MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The former President of the Merced County Deputy Sheriff’s Association has been sentenced on felony embezzlement charges. Phillip Brooks was found guilty of three felony counts of grand theft by embezzlement, and a crime enhancement for the theft totaling over $100,000. He was convicted by a jury on all counts…… MORE
HANFORD, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An Amber Alert is in place for two missing children after their mother was found dead in Hanford on Tuesday. The Kings County Sheriff’s Office says the woman’s daughters, two-year-old Alana and three-year-old Arya, were taken from the home by their father, 23-year-old Jonathan Alexis Maldonado-Cruz. Maldonado-Cruz is suspected of shooting…… MORE
MEDIA RELEASE: U.S. Congressman Jim Costa invites you to participate in California’s 21st District’s “Valentines for Vets” program. During these challenging times, everyone can use some love and kindness, especially our Veterans, through heartfelt and homemade cards. San Joaquin Valley residents and classrooms are encouraged to participate in the “Valentines for Vets” program by dropping…… MORE
HANFORD, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An Amber Alert is in place for two missing children after their mother was found dead in Hanford on Tuesday. Around 4 pm, deputies found a woman dead from a gunshot wound in a home near Fourth Place and Orchard Drive. The Kings County Sheriff’s Office says the woman’s daughters, two-year-old Alana…… MORE
CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The city of Clovis has begun construction on a brand new Clovis Transit system, beginning with new bus stops. Within the next year, the city plans on residents being able to enjoy a system that is both efficient and accessible with updated and expanded routes. This comes after years of surveys…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Live horse racing is now in jeopardy for the Big Fresno Fair in 2025 after the California Authority of Racing Fairs announced it would not seek a Summer race meet application. The authority unanimously voted not to apply on Tuesday, attributing the decision to an assessment of financial challenges, as well…… MORE
Fresno County (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno County Board of Supervisors is inching closer to finding a new building to replace the current Hall of Records. “This building, while it might be historic, you know, is, as I said, nearly 90 years old,” said Fresno County Supervisor Garry Bredefeld. Bredefeld, who is just weeks into his…… MORE
CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — KMJ’s News Partner – ABC 30 Action News – was in the Clovis neighborhood to check out the city’s second dog park. Monday marked the soft-opening for the new green space at Letterman Park — on Villa near Barstow. Dogs and their human companions are invited to come check out the…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two of three suspects involved in a northeast Fresno home invasion robbery that ended in a shooting involving police officers have been identified. Fresno police have identified the suspects as 37-year-old Amicho Mancia and 43-year-old Antwoine Mancia. Investigators say Amicho, Antwoine and an unidentified third suspect forced their way into an…… MORE
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Several North Valley agencies are taking action to help prevent roadway tragedies in Merced County. The California Highway Patrol, Merced Police and the Merced County Sheriff’s Office kicked off their “Seat Belts Saves Lives Campaign” Monday. They’re urging people to use their seat belts, which can reduce the risk of…… MORE
