Category Archives: Local News

Former Fresno Co. Sheriff Steve Magarian Passes
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) -- Former Fresno County Sheriff Steven Magarian has passed away at age 82. "Steve put up a fierce battle with cancer. We now know he is no longer suffering and is in a better...
Blake Taylor Sep 22, 2025
First Human Death Caused by West Nile Virus in Fresno County
The Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) has confirmed Fresno County's first West Nile virus (WNV) human death of 2025. So far this year, the FCDPH has reported 5 additional positive huma...
Blake Taylor Sep 22, 2025
Migrant Farmworkers Sue Seed Corn Company Over Wages and Housing
Seven migrant farmworkers from Texas claim they were recruited to work in Iowa, where they were paid illegally low wages and forced to live in substandard housing, according to the Iowa Capital...
Don York Sep 22, 2025
4.3 Earthquake Centered in Berkeley Shakes Bay Area: USGS
BERKELEY, Calif. -- A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck in Berkeley early Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake struck at 2:56 a.m. and had a depth of about 4.8 miles. It wa...
Randy James Sep 22, 2025
Fresno State Wins Thriller 23-21 Over Hawaii in Mountain West Opener
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- In the final scheduled game between rivals Fresno State & Hawaii, the Bulldogs leave the island with bragging rights and a 23-21 win. FS improves to 4-1 on the season and 1-0 ...
Randy James Sep 21, 2025
No Active Flames Following Rainfall as Garnet Fire Marks Four Weeks Sunday
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- After nearly four weeks and 60,000 acres burned, the Garnet Fire is entering a new stage. "There isn't active fire flames, as far as active fire behavior, because we received ...
Randy James Sep 21, 2025
Tariffs Might Fund Bailout for US Farmers
The Trump Administration is drawing up plans to use tariff revenue to fund a program to support U.S. farmers, according to the Financial Times. That record is citing Agriculture Secretary Brook...
Don York Sep 19, 2025
Central California Forecasted for Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Action News is tracking storms that are expected to impact the Central Valley to end the work week. Here's a look at your Accuweather forecast from the ABC30 weather team. A F...
Randy James Sep 19, 2025

People Gather for Charlie Kirk Vigil Held at Fresno State
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) -- Close to 200 people gathered on the Fresno State campus Wednesday night for a vigil for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Students were lighting candles and laying...
Liz Kern Sep 18, 2025 Close to 200 people gathered on the Fresno State campus Wednesday night for a vigil for Charlie Kirk. Photo: KFSN
Hanford Police Officer Indicted for Excessive Use of Force that Resulted in a Man's Death
KINGS COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A Hanford Police officer has been indicted for excessive use of force that led to the death of a Hanford man. The announcement was made Wednesday evening during a joint ...
Randy James Sep 18, 2025
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