LOS ANGELES (AP) – About $5 million worth of cocaine totaling close to 350 pounds has been seized from a big rig in Norco. The Los Angeles Times reports that the district attorney’s office says the drug seizure occurred during a traffic stop around noon Tuesday. Prosecutors say a police dog led authorities to 156…… MORE
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Calif. Colleges Told To Revamp Sex Assault Policy
LOS ANGELES — California law enforcement and education leaders on Wednesday directed colleges to quickly notify authorities when a sexual assault is reported on campus, following criticism that incidents were being hidden by universities and not investigated thoroughly. Attorney General Kamala Harris and University of California president Janet Napolitano released a template outlining cooperation between…… MORE
Valley Kidnap Suspect Nabbed in Oregon
(KMJ) A man accused of abducting a Sanger teen has been nabbed in Oregon. 48-year-old Russell Deviney was taken into custody Thursday. Astoria, Oregon Police Chief Brad Johnston describes how officers found him. Chief Johnston said several credible tips helped authorities track and catch Deviney. Investigators say the 15 year old girl was lured by…… MORE
74 Year Old Pot Grower Busted by FPD
(KMJ) Fresno Police have arrested an elderly pot grower. Investigators took 74 year old Sotsay Sihachack and her son 40 year old Thepsourin Sihachack into custody on Wednesday after serving a search warrant at their home on east Hammond. At the residence, officers say they discovered more than 300 marijuana plants growing in backyard greenhouses…… MORE
Calif. Health Exchange to Slash Budget
Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Covered California is looking to reduce spending next fiscal year, as the exchange has failed to meet enrollment projections. The reduction…… MORE
Hanford Woman Slashes Boyfriend’s Face
(KMJ) A Hanford woman is jailed on charges of domestic abuse and assault with a deadly weapon after police say she slashed her boyfriend. 52 year old Brenetta Hines was taken into custody Wednesday outside her home on Mission Drive after allegedly slashing the unidentified man above his eye and on his arm. The victim…… MORE
Fresno State Flash Sale Starts Midday Today
FRESNO (KMJ) — They said it couldn’t be done – but Fresno State are proving the nay-sayers wrong with a football ticket flash sale. The sale will be on for just under two hours today – and for those who might have been avoiding seeing the local team at Bulldog Stadium because of the price…… MORE
Sanger City Manager to Depart
Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Six months after 3 members of the Sanger City Council led an effort to fire City Manager Brian Haddix, he’s leaving…… MORE
Commuting Cyclists Challenge Each Other In Fresno
FRESNO (KMJ) — A city wide competition between commuters has seen cyclists taking back the streets for themselves and their health. It’s called the ‘Bike to Work Corporate Challenge’ – and the competition gets commuters from across Fresno, and the surrounding county, starting their day on two wheels with a good dose of fresh air.…… MORE
Where’s Your Pride, Fresno?
Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Fresno ranks 4th in the nation, when comes to a lack of pride in the community. According to Gallup, only 54%…… MORE
