Category Archives: Local News

Grizzlies Hosting Fundraiser To Assist Families Of Fallen Firefighters

Grizzlies Hosting Fundraiser To Assist Families Of Fallen Firefighters

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) – The Fresno Grizzlies and McCormick Barstow are partnering up to host “CAL FIRE Night” at Chukchansi Park. It will take place on Friday, August 10th against Albuquerque and first pitch is at 7:05 p.m. Two dollars from every walk-up ticket purchased the night of the game and five dollars from every…MORE

Fresno Humane Animal Services Gathering Signatures, Seeks To Build New Shelter

Fresno Humane Animal Services Gathering Signatures, Seeks To Build New Shelter

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The owners of Derrel’s Mini Storage, Inc. and Fresno Humane Animal Services are asking for signatures from the community to support the new Fresno Humane Animal Service’s animal shelter, hospital, and adoption center. Fresno Humane Society’s artist rendering (above) shows the proposed new shelter, which would be located at Grantland Avenue and Highway…MORE

Indefinite Closures At Yosemite As Ferguson Fire Containment Fluctuates

Indefinite Closures At Yosemite As Ferguson Fire Containment Fluctuates

FRESNO (KMJ) — Containment on the Ferguson Fire has both risen and fallen over the weekend, as crews battle to keep it under control. On Friday it stood at 41%, on Saturday it fell to 35%, and on Monday rose to 38%. The size of the fire Monday morning was reported to be 91,502 acres.…MORE

“Big Latch-On” Takes Place Saturday In Fresno, Across The World

“Big Latch-On” Takes Place Saturday In Fresno, Across The World

    FRESNO, CA (KMJ) The “Big Latch-On” takes place Saturday, in Fresno and around the world. Breastfeeding moms across the world are gathering to try to set a new record for the most women breastfeeding simultaneously for one minute. The goal is to increase awareness, supporting working moms who breastfeed, and reduce the stigma…MORE

Nunes Calls On State Politicians To Solve The Wildfire Problem

Nunes Calls On State Politicians To Solve The Wildfire Problem

FRESNO (KMJ) — As wildfires continue to burn all across California, Congressman Devin Nunes has to help fix the problem. The House Intelligence Committee’s chairman said state politicians from all sides should work together. “To put initiatives on the ballot to start to clean this government up.” Nunes added that a lack of maintenance has…MORE

CHP Canine Makes Huge Cash Find During I-5 Traffic Stop

CHP Canine Makes Huge Cash Find During I-5 Traffic Stop

(KMJ) – The California Highway Patrol says officers found $500,000 in cash while conducting a traffic stop on Interstate 5. CHP says an officer pulled over a car on July 23rd near Panoche Road. When the officer started talking to the driver, he became suspicious because of the driver’s extreme nervousness and strange story. CHP K9…MORE

Visalia Man Arrested; Accused Of Having Inappropriate Sexual Conduct With A Minor

Visalia Man Arrested; Accused Of Having Inappropriate Sexual Conduct With A Minor

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Visalia Police Department says it has arrested a man who is accused of having inappropriate sexual contact with a minor. Police say Michael Snitzer, 40, was arrested at Cali Ink, in the 100 block of South Locust on Thursday. During the investigation, police found that Snitzer was also in the…MORE