MADERA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Crews in Madera were working on Tuesday to repair a broken sewage line approximately 20 feet underground. A local state of emergency was put into place for residents in Madera and Parksdale, who were being affected by the sewage issue. Crews closed off Avenue 13 from Granada Drive to Road 24 as…… MORE
Woman Shot in Lower Body at Downtown Fresno Playground, Man Arrested
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A shooting at a downtown Fresno playground sent a woman to the hospital and a man to jail. Fresno Police describe it as a domestic incident between the pair. Officers say it’s not known if families were at the playground on Calaveras Street when the man and woman became involved in a…… MORE
Pro Climber Gets Life Sentence for Sex Assaults at Yosemite
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Charles Barrett, 40, was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison for two counts of aggravated sexual abuse and one count of abusive sexual contact that occurred during a weekend in Yosemite National Park, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. “Barrett’s long history of sexual violence supports the imposition of a life sentence,”…… MORE
Sign-Up Open for Grassland Conservation Reserve Program
The USDA announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can now sign up for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program. The sign-up runs until June 28th. Grassland CRP, offered by the Farm Service Agency, is a voluntary working lands conservation program that enables participants to conserve grassland and provide important conservation benefits for wildlife, soil health,…… MORE
Community Shows Out For 34th Annual Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — June 1 marks the start of Pride Month. Thousands came to the Tower District for this year’s Fresno Rainbow Pride celebration. People lined the streets to celebrate love and diversity. “I feel like people used to hide who they truly are,” said Sarah Price who attended the parade. “I don’t think…… MORE
Woman Hit By Car In Central Fresno, Hospitalized In Critical Condition
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – A woman is in the hospital after being hit by a car in Central Fresno. It happened after 10 pm Sunday at Blackstone and Garland avenues just south of Dakota Avenue. Police say a woman in her late 20s was leaving the ARCO gas station eastbound outside the crosswalk on Blackstone. That’s…… MORE
Bicyclist Killed After Collision With Car In Downtown Fresno Is Identified
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The man who died after a car collided with his bike in downtown Fresno Sunday has been identified. The Fresno County Coroner’s Office has identified him as 54-year-old Gabriel Ortega of Fresno. Police say the crash happened Sunday afternoon on Stanislaus and Van Ness Avenues. Investigators say the man, now known…… MORE
Wheel Of Fortune Contestant Search At Tachi Palace Casino
LEMOORE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The iconic game show “Wheel of Fortune” traveled to Tachi Palace Casino in Lemoore on Sunday, looking for contestants for the upcoming season with new host Ryan Seacrest. Hundreds of people gathered, hoping to spin the iconic wheel. Producers say the Central Valley is a prime location for auditioning fans of…… MORE
CAL FIRE Crews From Fresno County Help Battle The Corral Fire
UPDATE: LIVERMORE, Calif. — The 14,000-acre Corral Fire near Tracy that destroyed one home and injured two firefighters is now 75% contained, CAL FIRE officials say. Cecile Juliette with CAL FIRE says crews are making good progress compared to Saturday when the fire broke out. Juliette says they took advantage of higher humidity and cooler temperatures…… MORE
List of Cooling Centers Open in Central California as Temperatures Rise
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – Hotter days are returning to Central California and not everyone has access to air conditioning to escape the heat. Authorities in Valley cities and counties have opened designated cooling centers for the public. The centers are meant to provide relief to residents in need of an escape from the Valley’s scorching…… MORE
