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
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
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
MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Texas woman is set to be arraigned for a DUI crash that killed a Merced motorcyclist. Desiree Gomez has been charged with Gross Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated and driving under the influence causing injury. Gomez is accused of hitting and killing 29-year-old Regino Mariscal of Merced while he was on…… MORE
VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A weekend hit and run in Visalia on Akers and Judy claimed the life of 53-year-old Victor Castro. Victor’s family shares they are heartbroken by the tragedy and say he had six grandchildren, two adult daughters, and a teenage son. Visalia Police say 33-year-old James Hand is believed to be the…… MORE
VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police have a suspect in custody in connection to a deadly hit-and-run crash in Visalia. Tips from the community led investigators to the city of Delano, where they found the suspect vehicle. Authorities then identified the driver as 33-year-old James Hand and arrested him Tuesday in Visalia. Police previously released video…… MORE
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest in the murder of a Fresno woman in late 2024. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says 21-year-old Serenity Pasillas was killed in the early morning hours of November 22. Deputies found her suffering from a gunshot inside a car…… MORE
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — After a little bit of research, the Merced County Courthouse Museum is celebrating its real 150th birthday. A brand new plaque updates the dedication date of the historic building to May 5, 1875. On that day, 150 years ago, the Merced County seat was moved from its original location in…… MORE
CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Running together for all 26.2 miles, Greg Haroutunian and his daughter Ani crossed the finish line of a race they’ve waited years to run. “As a kid, I was like I’m going to run the Boston Marathon. To actually get to do it and for it to be my first one…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A motorcyclist is dead after crashing into a pickup truck in central Fresno. He has been identified as 21-year-old Bryce Tomlinson. The crash happened around 9:30 pm Friday on Maroa and Fedora avenues. Tomlinson was found by first responders in a nearby canal. Police say he was in there for several…… MORE
