Category Archives: Local News

Potentially Dangerous Mosquitoes Spreading Further In The Central Valley

Potentially Dangerous Mosquitoes Spreading Further In The Central Valley

FRESNO (KMJ) — A dangerous type of mosquito is now spreading throughout the Central Valley. The aedes aegypti has been identified in another two locations, adding to the already long list of places the breed has established itself. The findings in the City of Merced and the City of Tulare is a first for both.…MORE

Coffee Sold in Calif. Could Contain Cancer Warning

Coffee Sold in Calif. Could Contain Cancer Warning

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Coffee could carry an ominous cancer warning in California if a nonprofit group prevails in a Los Angeles courtroom. An attorney representing the Council for Education and Research on Toxics is presenting evidence to a judge in a 7-year-old case aimed at Starbucks and distributors and retailers. The council says coffee…MORE

Toddler Murder Suspect Appears In Court – Families Clash Outside

Toddler Murder Suspect Appears In Court – Families Clash Outside

FRESNO (KMJ) — The arraignment of a man accused of killing a toddler in Calwa has been delayed, but Gage Hurtado’s time inside the courtroom prompted a clash between families there to see the start of the judicial process. The suspect appeared inside Fresno County Superior Court Monday morning to answer to the charge of…MORE

Fresno Churches Participate In National Week Of Prayer For Youth

Fresno Churches Participate In National Week Of Prayer For Youth

[Photo: FPC] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Taking a knee in a different way… during National Week of Prayer for Youth in the United States. Spiritual leaders are calling people of faith to pray specifically for kids. [Photo: FPC] Jeremy Vaccaro, the Senior Pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Downtown Fresno, (seen above) says it’s very important…MORE

Dozens of Sharks Ashore On Pismo Beach?       Two Words – Fake News

Dozens of Sharks Ashore On Pismo Beach? Two Words – Fake News

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Dozens of sharks ashore on Pismo Beach? Two words — fake news. If you, too, saw that photo on Facebook about dead sharks washing up on a Pismo Beach – you have been duped by fake news. A website called React365 posted the story with attribution and a photo. By Thursday, September…MORE

Motion To Restrict Recycling Centers In Fresno Passes Unanimously

Motion To Restrict Recycling Centers In Fresno Passes Unanimously

FRESNO (KMJ) — The first step towards closing down 16 of the City of Fresno’s 22 CRV recycling centers has been taken by district representatives. Concern that the sites are attracting crime and causing blight are two of the reasons cited by Councilmember Paul Caprioglio in his presentation in the Council Chambers Thursday afternoon. “Transients…MORE

11 & 12 year-old Boys Arrested For Vandalizing Tulare County Museum

11 & 12 year-old Boys Arrested For Vandalizing Tulare County Museum

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Alleged vandals who broke into the Tulare County Museum are caught. Visalia Police Department Detectives arrested an 11 year-old boy and a 12 year-old boy on Monday, September 18th. The pair is accused of vandalizing the museum at Mooney Grove Park on the 27000 block of South Mooney Boulevard. An alarm went…MORE

Security Guard At Fresno Rape Counseling Center Enters Pleas To Criminal Charges

Security Guard At Fresno Rape Counseling Center Enters Pleas To Criminal Charges

FRESNO, CA (KMJ ) – A convicted rapist working as a security guard at a Fresno rape counseling center enters pleas to criminal charges. The Fresno County DA’s office says 40 year old Damon Rodgers is taking advantage of a settlement with the judge to get a reduced sentence. Rodgers was contracted by an outside security…MORE