FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno State announced they’ve fired football coach Tim DeRuyter, in a press conference held by Athletic Director Jim Bartko and University President Joseph Castro on Sunday. After a 1-7 start to the season (no Mountain West or FBS wins and eliminated from bowl contention) and lower ticket sales, Fresno State said…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – 23-year-old Candice Ooley of Clovis pleaded guilty to all charges stemming from a deadly DUI crash that took the life of Kings County man earlier this year. Among the charges are gross vehicular manslaughter and DUI causing injury. Ooley was pregnant at the time of accident and recently gave birth. Her…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A 19-year-old has been arrested for trying to kill his girlfriend. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office arrested the teen, Andrew Garcia, after allegedly stabbing his 18-year-old girlfriend in the neck. The victim was taken to a local hospital where she is in serious, but stable, condition. Garcia is also receiving medical treatment…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) — Rene Lopez has been to serve more than 1,500 years in custody at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation as a result of multiple sexual assault convictions. In September, Lopez was found guilty of raping his teenaged daughter over a 5-year period, from 2009 to 2013.… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The cost of college continues to rise, with student loan debt in America reaching a record $1.3 trillion. However, more college kids are also using a portion of that money to pay for other expenses, according to a New Student Loan Hero survey. Two out of five surveyed say they use student aid…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Former California Democratic State Senator Ron Calderon has been sentenced to 42 months in prison. Calderon pled guilty earlier this year to accepting bribes from undercover FBI agents, in exchange for legislative favors. Prosecutors had sought a 5-year sentence, but Judge Christina Snyder said that was too harsh. Calderon comes from a family…… MORE
(KMJ) There was a surprising guilty plea made Friday in a high profile case. 23 year old Candice Ooley of Clovis pleaded guilty to all charges stemming from a deadly DUI crash that took the life of Lemoore man earlier this year in Madera County. Among the charges: gross vehicular manslaughter and DUI causing injury. Ooley was…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police are searching for a homicide suspect. 15-year-old Cameron Maurice Smith and a second adult suspect allegedly shot and killed Farshad Jamali in September at the Enclave Apartment Complex in Fresno. Smith should be considered armed and dangerous. (Cameron Maurice Smith) Police are also searching for a person of interest, named…… MORE
(KMJ) – Central Valley respondents in a new study – say they feel unhealthiest out of those in any region in California. The study, conducted by the Field Research Corporation, divides the state into five different communities: Los Angeles, San Francisco, the Central Valley, the South Coast and Inland Empire. Respondents in LA and the Valley…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Gibson Farm Market that sells products made by the Fresno State agricultural department, is hosting a fall festival on Saturday, October 22nd from 8am – 4pm. The festival is a good way to sample the Fresno State wine, produce, tri-tip sandwiches (made with the tri-tip raised from the cattle at Fresno…… MORE
