(KMJ) – The Mendota Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the robbery suspects. On August 15th, just past 8:00a.m., a robbery took place at the Mendota Mart. The three suspects armed with handgun and a rifle took money from the cash register and then fled the store. Another robbery…… MORE
Gilberto Gaitan
Gilberto Gaitan of Mendota A judge has issued an arrest warrant for failing to appear in court on felony charges of growing and selling marijuana. On June 22, 2016, members of the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Enforcement Team served a search warrant at a home on the 5200 block of West Floral Ave. in…… MORE
Study Highlights Potential Benefits of Staying in Bed Longer
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Staying in bed a little longer could help in avoiding sickness. According to University of Cambridge researchers, viruses appear to be 10 times more dangerous if you’re infected in the morning. Mice infected with either influenza or herpes in the morning had 10 times higher viral levels, compared to those infected in the…… MORE
Survey Shows Strong Support for Proposed Tax Increases in Calif.
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — More than 74 percent of California voters say they support Proposition 56, which would increase cigarette taxes by $2 a pack. That’s according to a new UC Berkeley survey, which also finds that 65 percent of voters back Proposition 55, which would extend the higher income tax rates for those earning more than…… MORE
Clayton Fire Suspect Served Time For Prior Offenses
FRESNO (KMJ) – The man charged with setting the Clayton Fire has served time for prior offenses – drug possession, and driving on a suspended license. 40 year-old Damin Anthony Pashilk was booked into jail Monday, August 15th, on 17 counts of arson. He’s suspected of setting numerous other fires in lake county over the…… MORE
Fresno Unified Parent: “Where Is The Money Going?”
FRESNO (KMJ) — A Fresno Unified parent is calling for the school district to publish a breakdown of everything they spend – so the public know exactly where each dollar is being spent. “Where is the money going?”, asks Bullard Talent parent Casey Lamonski. “That’s what the bottom line is, where is the money going?”.…… MORE
Jose Alfredo Carrillo
Jose Alfredo Carrillo of Caruthers. A judge has issued an arrest warrant for kidnapping and battery. On May 2, 2016, Jose Carrillo drove to a store with his girlfriend and her two children in the car. At the store, Carrillo introduced his girlfriend to his cousin. During their conversation, Carrillo’s cousin called him “stupid,” to…… MORE
Researchers Look At Fighting PTSD With Virtual Reality
FRESNO (KMJ) – Fighting PTSD with virtual reality. Researchers are testing a new therapy to speed the recovery from post-traumatic stress disorder – a condition that causes people to feel threatened even though they’re out of danger. First-responders, police and the military are often more likely to struggle with it. JoAnn Difede, Ph.D., the Director of…… MORE
Taco Truck Throwdown 6 This Thursday
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – It’s that time again! Thursday, the taco trucks will converge once again on Chukchansi Park for Taco Truck Throwdown 6. This year, TTT6 is expanding on to “H” Street, which will allow the number of trucks to grow from 25 a year ago to an expected 35. Fresno Grizzlies’ General Manager…… MORE
Refugio Anthony Rodriguez
Refugio Anthony Rodriguez Hi, this is Chief Jerry Dyer with the KMJ Fresno Police Department’s most wanted person of the week – Domestic Violence suspect Refugio Anthony Rodriguez On May 04, 2016, Fresno Police officers responded to the 5400 Block of North Fresno Street regarding a victim of domestic violence. Upon arriving, officers located a…… MORE
