MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two teens are in custody, accused of a carjacking in Madera County. The Madera County Sheriff’s Office says it happened just after 4 a.m. Tuesday at a business near Avenue 12 and Highway 41. The victim says two 16-year-old suspects pushed him to the ground, threatened to kill him, and…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy released a report Wednesday critical of California’s embattled High Speed Rail Project. With billions of taxpayer dollars on the line, the clock is ticking for the bullet train boss to respond. In an appearance on Fox News, Duffy said “We have a 300 page report that basically says…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A 31-year-old man is headed to prison after admitting to defrauding investors with loans made to the failed Fresno-based startup company Bitwise. Andrew Adler was sentenced in Federal court this morning in downtown Fresno after pleading guilty in February to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Adler was ordered to spend just…… MORE
YOKUTS VALLEY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Flames consumed dry brush and plumes of smoke filled the air in Yokuts Valley Monday afternoon as the Rector Fire burned through a hillside. Forward progress on the flames has been stopped, which has burned at least 56 acres and is 35% contained. Dolores Kennedy was on her porch when…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Major changes are now on the way for some Fresno County elections after a court ruling on Monday. In a 19-page decision, Judge Tyler Tharpe sided with Sacramento and agreed the elections for Fresno County’s District Attorney and Sheriff must change. “State law now says that it has to take place…… MORE
PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — After decades of planning and construction, the Richard L. Schafer Dam Spillway at Lake Success is officially complete. Leaders say this large reservoir will dramatically improve flood control, protecting homes and lives in the area. This is a historic milestone for our community,” said Congressman Vince Fong. “We not only built…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A driver suffered major injuries Saturday evening after crashing into a stopped commercial truck on the southbound shoulder of Highway 99 near Fresno Street, according to the California Highway Patrol. A big rig experiencing mechanical issues had pulled over to the side of the highway when a Ford Taurus, reportedly driving…… MORE
GOSHEN, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man has died and another person is injured after a shooting in Goshen on Thursday afternoon. The shooting happened just before 1 p.m. on Wellman Avenue and Wolf Street. The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office says a man and another person were found with gunshot wounds. The man died from his…… MORE
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Just a month shy of turning two years old in this world, Julius Lopez was killed by blunt force trauma in 2017. On Thursday morning, the man responsible, Gage Hurtado, was sentenced to 20 years after entering a plea deal. The victim’s mother, Nicole Lopez, shared a few words reflecting…… MORE
CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Leaders representing the Clovis area, Fresno County and supporters gathered Thursday afternoon with a call to the California Interscholastic Federation leadership. “Today, I call on CIF to do the right thing. Updates one and two were not enough, but the third time can be the charm,” said Clovis Mayor Pro Tem…… MORE
