FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two men have been indicted on wire fraud charges. They’re accused of swindling investors with loans made to the failed Fresno-based startup company, Bitwise. 61-year-old David Hardcastle of Fresno and 31-year-old Andrew Adler of Connecticut are accused of luring investors and giving Bitwise $20 million in loans. In doing so, they…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A student at Edison High School shared recent events at school have not made her feel safe. Those comments come after offensive markings were discovered on the Edison High School Campus in Southwest Fresno. District officials said they were first made aware of the racial slur and Nazi swastika, found in…… MORE
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/FSN) — California Highway Patrol officers say a mother lost control of her Subaru Crosstrek while leaving a friend’s house and heading home to Tollhouse. She swerved off Highway 168 at Qualls Prather Road in Auberry. “Vehicle traveled off the embankment, rolled over multiple times,” said one first responder. Officers said the…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway following a burglary at a store at Fashion Fair Mall. Police say it happened after 2:30 am at Shiekh Shoes. Shortly after, authorities tried pulling over a Kia that was believed to be involved in the crime. A chase ensued, with suspects running out of the car…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A roadway was left flooded after a water main broke in downtown Fresno on Thursday night. The flooding is happening at Divisadero and Fresno streets, just east of Community Regional Medical Center. The Fresno Fire Department says part of the road has started to sink. Video from the scene shows a…… MORE
KINGS COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – Two children who were taken from their home in Kings County have been found safe after their mother was killed earlier this week. The Kings County Sheriff’s Office says a two-year-old girl and a three-year-old girl were taken from the home by their father, 23-year-old Jonathan Alexis Maldonado-Cruz. Maldonado-Cruz is suspected…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The sale of new diesel trucks in California won’t have to hit the brakes any time soon. That’s because the state’s Advanced Clean Fleets rule adopted in 2023 was dropped earlier this month. It would have phased out medium and heavy-duty diesel trucks by 2036. This month, the California Air Resources…… MORE
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The former President of the Merced County Deputy Sheriff’s Association has been sentenced on felony embezzlement charges. Phillip Brooks was found guilty of three felony counts of grand theft by embezzlement, and a crime enhancement for the theft totaling over $100,000. He was convicted by a jury on all counts…… MORE
HANFORD, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An Amber Alert is in place for two missing children after their mother was found dead in Hanford on Tuesday. The Kings County Sheriff’s Office says the woman’s daughters, two-year-old Alana and three-year-old Arya, were taken from the home by their father, 23-year-old Jonathan Alexis Maldonado-Cruz. Maldonado-Cruz is suspected of shooting…… MORE
CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The city of Clovis has begun construction on a brand new Clovis Transit system, beginning with new bus stops. Within the next year, the city plans on residents being able to enjoy a system that is both efficient and accessible with updated and expanded routes. This comes after years of surveys…… MORE
