TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An Action News interview last week was circulated online and has been seen by millions on TikTok, Instagram, and other social platforms. That led to online conspiracy theories that Starlink Owner & CEO Elon Musk could have used the system to change votes or otherwise interfere with the election. Musk…… MORE
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The California Highway Patrol says there is an increase in accidents this time of year because people get complacent after a summer without fog. A wall of dust rolled over Madera County Monday leading to a massive pile-up on Highway 152. “We slowed down to a stop, and then all…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Rep. David Valadao is heading back to Washington. According to a projection released Tuesday evening by the Associated Press, the Hanford republican held off Bakersfield democrat Rudy Salas for a second consecutive election. Despite a significant democrat registration advantage, Salas failed to corral enough votes to win the 22nd Congressional district. The…… MORE
KINGS COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Kings County revealed Tuesday that its Elections Department received a bomb threat on Friday, November 8. Officials say it was one of several similar threats targeting elections offices across the state. The FBI and the California Secretary of State’s Office investigated and have deemed the threat non-credible. Kings County shared a…… MORE
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A powerful storm caused a massive pile-up on a highway in Madera County on Monday afternoon. The crash happened around 1 pm on Highway 152 near Road 17, just south of Chowchilla. The California Highway Patrol says roughly 20 cars were involved in the accident. Investigators say it was a…… MORE
SANGER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A teenager is recovering after being stabbed near a school in Sanger on Monday morning. The stabbing happened around 10:45 am in the area of 9th and Baylor. Sanger police say several men were involved in a fight at the school, which was out because of the holiday. Officers say the…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — The 105th Central Valley Veterans Day Parade kicked-off in downtown Fresno late Monday morning. The three-hour celebration began at Fresno City Hall and ended at Chukchansi Park. Retired US Marine Corps service member Dan Payne has served as the Central Valley Veterans Day Parade announcer for over 20 years. “Many times I’ve…… MORE
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Strong winds kicked up massive dust clouds across Central California on Monday, creating dangerous travel conditions for drivers and leaving thousands without power. The National Weather Service in Hanford issued a Dust Storm Warning for central Fresno County, which was allowed to expire around 3:30 pm. Officials say the storm swept…… MORE
MADERA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The California Highway Patrol says 106 deaths were caused by crashes in the Madera area between 2020 and 2023. The agency recently received $130,000 in grant money to help fight these deadly statistics and make roads and highways in the county safer. That’s welcome news to Maria Balch, who’s been fighting…… MORE
SANGER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Clean-up is underway after a car that lost its tire crashed through a building in Sanger. Officers were called to The Academy Center on Academy Avenue near Church Avenue just after 3:45 p.m. Sunday. Investigators say the driver was traveling south on Academy when their tire blew out and they lost…… MORE
