Category Archives: Local News

A slate of new state and federal laws took effect Wednesday, including an increase in California's gas tax and other laws that impact how you repay student loans and the way your groceries are labeled...

AVENAL, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Kings County District Attorney's Office and the Kings County Sheriff's Office executed search warrants at seven locations in Avenal. Authorities say this is related to an ...

NEW YORK -- Two people wearing black are now in police custody after they climbed to the top of the Empire State Building's transmitter on Wednesday. They were holding a pro-peace banner at the very t...

  House Agriculture Committee Chairman G. T. Thompson has introduced legislation aimed at expanding the H-2A agricultural guest worker program and addressing long-standing farm labor shortages. P...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- California bill aimed at preventing registered sex offenders from holding local elected office was halted Tuesday after a Senate committee declined to advance the measure with...

REEDLEY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A Reedley farmer is being sued for trying to sell his nectarines, so instead, he's giving them away for free. Already this week, thousands of people have shown up to third-ge...

KINGS COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN/KMJ) -- Cameras were not allowed in the Kings County Courtroom, where the City of Avenal and residents had their first court appearance. The hearing about the recall of four...

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Merced County officials are warning residents of ongoing issues with 911 calls. As of Tuesday morning, officials say the county is "experiencing issues" with emergency ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a nearly $352 billion spending plan Monday that delays some cuts to healthcare programs, increases funding for childcare and sets aside money ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Cigna Healthcare members have been placed on notice about a contract dispute with Community Medical Centers. In a letter to policyholders dated June 22nd, the health insurance...