Category Archives: Local News

DA: Double Murder Suspect’s Case “Eligible For The Death Penalty”

DA: Double Murder Suspect’s Case “Eligible For The Death Penalty”

FRESNO (KMJ) — The man arrested for the murder of his estranged wife and mother-in-law could face the death penalty. Alan DuPras was taken into custody outside his home in Kingsburg on Tuesday. He is facing charges relating to the deaths of 55 year old Jennifer DuPras and her mother 88 year old Cynthia Houk.…MORE

CHP: Gladding Suspect Visited Teen Drinking Spot Before Fatal Crash

CHP: Gladding Suspect Visited Teen Drinking Spot Before Fatal Crash

FRESNO (KMJ) — The California Highway Patrol has confirmed that the suspect in the Gavin Gladding hit and run visited an area known for underage drinking shortly before the fatal crash in Northeast Fresno. Investigators have established that Rogelio Alvarez-Maravilla was on Sky Harbour Road, near Millerton Lake and Table Mountain Casino, in the hours…MORE

Report: Calif. Among Least Teacher-Friendly States

Report: Calif. Among Least Teacher-Friendly States

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California is among the least teacher-friendly states in the nation, according to a new WalletHub report. The state ranks 31st overall. When it comes to the student-teacher ratio, California comes in dead last. It also gets low scores for the average starting salary, income growth potential, the quality of the public school…MORE

Visalia Campaign Office of Congressional Candidate Andrew Janz Vandalized

Visalia Campaign Office of Congressional Candidate Andrew Janz Vandalized

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Visalia campaign office of Congressional Candidate Andrew Janz was vandalized on Monday. The property owners discovered multiple windows on the north side of the building on Mooney just North of Tulare Street had been vandalized. Windows at Andrew Janz’s office and a chiropractic office, next door were broken. Visalia…MORE

Memorial Held For Clovis Unified’s “Unique” Gavin Gladding

Memorial Held For Clovis Unified’s “Unique” Gavin Gladding

FRESNO (KMJ) — Family and friends of Clovis Unified educator Gavin Gladding have said goodbye to the 43 year old father of two who was killed in a fatal hit and run just over a week ago. Hundreds of mourners gathered inside People’s Church in Northeast Fresno Monday morning, as they gathered to say a…MORE

40th Annual Central California Koi Show Taking Place In Fig Garden Village

40th Annual Central California Koi Show Taking Place In Fig Garden Village

    FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Pretty fish to see at the 40th Annual Central California Koi Show. The event is taking place in Fresno’s Fig Garden Village on Palm and Shaw.   Rosemary Tran (above) is the President of the Central California Koi Society and explains the allure of the aquatic pets. “It’s a…MORE

Controversial Wildfire Bill Signed Into Law

Controversial Wildfire Bill Signed Into Law

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A controversial $1 billion piece of wildfire legislation has been signed into law. Gov. Jerry Brown has signed Senate Bill 901, which increases the state’s forest management activities, and updates requirements for maintenance, as well as operation of utility infrastructure. The measure authorizes a financing mechanism, so that utilities can spread out…MORE

CHP Appealing To Repair Shops In Gavin Gladding Hit And Run

CHP Appealing To Repair Shops In Gavin Gladding Hit And Run

FRESNO (KMJ) — Investigators searching for the vehicle which killed Clovis Unified Vice Principal Gavin Gladding are appealing to body-shop and repair facilities. In an update Friday morning, the CHP appealed for anyone working in automotive repair to keep a watch out for requests for parts to a 2005 to 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. It is…MORE

Atwater Man Charged For Sexual Exploitation Of Children Through Apps

Atwater Man Charged For Sexual Exploitation Of Children Through Apps

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – An Atwater man is charged with sexual exploitation of children through apps. A federal grand jury returned a 3-count indictment Thursday against 26 year-old Nikko Adolfo Perez. According to court documents, Perez used the Instagram screen name captainamerica272018 on Instagram, Omegle, Kik, and other apps. He victimized two boys, ages 8…MORE