Category Archives: Local News

Tulare Co. Sheriff Asks Public’s Help Finding Man Charged with Child Molestation

Tulare Co. Sheriff Asks Public’s Help Finding Man Charged with Child Molestation

  TULARE COUNTY, CA (KMJ) – The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding 36-year-old Carlos Belman of Orosi. The Sheriff’s Office said Belman is wanted on numerous child molestation charges. He was arrested by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit on February 26th of this year for…MORE

CA’s New Website to Help Struggling Landlords & Tenants

CA’s New Website to Help Struggling Landlords & Tenants

  SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) — Governor Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that there’s a new resource available for people worried about evictions. That includes both tenants and landlords. Monday, Governor Newsom signed a law to temporarily ban evictions for anyone who can’t pay rent because of coronavirus. It’s called the Tenant, Homeowner, and Small Landlord Relief Stabilization…MORE

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Begins Major Expansion

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Begins Major Expansion

(Photo courtesy:  Fresno Yosemite International Airport) (KMJ) – Fresno Yosemite International turns dirt to continue its “FATforward” expansion plan. Tuesday, city and Valley lawmakers held a groundbreaking for this multi-year expansion program to improve the customer experience and position the airport and California’s Central Valley for future growth. It clears the way for construction on a…MORE

Clovis PD Releases Bodycam Video from Deadly Shooting

Clovis PD Releases Bodycam Video from Deadly Shooting

  CLOVIS, CA (KMJ) – The Clovis Police Department has released the 911 tape from Sunday’s officer involved shooting. Six officers were involved in the incident early Sunday morning, when Clovis Police shot and killed 26-year-old Nikolas Frazier. Clovis Police Chief Curt Fleming said dispatch received a 911 call about a man with a rifle…MORE

Merced County Deputies Search For Suspect In Suspicious Death Investigation

Merced County Deputies Search For Suspect In Suspicious Death Investigation

  WINTON, CA (KMJ) – The search is on in Merced County for a man who is believed to be connected to the death of a woman. The Merced County Sheriff’s Office considers the death of Tammy Balloue suspicious. Deputies are searching for a 34-year-old man who was with her earlier in the day. On…MORE

CA Bill Would Criminalize First Responders Taking Unauthorized Photos

CA Bill Would Criminalize First Responders Taking Unauthorized Photos

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California legislation prompted by the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight others would make it a misdemeanor for first responders to take unauthorized photos of deceased people at the scene of an accident or crime. Assemblyman Mike A. Gibpson says Monday the bill sponsored by the Los Angeles County…MORE

Mandatory Evacuations Ordered for the SQF Complex Fire

Mandatory Evacuations Ordered for the SQF Complex Fire

(Photo courtesy:  Tulare County Fire) (KMJ) – The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office orders mandatory evacuations as the SQF Complex fire continues to grow in the Sequoia National Forest. The Evacuation Order issued Friday by Tulare County Sheriff’s Office is still active for the communities of: Cedar Slope, Ponderosa, and Pyles Camp. And, an Evacuation Advisory…MORE

Lawmakers React to the Death of Former State Legislator Tom Berryhill

Lawmakers React to the Death of Former State Legislator Tom Berryhill

(KMJ) – Lawmakers from across California continue to react to news of the passing of former State Assemblyman and Senator Tom Berryhill. It was announced Saturday the current Sanislaus County Supervisor passed away, but his cause of death has yet to be released.  He was 67. Prior to his election to the Board of Supervisors,…MORE

Four-Year Kidnapping Investigation Nets An Arrest in Mexico

Four-Year Kidnapping Investigation Nets An Arrest in Mexico

(Photo courtesy:  Fresno County Sheriff’s Office) (KMJ) – A suspect sought in a February 2016 Fresno County kidnapping case is tracked down and arrested in Mexico. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says now 44-year old Miguel Carrideo was one of several masked men who kidnapped a 13-year old girl after she got off a school bus…MORE