FRESNO (KMJ) — A proposal to increase the amount paid to Fresno City Councilmembers was removed from the agenda by its sponsor. District 3’s Oliver Baines explained Thursday morning that he made that decision so that officials could figure out a method of ensuring raises were properly considered. “We can explain to the public why…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Aggravated assaults, robberies, rape – violent crime is down nearly 10% in the city of Fresno, but that’s where the good news ends… Fresno’s Police Chief Jerry Dyer says murder is plaguing the city. There have been 53 murders compared to last year’s 38 at this time period. Gang members…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — The man dubbed the “Starbucks Bandit,” who attempted to rob a branch of the popular coffee shop and got into a fight with the man who tried to stop him, is now facing a four year sentence in state prison. Ryan Michael Flores was found guilty in November of assault with a…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is calling it a homicide. 55 year-old Jennifer DuPras and her 88 year-old mother Cynthia Houk were found inside a house on the 6200 block of Colonial on Monday, December 11th in Northwest Fresno. According to staff at Kingsburg Elementary Charter School District, Superintendent Wes Sever was notified…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Smoke from the Southern California wildfires is possibly impacting the Central Valley. The warning comes after officials in both the Central Coast and the Bay Area began alerting residents there to the particulate matter in the air. “We are seeing elevated numbers in several monitors throughout the valley,” explained Heather Heinks with…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police announce an intense crackdown on DUI after a deadly weekend on Fresno streets. Five people died within a 24-hour span in a series of accidents on Fresno streets. Fresno police say two motorcycle riders were killed on Friday, December 8th after noon when they collided with an SUV at…… MORE
UPDATE: Kern High School District Police say there was NO GUNMAN at Arvin High. FRESNO, CA (KMJ)- Arvin High School was on lockdown Monday on a report of a person with a gun near campus, but school officials say all students are fine. There have not been reports of shots fired. Deputies were sweeping…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno State’s Victor E. Bulldog III stage design winners were chosen, Friday. Fresno State’s Lyles College of Engineering challenged students to design a stage for Victor E.’s Bulldogs’s appearances. On December 8th, students presented their ideas for the University’s live mascot. The stage will allow Victor E. to…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A warning of random gunfire on Valley roads. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office and Madera County Sheriff’s Office are working together warning that motorists be aware of someone shooting at cars. One woman has been injured by gunfire. Fresno County Sheriff’s Spokesperson Tony Botti says it’s random but they believe the incidents…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — The United Farm Workers is encouraging the public to send holiday greetings to Gerawan Farming. In a post on its website (click here), the UFW tells the Central Valley based company “don’t be a Scrooge this Christmas” and asks the firm to abandon its fight against the rights of workers. It comes…… MORE
