FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The man responsible for killing a 17-year-old from Fresno just months before her high school graduation could now spend his life in prison. On Thursday, a Fresno County judge sentenced Michael Mendoza to 15 years to life in prison. Mendoza was charged with gross vehicular manslaughter and felony DUI in March…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A stabbing in southeast Fresno is being called a case of self-defense. It happened before 11 pm Thursday at a home on Dearing and Huntington near Chestnut Avenue. Police say the person known as the original victim in the case turned out to be the aggressor. Officers did not give details…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — On Wednesday, Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer announced his 2025-2026 budget of $2.36 billion. To get there, the city had to close a $20.6 million deficit. “Every department, with the exception of the city council and the fire department, is being asked to maintain a 6.18 percent attrition rate. In essence, maintaining…… MORE
MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Law enforcement from across the North Valley ushered into the memorial garden in Merced on Wednesday. Sheriff’s deputies, police and California Highway Patrol officers stood shoulder to shoulder as the U.S. flag was raised. A salute to service, honoring the local heroes who’ve lost their lives. Sitting in the front row,…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — As we inch closer to summer and increased fire danger, Fresno Fire is searching to fill 30 vacancies in the department. Fresno Fire says the city has already seen an uptick in fires this year with over 180 grass fires compared to 150 this time last year. Wednesday alone, the city…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man is in the hospital in critical condition after a shooting in west central Fresno. It happened just before 2:30 am Thursday on White and Warren avenues, just north of Belmont. Police say a man suffered a gunshot wound to his upper body. They have yet to release details about…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The woman who was killed in a fiery crash in northeast Fresno has been identified. The Fresno County Coroner’s Office says she is 21-year-old Khushmeet Mahal of Fresno. The deadly crash happened at the intersection of Friant and Shepherd just before 2 a.m. Friday, May 9. Cameras captured Mahal’s speeding BMW launching…… MORE
WOODLAKE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — When a student began choking on the Woodlake High School campus, his life was saved thanks to a quick response from students and educators. “I was about to sit down, but then I heard a noise, and that’s when I turned around,” said Jose Tadeo, a junior at Woodlake High School. …… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police are searching for a man they say kidnapped a pregnant woman and then hit two people with his car in central Fresno. Authorities say it started when the man broke windows at a location in northeast Fresno and took the woman shortly after 8 am Wednesday. A chase started, and…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Dry grass and high heat are a dangerous mix. The Fresno Fire Department reports that there have already been 178 grass fires in the city this year. “We really haven’t hit the hot temperature yet, and we’re anticipating things are going to be busy; they always are,” said Josh Sellers of…… MORE
