Kate Nemarich

5 days ago | abc30.com | Kate Nemarich

MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- When a Merced firefighter first got his training, he didn't know he would one day become his own patient. Rhett Avant was riding his motorcycle to work on Friday when he crashed. "I was coming around a corner and my tires broke loose on my motorcycle," said Avant.

1 week ago | abc30.com | Kate Nemarich

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Just over a year ago, Tavion Tapscott was in Fresno County Court because a domestic violence protection order was taken out against him. On Wednesday, he was sentenced for killing the woman who took out that order, Breaja Jones. Jones was his former partner and the mother of his child. According to court documents, in October 2024, he had gone to her home to pick up some items, there was an argument, and he shot her.

1 week ago | abc30.com | Kate Nemarich

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A request for a new attorney was denied as a Fresno man appeared before a judge for a murder charge on Tuesday. 28-year-old Adam Delacruz is accused of the shooting death of a 64-year-old Abraham Tiggs in a southwest Fresno neighborhood. Nearly a month after Tiggs was found shot to death, Delacruz stood before a judge, accused of taking his life. Action News was not allowed to show Delacruz's face as he entered a not guilty plea.

1 week ago | abc30.com | Kate Nemarich

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A Fresno city employee remains in critical condition after a brutal attack in Chinatown last week. The employee is 56-year-old Tim Smith. He's worked for the city for 20 years. Police say 30-year-old Dyllan Padavona attacked Smith near Kern and G Streets on Friday morning. Several hours after the attack, the suspect was arrested near Santa Clara Street and Van Ness Avenue, less than a mile away from the scene.

1 week ago | abc30.com | Kate Nemarich

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A shocking attack in broad daylight has left a Fresno family waiting for answers and updates. The victim of this crime, which was caught on camera, has been identified as Tim SmithThe 56-year-old is seen here in a photo from a GoFundMe donation page. He's an electrician who has worked for the city for 20 years. Mayor Jerry Dyer describes Smith as a dedicated employee who came in to help on his normal day off on Friday.