FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The community is rallying behind a former Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputy who is fighting cancer. 20-year veteran Austin Herion was diagnosed with brain cancer last year. The father of three went into remission but the tumor came back after the family could no longer afford the high cost of treatments.…… MORE
$20K Reward Offered After Sea Lion Found With Fatal Gunshot On California Beach
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Federal officials this week offered a $20,000 reward for information about the fatal shooting of a sea lion in Southern California over the summer. The wounded male sea lion was discovered Aug. 7 between two lifeguard stations at Bolsa Chica State Beach in Orange County, according to the National Oceanic…… MORE
Man Dies in Hospital After Being Shot in Sanger, Police Say
SANGER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – A man has died after he was shot in Sanger on Wednesday night. The shooting happened at 10:20 pm in the area of N Street and 10th Street. Sanger police say a man in his mid-40s was shot during a disturbance. The man was taken to a local hospital, where he later…… MORE
Fresno Hires Consulting Firm in Search For New Police Chief, Seeks Public Input
FRESNO, CA – Mayor Jerry Dyer and City Manager Georgeanne White are pleased to announce that a firm has been selected to conduct the nationwide search for the next Fresno Police Chief. Public Sector Search and Consulting will begin the search immediately. The firm specializes exclusively in the recruitment of police executives. Jointly, the City will be…… MORE
Third Case Of Bird Flu In The Central Valley Confirmed By CDC
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A third human case of the bird flu has been confirmed in the Central Valley. The California Department of Public Health says the CDC confirmed the case earlier today. It comes after the agency identified a person who had contact with infected dairy cattle over the weekend. The department also announced…… MORE
Suspect, Victim Identified After Deadly Shooting Outside Event Center In Northwest Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man is dead after shots rang out right outside of a banquet hall in northwest Fresno Tuesday evening. The shooting happened around 8 p.m. in the parking lot of an event center near West and Ashlan avenues. Just steps away from the shooting, there was a party with about 100…… MORE
Military Family Gifted New Lennar Home In Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A new home in Fresno for a Military veteran’s family comes with something special: messages of support from all their loved ones. Emeralda and US Army Veteran Nate Tomshack walked through their unfinished East Central Fresno home on Wednesday afternoon, reading notes of love left on the studs by friends. “It…… MORE
USDA Assistance for Distressed Farm Loan Borrowers
USDA is announcing an additional $250 million in automatic payments for distressed direct and guaranteed farm loan borrowers. This step continues USDA’s commitment to keeping farmers and ranchers financially viable and supporting agricultural companies. “USDA continues to invest in the future of producers through our loan portfolio,” says Zach Ducheneaux, Farm Service Agency Administrator. He…… MORE
Wellness Vending Machine Offers Variety Of Products At Fresno State
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno State is introducing a new way for students to stay healthy. Dozens gathered at the Resnick Student Union building at Fresno State on Tuesday to officially unveil the new Wellness-to-Go vending machine. The machine is a host to several different wellness products that are offered at a low cost or…… MORE
Man Struck And Killed By Semi-truck On Highway 99 In Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man has died after he was struck by a semi-truck on Highway 99 in Fresno. The California Highway Patrol says the crash happened just after 4 a.m. Wednesday on northbound Highway 99 near McKinley Avenue. Officers say they first received a call about a naked man walking on the highway,…… MORE
