Category Archives: Local News

Fresno Police Accuse 27-Year-Old Man of False Imprisonment of 12-Year-Old Girl
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fresno police have arrested a 27-year-old man on multiple felony charges after an incident involving a 12-year-old girl on her way to school. Officers responded on Thursday to...
Liz Kern May 22, 2026

Memorial Day Weekend Travel To Break Records
Despite high prices for gas and airfare, a record-breaking 45 million Americans are expected to travel for Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA. Whether you are hitting the road or taking to the ski...
Liz Kern May 22, 2026 photoncatcher63 / Depositphotos.com

Senior Success: Central East Student Overcomes Loss of Sister to Graduate and Pursue New Path
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- As graduation approaches at Central East High School, one senior is preparing to walk across the stage after a journey marked by loss, hardship and transformation. Celeste Ley...
Liz Kern May 22, 2026

U.S. Farmers Lost $15 Billion to Tariffs
Recent studies by North Dakota State University revealed that U.S. tariffs and resulting retaliatory actions are driving significant economic losses for American agriculture, heavily impacting ...
Don York May 22, 2026 Feverpitch / Depositphotos.com

Fire Damages Former Bobby Salazar's Restaurant in Central Fresno; Cause Under Investigation
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A fire broke out early Friday at the former Bobby Salazar's restaurant in central Fresno, prompting a response from fire crews who reported heavy smoke and flames coming from ...
Randy James May 22, 2026

Fresno State Study finds Central California DUI Death Rate Doubles.
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Impaired driving continues to be one of the primary causes of deadly crashes on California roadways. New research out of Fresno State aims to better understand the problem and...
Randy James May 22, 2026

3-Year-Old Dies Days After Deadly Crash on Highway 41 in Fresno, CHP Confirms
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A 3-year-old has died from their injuries after the Kia Optima they were riding in crashed into a blacked-out Toyota Camry on Highway 41 early Sunday morning, officers say. Th...
Liz Kern May 21, 2026

Man Accused of Shooting at Fresno Officers Last Weekend Dies in Hospital
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The man accused of shooting at Fresno Police this past weekend has died from his injuries in the hospital. Fresno Police announced the death of 56-year-old Paul Rodriguez Cisn...
Liz Kern May 21, 2026

Proposed Transportation Tax Measure Faces Hurdle After Signature Review
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A new campaign to extend Fresno County's transportation sales tax is encountering an early obstacle as officials review the number of signatures needed to qualify the measure ...
Liz Kern May 21, 2026

Surveillance Video Shows Armed Suspect at Fresno City Attorney's Home
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Action News obtained new surveillance video from early Sunday morning at the home of Fresno City Attorney Andrew Janz, showing a man approaching the residence with a knife. Th...
Randy James May 21, 2026




