SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — The former mayor of the Southern California city of Anaheim agreed Wednesday to plead guilty to obstructing an FBI corruption investigation into the $150 million sale of Angel Stadium to the owner of the Major League Baseball team, federal prosecutors announced. Harish “Harry” Singh Sidhu acknowledged in a plea agreement…… MORE
LINDSAY, Calif. (KMJ) — A registered sex offender was arrested early Wednesday morning after police say he was accused of peeping in windows in Lindsay. The Lindsay Police Department responded to the report of a man looking into a 17-year-old girl’s bedroom window while she was changing. It happened around 2:30 a.m. in the area…… MORE
MERCED, CA (KMJ) – In Merced Superior Court, a former Merced County Sheriff’s Sergeant was arraigned on Wednesday, for allegedly assaulting a man suspected of drunk driving. The Merced County District Attorney’s Office filed charges against 42-year-old Dustin Witt, for Assault by a Public Officer, Assault Likely to Cause Great Bodily Injury, and an enhancement…… MORE
YOSEMITE, Calif. (KMJ) — Hikers heading up to Half Dome might not be alone on the trail as of late. According to Yosemite National Park, recent evidence has indicated that a black bear has made its way to the top of Half Dome. “Yosemite bears are excellent climbers and can easily tackle the 46-degree angle…… MORE
HANFORD, Calif. (KMJ) — The Hanford Police Department announced the arrest of a man last month who is accused of possession and distribution of child pornography. The investigation began in October of 2022 when the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) contacted the police department with a cyber tip about somebody in Hanford…… MORE
MADERA, CA. — Madera South High School (MSHS) Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) students are taking the initiative to add Little Libraries to elementary schools across Madera Unified. The first Little Library will be unveiled this Thursday at Alpha Elementary School. These Little Libraries are an excellent resource for young readers to…… MORE
SAN DIEGO (AP) — California’s only native sunfish, the Sacramento perch, survived catastrophic floods in the 1860s and was so abundant that it was a regular staple in San Francisco’s markets before invasive species decimated its population. Today it is relegated to mostly isolated lakes, reservoirs and ponds with few predators. But as the planet…… MORE
(KMJ) — The California Highway Patrol says 51 people were arrested during a weekend blitz focusing on organized retail crime. The 3-day operation was conducted by CHP’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force conducted Friday through Sunday in Fresno and Kern Counties. The 51 suspects face various violations including organized retail crime, shoplifting, grand theft, petty…… MORE
MERCED, Calif. (KMJ) — A Merced police officer is facing a list of felony charges. Jacob Paynter appeared in court on Monday, accused of kidnapping, second-degree robbery, assault by a public officer, false imprisonment, filing a false report, and petty theft. The charges stem from events on or around November 24 in Merced. A grand…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno Unified school year has started even as a strike looms. Superintendent Bob Nelson speaking to KMJ says if teachers strike this fall, he plans to keep schools open, including paying substitutes $500 dollars a day if necessary. There are free meals for all children ages one to 18, and…… MORE
