Category Archives: Local News

Man Accused of Killing Fresno Bicyclist in 2022 Crash Appears in Court
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- New details have come to light about a deadly Fresno County crash that killed a beloved Fresno State professor. Cyclist Adela Santana was riding her bike with friends w...
Liz Kern Dec 09, 2025

The Ag Center - Commodity Report for Tuesday, December 9th
Don York Dec 09, 2025 Hackman / Depositphotos.com

White House Pushing for Food Price Investigation
The White House ordered an investigation into food price-fixing. Axios reports President Donald Trump is facing rising pressure about the inflation of food prices at the nation's grocery...
Don York Dec 09, 2025 lucidwaters / Depositphotos.com

Accused Oak Fire Arsonist Released from Jail with Ankle Monitor, Mariposa County Sheriff Confirms
MARIPOSA COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- The accused Oak Fire arsonist, 73-year-old Edward Wackerman, was released with an electronic ankle monitor on Monday night due to a court order, the Mariposa County S...
Randy James Dec 09, 2025

40-Year-old Man Arrested for Killing a Merced Teen Last Month
MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- Merced Police have arrested 40-year-old Eric Beavers in connection to the shooting that killed 16-year-old Davarion Granados in Merced back in November. Officials say that aro...
Liz Kern Dec 08, 2025

Suspect Shot by Police in Central Fresno Identified
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fresno police have now identified the suspect shot by officers before a standoff in Central Fresno Sunday night. The department says he is 41-year-old Bradley Nicholson. Polic...
Liz Kern Dec 08, 2025

Pres. Trump Unveils $12B Aid Package for US Farmers
WASHINGTON (AP/KMJ) - President Trump announced a $12 billion farm aid package on Monday - a boost to farmers who have struggled to sell their crops while getting hit by rising costs after the preside...
Blake Taylor Dec 08, 2025 AndrewLozovyi / Depositphotos.com

Ex-Dog House Grill Manager Sentenced in $30M Fraud
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) Matthew Billingsley was sentenced Monday to seven years and six months in prison for wire fraud in a massive scheme that bilked lenders and banks out of more than $30 million. The...
Blake Taylor Dec 08, 2025 designer491 / Depositphotos.com

Massive Fire Destroys Historic Downtown Building
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) -- A massive fire tore down a decades-old building in Fresno's China Alley on Sunday. Nearly 50 firefighters were seen battling the blaze at a location they've become accusto...
Blake Taylor Dec 08, 2025

'By the Grace of God' FPD Officer Avoids Bullet
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A man is in the hospital after an exchange of gunfire with Fresno police officers. Police say just before 7 pm Sunday, an officer approached a man who was acting suspiciously ...
Blake Taylor Dec 08, 2025
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