Category Archives: Local News

Fresno County DA Investigator Dies in Solo Vehicle Accident

Fresno County DA Investigator Dies in Solo Vehicle Accident

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Fresno County DA Investigator has died in a a solo vehicle accident on Tuesday. On Tuesday, August 24, 2021, Fresno County District Attorney Investigator, Michael Rossi, a 22-year law enforcement veteran, passed away at Saint Agnes Medical Center in Fresno. The 49-year-old began his law enforcement career in October…MORE

Man Re-Arrested Right After Being Released From County Jail

Man Re-Arrested Right After Being Released From County Jail

  COALINGA, CA (KMJ) — A man who had just been released from the Fresno County Jail e ended up right back behind bars after being accused of breaking a window at a Tropicana Supermarket in Coalinga. On August 24 around 7:45 a.m. officers arrived at the Tropicana at 555 E. Elm on a call of a…MORE

Elementary School in Winton Locked Down After Deadly Shooting Nearby

Elementary School in Winton Locked Down After Deadly Shooting Nearby

  WINTON, CA (KMJ) — Detectives with the Merced County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of a homicide in Winton Tuesday afternoon. Deputies were called to the area just before 1:00 p.m. for the report of a shooting. When they got there they found one person dead and another wounded. That person was airlifted to…MORE

Fresno Police Arrest Double Homicide Suspect

Fresno Police Arrest Double Homicide Suspect

FRESNO, CA (KMJ)  Matthew Pless was already behind bars in Fresno County Jail after a recent arrest when he was charged Monday with two murders and attempted murder. Homicide detectives say the 23 year old suspect shot two victims to death and wounded a third at a birthday party on January 31, 2021. The Southeast Policing…MORE

Suspect Arrested Following Shooting In Mariposa

Suspect Arrested Following Shooting In Mariposa

(Photo courtesy:  Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office)   (KMJ) – The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office says it has made an arrest following a shooting Monday. Deputies say a yet-to-be identified male victim was shot behind The Pizza Factory on 5th Street in Mariposa.  The man was taken to a Valley hospital for treatment, but his condition…MORE

Missing Auberry Woman Found Deceased – Investigation Ongoing

Missing Auberry Woman Found Deceased – Investigation Ongoing

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A 27-year-old Auberry woman has been identified as the woman found deceased on a piece of private property along the 37000 block of Auberry Mission Road. On the night of August 21st, family and friends of Bessie Walker who had formed a search party, contacted the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office. They said they…MORE

Visalia Man Convicted of 64 Counts of Child Molestation

Visalia Man Convicted of 64 Counts of Child Molestation

  VISALIA, CA (KMJ)  A Visalia man has been convicted of dozens of counts of child molestation. A Tulare County jury returned the verdicts Friday against Armando Kassaz. The 64 year old was convicted of 64 counts of lewd act upon a child under the age of 14. The jury also found that Kassaz had substantial…MORE

Suspect Identified in March Murder of Fresno Teen

Suspect Identified in March Murder of Fresno Teen

(Photo courtesy:  Fresno Police) (KMJ) – Fresno Police have identified the suspect sought for the murder of an 18-year-old gunned down back in March. 18-year-old Julian Cerda was shot multiple times on March 20th at the intersection of McKenzie and Fresno.  He was rushed to Community Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.  but…MORE

Caldor Fire grows to nearly 100,000 acres 

Caldor Fire grows to nearly 100,000 acres 

[ns-video id=”ccfd675e75ddd81a04e1404eb02b474″ publisher=”22180″] The Caldor Fire has destroyed more than 320 structures and is threatening another 13,000 as it continues to burn uncontained in Northern California. Eight days after the blaze broke out in El Dorado County, it has grown to 98,149 acres, according to an update Sunday morning from CAL Fire. It remains 0% contained, officials…MORE

Gov. Newsom on Recall: “We’ve got a battle in the next 30 days”

Gov. Newsom on Recall: “We’ve got a battle in the next 30 days”

[ns-video id=”7274c90dab1b4a2d34a3aae7bfab734″ publisher=”22180″] The effort to recall Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is now in its final phase as ballots arrive in the mailboxes of every registered California voter for the September 14 special election. The grassroots effort to oust Newsom, who was elected in 2018, was launched last year by a group of conservative Californians critical of the…MORE