SAN FRANCISCO, CA -(KMJ/KFSN) – Is it OK for people to pay to skip security lines at the airport? Two state lawmakers say no, and they’re proposing a bill to change the way third-party security screening companies like CLEAR work. CLEAR allows people to pay to verify their identity at a kiosk then be escorted…… MORE
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The California Garlic Festival is making its way to the Central Valley! The festival will be moving to the Merced County Spring Fairgrounds in Los Banos starting this year. Visitors can get their hands on all things garlic while watching monster truck shows, playing carnival games or listening to live music.…… MORE
REEDLEY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Congressman Jim Costa unveils new legislation Tuesday to regulate highly infectious diseases and high containment laboratories. The “Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act” is meant to address gaps in federal law. Over the past year of working with local, state, and federal leaders on investigating and cleaning up the…… MORE
REEDLEY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An afternoon of watching baseball at Reedley High School turned into a literal heart-stopping event for one parent. “Every second matters when it comes to CPR and cardiac arrest,” said Victoria Yost, a certified athletic trainer at Reedley High. Staff say when a man had a heart attack, everyone took action…… MORE
CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two shoplifting suspects have been arrested after they allegedly led police on a chase through Clovis on Monday night. Around 6:30 pm, officers responded to a shoplifting call at the Dick’s Sporting Goods on Clovis and Herndon. Clovis police say the suspects, 35-year-old Nicole Vargas and 48-year-old Francisco Ruiz, got into…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) California lawmaker are debating a bill that would essentially ban the airport security line-skipping service Clear. Senate Bill 1372 is being considered by the Transportation Committee. The bill would prohibit airports from forming new agreements in 2025 with third-party vendors that offer to bring customers to the front of security lines. Services…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — The Fresno Pacific University student-athlete charged in a deadly hit-and-run has entered a plea of “not guilty.” 23-year-old Miguel Ortiz Montilla appeared in court Tuesday morning for arraignment. He’s accused of driving the car that hit and killed 38-year-old Bryant Fields. RELATED: Family of man killed in Fresno hit-and-run crash wants…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A woman in her 70s is in the hospital after being hit by a car in west central Fresno. It happened just before 7 pm Sunday on Olive and Hughes Avenues. Fresno Police say a car heading west on Olive hit the woman. She rolled up on the hood of the…… MORE
CLOVIS, Calif. (KJM/KFSN) — The Clovis Rodeo is just a few days away, but people will be rolling up their sleeves to give blood ahead of the event. The rodeo is joining forces with the Central California Blood Center for it’s 23rd annual Rodeo Blood Drive. People can head to the Clovis Rodeo Hall on…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — If you’re looking for work, the City of Fresno PARCS department is hiring for various summer positions. Positions include a seasonal water aerobics instructor, lifeguards and Camp Fresno services aides. Each position has a list of requirements that must be met to apply, including age, experience and First Aid and C-P-R…… MORE
