Category Archives: Local News

Merced County Currently Experiencing Issues With 911 Calls, Officials Say
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 ...
Liz Kern Jun 30, 2026

Newsom Signs $352B Spending Plan, Reflects on Signature Policies Before e Leaves Office
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 ...
Liz Kern Jun 30, 2026

Cigna & Community Medical Centers in Contract Dispute
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...
Liz Kern Jun 30, 2026

Authorities Searching for Domestic Violence Suspect in East Central Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A standoff is underway in east central Fresno as police are searching for a domestic violence suspect. Officers were called out to an apartment on Maple near Shields around 3 ...
Liz Kern Jun 30, 2026

Supreme Court Rejects President Trump's Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship
WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship in the U.S. by executive order, reaffirming more than a century of legal precedent an...
Randy James Jun 30, 2026

Fertilizer Duties Suspended
President Trump is temporarily suspending countervailing duties on certain phosphate fertilizer imports. USDA says the temporary suspension will increase phosphate fertilizer availability, improve com...
Don York Jun 30, 2026 singkham / Depositphotos.com

The Ag Center - Commodity Report for Tuesday, June 30th
Don York Jun 30, 2026

Couple Sentenced in Fraud Case Tied to Sherwood Forest Golf Club Owner
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A one time couple convicted of defrauding the late owner of Sanger's Sherwood Forest Golf Club has been sentenced to jail. Justin Teel will serve three years in custody...
Randy James Jun 30, 2026
Where Gas Prices Stand in The Central Valley Ahead of 4th of July Travel
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The countdown to Independence Day begins. It's a big one this year for America's 250th birthday. Many are already hitting the roads for early celebrations. AAA expects more th...
Liz Kern Jun 29, 2026

Earlimart Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash in Kern County, CHP Says
KERN COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A 21-year-old Earlimart man is dead after a motorcycle crash in Kern County. It happened just before 9:15 pm Sunday at the intersection of Stradley Avenue and Pond Road. ...
Liz Kern Jun 29, 2026
Poll
Weekend Buzz Question | 11.6.26
Is Gov. Newsom’s decision to commute every death row sentence an:
Act of justice
Abuse of executive power
Voting Ends: Nov 8, 2026 | 8:00 PM




