Category Archives: Local News

Small Town, Big Commitment: Meet Shaver Lake's Volunteer Fire Dept
SHAVER LAKE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) -- If you've driven through Shaver Lake, you've likely passed the small volunteer fire station that stands as a lifeline for this mountain community. For many visitors, ...
Liz Kern Sep 05, 2025

Dedicated Cricket Pitches Now at Southwest Fresno Park
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) -- Valley cricket players now have a few new places to compete. On Thursday, Fresno city leaders held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to introduce the city's very first pitch. The ...
Liz Kern Sep 05, 2025
Busy Portion of Friant Road Reopens Days After Propane Truck Crash
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A busy portion of Friant Road is now reopened. The section of road had been shut down since Tuesday after a major crash overturned a propane truck. The closed portion of Frian...
Randy James Sep 05, 2025
California Senate Passes E15 Bill
The Renewable Fuels Association applauded the California Senate's passing of a bill that would allow the sale of E15, saying the state is much closer to cleaner fuel use. The Association said t...
Don York Sep 05, 2025
Huge Meth Bust Made in Kern County
A big drug bust has been made in Kern County. On Wednesday, officers confiscated 762 pounds of methamphetamine from a rural property in North Edwards. Three Mexican nationals were taken into custody. ...
Blake Taylor Sep 04, 2025
US Sues SoCal Edison Over Deadly Fires
The US government announced Thursday that it's suing Southern California Edison for negligence for allegedly sparking a pair of deadly So Cal wildfires. The Eaton and Fairview fires burned tens of tho...
Blake Taylor Sep 04, 2025
Spirit Pulls Out of 4 Calif. Airports
Spirit Airlines is discontinuing several routes next month, including four in California, following its bankruptcy. The troubled airliner announced Thursday that it's ending service at 11 airports aro...
Blake Taylor Sep 04, 2025

'Devastating' Health Impacts From Wildfire Smoke & Poor Air Quality
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) -- Typically, on a clear day, Valley residents can enjoy a scenic view overlooking downtown Fresno. But with several wildfires burning in Fresno County, coupled with t...
Liz Kern Sep 04, 2025
The Ag Center - News Update for Thursday, September 4th
Don York Sep 04, 2025
California Sees Record Year of Summer Strawberry Planting
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Summer strawberry plantings hit a new record in California this year. The state's Strawberry Commission reports more than 11,500 crops were planted. That's up almost 3 percent...
Randy James Sep 04, 2025
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