Category Archives: Local News

Suspect On The Run After Stabbing In North Fork Gas Station

Suspect On The Run After Stabbing In North Fork Gas Station

NORTH FORK (KMJ) — Deputies in Madera County are now searching for a man alleged to have stabbed someone at a North Fork gas station. The call came in at 7.59am on February 14th. Law enforcement was called to the “Gas ‘N’ Stuff” following what was described as a “verbal exchange,” which led to a…MORE

Fines For Rolling Right On A Red Light In California Could Soon Be Cheaper

Fines For Rolling Right On A Red Light In California Could Soon Be Cheaper

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Rolling right on a red light could soon be cheaper in California. You’ve probably seen seen it, maybe even done it – failed to stop completely at a red light before making that right turn. It’s a revenue generator with violators paying extra fees and surcharges, that $100 fine that…MORE

FUSD Shooting Threat: “We Take That Stuff Seriously” Says Superintendent

FUSD Shooting Threat: “We Take That Stuff Seriously” Says Superintendent

FRESNO (KMJ) — A threat of gun violence targeting both Edison and Sunnyside High Schools does not appear to be credible, according to Fresno Unified School District. District officials announced Thursday evening that they were aware of “alarming social media posts” depicting a threat to both campuses. “We immediately contacted our Fresno Police officer partners,…MORE

Kern County Man Sentenced For Trying To Kill His Ex-Girlfriend

Kern County Man Sentenced For Trying To Kill His Ex-Girlfriend

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Kern County man found guilty of stalking and trying to kill his ex-girlfriend is sentenced. Louis Truman Magee, Jr. was convicted of a slew of charges for the premeditated attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend. Over a 5 month period starting in January of 2017, Magee repeatedly stalked and threatened…MORE

Yosemite National Park Announces Opening Date For Mariposa Grove Of Giant Sequoias

Yosemite National Park Announces Opening Date For Mariposa Grove Of Giant Sequoias

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Yosemite National Park announces the opening date for the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. It will open at 9:00 am Friday, February 16th – after being shut since July of 2015. The National Park Service has been working to improve the overall visitor experience, and making an ADA-accessible boardwalk.  …MORE

CCSPCA Facing Costs Of Treating 110 Animals – Appeals For Help & Hay

CCSPCA Facing Costs Of Treating 110 Animals – Appeals For Help & Hay

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno’s SPCA is facing the daunting task of healing more than a hundred animals seized from a property in Miramonte. It was last Thursday, February 8th that 110 animals were pulled from the property. 66 cats, 3 horses, and several dogs were seized. “What we did find once we were on location…MORE

Help Sought to Track Down Hit And Run Suspect

Help Sought to Track Down Hit And Run Suspect

(KMJ) – Fresno Police are now asking for the public’s help to track down a hit and run suspect who struck a pedestrian on Belmont Avenue, west of Palm on Wednesday, February 7th around 8:20 a.m. This accident sent the pedestrian to the hospital with major injuries. Investigators released this photo (above) of the suspect’s…MORE

Canadian Skier Lost In New York State – Found In California

Canadian Skier Lost In New York State – Found In California

SACRAMENTO (KMJ) — A Canadian skier, reported missing from a resort in New York state, has been found in California. New York State Police announced Tuesday that Constantinos “Danny” Filippidis had reached out to police in Sacramento. It came after he was reported to have disappeared from Whiteface Mountain Ski Resort on February 7th, after…MORE

At-Risk 87 Year Old Found On The Central Coast

At-Risk 87 Year Old Found On The Central Coast

CLOVIS (KMJ) — A missing 87 year old from Clovis has been found on the Central Coast. Officers with Watsonville Police Department identified Gerald Haney Wednesday morning. Clovis Police Department received the report that he was missing Tuesday morning. Haney is described as being in good health and has since been reunited with his family.MORE

California Lawmakers Seek Increased Dam Safeguards After Oroville Disaster

California Lawmakers Seek Increased Dam Safeguards After Oroville Disaster

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California would beef up dam inspections under legislation sent to Gov. Jerry Brown Monday, a year after a near disaster prompted the evacuation of nearly 200,000 residents living downstream from the tallest U.S. dam. The Assembly unanimously gave final approval to the bill requiring annual inspections for dams deemed to be…MORE