SHAVER LAKE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – The 16-year-old drowning victim at Shaver Lake has been identified as Alejandro Araujo. Orosi High School confirmed that he was a junior at the school. Officials say counselors and other district staff members are available to help students navigate the tragedy. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says the incident happened shortly…… MORE
Large Sinkhole Opens In Madera Near Reported Sewer Line Failure, Residents Asked to Limit Water Use
MADERA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – The City of Madera is once again residents to limit their water use after another sewer line break. A large sinkhole has also been reported near the break, in the area of W. Pecan and S. Granada. The California Highway Patrol says the rear trailer of a big rig fell into the…… MORE
Ag Retailers Report Their Outlook
The nation’s top ag retailers responded to a CropLife Survey on their 2024 outlook. The survey asked retailers about their overall outlook on the 2024 growing season based on market performance through spring fieldwork and planting time. On a scale of one to 10, with 10 being “better than expected,” the retailers seem pleased with…… MORE
New Details Emerge in Chief’s Alleged Cheating Scandal
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) As the investigation into Fresno Police Chief Paco Balderrama continues, new details are coming to light about his alleged infidelity. On Monday, Broeske & Musson spoke to Alex Tavlian, publisher of the SJVSun, about the latest developments. In a statement from the City of Fresno last week, they say the investigation is…… MORE
16-Year-Old Boy Drowns At Shaver Lake, Deputies Say
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Heartbreak at Shaver Lake. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office recovered the body of a 16-year-old boy at Camp Chawankee on Sunday after authorities say he didn’t resurface after going into the water. “About 12:40 pm, we had an incident where a young man jumped off of the pontoon to go…… MORE
Eagle Mountain Casino Issuing Full Refunds After George Lopez Ends Show Early
PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — George Lopez’s early departure from his sold-out show at a Porterville casino is creating a new opportunity for fans in attendance. Eagle Mountain Casino, as an apology, is offering all attendees a full refund and free tickets to any future 2024 show at the casino. The casino is also pushing back…… MORE
The World’s First Seedless Blackberry
Pairwise, a company specializing in genetics-based innovations for food and agriculture, has developed the world’s first seedless blackberry. Interested Engineering Dot Com says blackberries are helpful with regards to boosting bodily functions and improving digestion and sugar levels. They also significantly reduce inflammation, improve brain function, and help prevent cardiovascular diseases. Despite the benefits, studies…… MORE
Fresno Police Chief Paco Balderrama Under Investigation for ‘Inappropriate Off-Duty Relationship’
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation has been launched into Fresno Police Chief Paco Balderrama after allegations that he was involved in an inappropriate off-duty relationship. In a statement sent out Thursday, the City of Fresno said the affair allegedly happened with a non-city employee. The city statement adds that Balderrama informed Mayor Jerry Dyer and…… MORE
Man Threatened Hanford Burger King Employees Over Mistake In Order
HANFORD, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Hanford police have a man in jail accused of threatening fast food employees over a mistake with his order. Officers responded to the Burger King on 11th Avenue near Fargo shortly after 7:30 pm Monday. They say three men came into the restaurant and confronted the staff about their order. Armando…… MORE
Suspect In Fresno County Crash That Killed Couple Pleads Not Guilty
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Madera County man charged with hitting and killing a married couple has pleaded not guilty. 54-year-old David Alvarado was arraigned in a downtown Fresno court on Thursday. The California Highway Patrol says he was driving drunk in May when his pickup truck ran into two other cars sitting at a…… MORE
