(KMJ) 50 year old James Thomas is behind bars in the Fresno County Jail, held on charges of murdering his elderly mother. The 80 year old victim was found dead in her home by her granddaughter Wednesday morning. Investigators say there was obvious evidence of blunt force trauma. Thomas, who was immediately considered a “person…… MORE
Merced 4th “Best Metro for Pokemon Go”
FRESNO (KMJ) – Merced has been named on of the top ten cities nationally for Best Metros for Pokemon Go. Merced ranked fourth in the nation out of 381 metropolitan areas. Chmura, a labor market data firm, came to that conclusion. They used the number of trainers, gyms, veterinarians, selected retail shops, and teachers along…… MORE
Study: Cost of Gov. Brown’s Twin Tunnels Can’t be Justified
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The cost of building identical tunnels in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta can’t be economically justified. That’s according to a new, independent report from the University of Pacific, which marks the latest criticism of the Governor Jerry Brown’s controversial proposal, to provide more water for the Central Valley and Southern California. The DWR has…… MORE
Judge Tosses Starbucks Iced Coffee Lawsuit
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A federal lawsuit alleging that Starbucks puts too much ice in its cold beverages, has been tossed out. A Los Angeles judge rejected claims that the coffee chain is shorting customer on quote “drinkable liquid.” Starbucks argued that reasonable members of the public are not deceived by its practices. Judge Percy Anderson noted…… MORE
3 Gorman Kids Found Safe – Kidnap Suspects At Large
FRESNO (KMJ ) – The kidnapped children of a Gorman murder victim have been located in New Mexico. Rylee, Braden and Josylnn Watkins were located by a Good Samaritan in a motel outside of Albuquerque. Their mother, Kimberly Harvill was found dead last week, in Lebec near Gorman. The LA County Sheriff’s Department says she…… MORE
Labor Day: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
FRESNO (KMJ) – “This Labor Day, Remember: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” says the Tulare-Kings Counties DUI Task Force. The DUI Task Force is partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to stop drunk drivers and help save lives. Through September 5th, law enforcement will show zero tolerance for drunk driving. Three DUI…… MORE
Post Summer Vacation Peak Of Divorce Filings
That summer vacation? …..it may not be so good for your marriage. Researchers at the University of Washington analyzed divorce filings between 2001 and 2015. They found a summer vacation and celebrating the holidays are the two times of year when couples are most likely to file for divorce. There was a consistent peak in…… MORE
More Volunteers In Patrol Needed In Tulare County
FRESNO (KMJ) – More Volunteers in Patrol are needed at the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office. VIPS serve as the eyes and ears in the community, checking on vacation property and schools, reaching out to the community, painting over graffiti, monitoring Project Lifesaver, transporting patrol cars, reaching out to youth, assisting children with court appearances, running…… MORE
Elderly Fresno Woman Murdered – “Person Of Interest” Captured
FRESNO (KMJ) – The son of an 80-year-old grandmother, found murdered in her Central Fresno home early Wednesday morning, is now in police custody in connection with her death. Investigators say she was discovered by her grand-daughter, and the call came to Fresno Police at around 8am. “She was killed, it was a homicide, definitely”, says…… MORE
So Cal Kidnap Suspects May Have Ties To Fresno
(photo courtesy of CBS LA) (KMJ / CBS LA) – Police are asking for the public’s help to locate two suspects who are wanted in connection with the murder of a woman and possible kidnapping of her three young children in Lebec. According to homicide detectives, a warrant has been issued for the arrest of the…… MORE
