Category Archives: Local News

DA Files Charges Against Woman Who Attacked Elderly Man

DA Files Charges Against Woman Who Attacked Elderly Man

The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has filed criminal charges against Shvonna Alexander relating to the assault on Vietnam Veteran Victor Bejarano on October 10th. Shvonna Alexander has been charged with one felony count of Attempted Robbery and one felony count of Elder Abuse. 73-year-old Victor Bejarano, a Vietnam Veteran, was walking into the AutoZone…MORE

Cigarette Thieves Hit Southwest Fresno Mini-Marts

Cigarette Thieves Hit Southwest Fresno Mini-Marts

  Cigarette thieves are targeting Fresno area stores for their habit. Last Thursday, three Hispanic men burglarized the mini-mart at Tulare and Peach stealing over a thousand dollars worth of cigarettes. This is the third burglary at a Southeast Fresno business. Video surveillance show the three breaking in and using trash cans to haul off…MORE

Fresno Police Search For Robber/Carjacker

Fresno Police Search For Robber/Carjacker

    Fresno Police are looking for an armed robber who hit a recycling center – and may be responsible for an earlier carjacking. On Tuesday, October 27th, at 8:17 am, Southwest patrol officers were dispatched to Kyle’s Recyclables, 2217 E. Belmont Avenue, regarding an armed robbery that just occurred. After robbing the business, the…MORE

FTA Postpones Press Conference Against FUSD

FTA Postpones Press Conference Against FUSD

A press conference was to be held by Fresno educators who’ve said they have more evidence to support their accusations against the leadership of Fresno Unified – has been called off. The FTA says they “need more time” and want to make sure they have all the facts. Earlier this month, the Fresno Teacher’s Association…MORE

NorCal Cops to use Nunchucks

NorCal Cops to use Nunchucks

ANDERSON, Calif. (AP) — A rural Northern California police department wanted a versatile tool to take down suspects while limiting injuries to officers and the people they detained. It chose nunchucks. Anderson Police officers won’t be required to use the weapon, often made of two sticks or bars tethered together and popularized by martial arts…MORE

Carrie Underwood To Play Savemart In April 2016

Carrie Underwood To Play Savemart In April 2016

CARRIE UNDERWOOD ANNOUNCES 2016 TOUR   Nashville, TN – (October 27, 2015) – Seven-time Grammy winner and Pollstar’s three-time top female country touring artist, Carrie Underwood, who just released her fifth studio album, Storyteller, will launch a new arena tour in 2016 to take her new music on the road. The Storyteller Tour – Stories…MORE

Expect Heavy Traffic Around the Save Mart Center Wednesday Night

Expect Heavy Traffic Around the Save Mart Center Wednesday Night

(KMJ) – Comedian Kevin Hart’s “What Now?” Tour rolls into the Save Mart Center on Wednesday Night.  And the venue says drivers can expect to see heavy traffic in that area beginning at 5:00 p.m. Doors are scheduled to open at 6:00 pm. And the event is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m.  The heavy…MORE

Valley Man Pleads Guilty to Shining Laser at Police Helicopter

(KMJ) – 28-year old Johnny Alexander Quenga of Fresno entered a guilty plea on Monday to aiming the beam of a laser pointer at a Fresno Police helicopter. In pleading guilty, Quenga acknowledged that he repeatedly struck the aircraft with a powerful green laser attached to an airsoft rifle. As a result, the airmen experienced…MORE

Suspect Uses Own License Prior to Fresno Robbery

Suspect Uses Own License Prior to Fresno Robbery

(KMJ) –  Fresno Police say 50-year old Rodolfo Barron robbed the Advance America Check Cashing business at 4195 E. Belmont on Friday, October 23rd. Officers say Barron first entered the business, located at 4195 East Belmont Avenue, and tried to open up an account.  In doing so, he provided the clerks with his actual California…MORE

Families Wanting To Adopt Invited To Fresno Resource Fair

Families Wanting To Adopt Invited To Fresno Resource Fair

FRESNO (KMJ) — Helping the thousands of children in California waiting for adoptive and foster parents is the drive behind one state assemblyman wanting to make the adoption process easier. In the State Assembly, 23rd District Representative Jim Patterson says he’s been trying to make California’s adoption process easier ever since he got elected. “What…MORE