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Suspect Arrested For Hit-and-Run That Killed Bicyclist In Visalia

Suspect Arrested For Hit-and-Run That Killed Bicyclist In Visalia

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

Reward Offered for Tips in Serenity Pasillas Murder

Reward Offered for Tips in Serenity Pasillas Murder

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

Jury Deliberations Begin in Erika Sandoval Murder Trial 

Jury Deliberations Begin in Erika Sandoval Murder Trial 

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — Deliberations are now underway in the trial of a South Valley woman. Erika Sandoval has admitted to killing her former husband. This is the second time Sandoval has stood trial in the death of Daniel Green, who was an Exeter police officer. During closing arguments, the defense brought back audiotapes…MORE

Merced County Courthouse Museum Celebrates 150th Birthday 

Merced County Courthouse Museum Celebrates 150th Birthday 

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

DMV Offices Busy As REAL ID Requirement Begins May 7 

DMV Offices Busy As REAL ID Requirement Begins May 7 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A line out the door has been a common sight at Valley DMVs as the date for REAL ID enforcement looms.  Our news partner ABC 30 Action News spoke with a woman who said she waited two hours outside at the DMV office off Olive and Weber avenues in central Fresno.…MORE

Clovis Father & Daughter Cross Boston Marathon Finish Line Together 

Clovis Father & Daughter Cross Boston Marathon Finish Line Together 

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

Motorcyclist Hit And Killed By Truck In Central Fresno Identified 

Motorcyclist Hit And Killed By Truck In Central Fresno Identified 

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

Driver Wanted In Hit-and-run Crash That Killed Bicyclist In Visalia

Driver Wanted In Hit-and-run Crash That Killed Bicyclist In Visalia

VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The search is on for the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist in Visalia.  Police say the crash happened at 9:45 p.m. Saturday on Akers Street, just south of Judy Avenue.  Officers say a car struck a 53-year-old man on a bicycle and then fled the scene…MORE

Motorcyclist Hit And Killed By Suspected DUI Driver In Merced 

Motorcyclist Hit And Killed By Suspected DUI Driver In Merced 

MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A motorcyclist is dead after he was hit by a suspected DUI driver in Merced.  Police responded to the collision just before 5 p.m. Saturday in the area of Olive Avenue and G Street.  Officers say a man around 30 years old was riding a motorcycle when he was hit by…MORE

Fresno Unified Set To Change Governing Bylaw, Stirring Criticism From Teachers’ Union 

Fresno Unified Set To Change Governing Bylaw, Stirring Criticism From Teachers’ Union 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno Unified School District will vote Wednesday night to change one of its bylaws.  The district says it’s standard operating procedure but the president of the teachers union says is problematic.  “Our student outcomes focused governance model is something we’ve been working on for about a year. It’s an evidence…MORE