Category Archives: Local News

Woman Killed After Getting Out Of Moving Vehicle In Fresno County Identified 

Woman Killed After Getting Out Of Moving Vehicle In Fresno County Identified 

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A woman who died after authorities say she got out of a moving truck in Fresno County Tuesday night has been identified.  The Fresno County Coroner’s Office has identified her as 34-year-old Gabrielle Mammen of Firebaugh.  The incident happened just before 9 p.m. on Millerton and North Fork roads in…MORE

California Sues Over Trump’s ‘Toxic, Reckless’ Tariffs

California Sues Over Trump’s ‘Toxic, Reckless’ Tariffs

(KMJ/Associated Press) Gov. Gavin Newsom says the Golden State is going to court to challenge President Trump’s tariffs. The lawsuit, which was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, will argue that enacting such tariffs requires approval from Congress. The state will ask the court to immediately block the tariffs.…MORE

Defendant’s Request for New Attorney Denied in Fresno Homicide Case

Defendant’s Request for New Attorney Denied in Fresno Homicide Case

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A request for a new attorney was denied as a Fresno man appeared before a judge for a murder charge on Tuesday. 28-year-old Adam Delacruz is accused of the shooting death of a 64-year-old Abraham Tiggs in a southwest Fresno neighborhood. Nearly a month after Tiggs was found shot to death,…MORE

9-Month-Old Baby Tests Positive for Cocaine in Tulare County

9-Month-Old Baby Tests Positive for Cocaine in Tulare County

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two people are in custody after authorities say a nine-month-old tested positive for cocaine in Tulare County. The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office says 29-year-old Ashley Flores and 32-year-old Casey Willibank originally took the baby to the emergency room for a high fever. During tests, officials say the baby was positive for…MORE

Fresno State Students Give Back During Spring Break 

Fresno State Students Give Back During Spring Break 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Fresno city streets, past the orchards, is a group of Fresno State students spending their Spring Break at Scout Island, an outdoor education Center.  The group of students is part of the Alternative Break program in the Jan and Bud Richter Center at…MORE

City Of Fresno Launches Street Improvement Projects 

City Of Fresno Launches Street Improvement Projects 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The City of Fresno’s street paving season has begun.  It is investing $34 million in road improvements.  It is being funded by Measure C revenue, as well as state and federal dollars.  “Your local tax dollars are going right back into your local neighborhoods,” said Nelson Esparza, Fresno City Councilmember.  The…MORE

Locals Urged To Practice Water Safety As Temperatures Warm Up 

Locals Urged To Practice Water Safety As Temperatures Warm Up 

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — People are already enjoying our local Lake Kaweah, but the Tulare County Fire Department is urging people to be safe.  Especially because in recent years they have proven to be dangerous and even deadly.  People are encouraged to wear lifejackets.  Brandon Howard at Kaweah Marina explains, “These are the different…MORE

Fund Set Up For Fresno City Employee ‘Viciously Attacked’

Fund Set Up For Fresno City Employee ‘Viciously Attacked’

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Fresno City Employee remains in critical condition after a brutal attack in Fresno’s Chinatown.  The employee is 56-year-old Tim Smith. He’s worked for the city for 20 years.  Police say 30-year-old Dyllan Padavona attacked Smith near Kern and G Streets on Friday morning.  Officials say Smith was working alone on…MORE