EXPLAINER: THE FAST TRACK HOUSING ACT SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) — Democrat lawmakers unveiled a package of nearly two dozen bills late last week which are an effort to fix California’s housing crisis by reducing the state’s notorious amount of red tape. Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) said “Housing is the number one expense in almost every…… MORE
Victims Identified in Clovis DUI Chase
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Clovis police chase of a suspected 18-year-old DUI driver ended following a crash that left two of his passengers dead. The California Highway Patrol says the crash happened at 9:40 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of Temperance and Belmont avenues. The CHP says a Dodge Charger, driven by 18-year-old…… MORE
Suspect Nabbed in Switch Nightclub Shooting
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two men are recovering following a shooting outside of a nightclub in north Fresno. Officers were conducting a traffic stop in the parking lot in front of Switch Nightclub on Blackstone and Bullard avenues around midnight when they heard a fight, followed by gunshots. Witnesses told officers a suspect ran toward…… MORE
2 Suspected Home Invaders Injured, Arrested Following Shootout With Los Banos Homeowner
LOS BANOS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A violent home invasion is rocking residents in Los Banos. “It was very scary,” Sergio Juarez tells Action News. He says the neighborhood is usually quiet. But overnight, residents heard gunshots as police say five armed men forced their way into a home at Edward Street near San Luis Street. …… MORE
4 Alleged Gang Members Arrested In Major South Valley Drug Bust
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Four gang members are in jail after a major drug bust in the South Valley. The arrests follow several search warrants executed in Porterville, Tulare, Poplar and Earlimart Friday morning. Detectives from the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office, Porterville Police, Kern County Sheriff’s Office, the Department of Corrections and California Fish…… MORE
Deadline Coming Up For USDA’s Key Commodity Safety Net Programs
Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2025 crop year have until April 15th to revise elections and sign contracts. Both safety net programs, delivered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), provide vital income support to eligible farmers who experience substantial declines in…… MORE
March Delivers: Snowpack Near Average As California Approaches End of Wet Season
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Woman Hospitalized After Crashing Car Into Home, Knocking Power Out In Central Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A woman was taken to the hospital after crashing her car into a home in central Fresno, leaving thousands without power in the area. The crash happened just before 1:30 a.m. Friday morning on Fresno Street and University Avenue. Police say a woman in her 20s struck a power pole and…… MORE
Man Convicted For Selling $2.7M Worth Of Stolen Catalytic Converters From Fresno-area
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Valley man has been convicted of selling stolen catalytic converters in a multi-million dollar scheme. Federal prosecutors say 72-year-old George Thomas was running the theft ring where thousands of auto parts were stolen in the Fresno area before being taken to Oregon to be sold. Authorities say Thomas made over…… MORE
New Owners Of Hanford’s Superior Dairy Revealed After Multi-Million Dollar Sale
HANFORD, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A well-known South Valley family is excited to carry on the tradition of a beloved ice cream shop in Hanford. Earlier this week, a real estate agent confirmed with Action News that ‘Superior Dairy’ in Hanford has been sold for $2.3 million. On Thursday, the city confirmed that the Zonneveld Family…… MORE
