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Charges Filed in Tower District Tattoo Shop Murders

Charges Filed in Tower District Tattoo Shop Murders

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Charges have just been filed against the man accused in the Tower District tattoo shop murders. The Fresno County DA’s Office says 27-year-old Cruz Hinojosa has been charged for the Saturday night killings — which claimed the lives of Pisa Xayapheth and Jesse Hernandez — as well as the attempted murder of…MORE

5 People Killed, Including 2 Children, in Deadly Big Rig Accidents On I-5

5 People Killed, Including 2 Children, in Deadly Big Rig Accidents On I-5

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Five people were killed, including two Children, in deadly accidents on I-5. Just after 2:00a.m. a man and two girls were killed in a crash near Los Banos Tuesday morning on Interstate 5 at Taglio Road.. Original reports incorrectly stated the the driver killed was a female. According to the California…MORE

Community Meeting Planned To Discuss Ferguson Fire

Community Meeting Planned To Discuss Ferguson Fire

(KMJ) – Cal Fire, The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office, and the U.S. Forest Service will hold a community meeting Tuesday Night to discuss the battle against the Ferguson Fire.  Here are the details: FERGUSON FIRE COMMUNITY MEETING WHAT: The Unified Commanders, CAL FIRE, US Forest Service and Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office, will be hosting a…MORE

Valley Heat Prompts Fresno to Open Cooling Centers

Valley Heat Prompts Fresno to Open Cooling Centers

(KMJ) –  With Tuesday temperatures forecast to hit 105 degrees or hotter, the City of Fresno says it will open its cooling centers to provide relief from the heat. At noon, the City will activate the following four Cooling Centers and will remain open until 8:00 p.m: Ted C. Wills Community Center — 770 N. San Pablo Frank H.…MORE

Procession Held For Fallen Cal Fire Fighter

Procession Held For Fallen Cal Fire Fighter

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The body of Cal-Fire’S HFEO Braden Varney, killed Saturday fighting the Ferguson Fire, has been recovered. Mariposa – Cal Fire had the assistance of California Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 5 to make the recovery of the CAL FIRE Heavy Fire Equipment Operator (HFEO). The next phase was the escort…MORE

Crews Working to Recover Body of Fallen Cal Fire Equipment Operator

Crews Working to Recover Body of Fallen Cal Fire Equipment Operator

(photo courtesy: Cal Fire Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit ) (KMJ) –  Cal Fire and the State Department of Forestry have yet to remove the body of an equipment operator killed while battling a wild fire now burning in Mariposa County. Braden Varney, a 10-year veteran with the Cal Fire Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit was killed Saturday when the bulldozer…MORE

Tower Shooting Suspect Surrenders On Central Coast

Tower Shooting Suspect Surrenders On Central Coast

(KMJ) – Fresno Police say  27-year old Cruz Pedro Hinojosa (pictured above) turned himself in to Pismo Beach Police after being sought in connection to a double fatal shooting in the Tower District. Officers say a 9-1-1 call brought officers to the Fresh Ink Tattoo Parlor on East Olive and North Echo just before 11:00 pm…MORE

Deputies Ask for Help To Identify Body Found Two Months Ago

Deputies Ask for Help To Identify Body Found Two Months Ago

{KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office continues to ask for your help identifying a deceased man who was considered a regular at a city fast food restaurant. Deputies discovered the remains on a man near the off-ramp of Highway 41 at Herndon back on May 24th. They say he matches the description of a…MORE