Category Archives: Local News

One Dead After Car Crashes into Pole Near Dos Palos Leaving Many Without Power
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Authorities are investigating a deadly early morning crash that left many without power on Sunday after a vehicle slammed into a power pole on Highway 33 at Cypress Roa...
Liz Kern Mar 02, 2026

Donate at Central California Blood Center for Free Box of Girl Scout Cookies
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Central California Blood Center is partnering with Girl Scouts of Central California South for a sweet way to give back to the community. The Central California Blood Cent...
Liz Kern Mar 02, 2026

Supreme Court Blocks CA Law Against Schools Outing Transgender Students to Parents
AP -- The Supreme Court cleared the way Monday for California schools to tell parents if their children identify as transgender without getting the student's approval, granting an emergency appeal fro...
Liz Kern Mar 02, 2026

USDA Launches "One Farmer, One File" Initiative
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins is calling her department's "One Farmer, One File" modernization plan, another action designed to put "farmers first" with sweeping technological improvements at the...
Don York Mar 02, 2026 ilixe48 / Depositphotos.com

Fresno City Council Votes to Adopt Lower 20MPH Speed Limits in School Zones
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Fresno City Council has voted unanimously to move forward with lowering speed limits in school zones from 25 miles per hour to 20, positioning the city as an early adopter...
Liz Kern Feb 27, 2026

Newly Released Video Shows Shootout Involving Fresno Police, Bullet Hit Officer's Hat
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fresno Police have now released bodycam footage of a shootout between officers and a suspect late last year. The video was released on YouTube Friday morning. WARNING: The You...
Liz Kern Feb 27, 2026

First Federal Water Allocation Announced
The Bureau of Reclamation announced initial 2026 water supply allocations for Central Valley Project water users. The Central Valley Project serves over 270 contracts that provide water for 3 million ...
Don York Feb 27, 2026 woodkern / Depositphotos.com

Expo West Set to Open in Southern California
Dairy Management, Inc. is positioning itself as a strategic innovation partner and resource to the nearly 70,000 entrepreneurs, investors, brands, and retailers who will attend the Natural Products Ex...
Don York Feb 27, 2026 belchonock / Depositphotos.com

Fresno Co. fentanyl Overdose Deaths Plummet After 1st Murder Conviction, Public Awareness Campaign
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fresno County has made major progress in the fight against fentanyl, with overdose deaths dropping to a five-year low. "We're at a better place," District Attorney Lisa...
Liz Kern Feb 26, 2026

Former Valley Jeopardy! Contestants Called to Join Host Ken Jennings in Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Former Jeopardy! contestants from the Central Valley are being asked to gather together for a special night. Host Ken Jennings is the featured speaker at the San Joaquin Valle...
Liz Kern Feb 26, 2026
Poll
Daily Buzz Question 4.1.26
Artemis II launches today! How are you feeling about NASA’s next step toward the Moon?
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Voting Ends: Apr 1, 2026 | 7:00 PM




