Samona Randolph of Fresno. A judge has issued an arrest warrant for failing to appear in court on a felony charges of assault, battery on a peace officer and several misdemeanor charges. On August 22, 2016, Fresno County Sheriff’s deputies were flagged down by a motorist while on patrol in Riverdale. The driver of a…… MORE
EPA Violated Personal Privacy of Farmers and Ranchers
The Environment Protection Agency violated the personal privacy rights of thousands of farmers and ranchers. That unanimous ruling came from the United States Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday. The ruling concerns the EPA’s decision in 2013 to release to three environmental groups a large number of spreadsheets containing personal information of farmers…… MORE
Letter Sparks Confusion Over Valley Voter Eligibility
(KMJ) – The California Association of Clerks and Election Officials (CACEO) is responding to concerns from voters across the state who may be receiving solicitation mailings erroneously indicating that residents of households are not registered to vote. The letters are from the Voter Participation Center, a non-profit organization whose published mission is to “register and mobilize…… MORE
Foster Homes Needed for Rescued Orange Cove Animals
(KMJ) – The CCSPCA is having an orientation and training class for people who wish to become foster parents of the animals rescued from Noah’s Friends Animal Sanctuary in Orange Cove. Most of these animals need special care such as administering medication, socialization, and some extra TLC. The Central California SPCA confiscated over 130 dogs and…… MORE
Modesto Man Pleads Guilty To Staging Car Accidents
FRESNO (KMJ) – A Modesto man pleads guilty to staging car accidents to bilk insurance companies out of money. 48 year old Alfonso Apu admitted that he staged car accidents in a scheme to defraud insurance companies, According to court documents, from at least October 2011 until August 2014, Apu conspired with at least six…… MORE
Fugitive Sex Offender Captured In Oregon After 23 Years On Run
FRESNO (KMJ) – A sex offender is captured in Oregon after being on the run for 23 years. Back in 1993, Arturo Rangel pled guilty and was to spend seven years in prison for Lewd or Lascivious Acts with a minor under 14, and child molestation. He was let out on a Cruz Waiver –…… MORE
Gov. Brown Signs Controversial Farmworker OT Bill
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Farmworkers in the nation’s largest agricultural state will be entitled to the same overtime pay as most other hourly workers under a new law signed Monday by California Gov. Jerry Brown. Brown, a Democrat, announced that he had signed legislation that chips away at a nearly 80-year-old practice of applying separate…… MORE
Contentious Calif. Ag Overtime Bill Signed into Law
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Gov. Jerry Brown has placed his signature on AB 1066, which will make overtime pay for California farmworkers kick in at 40 hours a week, instead of 60. Several ag groups and conservatives, argue that it’ll have lead to higher costs for growers. However, supporters say it’s about equality. The governor signed the…… MORE
One of Tulare’s Most Wanted Nabbed
(KMJ) The Tulare County Sheriff’s Department captured one of their most wanted fugitives on Monday. The Sheriff’s County Apprehension Team tracked down 43 year old Canalyn Ruffa hiding in Porterville. She was wanted for an outstanding warrant for check fraud. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE TOP 10 LIST Photo Credit: Tulare Co. Sheriff Dept.… MORE
Fresno Unified Superintendent Responds to E-mail Controversy
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Unified Superintendent Michael Hanson is receiving criticism for an e-mail he sent out last Friday. In the e-mail, sent out to staff, asks teachers to make sure that minorities aren’t falling behind early in the school year and reminds teachers to make sure they’re making children aware of opportunities available for them. Early…… MORE
