Category Archives: Local News

Tulare County Detective Randy Hoppert Laid to Rest
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Family and fellow law enforcement gathered on Tuesday to honor the life of Tulare County Detective Randy Hoppert. Funeral services were held at Visalia First Assembly w...
Liz Kern Apr 28, 2026

Community Gathers in Fowler to Commemorate Armenian Genocide
FOWLER, Calif. (KFSN) -- A Fresno County community came together to commemorate the Armenian Genocide. The City of Fowler gathered at Donny Wright Park this morning to recognize the history of the Arm...
Liz Kern Apr 27, 2026

Monroe Elementary in Fresno County Cancels Classes Due to Nearby Ammonia Leak
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Students were sent home early from Monroe Elementary School after an ammonia leak was reported at a winery across the street. Fresno County fire crews responded to the ...
Liz Kern Apr 27, 2026

Rain Damage Threatens Valley Cherry Harvest Despite Large Crop
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Valley cherry orchards are carrying a large crop this season, but as much as 40% of the fruit might not get harvested because of rain-related damage. "Depending on the ...
Liz Kern Apr 27, 2026

Public Viewing for Tulare County Deputy Randy Hoppert
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Monday afternoon is the public viewing for Tulare County Deputy Randy Hoppert. The slain detective was shot and killed on April 9. Deputies were assisting with an armed...
Liz Kern Apr 27, 2026

California Voter ID Initiative Qualifies for November Ballot
(KMJ) Californian voters this fall will decide whether to require proof of citizenship at the polls. A Republicanbacked voter ID initiative has qualified for the November ballot, a major win for Assem...
Blake Taylor Apr 27, 2026 dizanna / Depositphotos.com

Reedley Man Held in Deadly DUI Canal Crash
FRESNO COUNTY, CA (KMJ) A young woman is dead and a Fresno County man is in jail after a DUI crash into the Friant-Kern Canal. California Highway Patrol officers were called just after 11PM Thursday n...
Blake Taylor Apr 27, 2026

Body of Missing Fowler Man Recovered from Digester at National Raisin Company Facility
FOWLER, Calif. (KFSN) -- The body of a Fowler man reported missing from a National Raisin Company facility was recovered Friday morning, according to police. Fowler police confirmed that Juan Patino's...
Liz Kern Apr 24, 2026

USDA Wants More Farmers Included in Surveys
The USDA is planning changes to its crop reporting process after a sharp decline in farmer participation raised concerns about data reliability. Officials say response rates for the agency's Ma...
Don York Apr 24, 2026 Dreamframer / Depositphotos.com

Investigation Underway for Missing Industrial Employee Following Incident in Fowler
FOWLER, Calif. (KFSN) -- The clock is ticking on a desperate search to find a missing Fowler man and employee of National Raisin Company. "Juan Patino, one of the employees that works here, was workin...
Randy James Apr 24, 2026
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