Category Archives: Local News

Fresno PD Seeks Clues in 1982 Cold Case Murder
KMJ's Marc Kapetan welcomes Fresno Police Lt. Brian Valles in an effort to find answers in the 1982 killing of 18-year-old Kristine Traci Oda, who was shot in her boyfriend's car. Marc and Lt. Valles ...
Blake Taylor Nov 24, 2025
"Pajama Pyros," Fresno Arson Suspects Wanted
FRESNO, CA - The Fresno Fire Department is seeking information leading to the identification of those responsible for an arson fire that occurred in the early morning hours on Oct. 28th on the 4900 bl...
Blake Taylor Nov 21, 2025

UC Board of Regents Approves Tuition Hike for New Students
WESTWOOD, LOS ANGELES -- The University of California's Board of Regents voted to approve a tuition hike for new students on Wednesday. The tuition hike is facing major opposition from students, who s...
Liz Kern Nov 20, 2025

City of Fresno Fixes Road Damage, Crews Prepare for Another Storm
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- After nearly a week of rain in the Central Valley, Fresno's public works crews are clearing the city's streets while preparing for more bad weather later this week. City offic...
Liz Kern Nov 19, 2025

Former County Aide Issues Claims of Sexual Harassment, Workplace Violence
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A former Fresno County employee is breaking her silence, revealing what she says led up to her surprise termination in September. Jennifer Ortega pulls back the curtain...
Liz Kern Nov 19, 2025

Man Walking on HWY 99 Killed By Semi-Truck
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A man was struck and killed by a semi-truck while walking on Highway 99 in central Fresno late Tuesday night, authorities said. The crash happened just after 10:30 p.m. on the...
Liz Kern Nov 19, 2025
Bulldogs WR Henry Ellard Named Pro Football Hall of Fame Semifinalist
(KMJ) Former Fresno State great Henry Ellard is among nine semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2026 - in the seniors category. After starring at wide receiver for the Bulldogs, ...
Blake Taylor Nov 19, 2025

'Weird Al' Yankovic Bringing Tour to Fresno in 2026
FRESNO, Calif (KFSN) -- The long-time artist known for his popular parodies such as "Eat It" and "Like a Surgeon" will perform his brand of re-makes in Fresno. "Weird Al" Yankovic is bringing his sign...
Liz Kern Nov 18, 2025 "Weird Al" Yankovic arrives at the 28th annual Critics Choice Awards at The Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Woman Killed in Crash North of Tulare
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A woman is dead following a crash in Tulare County late Monday night. It happened just before 11:30 pm on Road 100 and Avenue 264, just north of Tulare. The California ...
Blake Taylor Nov 18, 2025

Sen. Bernie Sanders Backs Rookie Dem vs. Valadao
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) has shocked many by endorsing a political newcomer in the race to oust incumbent republican Congressman Rep. David Valadao (R-Hanford) in 2026. Sanders...
Blake Taylor Nov 18, 2025
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