FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno’s Police Chief says the evidence captured by body-worn cameras is critical for officers to back themselves up. “There’s been a few incidents that have occurred across this nation that have changed policing forever and has altered the perception that people have of law enforcement – unfortunately”, said Chief Jerry Dyer in…… MORE
Agent: Derek Carr Doesn’t Need Surgery
(KMJ) Bulldog legend Derek Carr does not need surgery on his injured right ring finger, according to his agent. Tim Younger tells the SF Chronicle that the Raiders quarterback is sitting out of OTA’s as a precaution and said reports of necessary surgery a “nonstory”. photo credit: Raiders.com Oakland coach Jack Del Rio declined to…… MORE
Parole Could End Inmate’s Sex Change Surgery
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – A California inmate who is seeking sex reassignment surgery at taxpayers’ expense faces a painful irony: If she wins freedom from a parole board, she would no longer be eligible for the prison-funded operation she says is crucial to her emotional health. State officials say 51-year-old Michelle-Lael Norsworthy has postponed her…… MORE
Lawmakers Call for Answers In Coastal Oil Spill
(KMJ) Assemblymember Das Williams (D–Carpinteria), Chair of the Natural Resources Committee expressed his concern regarding the unfortunate oil spill on one of the most popular beaches in the Central Coast of California. “I am deeply saddened and angered to see our beautiful Gaviota coast covered in crude oil and one of our most beloved beaches…… MORE
House Ag Committee Votes to Repeal Meat Label Law
The House Agriculture Committee approved a bill to amend the Agriculture Marketing Act of 1946 and repeal the Country of Origin Labeling law for beef, pork and chicken, while leaving requirements for other covered commodities intact. Chairman Mike Conaway says this bill does what is necessary to avoid retaliation by Canada and Mexico. Conaway appreciates…… MORE
FPD: Stun Gun Used in Store Robbery
(KMJ) Fresno Police have arrested a trio of young women after a robbery of the Fallas Discount Store near Ashlan and West Ave. According to store employees, three adult females entered the department store and began concealing merchandise inside their purses. The women then ran out the store without paying, threatening loss prevention officer with…… MORE
Civil Rights Pioneer Dorothy Stoneman Inspires Fresno EOC Youth
The Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission is playing a leadership role in terms of rebuilding relationships between young people and the police. As part of their 50th Anniversary Series, the Fresno EOC held an exercise in community policing – welcoming guest speaker and social activist Dorothy Stoneman – the founder and CEO of YouthBuild USA.…… MORE
Bitwise & City Backing “Fab 5” Boys Water Tracking Web App
An announcement at the tech hub Bitwise that could help you track your water use. The 6th grade robotics team members from Riverview Elementary are part of the big news. They are called the Fab 5, and remember these names: Noah Arsitio, Corben Beaty, Jeffery Forbes, Evan Murai, and Daniel Shin…these 6th graders who created…… MORE
Rural Route 4-H Students Present Fresno Sheriff With Backpacks For Safe Homes
Sheriff Margaret Mims met with members of Rural Route 4-H. The high school students from Riverdale, Caruthers, Easton and the Westside area presented the sheriff’s office with backpacks. 50 students from Rural Route 4-H comprised of kids between the ages of 9 to 18 completed a community service project focusing on supporting children who…… MORE
Demonstrations Try To Stop Operations At Nestle Water Bottling Plants
FRESNO (KMJ) — Protestors have been making their voices heard outside two Nestle Water bottling plants – to get the international company to shut down their production lines in California. But Nestle themselves say they’re not going anywhere. “It’s the fourth year of a severe drought”, says Tim Molina with protest organizer ‘Courage Campaign’. “While…… MORE
