Category Archives: Local News

Escapee Murder Suspect Ibn Haqq Caught In Sacramento

Escapee Murder Suspect Ibn Haqq Caught In Sacramento

  FRESNO,CA (KMJ) – After almost a week on the run in Fresno, murder suspect Ibn Haqq, considered armed and dangerous, is caught in Sacramento. Haqq was being interviewed on Friday, July 7th, and detectives had handcuffed him to the chair, but he managed to break free from the chair and jumped through a window, still wearing…MORE

Justice In Action: Sheriff’s Office Horse Now Has A Name

Justice In Action: Sheriff’s Office Horse Now Has A Name

FRESNO (KMJ) — A name has now been given to the latest addition to the Mounted Patrol Unit within Fresno County Sheriff’s Office. Justice was chosen by Sheriff Margaret Mims, following a public campaign earlier this year to choose a moniker for him (click here to read more). “There were a lot of different names,…MORE

Fresno State Considering Selling Beer at Football Games

Fresno State Considering Selling Beer at Football Games

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno State will once again be allowed to serve alcohol at football games. California State University Chancellor Timothy White issued an executive order at the end of June, which overturns the prohibition on alcohol sales at athletic events that was enacted in 2005. Fresno State released a statement on Wednesday, saying…MORE

Murder On the Rise In Fresno – PD Chief says In 4 Key Categories

Murder On the Rise In Fresno – PD Chief says In 4 Key Categories

FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno Police update crime in the city – rapes, robberies, aggravated assaults even auto theft are all down year-to-date but not murder. In what Police Chief Jerry Dyer calls a disturbing trend, there have been 38 in the city, so far this year compares to 18 at the same time last year. “And what’s…MORE

CHP: Calif. Losing Millions Due to Car Registration Evaders

CHP: Calif. Losing Millions Due to Car Registration Evaders

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The State of California claims it’s losing millions of dollars every year, due to drivers who are failing to re-register out-of-state vehicles. The law allows residents to drive such cars in the state for 20 days, before they need to be transferred. However, the CHP says buyers of high-dollar luxury cars are…MORE

Survey Finds Majority Opposed to Disclosing Salary History

Survey Finds Majority Opposed to Disclosing Salary History

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — More than half of U.S. employees feel that companies should not ask for their pay history, according to a new Harris poll. Among other findings: 60 percent of women believe salary history should be left alone, compared to 48 percent of men. A number of states and cities are considering making that…MORE

Poverello House’s Papa Mike Laid To Rest In Fresno

Poverello House’s Papa Mike Laid To Rest In Fresno

FRESNO (KMJ) — The founder of Fresno’s Poverello House has now been laid to rest. Inside Holy Spirit Catholic Church Wednesday morning, Mike “Papa Mike” McGarvin was described as a “reflection of the scriptures” by Monsignor Patrick McCormick. “From a troubled life God brings a saint forward. From a troubled life God brings a living…MORE

Plane Nearly Lands On Crowded SFO Taxiway

Plane Nearly Lands On Crowded SFO Taxiway

SAN FRANCISCO — (CNN) An Air Canada flight attempting to land at San Francisco International Airport nearly touched down on a taxiway crowded with planes on Friday night, the FAA said in a statement. Air Canada Flight 759, a 146-seat Airbus A320, was cleared to land on Runway 28R, but the pilot “inadvertently” lined up…MORE

More FUSD Employees Affected in Identity Breach

More FUSD Employees Affected in Identity Breach

(KMJ) – More Fresno Unified District employees have been targeted for identity theft.  Last week, Gilroy Police arrested three suspects for alleged identity theft.  The suspects were allegedly in possession of the personal information for more than 50 employees from Fresno Unified. Clovis Police said on Tuesday that 34 year-old Monica Macias and 29 year-old…MORE