FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — As Valley congressman Kevin McCarthy prepares to resign at the end of the year, he’s now offering his endorsement to a potential successor. State assemblyman Vince Fong recently announced his plans to run for California’s 20th District seat in the new year. Former House Speaker McCarthy is now offering his support,…… MORE
Debbie Dorian’s Alleged Killer to Stand Trial
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A judge has ruled Nickey Stane will go on trial for a dozen counts tied to the murder of Debbie Dorian in 1996 and a string of sexual assaults in Tulare County years later. Weeks worth of testimony from accusers, investigators, witnesses, and DNA experts came to an end on Monday…… MORE
Fresno State Marching Band In Final Round Of Competition Highlighting Metallica
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno State Marching Band has rocked its way into the final round of a national competition. The Bulldogs played and stepped in sync to songs by “Metallica” for a chance to win tens of thousands in prize money. The heavy metal legends announced the Bulldogs are one of five finalists…… MORE
2 Residents Displaced Following Apartment Fire In Southeast Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two people have been displaced following an apartment fire in southeast Fresno. It was first reported after 11 pm Monday at Huntington and Orchard, next to Holmes Park. Crews arrived to find smoke and flames coming from two of the units. The residents of the two units could not return to…… MORE
West Hills Community College District Proposes Name Change Of Coalinga And Lemoore Campuses
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — The West Hills Community College District is looking to change the names of its college campuses. Officials say it’s to reduce confusion among students and help differentiate between Coalinga and Lemoore. “The challenge is if you say ‘I go to West Hills’, then the next question is, ‘Well, which one?’” West…… MORE
Changing Climate Means More Pests for Tree Nut Crops
Department of Agriculture research shows climate change may increase the insect population that poses a threat to the specialty crops industry. Led by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the University of California, the research shows populations of three major insect pests. The codling moth, peach twig borer and oriental fruit moth are…… MORE
Fresno Unified Providing Free Lunches to Students During Winter Break
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno Unified School District is taking action to make sure students have access to warm meals while they’re out on winter break. Starting Monday, December 18, kids ages one to 18 can get free lunches from 11:15 am to 12:30 pm. The food will be provided at 19 different Fresno Unified…… MORE
Suspect in Debbie Dorian’s 1996 Murder Will Face Trial On All Charges
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A judge has ruled Nickey Stane will go on trial for a dozen counts tied to the murder of Debbie Dorian in 1996 and a string of sexual assaults in Tulare County years later. The decision was made in court Monday morning at the end of a preliminary hearing that began…… MORE
Vacant Home Destroyed By Fire In Southwest Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigator is working to determine what sparked a house fire in southwest Fresno. It was first reported just before midnight Monday at a home on Tuolumne and Pickford, just behind Saint Alphonsus Church. Firefighters arrived within minutes to find the home engulfed in flames. The battalion chief said it was…… MORE
1 Killed, 3 Hospitalized In Three-car Crash In Tulare County
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — One person is dead and four other people have been hospitalized following a crash in Tulare County. The Tulare County Fire Department says in a Facebook post the crash happened Sunday night on Avenue 196 and Road 204 near Plainview. The three-car crash involved four people with one who died…… MORE
