DUI Hit/Run Suspect Arrested After Nearly 20-Mile Police Chase

A suspect who led Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputies on a nearly 20-mile pursuit is behind bars. 26-year-old Marcos Larios was allegedly weaving all over the roadway on SB 41 early just before 1am Tuesday morning when a Sheriff’s Deputy tried to pull him over.  Larios allegedly took off, merging onto EB 180, before exiting onto…MORE

“All-Gender” Restroom Bill Advances

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A bill requiring that single-user restrooms in the Golden State be labeled “all-gender,” has cleared its final obstacle in the Assembly. If approved, it would apply to such restrooms “in any business establishment, place of public accommodation, or state or local government agency.” The measure’s being praised by the Transgender Law Center, which…MORE

Auditor Blasts CA Foster Care System’s Use of Psychotropic Drugs

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California Auditor Elaine Howle is criticizing the foster care system, for prescribing psychotropic drugs, in quantities and dosages that exceed state guidelines. Howle’s latest report adds that counties, have failed to follow up the with prescribing doctors. Nearly 12% of the more than 79,000 foster children in California were given psychotropic drugs, during…MORE

Person Hit & Killed By Train Near Roeding Park

  FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno police and railroad officials are investigating a deadly accident, between and train and a pedestrian. It happened Tuesday morning, on August 23rd, along the tracks crossing Belmont near Roeding Park. Lt. Joe Gomez says at 5:54 am, officers were dispatched to Belmont Avenue and Golden State Blvd. to the site where where the train…MORE

Sierra Pacific High School Principal Dies

HANFORD, CA (KMJ) — The principal of Sierra Pacific High School in Hanford was found dead in his car on Monday, according to the Kings County Sheriff’s Department. The Kings County Sheriff’s Office says that Hanford Police conducted a welfare check for Gregory Henry on Monday after they were told he couldn’t be found and…MORE

Steven Macias

Steven Anthony Macias of Fresno.  A judge has issued an arrest warrant for failing to appear in court on felony charges of vehicle theft, evading a peace officer and reckless driving. On July 25, 2016, a Fresno County Sheriff’s deputy attempted to make a traffic stop on a car driven by Steven Macias.  This occurred…MORE

Ag Overtime Bill Advances in Sacramento

The California Senate approved the farm overtime bill, which now sets up a final vote in the assembly. The bill AB-1066, would require employers to pay farm workers overtime after 8 hours instead of the current ten hours then overtime pay. The bill is authored by Democratic Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez of San Diego and is…MORE