(KMJ) – The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of nine suspects in an underage sex sting. It’s a part of what is is decribed as “Phase 4” of “Operation Baby Face”. Sheriff Mike Boudreaux describes the operation as an ongoing, aggressive and vigilant effort to combat child sex trafficking. In “Phase 4”, two…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — According to a new WalletHub report, women outnumber men in all but a half-dozen states. Yet, they still account for nearly two-thirds of those earning minimum wage, and in some regions, the majority of those in poverty, as well those without medical insurance. WalletHub examined 19 key indicators to rank each state.…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Democratic California State Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de Leon and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon have sent a Freedom of Information Act request, to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The pair say they want documents explaining policies pertaining to sensitive places, such as churches, hospitals, and schools, as well as access to…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A Fresno based ag-firm says it wants the cover to be lifted on documents which allege a bias at the ALRB. Gerawan farming reveal that a woman working at the state agency, was being silenced after she detailed what’s described as a “biased pro-union” approach at the Agricultural Labor Relations Board. That…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Fresno County judge rules Friday to not allow a former Central High School basketball coach to withdraw his no-contest plea in connection with a drunken-driving crash. Loren Lebeau is currently serving 12 years in prison for the crash that killed 7-year-old Donovan Maldonado and injured his family members back in…… MORE
REEDLEY (KMJ) — Officers with Reedley Police, were joined by law enforcement from across the state Friday morning, to honor the memory of one of their own killed in the line of duty. It was February 25th 2010 when Officer Javier Bejar was shot as he was assisting Fresno County Sheriff’s Office serve a search…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Officials with the Fresno Grizzlies are once again searching for talented performers, to bring the National Anthem to Chukchansi Park. “The Central Valley is filled with people with amazing voices and musical skill,” says Grizzlies Events & Entertainment Manager Ray Ortiz. “These auditions and performing at the ballpark give people the chance…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The number of undocumented students seeking financial aid in the California Community Colleges System, is down by more than 40 percent from last year. With just days before the deadline, there are only around 20,000 Dream Act applications on file, according to the California Student Aid Commission. The 113-campus State Community Colleges…… MORE
(KMJ) An elderly north valley woman is behind bars facing serious charges. And it’s unlikely she’ll be set free anytime soon. The Stockton Record reports 88-year old Amalia Guerrero has been charged with first degree attempted premeditated murder. Investigators say Guerrero, of Stockton, stabbed her 57-year old son earlier this week. She appeared in…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — When it comes to success in business, it appears your emotional quotient, or EQ, has nearly as big of an impact, as your IQ. According to the OfficeTeam’s latest survey, 95 percent of HR managers, and 99 percent of workers, feel emotional intelligence is vital in the workplace, as it promotes better…… MORE
