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14-Year Old Arrested in Murder of Parents

14-Year Old Arrested in Murder of Parents

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

Court Rules Fong Can Run for Congress and Assembly

Court Rules Fong Can Run for Congress and Assembly

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

Study: Fresno 3rd Most Disadvantaged City in U.S.

Study: Fresno 3rd Most Disadvantaged City in U.S.

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

Californians Continue to Flee the Golden State

Californians Continue to Flee the Golden State

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

Minimum Wage Hike Already Impacting Local Workforce

Minimum Wage Hike Already Impacting Local Workforce

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

Shooting At Madera Supermarket Leaves 1 Wounded

Shooting At Madera Supermarket Leaves 1 Wounded

MADERA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — One person was injured after a shooting at a supermarket in Madera on Christmas Day. Madera police say the shooting happened at the Vallarta Supermarket on County Club Drive near Clark Street. When officers arrived, witnesses shared both the victim and suspect were gone. “When we were on scene, he later…MORE

Gov. Newsom Slams Effort to Ban Trump from Calif. Ballot

Gov. Newsom Slams Effort to Ban Trump from Calif. Ballot

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Gov. Gavin Newsom wants former President Donald Trump on the California ballot in 2024, unlike his Lt. Governor. “There is no doubt that Donald Trump is a threat to our liberties and even to our democracy,” Newsom said in a statement. “But in California, we defeat candidates at the polls. Everything else…MORE

Worries of Holiday COVID Spike

Worries of Holiday COVID Spike

NEW YORK (AP) — Look for flu and COVID-19 infections to ramp up in the coming weeks, U.S. health officials say, with increases fueled by holiday gatherings, too many unvaccinated people and a new version of the coronavirus that may be spreading more easily. High levels of flu-like illnesses were reported last week in 17…MORE

4 Flu-related Deaths Reported in Fresno County

4 Flu-related Deaths Reported in Fresno County

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — Officials are stressing the importance of vaccines after four flu-related deaths in Fresno County. The Fresno County Department of Public Health says the first death was an elderly person who caught the flu. Since then, three more deaths related to the flu have been reported in the county. The department…MORE