Category Archives: Local News

Clovis Leaders Call For Transgender Athlete To Be Removed From CIF Championship 

Clovis Leaders Call For Transgender Athlete To Be Removed From CIF Championship 

CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Leaders representing the Clovis area, Fresno County and supporters gathered Thursday afternoon with a call to the California Interscholastic Federation leadership.  “Today, I call on CIF to do the right thing. Updates one and two were not enough, but the third time can be the charm,” said Clovis Mayor Pro Tem…MORE

Landlord Working To Address Bat Infestation At Hanford Auction House 

Landlord Working To Address Bat Infestation At Hanford Auction House 

HANFORD, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A South Valley company is dealing with an infestation of some creepy critters.  To the eye, it looks like there is a caved-in ceiling at the Hanford Auction House, but there is a lot more behind it.  “Bats everywhere — they come out usually between 6 and 7 in the evening…MORE

A Rare Look Inside The California Highway Patrol’s New Stealth Patrol Vehicles 

A Rare Look Inside The California Highway Patrol’s New Stealth Patrol Vehicles 

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — New California Highway Patrol Dodge Durangos are rolling out statewide and drawing criticism from drivers who say the special design is deceptive.  The new Dodge Durangos are almost unrecognizable from the outside, but officers say they are a much-needed tool to catch speeders.  “We really just want to blend in…MORE

Visalia Boy Finishes 2nd At 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee  

Visalia Boy Finishes 2nd At 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee  

VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Valley student won second place in the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee. The 14-year-old from Visalia spent the past two days spelling his way through the competition. Sarvadnya Kadam participated in 20 rounds of the spelling bee. He became the runner-up after misspelling the word Uaupés, which is a river…MORE

Hanford School Reduces Chronic Absenteeism, Named CA Distinguished School 

Hanford School Reduces Chronic Absenteeism, Named CA Distinguished School 

HANFORD, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The students at Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School on the south side of Hanford are celebrated for all of their wins.  That includes learning new words and completing assignments, but also just showing up to school each day.  Principal Kelly Bekedam says attendance has been a priority since students returned…MORE

FUSD Accused of Using AI In Dossier Criticizing Teacher’s Union  

FUSD Accused of Using AI In Dossier Criticizing Teacher’s Union  

Podcast: FTA President Manual Bonilla discusses the controversy with KMJ’s Broeske & Musson Podcast: Blake Taylor tore into FUSD and called for heads to roll, if the accusations are true. Cue up to 21:30 Podcast: FTA President M. Bonilla updates KMJ’s Afternoon Drive, demands an investigation FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno Teachers Association is demanding…MORE

Uber Driver Shot While Working In Hanford 

Uber Driver Shot While Working In Hanford 

HANFORD, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man has been arrested after he allegedly shot an Uber driver in Hanford.  Police responded at 4 am on Saturday to Adventist Health after a report of a man arriving with a gunshot wound to his face.  Investigators determined that the victim worked as an Uber driver and had just…MORE

New Fire Station Coming to Central Fresno

New Fire Station Coming to Central Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Our news partner ABC 30 Action News was in the neighborhood for the celebration of a new fire station that’s coming to central Fresno. Members of the Fresno Fire Department and city leaders gathered Wednesday for a groundbreaking ceremony at Ashlan and Valentine. This new space will replace the existing Station…MORE

Man Found Guilty Of Involuntary Manslaughter Can Now Walk Free 

Man Found Guilty Of Involuntary Manslaughter Can Now Walk Free 

DEL REY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — 56-year-old Rolando Sanchez has been behind bars for the death of Jaime Loza for over two years, but as of Wednesday, he’s a free man.  “The lord answered prayers, and he is being released today,” Rolando’s sister-in-law, Juanita Sanchez, said in tears.  Prosecutors say Sanchez used his car to hit…MORE

Champ Camp Celebrating 40 Years In Wonder Valley Next Month

Champ Camp Celebrating 40 Years In Wonder Valley Next Month

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Next month, more than 100 young burn survivors from across the state will be in Wonder Valley for an unforgettable summer experience. Champ Camp is celebrating 40 years of making memories and helping heal these campers. It’s all possible thanks to the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation. On Wednesday, Katrina…MORE