Category Archives: Local News

Suspect Killed After Shootout With Tulare County Deputies At Ivanhoe Apartment 

Suspect Killed After Shootout With Tulare County Deputies At Ivanhoe Apartment 

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An attempted homicide suspect is dead after a shootout with Tulare County sheriff’s deputies in Ivanhoe.  The shooting happened just before 8 pm Thursday at the Oakwood Apartments on Avenue 327 and Road 158.  The sheriff’s office says they received a tip earlier in the day that the wanted suspect…MORE

Former Clovis Unified Superintendent Dr. Terry P. Bradley Passes Away 

Former Clovis Unified Superintendent Dr. Terry P. Bradley Passes Away 

CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Clovis Unified community is mourning the loss of longtime educator and former superintendent Dr. Terry P. Bradley.  Doctor Bradley served the district for 34 years in several business and financial roles before serving as superintendent from 2002 to 2009.  Under his leadership, students and schools in Clovis Unified attained an…MORE

Fresno Businessman’s Body Found in Canal

Fresno Businessman’s Body Found in Canal

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The body of Surinder Pal, a well-known businessman in the Central Valley, has been found. The Clovis Police Department says that Pal’s body was discovered Thursday in a canal on along Temperance Avenue just south of McKinley. Authorities say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding Pal’s death at this time, but…MORE

Bass Lake Man Murdered, Buried in Mojave Desert

Bass Lake Man Murdered, Buried in Mojave Desert

“This was a calculated and callous act against a respected member of our community,” said Madera County Sheriff Tyson Pogue. “Our detectives worked tirelessly and methodically to bring justice to Mr. Boyajian and his loved ones. We’re grateful for the collaboration with our partner agencies and the observant community members who helped move this case…MORE

Ex-Fresno Principal Sentenced for Shoving Student

Ex-Fresno Principal Sentenced for Shoving Student

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A former Fresno Unified principal is sentenced to probation after a dramatic shove caught on camera.  Brian Vollhardt was standing in the cafeteria of Wolters Elementary School when a student approached nearly three years ago. Seconds later, a shove sent the student flying.  “I look at the video over and over…MORE

Joann Building In North Fresno To Be Demolished

Joann Building In North Fresno To Be Demolished

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The now-vacant Joann Fabrics and Crafts store in north Fresno is set to be demolished to make way for new business. The 35,000 square-foot building off Highway 41 and Blackstone across from River Park has been empty since May and is now fenced off. The retailer filed for bankruptcy earlier this…MORE

Trump Admin. Yanks $4B from Troubled HSR Project

Trump Admin. Yanks $4B from Troubled HSR Project

FRESNO, Calif. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has announced the Federal Railroad Administration will terminate approximately $4 billion in federal funding for California’s High Speed Rail. It comes a month after the Trump Administration threatened to pull funding as part of a 315-page report released by the Department of Transportation. “Thanks to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, not…MORE

Exclusive: Newt Gingrich Joins Ray Appleton

Exclusive: Newt Gingrich Joins Ray Appleton

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich appeared exclusively on KMJ’s Ray Appleton Show Wednesday to discuss current events as well as his new book Trump’s Triumph, America’s Greatest Comeback.MORE

Bains Makes it Official, Challenges Rep. Valadao

Bains Makes it Official, Challenges Rep. Valadao

KMJ – After months of speculation and hints on her social media feeds, Assemblywoman Dr. Jasmeet Bains (D-Delano) made her bid for Congress official on Wednesday. “I’m a doctor, not a career politician — and I’ve spent my life on the frontlines, listening to Valley families and fighting for their health, their safety, and their…MORE

Porterville Mom Charged with Murder in Hot Car Tragedy

Porterville Mom Charged with Murder in Hot Car Tragedy

PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Porterville mother will now face murder charges in the death of her 1-year-old child. Authorities say she intentionally left the infant, along with his 2-year-old brother, inside a hot car. Prosecutors allege last month, 20-year-old Maya Hernandez left the boys in the car for two and a half hours while…MORE