FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Officials at the Big Fresno Fair confirmed a third racehorse died on Friday. The six-year-old horse, Acclider, was injured during race seven on Friday afternoon. A statement from the fair’s racing director says Acclider pulled up before the final turn of his race and had to be taken off the track…… MORE
Water Access Restored In Fowler After Subcontractor Broke Main Line
FOWLER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Many residents in Fowler have been dealing with no running water for drinking, showers, and even restrooms since Friday afternoon. Our news partner ABC30 Action News learned what caused the problem as the city begins to restore the water in phases. Fowler City leaders say a subcontractor accidentally hit and damaged…… MORE
Man Killed in Merced County Head-On Crash, CHP Says
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) – A man has died following a head-on crash in Merced County. The crash happened at about 7 a.m. Friday morning at Highway 165 and Salt Slough. California Highway Patrol officers say a Dump Truck was headed south on the highway when the driver of a Red Honda going north attempted…… MORE
Accelerated Workforce Programs Getting Valley Students Prepared For Careers
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Accelerated workforce programs are helping get students trained, certified and prepared for new careers. A new partnership in Fresno County is also making it possible for students to receive training free of charge. Raul Salazar has been practicing welding since he was 14. He says he learned from his dad, who is…… MORE
Deadlier Than Fentanyl: Law Enforcement Monitoring Opioid Nitazine
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A drug deadlier than fentanyl is making its way through the state. Law enforcement hasn’t found the potent opioid in Central California yet, but they’re preparing for when they do. In the opioid crisis, we often speak about the fight against fentanyl, but a deadlier drug has entered the mix.…… MORE
USL Suspends Fuego’s Head Coach Jermaine Jones, Club Calling For His Return
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Jermaine Jones, head coach of Central Valley Fuego FC, has been suspended for the remainder of the 2024 season by the United Soccer League. It’s a suspension that wasn’t announced by either the club or the league but came to light thanks to a new report from The Athletic, a branch…… MORE
Fundraiser Held For Former Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputy Fighting Brain Cancer
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
