Fresno attorney Roger Bonakdar joined John Broeske and Diane Pearce on KMJ to discuss the latest on the fraud scandal that put nearly a thousand Bitwise employees out of work. Jake Soberal and Irma Olguin pleaded not guilty Thursday to numerous federal charges. If convicted, they could face up to 20 years in prison and…… MORE
Debating the Future of Downtown Fresno
What does the future hold for downtown Fresno? What will a $300 million investment look like? Elliot Balch, President of the Downtown Fresno Partnership, joined Philip Teresi and E. Curtis Johnson on KMJ’s Afternoon Drive to answer those questions. Listen here:… MORE
Watch: Body Cam Footage of Suspect Shot by FPD Released
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Police have released body cam footage of an incident where officers shot a stabbing suspect in Northwest Fresno. Officers responded to a stabbing call at 12:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 5 at the AM/PM store at the Arco gas station on the corner of Bullard Avenue and Figarden Drive. Investigators say…… MORE
Fresno’s Christmas Tree Lane Bringing Back Walk-only Nights This Year
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno’s historic Christmas Tree Lane has announced that walk-only nights will be returning this year. Every Christmas season, more than 100 homes and 300 Christmas trees along the stretch of Van Ness Boulevard between Shields and Shaw Avenues are decked out with festive lights and decorations. The massive holiday display attracts…… MORE
Healthcare Workers Protest Outside Fresno County Supervisors’ Homes
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Healthcare workers in Fresno County took their wage demands straight to the homes of two county supervisors on Thursday night. Neighbors were startled by the noise and then discovered fliers describing the ‘Car Caravan Action’ by SEIU 2015, the union representing in-home healthcare workers. The fliers invited others to join the…… MORE
New Trolleys Now Offering Free Rides Around Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno’s new free trolley system is now rolling down through the city. The Fresno Hop services began on Thursday. This new transportation option connects Fresno State and Campus Pointe to several popular destinations throughout the city. That includes Downtown Fresno’s Brewery District near Chukchansi Park and the Cultural Arts Districts. Trolleys…… MORE
New Cattle Competition Initiative
The USDA released a package of rules and orders seeking to increase competition in the livestock industry. That package establishes a Chief Competition Officer at USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service. This position will be hired as a career rather than a political appointment. The officer will help elevate and institutionalize competition-related concerns at USDA. “Today’s announcement…… MORE
Clovis PD: Violent Robber Caught, Accomplice Still Missing
Clovis, CA (KMJ) Clovis cops have arrested 1 of 2 suspects for a violent home invasion robbery that sent a man to the hospital with major injuries. On November 2 at about 3:00AM, patrol officers responded to an apartment near Villa/Barstow. Officers found the victim, an adult male, with several injuries including a fractured skull…… MORE
Saladino’s Foodservice Sells to US Foods
Fresno, CA (KMJ) US Foods Holding Corp announced Thursday that it is buying Saladino’s Foodservice, to further expand its reach into central California. Saladino’s is an independently owned Fresno-based independent foodservice distributor with more than $600 million in annual revenue and more than 4,000 customers across California. Dave Fansler, Mike Shirinian and Nick Marizliano, hosts…… MORE
Ex-Bitwise Bosses Charged in $100M Fraud Scheme
This is a developing story. Stay with KMJ News for continuing coverage and legal analysis. News release issued by the US Dept. of Justice, US Attorney’s Office, Eastern Dist. of California: Bitwise Founders Irma Olguin, Jr. and Jake Soberal Charged for $100 Million Fraud Scheme KMJ’s Ray Appleton spoke with Fresno attorney Peter Kapetan about…… MORE
