FRESNO, Calif. — Following a multi-agency investigation in Fresno County that focused on crimes of violence, drug sales, and illegal firearms possession, 10 federal defendants were arrested on Thursday for racketeering, drug trafficking, violent crimes, and firearms offenses. U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert, Fresno County Sheriff John Zanoni, Fresno Police Chief Paco Balderrama, Fresno County…… MORE
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/FOX26) — A homeless encampment is once again growing in size in one neighborhood near Clinton Avenue and 2nd Street in Central Fresno. Neighbors say they’re fed up. Virginia Contreras has lived in the same neighborhood for years and she’s frustrated with the homeless camps next to her home. She says they’re…… MORE
MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/FOX26) — A school dance got interrupted by a nearby shooting in Madera Thursday evening. The Madera County Sheriff’s Office was called about a shooting in the area of Club Drive and Midland Way, which is adjacent to Berenda Elementary School. Deputies learned a school dance was in progress—this resulted in a precautionary…… MORE
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/FOX26) — This weekend marks the unofficial start of the summer season with Valley temperatures expected in the 80s this Memorial Day. Local law enforcement agencies stress to Valley visitors and tourists whatever your plans may be — steer clear of local rivers. Valley leaders including Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig and…… MORE
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/FOX26) — For months, the Kings River and San Joaquin Rivers have been off-limits. But that doesn’t mean you can’t find ways to cool down by the water– at other locations. “We have to be a little creative,” says Terri Mejorado, with Fresno County Office of Emergency Services. For starters, lakes remain…… MORE
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/FOX26) — The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District is going a bit greener and offering landscape professionals the opportunity to get new zero-emission equipment for free or almost free. The Zero-Emission Landscaping Equipment (ZELE) grant program is meant to help those who work in landscaping to replace their gas or…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/FOX26) — The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating the family of 59-year-old Daimar Lopez. Lopez died in a deputy-involved shooting on May 16th. Fresno County Sheriff’s homicide detectives and the Coroner’s Office have searched numerous personal records, but have been unable to find family members of Lopez,…… MORE
Clovis Police say Jagtar Singh brutally attacked his wife and put her in the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The 29 year old was arrested after fleeing to Los Banos overnight, just hours after dropping his wife off at Clovis Community Hospital. Detectives say Singh struck his wife multiple times, then cut her throat with a…… MORE
CHOWCHILLA, Calif. (KMJ/FOX26) — A former correctional officer is now in jail after he was accused of sexually assaulting at least 13 victims at the Chowchilla’s Central California Women’s Facility. Madera District Attorney Sally Moreno says 55-year-old Gregory Rodriguez was arrested and booked into Madera County Jail Wednesday morning. According to prosecutors, a total of…… MORE
PARLIER, Calif. (FOX26) — A new “pilot program” kicked off Wednesday with the painting of a new crosswalk where 13-year-old Fernanda Perez-Aldama was killed in February. The 7th grader from Parlier Junior High School was struck by a vehicle while walking home from an after-school program around 6 p.m. on Friday, February 10. Parlier Police…… MORE
