FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Fresno City Council proposal to regulate smoke shops in the city has failed in a tied vote. The 3-3 vote followed hours of debate on the measure sponsored by Councilmembers Miguel Arias, Nelson Esparza and Annalisa Perea. They say the city has found a number of violations at a number…… MORE
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A 20-year-old was killed in a crash in Merced County early Friday morning. It happened just after 2 am near Santa Fe Drive and Avenue 2, just east of Atwater. Officials say a BMW was driving on Santa Fe Drive when it somehow crossed into the opposite lane. The car…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — This week, a proposed smoke shop plan will be introduced to the Fresno City Council, aimed at eliminating the sale of illegal products and improving neighborhood safety and security. “We are taking action by introducing this ordinance to protect our vulnerable communities,” said Fresno City Councilmember Nelson Esparza. He represents District…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Dozens of Fresno police officers were honored for their service Wednesday, including several for decades on the force, taking guns off the streets, and saving lives. “The two mothers said they were asleep and unaware of the fire that was engulfing their home until Officer Lyon knocked on the door and…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The littlest lions at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo made their public debut. Cubs Asali and Taraj were seen Tuesday exploring their habitat, closely followed by their mother, Zamaya. The siblings were born on November 5 and have been growing and bonding with their parents out of the public eye — until…… MORE
MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A 16-year-old boy and his father are accused of an alleged shooting threat at Golden Valley High School in Merced. Police say the school received a report of a 16-year-old student making threats to harm other students on Monday. Officers tracked down the suspect and searched his home. Investigators discovered the…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Mindy Casto has been sworn in as the new Fresno Police Chief. The swearing-in ceremony was be held at the Saroyan Theatre in Downtown Fresno Friday morning. Casto was the interim chief until officially being offered the permanent role earlier this month. She made history as the department’s first-ever female chief.…… MORE
PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Tuesday marks five years since a South Valley community was hit with devastation. On February 18th, 2020, Porterville firefighter Patrick Jones and Captain Ray Figueroa died while battling a massive fire at the city library. The two entered the burning building to make sure everyone was out safely and after giving…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno’s new police chief joined the Ray Appleton show on Tuesday. Chief Mindy Casto spoke about her new position, and her goals for the department which includes bringing staffing levels up higher, with qualified candidates. Listen to the report by KMJ’s Liz Kern. Listen to Chief Mindy Casto’s full interview on…… MORE
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — One person was found dead following an RV fire in Dunlap. CAL FIRE responded to Dunlap Road and James George Drive just after 4 am Sunday. The RV was fully engulfed in flames, but crews were able to prevent the fire from spreading. After the firefight, a body was found inside…… MORE
