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1 Stabbed In Self-defense Incident In Southeast Fresno 

1 Stabbed In Self-defense Incident In Southeast Fresno 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A stabbing in southeast Fresno is being called a case of self-defense. It happened before 11 pm Thursday at a home on Dearing and Huntington near Chestnut Avenue. Police say the person known as the original victim in the case turned out to be the aggressor. Officers did not give details…MORE

Oakhurst Man Charged with Stalking Fresno Woman, Sending Explicit Images of A Minor

Oakhurst Man Charged with Stalking Fresno Woman, Sending Explicit Images of A Minor

(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 

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 

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

Man In Critical Condition After Shooting In West Central Fresno 

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

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

Fresno Fire Department Reports An Increase In Grass Fires 

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

Teens Charged with Murder of Caleb Quick, DA Wants Them Tried as Adults

Teens Charged with Murder of Caleb Quick, DA Wants Them Tried as Adults

UPDATE: The male minor is charged with the following: CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two teenagers were charged Tuesday with the murder of 18-year-old Caleb Quick in Clovis. They were arrested last Friday and remain in juvenile hall. The Clovis Police Department believes the two planned and executed the murder of Quick at a Clovis McDonald’s last…MORE