Category Archives: Local News

Gang Member Gets Life for Dinuba Police Shootout

Gang Member Gets Life for Dinuba Police Shootout

TULARE CO. (KMJ) Samuel Camposeco was sentenced Tuesday to 50 years to life in prison for the attempted murder of a police officer while robbing a gas station. The gang member and his cohort, Luis Vargas, opened fire on an officer who happened to stop at the Texaco in Dinuba at the time of the…MORE

Fresno Diocese Files for Bankruptcy Amid Claims of Sex Abuse

Fresno Diocese Files for Bankruptcy Amid Claims of Sex Abuse

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Diocese of Fresno has announced that it is officially filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. The statement was made in a press release Tuesday morning by Bishop Joseph Brennan. It comes as the diocese faces 153 claims from victims of sexual abuse by clergy members. The plan to file for bankruptcy…MORE

Fresno County Jury Deliberating In Huron Murder Case 

Fresno County Jury Deliberating In Huron Murder Case 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Attorneys on both sides made their final push in court on Monday to the jury that will soon decide Andrew Leon’s fate.  “This is a murder case,” prosecutor Kendall Reynolds said. “Believability and credibility are what this case really comes down to. Who do you believe?”  “The real question I want…MORE

First Responders Warn Of Firework Risks, Fines Before July 4th 

First Responders Warn Of Firework Risks, Fines Before July 4th 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fireworks sales are expected to be booming later this week.  “It’s going pretty well. We’re excited about it,” said Scott Leopold, Phantom Fireworks. “It should pick up in the two days before.”  At Phantom Fireworks on the corner of First and Nees, they’re only offering safe and sane fireworks; that’s all…MORE

Accused Yosemite Rapist Now Considered a Fugitive

Accused Yosemite Rapist Now Considered a Fugitive

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) A federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment against Nathan Baptista, 36, charging him with aggravated sexual abuse. Now, he’s on the run, according to the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Department. According to court documents, on May 31, 2024, Baptista forcibly raped and strangled a fellow Yosemite Hospitality employee. Baptista had an active…MORE

100+ Cats Rescued from Hot Van, Woman Arrested

100+ Cats Rescued from Hot Van, Woman Arrested

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A woman faces 93 counts of animal cruelty after Merced County Sheriff’s deputies found over 100 cats in distress inside a U-Haul. Many of the felines could be seen through the windshield, crammed into the dashboard as the van sat in the hot summer sun on Sunday in the parking…MORE

Increased Gas Tax Hits California Drivers

Increased Gas Tax Hits California Drivers

FRESNO, CA (KMJ/KFSN) Fresno drivers heading out of town for the 4th of July are going to be paying more at the pump. As of Tuesday, the first day of a new statewide gas tax increase, Fresno is averaging $4.64 for a gallon of unleaded. But the price is expected to continue to climb. The…MORE

State Budget Includes $100M for Downtown Fresno Work

State Budget Includes $100M for Downtown Fresno Work

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) The State of California has included $100 million in this year’s proposed state budget to continue the revitalization of downtown Fresno and Chinatown. “I want to express my sincere gratitude to the Governor for standing by Fresno and keeping his promise to invest in our community,” said Mayor Jerry Dyer. “This commitment…MORE

One Man Dead In Downtown Fresno After Crashing Into Tree 

One Man Dead In Downtown Fresno After Crashing Into Tree 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KKFSN) — Police are investigating a hit-and-run in Downtown Fresno that ended with one of the drivers getting killed.  Just before 11 am Sunday, a driver in a black Subaru was rear-ended by a Chevy truck while sitting at a traffic light at Divisadero and P Streets.  As the drivers began to make…MORE