CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — New data from Clovis police shows crashes in the city increased by 13% in 2023 compared the year before. The number of collision with injuries was also up. Authorities say the intersection of Shaw and Willow saw the most crashes with 34 incidents. The next two locations for collisions were Shaw…… MORE
Fresno County Fire Breaks Ground On New Fire Station
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — On Wednesday, Fresno County Fire broke ground on a new fire station in the Friant area. It’s the newest one in more than 20 years. “The technology of the solar power, the generators it will have it, will be able to sustain any power outages,” said Fresno County Fire Chief…… MORE
Coalition Urges Congressional Action on Prop 12
The National Pork Producers Council and the American Farm Bureau led a coalition of over 900 ag stakeholders in supporting what they feel is a needed “fix” to California’s Prop 12 in the next farm bill. In a letter to House Ag Committee leadership, the coalition highlighted they believe are several problematic parts of the…… MORE
Man With 6 Prior DUI’s Appears in Fresno Court Over Deadly Crash on 41
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Madera County man will be back in court in June to answer to murder charges stemming from a suspected DUI crash. 54-year-old David Alvarado made an appearance in a Fresno County courtroom Wednesday morning. He’s charged with murder for his involvement in the crash on Highway 41 and Manning…… MORE
Fresno Low-Income Housing to Open Interest List on Thursday
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno Housing Authority is opening interest lists for new low-income and affordable housing. You will be able to apply for housing in the Fresno and Pinedale areas starting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 23. The agency says that before you can add yourself to the list, you’ll need to sign…… MORE
Daughter Pleads Not Guilty to Murder of Mother Found in Hanford Home’s Closet
HANFORD, Calif. (KMJKFSN) — A South Valley woman charged with the murder of her mother, whose body was found locked in the closet of a Hanford home, has pleaded not guilty. 37-year-old Kelli Yingling made an appearance in court Wednesday morning. Police found her mother, identified as 67-year-old Peggi Ann Yingling, on Friday during a welfare…… MORE
Fresno Co. Sheriff’s Dept. Breaks Ground on Memorial
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Construction has officially started on the Fresno County Sheriff’s Memorial. It’s meant to honor the lives of all employees who have died in the line of duty. The one-of-a-kind memorial is located at the new metro substation, at Armstrong and Belmont Avenues. KMJ’s Ray Appleton was joined by former Sheriffs Mims…… MORE
Fong Discusses Congressional Victory with Broeske & Musson
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Vince Fong punched his ticket to Washington DC on Tuesday, defeating Tulare County Sheriff in the race to fill the Congressional seat vacated by former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The Bakersfield republican joined John Broeske and Christina Musson on Wednesday to discuss his approach to the job.… MORE
California Benefits From New USDA Export Market Program
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says USDA is allocating $300 million to 66 organizations under the new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program. The funds will be used to build demand for American food and farm exports in high-potential markets around the world. California organizations receiving funding include: Blue Diamond Growers, Almond Board of California, California Cherry Marketing…… MORE
Husband of Woman Killed in Suspected DUI Crash in Fresno County Dies at Hospital
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The husband of the woman who was killed in a suspected DUI crash in Fresno County has died. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says 69-year-old Paul Hardin died in the hospital on Monday. Paul and his wife, Mary, had just moved to the Central Valley from Texas in January. Mary was serving…… MORE
