Category Archives: Local News

Security Guard Gunned Down At Fresno Motel 6

Security Guard Gunned Down At Fresno Motel 6

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) -A Security Guard Is gunned down Friday morning, during a shooting at a Motel 6 at Blackstone and Ashlan. Chief Jerry Dyer says a female checked into the motel and was visited by a male guest. It’s motel policy he says that when someone new checks in, they need to go to…MORE

19 Year Old Dead, 3 Injured After Shooting Leads To Crash

19 Year Old Dead, 3 Injured After Shooting Leads To Crash

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – One person is dead, three people are injured after a shooting that led to a car crash in Central Fresno. Fresno police are now looking for two Hispanic suspects who allegedly shot at a white sedan. Just before 1:00p.m. on Friday, police responded to multiple gunshots on First between Gettysburg and Ashlan.…MORE

Zoo-Hospital Partnership Begins With A Meeting Of Giraffes

Zoo-Hospital Partnership Begins With A Meeting Of Giraffes

FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno Chaffee Zoo announces a partnership with Valley Children’s Hospital. The three year deal, revealed Friday morning, will initially see the medical center sponsoring the “Twiga Terrace” giraffe feeding area within the African Adventure exhibit. The bosses of both organizations describe it as the start of a long-term association. “We’ve talked about…MORE

First “Safe Place Site” In Selma Is Dedicated At Boys & Girls Club

First “Safe Place Site” In Selma Is Dedicated At Boys & Girls Club

(KMJ) – The first Safe Place Site in the city of Selma is located at the Boys & Girls Club, and held its dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday. Safe Place is a youth outreach program that connects businesses and volunteers to provide immediate help and safety to youth facing abuse, neglect, bullying, serious family struggles, homelessness…MORE

Fresno Police Looking For Suspect They Call The “Wig Bandit”  

Fresno Police Looking For Suspect They Call The “Wig Bandit”  

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno police looking for the Wig Bandit… Police say there was a series of robberies that occurred in the City of Fresno from August 1st 2016 all the way to January 30th, 2017. The suspect — Eric Johnson – is an African American male believed to be in his 50’s. Fresno Police…MORE

Tulare UnderSheriff: Strathmore Murder Suspect Has Apparently Committed Suicide

Tulare UnderSheriff: Strathmore Murder Suspect Has Apparently Committed Suicide

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ)- A man wanted in connection with the death of woman near Strathmore, has apparently committed suicide. The Tulare County Sheriff’s Department says 47 year-old Jesus Ruiz was believed to have killed a 37 year-old woman, and then dumped her body in an Orange Grove. The body was later discovered on April 6th.…MORE

CA Kindergarten Vaccination Rates Rise

CA Kindergarten Vaccination Rates Rise

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Calif. Department of Public Health says vaccination rates among kindergartners in the Golden State have reached their highest level in 16 years. 96 percent of those children have received the recommended immunizations, which the department hopes will further reduce the spread of preventable diseases. Following a measles outbreak at Disneyland a…MORE

Western Union to Refund Victims of Wire Fraud

Western Union to Refund Victims of Wire Fraud

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Western Union has agreed to pay $586 million to customers who used its wire transfer service, an ultimately sent money scammers. More than $65 million of that sum has been set aside for California consumers. In announcing the terms, Calif. AG Xavier Becerra said there’s “no excuse for Western Union to expose…MORE

Caravan Against Fear Rally At Fresno County Sheriff’s Office

Caravan Against Fear Rally At Fresno County Sheriff’s Office

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) -Fresno community members, farm workers, and education officials held a protest of what they call President Trump’s immigration tactics that are terrorizing families. Dozens gathered to share stories, play music and make their voices heard at the rally held Tuesday, outside the Fresno County Sheriff’s building, with organizers calling for Fresno Sheriff Margaret…MORE

CalPERS Seeks to Maintain Controversial Investments

CalPERS Seeks to Maintain Controversial Investments

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The California Public Employees Retirement System says it’s concerned about pending legislation, which would pressure the $310 billion fund to divest from certain projects, including the proposed wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, and the Dakota Access Pipeline. Top officers tell the Sac Bee they worry that divesting from companies working on those…MORE