FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) – One of the three men charged in a deadly 2018 shooting in Fresno has pleaded not guilty to a murder charge. 25-year-old Laevon Milton appeared in court on Monday morning, May 20, 2024. He and 26-year-old Xavier Hamilton are both charged in connection with the death of 20-year-old Trazhan Heights. The killing…… MORE
Discussions Could Continue on New Logo for Visalia
VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – Leaders in Visalia could possibly take another look at the city’s new logo. This comes after some residents criticized it. The city revealed its new logo at the beginning of May. City leaders say it’s intended to mark a new beginning while honoring the past. The total price tag for the…… MORE
New Report Highlights Pesticide Levels on Fresh Produce Sold in California
California Department of Pesticide Regulation data shows that 97% of all fresh fruit and vegetables tested by the department contain little or no pesticide residue. The department also announced that more than three thousand produce samples were tested from some 500 businesses throughout the state. Among other key findings, 37% of all samples had no detectable…… MORE
Fresno Police Announce Results of Major Gang Operation
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno Police Department holding a news conference on Friday, announcing the results of a major gang operation. Chief Paco Balderrama joined federal, state and local law enforcement to reveal the results of “Operation Gridlock.” Police say the investigation involves one of Fresno’s most violent street gangs. The investigation began in…… MORE
Man Dies After Being Run Over at Fresno Shopping Center, Police Looking For Driver
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man has died after police say he was run over by a vehicle in central Fresno Friday morning, and now they’re searching for the driver who left the scene. Authorities say it happened at the Manchester North shopping center on Blackstone and Dakota before 10:30 am, in the parking lot…… MORE
Farm Bill Lobbying Is Costing Millions
A new report from The Hill says that pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and agriculture interests have combined to spend over $400 million lobbying Congress on a new farm bill. The Union for Concerned Scientists says that’s more than four times the amount of money spent by the public sector and civil society. The report also found that…… MORE
2 Killed in Crash Near Sanger
FRESNO COUNTY, CA (KMJ) Two people were killed Thursday afternoon in a collision near Sanger. The tragic incident occurred at an intersection, DeWolf & North, which has a history of crashes. The CHP says a pickup truck was heading east on North Ave. and slammed into a car traveling north on DeWolf. Investigators say it…… MORE
Fong Makes his Case for Congress
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Assemblyman Vince Fong (R-Bakersfield) joined the Ray Appleton Show on Thursday to make his case to replace former Speaker Kevin McCarthy in the House of Representatives. Fong faces off against Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux next Tuesday in a special election to fill the remainder of McCarthy’s term in DC.… MORE
Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer Presents His 2025 Proposed Budget to City Council
Fresno, CA (KMJ )- Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer was presenting his proposed 2025 Budget in front of City Council Thursday. Fresno’s overall budget is nearly $2 billion dollars, the General Fund is nearly $483 million, but increasing expenses are outpacing revenues. There’s a $47 million dollar deficit from paying for PG&E services and other costs…… MORE
Man Accused of Killing Friend in Northeast Fresno Pleads Not Guilty
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The man accused of shooting and killing his friend in northeast Fresno has pleaded not guilty to a felony murder charge. Christian Lavin appeared in court Thursday morning for his arraignment. He’s accused of killing Roberto Roman. It happened back on April 28 at a home on Pryor Drive and Richelle…… MORE
