Tulare County’s District Attorney Tim Ward has announced the formation of the Crimes Against Police Officers Unit. The announcement comes as part of the District Attorney’s observance of Peace Officer Memorial Week, during which they pay respect to the 26 officers and deputies who gave their lives in Tulare County. “Ambush style attacks on police…… MORE
(KMJ) A local gang member is behind bars for breaking into several Fresno Fire Department fire trucks. Fresno PD says 30 year old Arthur Howlin was found with more than $8,000 worth of stolen equipment. Howlin (pictured) was arrested Tuesday afternoon at a homeless encampment on Mariposa Street.… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — State Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de Leon has introduced legislation calling for 100 percent of retail energy sold in California to come from renewable sources by 2045. The target of 50 percent, currently set for 2030, would also be moved to 2025. De Leon says the previous goal was faulty, because…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — If half of 8- to 11-year-olds in the U.S. got 75 minutes of physical activity a week, nearly $22 billion in medical costs and lost wages would be saved over their lifetimes. That’s according to a new John Hopkins University study, which says that would also lead to fewer obese youth. In…… MORE
The Fresno PD’s Vice unit is cracking down on prostitution in the city. Five search warrants were served Tuesday morning on a group of six massage parlors at the Southeast corner of First & Dakota. Fresno Police Sergeant Curt Chastain says they were tipped off to the illicit activity. “One was an actual letter that…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — The vaccination rate in California’s kindergarten children is at its highest point in more than 15 years. Figures from the state’s Department of Public Health shows the level of immunized students attending their first official year of school in the 2016 – 2017 year stands at 96%. That’s up from the 2015…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Trump Administration announces it is changing nutrition standards for school lunches. The USDA is lowering whole grain and sodium requirements for schools that have trouble getting foods that meet the standards and that kids want to eat – like allowing flavored one percent milk instead of just non-fat. Ag Secretary…… MORE
(KMJ) Kajo has earned an extra treat. The Fresno County Sheriff K9 chased down a suspected car thief Monday afternoon. 42 year old Ricardo Mendoza of Fresno led deputies on a high speed chase around 12:30 pm and eventually fled on foot near E. Kings Canyon Road. But he didn’t get far. The 7 year…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A plane which traces its history back to the World War 2 is making a tour of the Central Valley. The Douglas C-47, which was built in California in April 1943, is making its journey across our skies as part of what’s called the Flying Legends of Victory Tour. “We always like…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Water content in Sierra Nevada is at 190 percent of average for this time of year. The Calif. Department of Water Resources says electronic measurements indicate that the statewide snowpack water content is a 196 percent of average. Acting DWR Director Bill Croyle says California cities and farmers can expect good water…… MORE
