FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A second Halloween attack has been reported on a Fresno place of worship. First, Corner Stone Church at the Wilson Theatre had its historic ticket booth vandalized, and a mutilated animal carcass was left at the stage entrance. Then, as Fresno Police Lieutenant Mark Hudson tells KMJ News, the Temple Beth Israel…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — After an early morning start, Fresno State’s “Day of Giving” has begun its second year. The online fundraiser has been put together to generate donations for the college, with individual departments competing with each other. Last year’s drive generated $424,755 in donations, from 1,123 donors. Organizers hope this year’s numbers beat that…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A mutilated animal, and broken glass was left as a Downtown Fresno church is struck by vandals on Halloween. On Thursday, staff at the Cornerstone Church were readying for the night, when thousands of trunk or treaters were expected. Pastor Jim Franklin says around 2:00 p.m., they found the glass…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A retired Merced Police Officer is arrested for Embezzlement. Joseph Deliman was arrested Tuesday following a year long investigation by the California Department of Justice. California Attorney General Xavier Becerra says Deliman allegedly embezzled more than $80,000 from the Merced Police Officers’ Association over a three-year period. Deliman was the union…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A dog is found tied-up & abandoned at a home in Poplar. Just before 7:00 on October 30, Deputies from the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office’s Porterville Substation were dispatched to the 18,000 Block of Avenue 152, on a report of animal cruelty. Deputies found a 6 month old black Labrador-mix,…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno Police Department hold it’s Annual Major Commendation Ceremony, recognizing officers for their accomplishments and acts of heroism. Officers and their families packed Council Chambers Tuesday, as Police Chief Jerry Dyer spoke of the difficulty of their work responding to 3000 calls a day. 35 officers are being awarded for…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno’s Mayor and Council Members Steve Brandau and Garry Bredefeld have announced a proposed moratorium on excessive water fines. The resolution is a result of significant public confusion and concern over the City’s new watering violation policy, which was approved by City Council on October 19, 2017 but was not…… MORE
VISALIA (KMJ) — Visalia Police has used the power of fairy tales to highlight Halloween safety this year. In a post on the department’s YouTube page, a pair of officers go out on patrol dressed as Beauty and the Beast. In the video, Beast is reminded by Beauty to be safe. That includes looking both…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A reverend, who made a citizen’s arrest after a hot air balloon landed on the lawn of Fresno’s Family Community Church this past weekend during Clovis Fest, is being defended by his church. The pilot, Gale Mott, tells KMJ that he’s been cited for trespassing. In a statement, Family Community Church it’s…… MORE
NEW YORK (CNN) – California’s landmark net neutrality law is on hold. The state’s attorney general has agreed not to enforce its new law — aimed at preventing internet providers from favoring certain websites and apps — while a lawsuit plays out in Washington. The California law put the state at odds with the federal…… MORE
