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Newsom Says California Could Offer EV Rebates If Trump Eliminates Fed Tax Credit

Newsom Says California Could Offer EV Rebates If Trump Eliminates Fed Tax Credit

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California could offer rebates for electric vehicle purchases if the incoming Trump administration eliminates a federal tax credit for people who buy electric cars, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday. Newsom, a Democrat, proposed creating a new version of the state’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Program, which was phased out in 2023 after funding 594,000 cars…MORE

Driver Crashes into Save Mart in Northwest Fresno, Police Say

Driver Crashes into Save Mart in Northwest Fresno, Police Say

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The search is on for the driver who crashed into a grocery store in northwest Fresno. A huge hole has now been blocked with boxes of firewood at the Save Mart location on Bullard near West. It happened just after 3 am Monday. Employees say a person drove a car through a…MORE

Merced County Sheriff Asks Public Help Solving Cold Case Homicide

Merced County Sheriff Asks Public Help Solving Cold Case Homicide

MERCED, CA (KMJ) – The Merced County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to help solve a cold case from 12 years ago It was back in 2012 that Bryan Sanchez was last seen in Atwater on Sunday, November 16th. Five days later, his body was found in a rural area of Merced, on Nov.…MORE

Funeral for Beloved Parlier Police Officer

Funeral for Beloved Parlier Police Officer

PARLIER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Family, friends and community members will gather to say their final goodbyes to a beloved Parlier police officer. Juan Rodriguez will be laid to rest at Smith Mountain Cemetery in Dinuba at 2 pm Friday. A procession took place Thursday for Officer Rodriguez, as his casket was moved to multiple sites. Officer…MORE

Man Found Dead at Roeding Park Accidentally Shot Himself: Fresno Police

Man Found Dead at Roeding Park Accidentally Shot Himself: Fresno Police

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The man found dead at Roeding Park on Thursday accidentally shot himself in the thigh, according to the Fresno Police Department. Police were called out around 1 pm near Storyland, where they found 44-year-old Solomone Toki suffering from the gunshot wound. Authorities say Toki had an illegal AK-47-style gun and was not…MORE

Man Sentenced for Deadly Central Fresno DUI Crash in 2021

Man Sentenced for Deadly Central Fresno DUI Crash in 2021

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man who pleaded no contest to murder for a deadly central Fresno crash has learned his punishment. Tuesday, a Fresno County judge sentenced Joey Barron to 15 years to life in prison. He was charged with murder after the crash in January 2021. Officers reported Barron was driving under the influence…MORE

Thanksgiving Donations Down at the Fresno Mission and Poverello House

Thanksgiving Donations Down at the Fresno Mission and Poverello House

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The spirit of giving is in the air as Thanksgiving is just over two weeks away. The Fresno Mission has been collecting donations for those in need this holiday season, but it has been challenging. “Our donations are a little bit down over the last several months both in food donations, financial…MORE

Residents in Sanger Advised to Shelter in Place Due to Ammonia Leak

Residents in Sanger Advised to Shelter in Place Due to Ammonia Leak

SANGER, Calif. (KFSN) — Residents near Pitman Farms in Sanger are being asked to shelter in place due to an ammonia leak. Crews have been at the facility on North and Academy avenues throughout the morning. Officials say that nearby residents may smell ammonia in the air. They added that you should turn off any air…MORE

Fresno Police’s SWAT Team Recognized for 50 Years of Service

Fresno Police’s SWAT Team Recognized for 50 Years of Service

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno Police Department’s SWAT team is being recognized for 50 years of service. Members of the Special Weapons and Tactics Force gathered with interim police chief Mindy Casto at Thursday’s council meeting to receive a special commendation. Officers say they pride themselves on taking part in long and often difficult training sessions…MORE