FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – It was 20 years ago today, on March 12, 2014, that Fresno made international headlines because of the Wesson family massacre. It was considered the worst mass murder in Fresno’s history, which left nine people dead- mostly children. The victims ranged in age from one years old to 25. The family…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man is in the hospital after being shot in southwest Fresno. Police responded just after midnight Tuesday to a Shotspotter call of 17 rounds at San Benito and B Street. They arrived to find a man with several gunshot wounds. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he is expected…… MORE
CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) — Central Valley Super-hero fans got to meet the man who played Marvel’s Strongest and Angriest Avenger on the small screen. On Sunday, actor and retired bodybuilder Lou Ferrigno visited the “Legends Comics and Games” store in Clovis. At the age of 21. he won his first Mr. Universe title. Ferrigno starred alongside Arnold…… MORE
KERMAN, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — There was a powerful show of support in Kerman Sunday as hundreds lit candles and waved lights at Kerckhoff Park. The candles were a visual reminder of seven farm workers who died last month. The workers all lived in Kerman. On the morning of February 23, they were in a van, heading…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — One of the three shooting victims at a party in central Fresno last week has died. Fresno police have identified the victim as 25-year-old Raymond Martinez. Authorities say the shooting happened on Friday on Dakota near Teilman Avenue around 10:30 pm. Police say a party was happening at an apartment when…… MORE
SANGER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A 10-year-old boy died after an accident in Sanger on Thursday. He has been identified by the Fresno County Coroner as Jameson Doyle. The crash happened at about 7 pm outside Rotary Ball Park on Bethel and Cherry avenues, where baseball practice was taking place. Sanger Police say the boy collided with…… MORE
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) voted in support of the first Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Consolidated Appropriations Act, which provides discretionary resources for six of the twelve FY24 appropriations bills. Congressman Valadao, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, secured several wins for the Central Valley in the annual spending package, including $55 million in…… MORE
WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) secured $12,235,783 in Community Project Funding through the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. This funding will respond directly to some of the most pressing needs in Fresno and Tulare counties. The budget is expected to be signed into law by President Joe Biden later this week. “Bringing back federal funding…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Proposition 1 is the only statewide measure on California’s primary election ballot. It’s a measure backed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. A yes on Prop 1 would use over $6 billion in bond funding to create supportive housing, give $1 billion to support veterans and create 65,000 mental health jobs. In addition,…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Despite better organization and some big name endorsements Measure E appears headed for another defeat. The controversial sales tax proposal is trailing by nearly 10,000 votes. NO 45,055 56.14% YES 35,200 43.86% If passed, Measure E would add a penny tax on $4 purchases in Fresno County for the next 25…… MORE
