(KMJ) – An Oakhurst man is indicted Thursday, charged with stalking a Fresno woman and sending her sexually explicit images of a minor. A Federal grand jury returned a three-count indictment against 21-year-old Preston Nelson-Kestner. According to court documents, between October 2023, and Feb. 2024, he used social media including Onlyfans, Instagram, and Tiktok to…… MORE
City Of Fresno Facing $20 Million Deficit In Annual Budget
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — On Wednesday, Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer announced his 2025-2026 budget of $2.36 billion. To get there, the city had to close a $20.6 million deficit. “Every department, with the exception of the city council and the fire department, is being asked to maintain a 6.18 percent attrition rate. In essence, maintaining…… MORE
Law Enforcement Gather In Merced To Honor Those Lost In Line Of Duty
MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Law enforcement from across the North Valley ushered into the memorial garden in Merced on Wednesday. Sheriff’s deputies, police and California Highway Patrol officers stood shoulder to shoulder as the U.S. flag was raised. A salute to service, honoring the local heroes who’ve lost their lives. Sitting in the front row,…… MORE
Fresno Fire Hoping To Fill 30 Firefighting Vacancies
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — As we inch closer to summer and increased fire danger, Fresno Fire is searching to fill 30 vacancies in the department. Fresno Fire says the city has already seen an uptick in fires this year with over 180 grass fires compared to 150 this time last year. Wednesday alone, the city…… MORE
Man In Critical Condition After Shooting In West Central Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man is in the hospital in critical condition after a shooting in west central Fresno. It happened just before 2:30 am Thursday on White and Warren avenues, just north of Belmont. Police say a man suffered a gunshot wound to his upper body. They have yet to release details about…… MORE
Woman Killed in Fiery Crash in Northeast Fresno Identified
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The woman who was killed in a fiery crash in northeast Fresno has been identified. The Fresno County Coroner’s Office says she is 21-year-old Khushmeet Mahal of Fresno. The deadly crash happened at the intersection of Friant and Shepherd just before 2 a.m. Friday, May 9. Cameras captured Mahal’s speeding BMW launching…… MORE
‘He’s Not Going To Die On Our Campus’: Students And Educators Save Choking Teen In Woodlake
WOODLAKE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — When a student began choking on the Woodlake High School campus, his life was saved thanks to a quick response from students and educators. “I was about to sit down, but then I heard a noise, and that’s when I turned around,” said Jose Tadeo, a junior at Woodlake High School. …… MORE
Man Kidnaps Pregnant Woman Then Hits 2 People With Car During Chase In Central Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police are searching for a man they say kidnapped a pregnant woman and then hit two people with his car in central Fresno. Authorities say it started when the man broke windows at a location in northeast Fresno and took the woman shortly after 8 am Wednesday. A chase started, and…… MORE
Fresno Fire Department Reports An Increase In Grass Fires
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Dry grass and high heat are a dangerous mix. The Fresno Fire Department reports that there have already been 178 grass fires in the city this year. “We really haven’t hit the hot temperature yet, and we’re anticipating things are going to be busy; they always are,” said Josh Sellers of…… MORE
Fresno Unified Substitute Teacher Accused of Contacting Child for Sex
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Authorities have arrested a Fresno Unified substitute teacher for allegedly trying to contact a child for sex. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office arrested 43-year-old Carlos Gonzalez for sending harmful material to a child and attempting to meet a minor for sexual activities. Investigators say he was using the messaging app Kik…… MORE
