Category Archives: Local News

Orosi Child Predator Sentenced to Life
Tulare County, CA (KMJ) Manuel Huitron will spend the remainder of his life in prison. The 70-year old Orosi man was sentenced this week to life behind bars after several convictions of child molestat...
Blake Taylor Feb 19, 2026

The Ag Center Commodity Report for Thursday - February 19th
Don York Feb 19, 2026 dechevm / Depositphotos.com

Tourists Head to Shaver Lake Despite Snowstorm, Power Outages and Shuttered Businesses
SHAVER LAKE, Calif. (KFSN) -- Mountain communities, including Shaver Lake, have seen feet of snow since the onset of the winter storm, with scenes that welcome tourists while hampering small businesse...
Randy James Feb 19, 2026

Services Held for Atwater Infant Found Dead; Parents Charged in His Death
MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- A somber Tuesday afternoon in Merced as loved ones remembered an infant boy whose life was taken just four months after it began. "He was a happy baby. He was so cute. We were...
Liz Kern Feb 18, 2026

Avalanche Update: 8 Skiers Killed, 1 Missing
This is a developing story... Nevada County Sheriff, Shannan Moon, announced at a news conference on Wednesday that the bodies of 8 skiers have been recovered. All were found deceased after a massive ...
Blake Taylor Feb 18, 2026

Hilton Tops New Gov Poll, Warns of GOP "Spoiler"
Fresno, CA (KMJ) Could a British-born republican really become California's next Governor? If the latest poll is correct, it's possible. But, unless the GOP closes ranks and settles on one candidate s...
Blake Taylor Feb 18, 2026

Visalia Unified Releases Statement Regarding the 'Hateful Homophobic Slur' at Redwood High School
VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Visalia Unified School District issued an updated statement regarding a photo that has sparked a nationwide backlash on social media. The image shows a group of about 10 ...
Blake Taylor Feb 18, 2026

Search For Missing Skiers After Avalanche at CA/NV Border
(FOX40.COM) - Ten backcountry skiers are missing after an avalanche near Castle Peak. The Nevada County Sheriff's Search and Rescue team and other local agencies mobilized Tuesday morning after an ava...
Randy James Feb 17, 2026

Fresno County Ballot Initiative Launched to Fix Roads
Fresno, CA (KMJ) There is a new effort to fix Fresno County's failing roads. The announcement was made in an exclusive interview Tuesday on KMJ's Broeske & Musson program. Diane Pearce and Henry R...
Blake Taylor Feb 17, 2026 Bambulla / Depositphotos.com

Porterville Gang Member Gets Life for Motel Murder
Tulare Co. (KMJ) Oscar Zavala will live the remainder of his life behind bars. On Tuesday, the 29 year old Porterville man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 202...
Blake Taylor Feb 17, 2026
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