Category Archives: Local News

Porterville Man Arrested for Drunk Bicycling had Gun
File photo. FRESNO (KMJ) – a Porterville man is in hot water for drunk bicycling and other charges. Around 9:00 at night on July 26, a man named Nathan Glass was pulled over by a Porterville pol...
Cumulus Media Jul 30, 2019

‘Tower Rapist’ Set to Stay Behind Bars
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ News) — The so-called “Tower Rapist” is set to spend at least 3 more years behind bars, after waiving his right to a full parole hearing Tuesday. 53-year-old Rudo...
Cumulus Media Jul 30, 2019

6-Year Old Among The Three Killed In Gilroy Garlic Fest Shooting
(KMJ) – Law enforcement from Gilroy, Santa Clara County, the Bay area, and the ATF continue to investigate a shooting late Sunday afternoon at the Gilroy Garlic Festival. Maribel Romero tells Ba...
Cumulus Media Jul 29, 2019

Dinuba Man Found Guilty of Molesting 11 Year-old Girl
Eduardo Rodriguez, 36. Photo: Tulare County DA. TULARE, CA (KMJ) – A Dinuba man is found guilty of molesting an 11-year-old girl On Thursday, July 26, 2019, a Tulare county jury ha...
Cumulus Media Jul 26, 2019

Fresno Unified Releases 2nd Report Detailing Trustee’s Alleged Threat to Bullard Coach
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Unified released a second report Thursday, detailing an alleged threat to Bullard High School’s Assistant wrestling coach by District Trustee Terry ...
Cumulus Media Jul 25, 2019

Poverello House Saying Goodbye to CEO Avila
FRESNO (KMJ) – A change in leadership is coming for the Poverello House in downtown Fresno. the Pov, as it is known, is looking for a new chief executive officer. Current CEO is Cruz Avila annou...
Cumulus Media Jul 25, 2019

Feds Allow HSR Environmental Reviews to Proceed
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – The Trump administration has given California permission to oversee federal environmental reviews for its high-speed rail project. It comes as the administration is sim...
Cumulus Media Jul 25, 2019

Chase Ends In Fiery Crash in Madera County
(KMJ) – A pursuit of a DUI suspect turns into a high-speed chase in Madera County. Deputies say they spotted 52-year old Lucio Hernandez, Junior Tuesday afternoon but add he sped off after they ...
Cumulus Media Jul 24, 2019

Fresno County Sheriff’s Helicopter Helps Rescue Hiker’s Dogs
(KMJ) – The California Highway Patrol calls in the Fresno County Sheriff’s helicopter to assist in an uncommon rescue in the High Sierra on Tuesday. The CHP’s helicopter was called i...
Cumulus Media Jul 24, 2019

Gang Member Arrested for Murder of 2 Young Parents
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – An arrest is made in a case from back in April where two parents were gunned down in their car, which ended up in a canal. Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer says tw...
Cumulus Media Jul 23, 2019
Poll
Daily Buzz Question: 11.6.2025
Should California provide single-person cells to all prisoners, even if it means higher costs and fewer available beds?
Yes — single cells improve safety, mental health, and rehabilitation outcomes
No — it’s too expensive and reduces capacity in an already strained system
Not sure — I’d need to see data on cost and impact
Voting Ends: Nov 6, 2025 | 7:00 PM




