Category Archives: Local News

Man Arrested For Deadly Shooting In Avenal

Man Arrested For Deadly Shooting In Avenal

AVENAL, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man is now in custody accused of a deadly shooting in Avenal. Kings County sheriff’s deputies arrested 51-year-old Jose Valadez Junior on Tuesday. He’s now facing homicide charges. The shooting happened just after 9 pm Saturday on Central Avenue near Dome Street. Avenal Police found the victim, Rudy Moralez, lying…MORE

Valley Air District No Longer Offering Rebates For Electric Vehicles

Valley Air District No Longer Offering Rebates For Electric Vehicles

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Valley Air District will no longer be offering rebates to help replace your older vehicle with an electric one because all the funds have been exhausted. The Drive Clean Rebate Program offers incentives up to $3,000 so people trade in their gas-powered cars. Now, we’re told any applications received after…MORE

Man Stabbed To Death In Southeast Fresno Identified

Man Stabbed To Death In Southeast Fresno Identified

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The man who was stabbed to death in southeast Fresno on New Year’s Eve has been identified as 39-year-old Anthony Sanchez.  Police say the stabbing happened around 2:40 am Sunday on Sierra Vista and Eugenia avenues.  Authorities say Sanchez got into an argument that led to the deadly stabbing.  He was…MORE

14 Year Old Accused of Murdering Parents Will Not Be Tried as an Adult

14 Year Old Accused of Murdering Parents Will Not Be Tried as an Adult

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — Charges have been filed against a 14-year-old boy accused of killing his parents in Fresno County last week. On Tuesday, the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office announced that a petition has been filed against the teen. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says the boy killed his parents, Lue Yang and Se…MORE

Fresno Native Audra McDonald Leads 135th Rose Parade as Grand Marshal

Fresno Native Audra McDonald Leads 135th Rose Parade as Grand Marshal

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno native Audra McDonald shined as the Grand Marshal of the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena. McDonald led the parade Monday morning, and announcers were quick to point out her Valley connection. You may have caught her on ABC30, waiving to thousands of spectators from her vibrant ride as it cruised down…MORE

39-Year-Old Man Stabbed to Death in Southeast Fresno is Identified

39-Year-Old Man Stabbed to Death in Southeast Fresno is Identified

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The man who was stabbed to death in southeast Fresno on New Year’s Eve has been identified as 39-year-old Anthony Sanchez. Police say the stabbing happened around 2:40 am Sunday on Sierra Vista and Eugenia avenues. Authorities say Sanchez got into an argument that led to the deadly stabbing. He was…MORE

Listen: Casino Owner Discusses his Bid for Congress

Listen: Casino Owner Discusses his Bid for Congress

Kyle Kirkland, owner of Club One Casino, joined KMJ’s Ray Appleton on Tuesday to discuss his run to replace former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in Congress. Among the top issues he’s aiming to tackle: “Runaway living costs, the border crisis and irresponsible government undermine our quality of life.” The Harvard grad is also the Chair…MORE

Plane Headed From Fresno To Dallas Over Fuels, Forcing 2-hour Delay 

Plane Headed From Fresno To Dallas Over Fuels, Forcing 2-hour Delay 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Passengers headed from Fresno to Dallas had a delay Tuesday morning due to the plane over fueling. Fresno Fire officials say it happened at about 6:30 am on an American Airlines flight. Officials say a hazmat team was called out to help with cleanup efforts. About 100-200 gallons of excess fuel…MORE

Grant Focused On Traffic Safety Throughout Fresno 

Grant Focused On Traffic Safety Throughout Fresno 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Bicyclists and drivers could experience safer roads this year thanks to a new grant. The City of Fresno “PARCS” Department received more than $223,000 from the California Office of Traffic Safety. This funding will go to its “Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program,” which provides a variety of services. That includes bicycle…MORE

Auto Shop Destroyed By Fire In Central Fresno

Auto Shop Destroyed By Fire In Central Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A fire destroyed an automotive shop in central Fresno. It broke out after 11 pm Sunday on Carmen and Sierra Vista — that’s near Chestnut and McKinley. Crews say there was fire coming from the west side of the building. They entered the building on the south side and were able…MORE