scene of a #HOUSEFIRE at 1522 A St. E3 first on scene reporting heavy fire. E3 went…MORE

10,000 More People Ordered To Flee California Wildfires

10,000 More People Ordered To Flee California Wildfires

  FRESNO, CA (AP) – About 10,000 more people were ordered evacuated as two wildfires surged toward small lake towns in Northern California while the state’s largest and deadliest blaze of the year slowed slightly after days of explosive growth, authorities said. The completely wiped out mountain community of Keswick, Calif., is seen Sunday, July…MORE

Second Firefighter Killed Battling The Ferguson Fire

Second Firefighter Killed Battling The Ferguson Fire

Photo courtesy of Brad Torchia (KMJ) – A second Valley Firefighter is killed battling the massive Ferguson Fire still burning in Mariposa County, near Yosemite National Park. 33-year old Captain Brian Hughes was killed on the fire lines early Sunday morning. He was Captain of the Arrowhead Interagency Hotshots. At the time, Hughes and his…MORE

With 35,000 Signatures, Fresno For Parks Initiative Heads To City Council

With 35,000 Signatures, Fresno For Parks Initiative Heads To City Council

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A celebration was held Friday in Central Fresno’s Radio Park, to announce that the petition Fresno for Parks has gathered enough signatures from supporters.   Former Mayor Ashley Swearengin made the announcement that the Fresno for Parks and Arts ballot measure is moving forward, a 3/8 of a cent tax measure…MORE

Brown Seeks Tax Increase for 911 System Overhaul

Brown Seeks Tax Increase for 911 System Overhaul

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Gov. Jerry Brown is pushing for another tax increase, in an effort to overhaul the state’s 911 emergency services infrastructure. He’s asking lawmakers to scrap an existing tax on in-state phone calls, and implement a flat fee on all phones capable of dialing 911. It’s expected to be around 34 cents a…MORE

Central Fresno Porch Thieves Caught on Video

(KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is now asking for you help to track down a pair of suspects wanted for stealing items from a porch in Central Fresno. Sheriff’s Deputies released the following information:  Shortly after 2:00 a.m. on 7/22/18, a man and woman were caught on camera sneaking up to the front…MORE

Thousands Evacuate as Deadly Wild Fire Pushes Toward Redding

Thousands Evacuate as Deadly Wild Fire Pushes Toward Redding

(photo courtesy:  KCRA) (KMJ) –  Cal Fire says says an explosive wildfire burning in Shasta County has killed a bulldozer operator and is pushing closer to the city of Redding. The Carr Fire has been burning since Monday afternoon.  Thursday, a privately hired bulldozer operator was killed and  three firefighters were burned while battling this…MORE

Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency Due to Ferguson Fire

Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency Due to Ferguson Fire

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – California Governor Jerry Brown has issued an emergency proclamation for Mariposa County due to the Ferguson Fire. The Ferguson Fire was currently at 43,299 acres, and at 27 percent containment as of Thursday afternoon when the California Governor made his proclamation. Gov. Brown declaring a state of emergency makes in Mariposa…MORE