Category Archives: Local News

Two More Victims Allegedly Molested By Clovis East Teacher

Two More Victims Allegedly Molested By Clovis East Teacher

    FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Two more victims are identified who were allegedly molested by a Clovis East foreign language teacher. 50-year-old Kenneth Lee was arrested on Wednesday. The Clovis Unified educator is accused of having a sexual relationship with a student. A female student at Clovis East was the first to report Lee’s…MORE

Today is Pi Day 3.14

Today is Pi Day 3.14

Today is Pi Day 3.14 The earliest known celebration of pi day was organized by a physicist in 1988 at the San Francisco Exploratorium. March 14 used to be a holiday for just mathematicians as both the date (3/14) and the value of pi – the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its…MORE

Unanimous Support For Veterans Memorial Outside Fresno City Hall

Unanimous Support For Veterans Memorial Outside Fresno City Hall

FRESNO (KMJ) — Unanimous support from Fresno City Council backing the location of a new Veterans Memorial in front of Fresno City Hall. The 7-0 vote Thursday morning will allow construction in front of the grass on the Tulare Street side of the building. The effort was sponsored by Council-members Garry Bredefeld and Esmeralda Soria,…MORE

Fresno Police Warn Increased Robberies Stemming From Social Media Apps

Fresno Police Warn Increased Robberies Stemming From Social Media Apps

FRESNO , CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police are reporting an increase in robberies tied to social media interactions. It’s not the first time that people have been warned to take precautions when buying or selling over social media – but it’s happening again in the city. During Wednesday’s Crime View report at Fresno Police Headquarters,…MORE

Federal Judges Skeptical of Challenge to California’s Sanctuary State Law

Federal Judges Skeptical of Challenge to California’s Sanctuary State Law

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – A U.S. appeals court appears inclined to allow enforcement of a California law that limits police cooperation with immigration officials. The Trump administration has sued the state over that law and two other state laws that it says obstruct federal immigration efforts. The administration wants all three laws blocked. Ninth U.S.…MORE

Governor Newsom Signs Order Placing Moratorium on Death Penalty in California

Governor Newsom Signs Order Placing Moratorium on Death Penalty in California

SACRAMENTO –- Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order today placing a moratorium on the death penalty in California. The executive order also calls for withdrawing California’s lethal injection protocols and immediately closing the execution chamber at San Quentin State Prison. The order does not provide for the release of any individual from prison or…MORE

CA’s Secretary of State Alex Padilla Speaks about Elections & Census Participation

CA’s Secretary of State Alex Padilla Speaks about Elections & Census Participation

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – California Secretary of State Alex Padilla visited Fresno as a guest of the Maddy Institute’s Associates Luncheon. As the guest speaker at the event held Tuesday afternoon at Vino Grille & Spirits in Northeast Fresno, Secretary Padilla was speaking about two main topics; California Elections and Census Participation.    …MORE

Tulare Co. Man Found Guilty of Raping Minor

Tulare Co. Man Found Guilty of Raping Minor

TULARE, Calif. (KMJ) — A south valley man has been found guilty of raping a minor. Court documents say 34-year-old Kevin Light sexually assaulted the victim in the Porterville area, back in 2016. Light is due to be sentenced next month. He is facing 11 years in prison.MORE

Arambula “Shocked” DA Is Filing Child Cruelty Charge Against Him

Arambula “Shocked” DA Is Filing Child Cruelty Charge Against Him

FRESNO (KMJ) — A child cruelty charge has been filed against Assembly-member Joaquin Arambula. The 41 year old is facing the misdemeanor allegation following an incident involving his daughter. Fresno County District Attorney’s Office announced it had filed against the state lawmaker Tuesday morning. It relates to an incident in December during which Arambula said…MORE

Madera County Sheriff”s Office Looking For At-Risk Missing Man

Madera County Sheriff”s Office Looking For At-Risk Missing Man

    MADERA, CA (KMJ) – The Madera County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing at risk adult. 70 year-old Lonnie West was last seen leaving his residence on foot in the 29000 block of Avenue 9 in Madera around 7:30am on 3/12/19. West has dementia. Lonnie is a 70…MORE