Yearly Archives: 2015

Student Entries Sought For Valley Air District’s 2016 Calendar

Student Entries Sought For Valley Air District’s 2016 Calendar

FRESNO (KMJ) — Calling all young aspiring artists – the Valley Air District wants your help to produce this year’s calendar. The organizers behind the annual Healthy Air Living Kids’ Calendar are looking for original artistic talent to feature in the 2016 calendar. They’re looking for illustrations showing the ways valley locals can live healthy…MORE

Mustang vs Big Rig Kills 2

Mustang vs Big Rig Kills 2

(KMJ)   Two Riverdale residents were killed Friday morning around 6am in a crash at Grangeville Blvd and 22nd Ave. The CHP says the 27 year old female driver of a Ford Mustang ran a stop sign and her car was struck by a big rig.  She died at the scene. A 24 year old male…MORE

California is Nation’s Organic Crop Leader

The 2014 Organic Survey results show organic farmers produced and sold $5.5 billion in organic products last year. That figure is 72 percent higher than sales reported back in 2008. The National Agriculture Statistics Service released the results that also show California is the leading state in organic production. California accounted for $2.2 billion worth…MORE

Trio Busted For Impersonating County “Sherifs”

Trio Busted For Impersonating County “Sherifs”

  (KMJ) – “Sherif.” That is how three men spelled the word “Sheriff” on the green jump suits Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputies say they wore during a string of home robberies. Investigators say they found 25-year old Kevin Rodriguez, 32-year old Thomas Fleming, and 37-year old Unkham Artphasook inside a home in the 1600 block…MORE

Calif. Inmates Ask Guards to Keep Quiet

Calif. Inmates Ask Guards to Keep Quiet

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California corrections officials said Thursday that they are handing out earplugs and telling guards to walk softly around some of the state’s most dangerous prisoners after the inmates complained about noise. The inmates say new welfare checks at Pelican Bay State Prison’s notorious security housing unit are keeping them up nights…MORE

China Backs LA to Vegas Bullet Train

China Backs LA to Vegas Bullet Train

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Nevada company that has labored for a decade to connect Southern California and the Las Vegas Strip via a high-speed train is hoping help from a Chinese firm will get the project on track. Las Vegas-based XpressWest said Thursday it has partnered with a newly formed company called China Railway…MORE

Missing Clovis Man Found After Silver Alert Issued

Missing Clovis Man Found After Silver Alert Issued

FRESNO (KMJ) — The 79 year old man from Clovis who was the subject of a Silver Alert issued Thursday afternoon has been found. Donald Bridges was reported missing but returned to his home around 9.20am Friday morning. Fresno County Sheriff’s Department has thanked everyone who assisted in the search.MORE

Calif. Wildfire Death Toll Climbs to 5

Calif. Wildfire Death Toll Climbs to 5

MIDDLETOWN, Calif. (AP) — The death toll is now five from a pair of the most destructive wildfires in recent years in California. The two major blazes, which together have destroyed more than 800 homes, have been significantly diminished in cooler, wetter weather, and firefighters were working to extend fire lines before an expected hot…MORE

Granite Park Gets A New Lease On Life

Granite Park Gets A New Lease On Life

Mayor Ashley Swearengin announced a proposed agreement with the Central Valley Community Sports Foundation (CVCSF) that would give the local non-profit a 25-year lease to operate the Granite Park sports complex in exchange for $2.7 million in improvements and refurbishments. The proposed agreement will be presented to Fresno City Council for their approval at their…MORE