Clovis PD: Woman Scammed Elderly Widower

(KMJ)  Clovis police have arrested a woman on elder abuse charges. Investigators say 48 year old Linda Urioste defrauded an elderly widower out of more than $10,000.  Urioste had been working as a caretaker for the victim’s wife before she passed away. On the morning of August 3, Clovis Police Detectives arrested Urioste for theft by…MORE

Fresno Council Delays Pot, CCW Issues

(KMJ)  Press the pause button on pot and conceal-carry debates at City Hall. On Thursday, the Fresno City Council decided to delay discussions on the two issues that had KMJ listeners fired up over the past few weeks. Councilor Garry Bredefeld is in the middle of both of the controversial items.  The District 6 representative wants…MORE

Visalia School Janitor Sentenced for Child Molestation

(KMJ)  A former Visalia school janitor has been sentenced to 40 years for child molestation. In June, 35 year old Antonio Cordova of Dinuba pleaded no contest to seventeen felony counts of lewd acts on a child. The crimes occurred between 2009 and 2013 on the campus of Oak Grove Elementary School. Prosecutors say Cordova…MORE

Detective Accused Of Accidentally Killing Sergeant Enters Plea

FRESNO (KMJ) — A not guilty plea has now been entered by Detective Jared Mullis, accused of accidentally killing his Fresno County Sheriff’s Office colleague Sergeant Rod Lucas. He stood tall and remained silent inside Fresno County Superior Court Thursday morning, letting his attorney Roger Wilson speak for him. “This is a bad situation for…MORE

No Shortage of Money in California Politics

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — More than $91 million was spent by lobbyists, during the second quarter of the California legislative session. That’s up $10 million year-over-year. Heated issues such as universal healthcare, cap-and-trade, and the gas tax increase, drew the bulk of that cash. Single-payer insurance failed, but lawmakers approved a cap-and-trade extension, along with the…MORE