The Tulare County Sheriff’s Department announced seven new arrests on Monday due to Operation Baby Face Phase II. Phase I was the dismantling of a sex trafficking ring that exploited more than 50 victims. That original sting resulted in 15 arrests. However, the Visalia Times-Delta reported last week only 6 of those arrested in Phase I…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – The Fresno Convention Center was the site for the Fresno Police Swearing-in & Promotions Ceremony on Monday, August 22nd. The 34 new recruits along with three lateral officers, two cadets, and an accountant auditor were honored, and two sergeants were promoted to lieutenants. Mayor Ashley Swearingen was there – it’s her last…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Studying is an integral part of education. However, trying to squeeze it all in the night before an exam, is likely not the most effective method. According to new research published in the journal Psychological Science, sleeping between study sessions, makes it easier to retain what you’ve learned, and relearn what you’ve forgotten.…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Unified saw an improvement in test scores for the 2015-2016 school year. For the first time since state testing began, Fresno Unified’s scores improved district-wide at every grade level. There were also gains in scores across all ethnicity groups and both genders. Fresno unified superintendent Michael Hansen says while the…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Classes within the Clovis Unified School District are on again for the new school year, but it comes as it’s revealed that seven of those sites are in the same water-area as the Northeast Fresno residents who have been complaining about discoloration. Those living in that part of the city reported problems…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Department helped raise $2800 for Special Olympics Northern California on Monday afternoon. From 11am-2pm, Sheriff’s Deputies waited on tables, serving free pulled pork sandwich lunches to those eating at Texas Roadhouse in northwest Fresno. In exchange, patrons were asked to make a donation to benefit Special Olympics.…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California is the state with the most debt per capita. The latest data from the fed shows the figure is now above $67,000. According to a new GOBankingRates survey, debt is the leading cause of financial stress among Californians. The majority of that balance is from mortgages, followed by student and auto loans.…… MORE
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Experts say a 2014 California voter-approved initiative that reduced penalties for certain drug and property crimes has led to the lowest arrest rate in state history as police frequently ignore those illegal activities. Proposition 47 lowered criminal sentences by reducing them from felonies that can bring long prison sentences to misdemeanors…… MORE
(KMJ) A documented gang member with a lengthy criminal record is recovering after being grazed by a Fresno Police officer’s bullet. FPD says the incident began when 35 year old Steven Sengkeo Sengsourygna pointed a gun at a neighbor’s head and threatened to kill him in southeast Fresno Saturday night. As 911 calls came in, officers…… MORE
FRESNO ( KMJ) – A former Central High School coach serving time has filed a motion to withdraw his manslaughter plea for hitting a child on a bicycle while driving drunk. 7 year-old Donovan Maldonado was killed the night of July 25th, 2012, he was riding his bike across Shepherd Avenue between Millbrook and Perrin in…… MORE
