FRESNO, CA (KMJ) It’s been a month since California’s controversial new minimum wage hike for fast food workers took effect. One study indicates it’s already having a significant negative impact on the economy – totaling nearly 10,000 jobs being lost. Worker hours are being cut and automation is being implemented to feed the masses. Renowned…… MORE
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputies have arrested the leader of what they are calling an outlaw motorcycle gang in Sanger. The Sheriff’s Office took 39-year-old Thomas Qualls into custody Thursday. They say he’s responsible for a recent burglary and arson of a building in Fresno. This week, investigators searched the location…… MORE
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FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — The path is now clear for Bakersfield Assemblyman Vince Fong to run for the congressional seat vacated by Kevin McCarthy. Secretary of State Shirley Weber has dropped her appeal to challenge Fong’s eligibility to appear on the ballot for the 20th Congressional District. Fong filed to run for Congress after McCarthy announced…… MORE
IVANHOE, CA (KMJ) – A drug investigation leads to the arrest of two men in Ivanhoe. On May 2, Visalia PD’s Narcotics and Special Enforcement Unit served a search warrant at a residence on Waverly Court in Ivanhoe. Officers arrested 29-year-old Jesus Villafan He had been under investigation for narcotics sales within the city of…… MORE
VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) — A playful husky sibling duo sits in a kennel at the Tulare County Animal Care and Adoption Center, they are two of dozens of pets waiting for homes. And for the next two weeks people looking to adopt from the shelter will be able to do so, at less than half the…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Fresno man is in jail after police said he created a fake online profile to conduct a crime. 19-year-old Isaac Solano of Fresno faces charges of carjacking, robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. Deputies were called to an area south of Easton- two weeks ago- for a report of an…… MORE
MADERA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A significant donation will be used to help treat kids who are battling cancer at Valley Children’s Hospital. The money will be used to keep life-saving care closer to home. Valley Children’s Hospital received a $15 million anonymous donation. Eleven-year-old Noah Rodden is a sixth grader who loves his Bay Area…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A correctional sergeant has been arrested and accused of sneaking drugs into Pleasant Valley State Prison in Coalinga. The State Corrections Department says 51-year-old Greg Clark had fentanyl and other narcotics on him when he was arrested inside the prison on Monday. Authorities say he has since resigned from his position.…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two teens have been hospitalized after being stabbed near Fresno High School. Police responded to Weldon and Palm Avenues at 4:40 p.m. Wednesday for multiple reports of eight people seen fighting. As officers were responding to the call, they received updates that two people had been stabbed as a result of…… MORE
