FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — An Oregon man was arrested after police say he kidnapped and sexually assaulted a Fresno girl. The Fresno Police Department says 51-year-old James Ellis connected with a 12-year-old girl online towards the end of 2023. Police say on December 30, Ellis picked the girl up from her house, took her to…… MORE
(KMJ) Former Fresno State star football player, Derrick Ward, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to committing a string of robberies in southern California. According to police, the Super Bowl champ did not use a gun in his alleged robberies, but he is accused of using force and fear to take money from businesses. His bail was…… MORE
MADERA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The power mechanics class at Madera South High School is celebrating a major achievement. Recently, it became the first high school program in the state to achieve the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Accreditation. Senior Gilberto Onofre is in his third year of the Power Mechanics program at Madera South High School.…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Road construction is underway for a months-long project in west central Fresno. The intersection at Clinton and Valentine Avenues is expected to be closed through the beginning of April. During that time, a new traffic signal will be installed, along with turn lanes and new sidewalks. The project also includes storm…… MORE
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — Charges have been filed against a 14-year-old boy accused of killing his parents in Fresno County last week. On Tuesday, the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office announced that a petition has been filed against the teen. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says the boy killed his parents, Lue Yang and Se…… MORE
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
