Category Archives: Local News

Newsom to Trump: Release Tax Returns to Appear on Ballot

Newsom to Trump: Release Tax Returns to Appear on Ballot

FRESNO (KMJ) – President Trump will have to release his tax returns to appear on California’s 2020 ballot that’s only if a new law holds up in court. A law requiring that presidential candidates release their tax returns in order to be placed on the California ballot was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom.…MORE

Porterville Man Arrested for Drunk Bicycling had Gun

Porterville Man Arrested for Drunk Bicycling had Gun

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 police officer in the 400 block of West Olive. But this was no ordinary traffic stop, Glass was on a bicycle.…MORE

‘Tower Rapist’ Set to Stay Behind Bars

‘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 Rudolph Acosta was not present at the hearing, in which one survivor spoke in opposition to his release. Acosta was sentenced to 78 years in…MORE

HSR: Top Democrats Signal their Support at an End

HSR: Top Democrats Signal their Support at an End

FRESNO (KMJ) – More trouble for the embattled High Speed Rail project, as some big Democrats suggest their support for the Central Valley project may be at an end. The Los Angeles times is reporting some key lawmakers want to shift billions of dollars from HSR’s Central Valley segment to rail projects in Southern California…MORE

Dyer Reacts to Gilroy Mass Shooting

Dyer Reacts to Gilroy Mass Shooting

FRESNO (KMJ) – Police Chief Jerry Dyer is reacting to events in Gilroy, talking about how to prevent mass-shootings in Fresno. Grizzlyfest is a big crowd event that comes to Fresno once a year, it attracted 15 thousand in 2018. Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer. “It’s not always about the problems that may occur with the…MORE

Fresno PD’s K9 Unit Suffers Loss of One of its Police Dogs “K9 Axel”

Fresno PD’s K9 Unit Suffers Loss of One of its Police Dogs “K9 Axel”

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno PD’s K9 Unit is suffering the loss of one of its police dogs. K9 Axel was born in Czechoslovakia in 2013. He began his career with the Fresno Police Department in 2017, assigned to Officer Brian Sturgeon.   The Belgian Malinois was cross-trained as a narcotic detection dog but…MORE

Seven Arrested in San Jose Bar Shooting

Seven Arrested in San Jose Bar Shooting

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) – Police say multiple people were arrested as suspects in a northern California bar shooting. The San Jose Mercury News reported Saturday that the San Mateo Police Department and other agencies arrested seven people suspected of shooting at a city bar last week. Authorities say a dozen shots were fired and…MORE

6-Year Old Among The Three Killed In Gilroy Garlic Fest Shooting

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 Bay Area news stations her grandson, 6-year old Stephen Romero is one of the three left dead.  And, she adds, her daughter-in-law and the…MORE

Dinuba Man Found Guilty of Molesting 11 Year-old Girl

Dinuba Man Found Guilty of Molesting 11 Year-old Girl

    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 has convicted Eduardo Rodriguez for 12 felony counts of lewd acts on a child under 14. The Tulare County DA’s Office said the 36-year-old man had molested the young…MORE

Fresno Unified Releases 2nd Report Detailing Trustee’s Alleged Threat to Bullard Coach

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 Slatic. On Thursday, Fresno Unified sent out an email saying that at last Thursday’s special board meeting, Fresno Unified Trustees approved in closed session to waive attorney-client…MORE