Category Archives: Local News

Large Group Gathers For Rally, Focused On Improving Learning Within Fresno Unified

Large Group Gathers For Rally, Focused On Improving Learning Within Fresno Unified

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/FOX26) — The Fresno Teachers Association (FTA) says it has had enough of the status quo in the district. Members rallied in Downtown Fresno Wednesday evening; calling for drastic changes from the district leadership. The rally focused on bringing attention to the FTA’s proposal, which includes reducing class size, after-school tutoring, emphasizing literacy…MORE

CHP Trains For Possible Rescues At Yosemite National Park

CHP Trains For Possible Rescues At Yosemite National Park

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (KMJ/FOX26) — The California Highway Patrol is training for possible rescues over at Yosemite National Park. The CHP- Central Division Air took to the sky to practice next to a giant rock formation. In the video, we see rescue personnel being hoisted down and landing on the edge of the rock.…MORE

Man Wrestled From Ditch Filled With Water Following Possible Burglary In Porterville

Man Wrestled From Ditch Filled With Water Following Possible Burglary In Porterville

PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KMJ/FOX26) — A man was arrested Wednesday afternoon following a possible burglary in Porterville. According to the Porterville Police Department, officers were called to a possible burglary that was taking place near Morton Avenue and Prospect Street around 12:30 p.m. Officers say they were able to spot the suspect, who then ran off…MORE

Visalia Man Sentenced to Life for Attempted Murder, Arson and Burglary

Visalia Man Sentenced to Life for Attempted Murder, Arson and Burglary

VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/FOX26) — A Visalia man convicted of setting fire to his ex-girlfriend’s home while she and her children were inside was sentenced to life in prison. 38-year-old Mark Martin was convicted in August on four counts of attempted murder with premeditation and deliberation, one count of arson, and one count of first-degree residential burglary. He possesses…MORE

Walmart To Pay California $500,000 In Settlement Over Sale Of Brass Knuckles

Walmart To Pay California $500,000 In Settlement Over Sale Of Brass Knuckles

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Walmart will pay half a million dollars to settle allegations from California’s Department of Justice that it was selling brass knuckles on its website, state Attorney General Rob Bonta said Tuesday. Brass knuckles are classified as deadly and illegal weapons in a number of states, including California, which punishes their sale…MORE

Fresno County Urges Caution, Water Safety Ahead Of Holiday Weekend

Fresno County Urges Caution, Water Safety Ahead Of Holiday Weekend

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/FOX26) — Fresno County is sounding the alarm about how dangerous the waterways are, as Memorial Day weekend is around the corner. In a Public Service Announcement (PSA), county officials are reminding communities that the historic snowmelt has created threatening conditions not only for themselves but for responding emergency personnel. According to…MORE

Heated Debate Sparks Over Trans Female Athlete Winning In Girl’s CIF Track Championship

Heated Debate Sparks Over Trans Female Athlete Winning In Girl’s CIF Track Championship

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/FOX26) — The California Interscholastic Federation’s Track and Field Championships are coming to Clovis this weekend. But with it comes controversy. The heated debate continues about whether it’s fair for transgender female athletes to compete in girls’ sports. This is what sparked the controversy: The question now comes from parents, saying it is…MORE

Boy, 4, and His Sister, 8, Swept Away in Kings River Are Identified

Boy, 4, and His Sister, 8, Swept Away in Kings River Are Identified

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/FOX26) — A 4-year-old boy and his 8-year-old sister died after deputies say there were swept away in the Kings River below Pine Flat Dam. It happened Sunday around 2:00 p.m. According to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, 8-year-old Victoria Barajas of Fresno was found a short time after she went missing but…MORE

Deadline Next Week to Register for CA Federal Disaster Assistance

Deadline Next Week to Register for CA Federal Disaster Assistance

In an effort to assist California communities to repair and rebuild following severe storms in February and March, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), along with local, state and federal partners are reminding Californians they now have less than 30 days to register for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to apply for…MORE