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Ceremony Honors all Veterans At Fresno City College

Ceremony Honors all Veterans At Fresno City College

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) –  The annual Veterans Day Ceremony honoring all U.S. Veterans, and giving special tribute to the Wounded Warriors, was presented by Fresno City College on Friday, November 4th. The ceremony was held in front of the Veterans Peace Memorial located in the Free Speech Area. This year’s keynote speaker was Mr. Jeremiah…MORE

Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame Inducts 2016 Class

Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame Inducts 2016 Class

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Several of Fresno’s best athletes and coaches were enshrined in the Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame on Thursday night. Ron Adams (men’s basketball), Billy Volek (football), Bill Glasson (golf), Paul Schecter (athletic training), Yvette Roberts (women’s basketball), and the 1968 Hoover high baseball team were inducted. The Fresno Athletic Hall of…MORE

Hepatitis A Fears Linked To Contaminated Strawberries In Tulare County

Hepatitis A Fears Linked To Contaminated Strawberries In Tulare County

VISALIA (KMJ) — Anyone who ate strawberries at either of two Tulare County eateries in the last two weeks may have been exposed to the Hepatitis A virus. The recall at Apple Annies in Tulare and Sanad Freeze in Earlimart, is part of a nationwide effort by the FDA. “We’ve found two restaurants that had…MORE

28 Arrested in Multi-Agency Operation Slide Lock

28 Arrested in Multi-Agency Operation Slide Lock

FRESNO, CA ( KMJ) – The Fresno Police Department is calling Operation Slide Lock one of their largest multi-agency operations. 28 people were arrested on federal and state charges for drug trafficking and dealing in illegal firearms. Operation Slide Lock was the culmination of a year-long investigation ending in what Fresno police called the fourth and…MORE

Man Wearing ‘Prisoner’ Jumpsuit Outside Jail Was On Active Parole

Man Wearing ‘Prisoner’ Jumpsuit Outside Jail Was On Active Parole

FRESNO (KMJ) — A man discovered wearing a jail jumpsuit, as he was walking in front of Fresno County Jail, is now behind bars. According to Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, Michael Rodriguez was seen walking towards the North Jail Annex in Downtown Fresno around 4pm Thursday, with the word ‘prisoner’ on the back of the…MORE

CA Election Officials Dispute Claims of a “Rigged” Election

CA Election Officials Dispute Claims of a “Rigged” Election

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The California Secretary of State’s office and the Association of Clerks and Election Officials, say the notion of a “rigged” election is unfounded. Instances of voter fraud, they say, are extremely rare, and registrars frequently update their lists to remove people who have passed away. A recent Gallup poll found that a…MORE

More Calls for Classes to Start Later

More Calls for Classes to Start Later

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — It’s not necessarily a lack of sleep, but the combination of being a night owl and daytime drowsiness, that’s to blame for cranky teenagers. That’s according to a new study published in the journal Pediatrics, which reiterates the need for later school start times. Experts say sleep time misalignment and early school…MORE

Officer Honored For Going “Above And Beyond” For Seven Year Old Victim

Officer Honored For Going “Above And Beyond” For Seven Year Old Victim

REEDLEY (KMJ) — A Reedley PD officer whose dedication to service prompted to him to help save a seven-year-old’s birthday party, has been celebrated for his actions. The recognition was just one part of Reedley Police’s 18th Annual Department Inspection and Awards Ceremony. “This is actually my favorite one here”, explained Police Chief Joe Garza…MORE

Fresno DA Reviewing Everything In Accidental Shooting Death

Fresno DA Reviewing Everything In Accidental Shooting Death

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office is “reviewing everything” related to the accidental shooting death Monday, October 31st of Fresno County Sheriff’s Sergeant Rod Lucas. They say it’s standard procedure in any officer involved shooting. DA Lisa Smittcamp’s review will take place as the Sheriff’s Office conducts its own investigation into the…MORE

Cathouse On The Kings Fall Fundraiser

Cathouse On The Kings Fall Fundraiser

FRESNO (KMJ) – The Cathouse on the Kings Cat Sanctuary is holding their Fall Open House, this Saturday, November 5th. Beth Caffrey, the Cathouse Spokesperson says this is one of their big events. “This is our big, fun family festival that we have, we open all of our gates to the Cat House, and welcome…MORE