KERN COUNTY (KMJ) — Four people have died in a medical helicopter crash in Kern County. The NTSB will be taking over the crash site Friday morning, after the American Ambulance Skylife helicopter came down in the valley Thursday evening. The chopper set off from Porterville Municipal Airport with a critical patient, heading for San…… MORE
Merced Police Track Down Machete Attack Suspect
(KMJ) – A Merced woman who allegedly used a machete to attack her brother-in-law as he slept is now being held on suspicion of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon. Merced Police were called to an alley on the 300 block of West 12th Street on Wednesday. There they found a man, who…… MORE
Clovis Police Arrest Two Women for Mail Theft
(KMJ) -Surveillance video helps capture two women suspected of stealing packages from a Clovis neighborhood. Clovis Police responded to a call in the 1100 block of Sierra Avenue on Wednesday for a theft of packages from a front porch. The victim’s surveillance cameras captured what appeared to be two white female adults and a maroon-colored…… MORE
Arsonist Pleads No Contest In Blaze That Nearly Killed Captain Pete Dern
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The woman responsible for the blaze that nearly killed Fresno Fire Captain Pete Dern has pleaded no contest to felony arson charges. Judith Harper faces 7 years behind bars. Dern fell through a roof during the fire, leaving him with severe burns, for which he underwent more than 20 surgeries. Harper…… MORE
Report: Calif. Good for Business
Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Numerous studies, saying essentially the same thing: California is bad for business. However, according to a new report commissioned by the non-partisan organization…… MORE
How Debt Savvy is Fresno?
Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Average credit scores, credit utilization, foreclosure rates, and outstanding balances make up a new report examining the “debt savviness” of California cities. According…… MORE
‘Fill The Boot’ Raises Money For Muscular Dystrophy At Valley Intersections
FRESNO (KMJ) — Local firefighters have been out in force to raise money for the Central Valley Muscular Dystrophy Association as part of their ‘Fill the Boot’ campaign. Fresno and Clovis City Firefighters were on three intersections Thursday morning, asking for donations to help those suffering with muscular dystrophy. The Central Valley Muscular Dystrophy Association…… MORE
Madera County Needs Search And Rescue Volunteers
MADERA (KMJ) — Would you like to save lives and be able to tell stories of tension and danger? Madera County are looking for new search and rescue volunteers, and if you’re eighteen or older then that’s all you need. You don’t have to have any experience, and successful applicants will go through a 100…… MORE
CHP & Caltrans: Drivers, Prepare For Winter Conditions
Fresno – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) encourage motorists to prepare for fog and reduced-visibility driving conditions on local roads and highways throughout the Central Valley. Driving in winter weather — snow, ice, hail, fog, wet and cold — creates a greater challenge for vehicles and drivers.…… MORE
Two Proposed Resolutions To Address Fresno Blight
Two resolutions will go in front of Fresno City Council, Thursday, December 10th to address blight in the city. Fresno City Councilors Clint Olivier and Esmeralda Soria brainstormed what to do about vacant lots in South Fresno, now, they’re bringing two resolutions to City Council. The first one is basically a commercial build act…… MORE
