Category Archives: Local News

Suspect In Fatal Visalia Officer Involved Shooting Identified

Suspect In Fatal Visalia Officer Involved Shooting Identified

VISALIA (KMJ) — A suspect is dead after an officer involved shooting in Visalia. Franklin Donald Oden was confirmed deceased by Police Chief Jason Salazar Tuesday evening. The events which led up to his death began early that morning, after Visalia Police responded to an address near Houston Avenue and Ben Maddox Way around 3am.…MORE

20 Year-old Fresno Woman Disappears-Police Looking Into Possible Scenarios

20 Year-old Fresno Woman Disappears-Police Looking Into Possible Scenarios

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A 20-year-old Fresno woman has disappeared, now Fresno police are looking into possible scenarios Lucy Xiong left her home on Friday, July 28, after an argument with her mother. She was speaking on her cell phone with her boyfriend but the call dropped suddenly and Xiong has not been heard from…MORE

Covered California Announces 2018 Rate Hikes

Covered California Announces 2018 Rate Hikes

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Covered California is expecting rates for 2018 to rise by an average of 12.5 percent. Officials say a portion of that increase is due to a one-time tax, under the Affordable Care Act. Despite uncertainty at the federal level, all 11 health companies in the exchange will continue to participate. Aaron Abeytia…MORE

Felony Charges Filed Against Driver In Fatal Bus Crash

Felony Charges Filed Against Driver In Fatal Bus Crash

MERCED (KMJ) — Charges have now been filed against the driver involved in a fatal bus crash near Livingston. Merced County District Attorney’s office made the announcement Tuesday. The incident on August 2nd 2016 claimed four lives and seriously injured eight passengers. Mario David Vasquez is now facing four felony counts of vehicular manslaughter and…MORE

“Roc It Forward” Collecting Donations For Fire Victims

“Roc It Forward” Collecting Donations For Fire Victims

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Clovis mother who experienced loss is collecting donations for fire victims. Sharla Deaton wants to help residents affected by the Detwiler Fire. It’s part of her campaign to give back called “Roc it Forward” in honor of her late son, Rocco, who died more than a year ago in an…MORE

Search Continues for Missing Fresno Woman

Search Continues for Missing Fresno Woman

(KMJ) – Fresno police are asking for you help to locate missing 20-year old Lucy Xiong. On Friday, investigators say Xiong left her home and was walking in the area of Olive and First. Police say she was on a phone call with a friend when she suddenly seemed surprised and then the phone call dropped.…MORE

Fresno Sheriff’s Office Searches For Jewelry Store Robbery Suspect

Fresno Sheriff’s Office Searches For Jewelry Store Robbery Suspect

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The search is on for one of two men suspected of robbing a jewelry store in Caruthers. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says on June 9th, two men with handguns entered the “Joyeria Krystal” jewelry store on the 2200 block of W. Tahoe Avenue. They tied-up and held the female…MORE

One Person Injured In Fresno House Fire

One Person Injured In Fresno House Fire

 [Photo: FFD] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – One person is injured in a two alarm house fire in Northwest Fresno, on Monday, July 31th. Fresno fire crews responded around 2:00 in afternoon to a house on the 5500 block of El Adobe Drive. [Photo: FFD] It started as a garage fire then spread to house. One…MORE

Today Is Dean Eller’s Final Day At The Central California Blood Center

Today Is Dean Eller’s Final Day At The Central California Blood Center

FRESNO (KMJ) — Today is the last day Dean Eller will be the CEO of the Central California Blood Center, after nearly 18 years in the role. “I’ll be 70 years old in a couple of months and I just think it’s time,” he reveals in a conversation with KMJ News. “I’ve been working full…MORE