Category Archives: Local News

Fresno Cracks Down On Slumlords – Debuts Revamped Housing

Fresno Cracks Down On Slumlords – Debuts Revamped Housing

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The City of Fresno is cracking down on slumlords and providing more housing. Fresno’s Mayor, and City Manager were among city officials taking a tour of two newly-renovated apartment complexes in Central Fresno, on Wednesday. Mayor Lee Brand says they look a lot different than before – in 2016 they…MORE

Injured Fresno County Deputy K9 Mikey Gets Good Prognosis

Injured Fresno County Deputy K9 Mikey Gets Good Prognosis

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A furry law enforcement officer goes down in the line of duty.. but the prognosis is good for Mikey. The Fresno County Sheriff’s K-9 deputy was shot July 17th during a S.W.A.T operation. The dog was shot in the paw accidentally, when he was being attacked by pit bulls. “Amongst the…MORE

Scam Alert: Fraudsters Claiming to be from Fashion Fair Apple Store

Scam Alert: Fraudsters Claiming to be from Fashion Fair Apple Store

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Fraudsters are using caller ID spoofing, claiming they’re from the Apple store in Fashion Fair Mall. According to the Better Business Bureau, the scammers insist that your iCloud account has been compromised, and demand the serial number of your iPhone.   The calls are entirely bogus. If you receive one, don’t provide…MORE

Another Delay For Beehive Theft Suspect After Case Not Referred, Says Attorney

Another Delay For Beehive Theft Suspect After Case Not Referred, Says Attorney

FRESNO (KMJ) — A suspect in a massive beehive theft discovered in Fresno County is yet to enter a plea. Vitaliy Yeroshenko is described by Fresno County Sheriff’s Office as a “business partner” in the alleged crime, but proceedings Wednesday morning were delayed again due to what the defense attorney describes as a failure to…MORE

Fresno County Sheriff’s K-9 Deputy Shot During S.W.A.T. Operation

Fresno County Sheriff’s K-9 Deputy Shot During S.W.A.T. Operation

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Fresno County Sheriff’s K-9 Deputy was shot on Tuesday as officers attempted to apprehend suspected car thieves.  The suspects holed themselves up in a central Fresno apartment for the majority of the day.  The apartment complex was evacuated, after the Sheriff’s S.W.A.T. team learned the men may be armed.  Eventually,…MORE

EPA Approves Mercury Limits for Calif. Waters

EPA Approves Mercury Limits for Calif. Waters

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Environmental Protection Agency has approved limits on the level of mercury, pertaining to fish caught in California waters. Mining operations during the Gold Rush are responsible for millions of pounds of mercury, which is a neurtoxin, throughout state waterways. Bass, salmon, trout, and other popular fish are key sources of food,…MORE

Another Mental Health Evaluation Set For Alleged Downtown Fresno Shooter

Another Mental Health Evaluation Set For Alleged Downtown Fresno Shooter

FRESNO (KMJ) — The alleged Downtown Fresno shooter will receive another mental health evaluation. Judge W. Kent Hamlin made that decision inside Fresno County Superior Court Tuesday morning, appointing psychiatrist Dr. Howard Terrell to examine the suspect. Kori Ali Muhammad was already present within Department 30 before proceedings began, and his was the first case…MORE

Chef Films Easton’s Traditional St. Anthony’s Festival For PBS Series

Chef Films Easton’s Traditional St. Anthony’s Festival For PBS Series

  [Photo: Liz Kern/KMJ] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Tradition and culture were abound at this weekend’s St Anthony’s Festival in Easton. [Photo: Liz Kern/KMJ] Fred Machado was just one of the people attending the Festa, celebrating the life and times of a saint to both Portuguese and Italians. “It’s been going on for 82 years…MORE

Cooler Weather Expected This Week As Low Pressure Moves In

Cooler Weather Expected This Week As Low Pressure Moves In

FRESNO (KMJ) — The Central Valley is expected to get cooler this week, with a new band of low pressure coming in from the Pacific Ocean. The intense heat is set to start dropping off on Wednesday in the Fresno area, with other local cities following a similar trend. “There’s a weak disturbance passing well…MORE

Criminal Charge Filed In Deadly Shooting Of Sgt. Rod Lucas

Criminal Charge Filed In Deadly Shooting Of Sgt. Rod Lucas

[Photo: File] UPDATE – Response to Criminal Charge Filed Against Deputy Sheriff:  The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is aware that the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has chosen to file an involuntary manslaughter charge against Deputy Sheriff Jared Mullis in relation to the death of Sergeant Rod Lucas. The untimely death of Sgt. Lucas has…MORE