FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno native Audra McDonald shined as the Grand Marshal of the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena. McDonald led the parade Monday morning, and announcers were quick to point out her Valley connection. You may have caught her on ABC30, waiving to thousands of spectators from her vibrant ride as it cruised down…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The man who was stabbed to death in southeast Fresno on New Year’s Eve has been identified as 39-year-old Anthony Sanchez. Police say the stabbing happened around 2:40 am Sunday on Sierra Vista and Eugenia avenues. Authorities say Sanchez got into an argument that led to the deadly stabbing. He was…… MORE
Kyle Kirkland, owner of Club One Casino, joined KMJ’s Ray Appleton on Tuesday to discuss his run to replace former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in Congress. Among the top issues he’s aiming to tackle: “Runaway living costs, the border crisis and irresponsible government undermine our quality of life.” The Harvard grad is also the Chair…… MORE
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Department of Water Resources on Tuesday conducted the first snow survey of the season at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 7.5 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 3 inches, which is 30 percent of average for this location. The snow water equivalent measures the amount of water…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) In an unprecedented move, the Golden State has enacted a law allowing illegal immigrants to qualify for Medi-Cal. The new guidelines, which took effect Jan. 1, makes California the only state to fund comprehensive health care for undocumented immigrants. “This historic investment speaks to California’s commitment to health care as a human…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A 14-year-old boy has been arrested for murdering his parents and injuring his 11-year-old sister in Miramonte, according to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office. The victims have been identified as Lue Yang and Se Vang, who were married. The incident happened at a home on Dunlap Road near Coach Road just after…… MORE
SACRAMENTO (KMJ) A Sacramento Superior Court Judge on Thursday said Assemblyman Vince Fong (R-Bakersfield) can run for both State Assembly and former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s Congressional seat. In her order, Judge Shelleyanne Chang wrote in part, “The Court notes that it is concerned about the outcome of this Petition, as it may result in…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) California isn’t all beaches, bikinis and famous actors. Not anymore, anyway. Poverty, homelessness, high cost of living, ever-increasing taxes were among the major downers listed in a new study that ranks the most economically disadvantaged cities in the U.S. A study by WalletHub compared U.S. cities with a variety of factors indicating…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) The California exodus continues. According to new data from the US Census Bureau, residents of the Golden State are still fleeing the high cost of living in favor of Texas, Arizona, Florida, Washington and Nevada. Phoenix has been a popular relocation destination not only for Californians but all Americans between 2017 and…… MORE
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — In less than a week, the minimum wage in California will go up by 50 cents to $16 an hour. By April 1 2024, fast food restaurants with 60 locations or more by law will have to pay $20 an hour. Economics professors are estimating this could impact customers in…… MORE
