FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An appeals court has ruled that Assemblyman Vince Fong can stay on the ballot in the race for Congressional District 20. This follows an appeal by the Secretary of State, aimed at limiting how many political races Fong was allowed to run in. During the March Primary election, Fong was on…… MORE
Mendota Teen Nabbed for Murder, Mutilating Body
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — A teenage suspect has been arrested for killing a man and dismembering his body in Fresno County. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says an 18-year-old man was arrested Friday for the murder of 20-year-old Fraylee Hernandez (pictured below). Hernandez’s body was found in a parked car in the middle of…… MORE
Ag Detectives Searching for Owners of Abandoned Horses
TULARE, CA (KMJ) Tulare County agriculture crime detectives are on the hunt for the owner of a pair of abandoned horses. The animals had been found in a horse trailer and were believed to have been there for two days before they were discovered on April 1. Detectives believe the horses were dropped off at…… MORE
Valley Brewer Gives New Option For Non-Alcoholic Drinks
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) -Call it a “next to beer” experience. Hazard’s Hop Water is offering those who prefer a non-alcoholic beverage a new option. “We have our classic citra, lime and mint, passion fruit and grapefruit,” says brewer Ryan Hansen. Brewer Ryan Hansen has perfected his craft over the last decade but found a recipe…… MORE
Fresno Couple Travels to Texas for Solar Eclipse
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A total solar eclipse will cross the country for the first time in seven years. Hotels are booked, highways are crowded, and some places have even issued a state of emergency ahead of the big event. The path of totality across the US spans from southern Texas to northern Maine. Among those…… MORE
Former Fresno State Basketball Player Winfred “Wimp” Walton Passed Away
(KMJ) – Former Fresno State basketball player Winfred “Wimp” Walton passed away Monday morning according to his family. Walton played for Jerry Tarkanian at Fresno State during the 1997-98 season. Walton was averaging 11 points and 6 rebounds per game, playing alongside Rafer Alston, Chris Herren, and Tremaine Fowlkes. He was a McDonald’s All American…… MORE
Loan Approved To Help Reopen Madera Community Hospital
MADERA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The state of California has approved Madera Community Hospital for a $57 million no-interest loan to help reopen the facility that has been closed for over a year. The funding comes through the Distressed Hospital Loan Program, which helps hospitals with financial issues stay afloat. A Change of Management Application filed…… MORE
Planada Post Office Set To Reopen More Than 1 Year After Flooding
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — More progress is being made in Planada following last year’s devastating flooding. The US Postal Service says the town’s post office will be reopening today. The post office has been closed for more than a year, forcing residents to travel to Merced to get their mail. Retail services will not…… MORE
U.S. Trade Gap Expands
America’s trade deficit reached $68.9 billion in February, the highest disparity in almost a year. The Hill says import values exceeded exports by more than analysts were expecting. The total value of imports hit $331.9 billion, while exports were $263 billion, and the overall deficit rose 1.9% during the month. Republicans on Capitol Hill have…… MORE
Man Shot in Front of Clovis Grocery Store
CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) — Clovis Police are investigating a shooting outside a Winco grocery store that sent a man to the hospital. It happened at about 1 am Monday at the location on Peach and Ashlan. Police found a man in the parking lot who had been shot in the leg. He was taken to…… MORE
