Category Archives: Local News
Fake Cop Rapist Sentenced to 185 Years
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) – A California man accused of assaulting three women while falsely claiming to be a police officer has been sentenced to 185 years in prison. The Press-Enterprise rep...
Cumulus Media Aug 24, 2017

Gov. Brown Signs Controversial Recall Bill
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation aimed at helping a Democratic senator survive a recall election attempt. The Democratic governor signed the bill hours after the...
Cumulus Media Aug 24, 2017

Fresno’s Camping Ban Passes Second Reading – Could Be Unconstitutional
FRESNO (KMJ) — A proposed change to Fresno Municipal Code, to make camping within city limits against the law, passed its second reading Thursday. Fresno City Council approved the motion 6 votes...
Cumulus Media Aug 24, 2017
LISTEN: FUSD Board Pres. Brooke Ashjian Stands Ground
Fresno Unified School Board President Brooke Ashjian responds to calls for his resignation at board meeting on Aug. 23, 2017. Click to listen https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/461/2017/08/24092041/BROO...
Cumulus Media Aug 24, 2017

Woman Arrested After Waving “Toy Gun” Near A Visalia School
VISALIA (KMJ) — A woman has been arrested after Visalia Police say she was waving a toy gun in a city park, prompting a school lockdown. Officers responded to Fairview Park after a report of som...
Cumulus Media Aug 23, 2017

Firebaugh Man Convicted of Murdering Roommate
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Francisco Zermeno has been convicted of the 2015 murder of his roommate, Hugo Vargas. Investigators say Zermeno shot and killed Vargas at their shared trailer west of Firebaugh. He fl...
Cumulus Media Aug 22, 2017
SOS Backs Recall Effort of Judge in Stanford Rape Case
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Campaign leaders seeking to recall a California judge for his handling of a sexual assault case say state elections officials are siding with them in a legal dispute over th...
Cumulus Media Aug 22, 2017
Shakespeare’s Name Misspelled on New USC Statue
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Visitors to the University of Southern California might be muttering, “What fools these mortals be,” as they stroll past a statue of the legendary queen of Troy an...
Cumulus Media Aug 22, 2017

Two Doctors Say Muhammad Unfit To Stand Trial – DA’s Office Disagrees
FRESNO (KMJ) — Two court appointed doctors now report that the alleged Downtown Fresno shooter is incompetent to stand trial. The results of the second assessment of Kori Ali Muhammad came Tuesd...
Cumulus Media Aug 22, 2017

500 Club Casino’s Restaurant-Bar To Reopen As Lawyers Fights Closure
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The 500 Club Casino in Clovis is still fighting its closure will be reopening its bar and restaurant portion, early Tuesday morning. Agents from the State of California’...
Cumulus Media Aug 21, 2017
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