The American Dairy Coalition and its members across the country are pleased with the passage of the Cellar-Newhouse Amendment. It allows year-round dairy employees to utilize the H-2A visa program. The coalition says without a tool to provide the nation’s dairy farmers with a reliable workforce, farms will struggle to grow or sustain their…… MORE
Man Dies Trying to “Surf” Kings River Spillway
(KMJ) – The Kings County Sheriff’s Office identifies the man who drowned while trying to “surf” in a canal off of the Kings River Saturday. Deputies say 31-year-old Jose Gomez was with a cousin when he tried to ride an inflatable raft on the spillway in the Empire Weir area. The cousin told investigators that while…… MORE
Drug, Gang Bust in Kingsburg Nabs 6
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A major gang and drug bust in Kingsburg was announced Friday. The multi-agency enforcement operation resulted in a half-dozen arrests, along with the seizures of guns, ammo, and meth. Detectives also busted an alleged chop shop. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says the effort was a direct response to a series of…… MORE
Gas Prices Continue Downward Trend
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California gas prices are now within about a dime of what they were around this time in 2018. New figures from AAA show that Fresno’s now averaging $3.86, compared to $3.93 last week. California refineries are said to be at their highest productivity since last November. Statewide, the average is down to…… MORE
2 Suspects Wanted in Connection with Drive-by Are Shot by Law in Delano
DELANO, CA (KMJ) – Two suspects are shot by law enforcement – one killed – both were wanted in connection with drive-by shooting in the South Valley. Just after 4:00 Thursday afternoon, Tulare County Sheriff’s deputies received a 911 call that an 18-year-old was attacked outside his home on Hernandez Street in Richgrove. The victim…… MORE
Man Killed in Downtown Fresno Stabbing
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A man in his 30s is dead, after a stabbing outside a Downtown Fresno rehabilitation center. The unnamed victim was stabbed several times late Friday morning near The Turning Point, around McKenzie and Blackstone. Police Lieutenant Mark Hudson tells KMJ News: If you know anything about the stabbing, call Valley CrimeStoppers at…… MORE
CHP Will Hold DUI Checkpoint in Fresno County this Weekend
FRESNO (KMJ) – The Fresno area California Highway Patrol will be conducting a DUI checkpoint somewhere in Fresno County this Saturday night between the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and or drug impairment and also checking drivers for valid licenses. Folks caught driving impaired can expect…… MORE
Man Takes Plea Deal in 2004 Jenner Beach Killings
FRESNO (KMJ) – A man is facing life in prison after killing a sleeping couple on a Northern California beach 15 years ago and to killing his own brother. Shaun Gallon pleaded guilty to first-degree murder. Under the deal, he will be sentenced next month to three consecutive life terms in prison without chance of…… MORE
Northern CA Deputy Accused Of Sleeping With 16-Year-Old Boy
FOLSOM, Calif. (AP) — A Sacramento County sheriff’s deputy has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a 16-year-old boy. Authorities say 44-year-old Shauna Bishop turned herself in to police in Folsom, California on Thursday. She was booked and later released. An investigation began in May and authorities had obtained an arrest warrant. Bishop could…… MORE
Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus Within Fresno
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus within Fresno City limits. The Fresno County Department of Public Health says positive tests came from in adult mosquitoes collected from an area around Fresno State in portions of the 93710 zip code area. “This confirmation is a strong reminder that everyone should take…… MORE
